Forage Quality Should Be Matched To Animal’s Nutritional Needs Before Feeding
By Dr. Mario Villarino, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension According to Texas A&M Agrilife Extension forage specialist Vanessa Corriher, one of the first considerations when purchasing hay is that it should be based on individual animal requirements. For optimal production, forage quality should be matched as closely as possible to the nutritional needs of the animal. Low quality forage can result in reduced animal performance and...
Hay Show: Deadline Oct. 11 for Hay Samples from Hopkins, Rains County Forage Producers
To continue a long-standing Hopkins County agricultural tradition, the Hay Show will take place on October 21, 2021. According to Andy Wright, it will be held at the Hopkins County Civic Center starting about 11:30 a.m with a BBQ lunch. Winning hay samples will be auctioned and Hopkins and Rains County producers will be announced. The event is an annual project of the Soil and Water Conservation District. The event sponsors two Ag...
No Excuses – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News – October 5, 2021 CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Nothing will keep us from making your breast health a priority, whether you need a mammogram,...
Cumby Man Allegedly Flipped Truck And Trailer, Got It Back On Road, Resumed Reckless Driving Before Felony DWI Arrest
A 69-year-old Cumby man allegedly flipped his truck and trailer, managed to flip the truck back over and resume driving recklessly before being arrested on a felony drunk driving charge Friday afternoon, according to arrest reports. Wilburn Lewis Russell (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies received a complaint of a reckless driver on FM 2653 south at around 1:10 p.m. Oct. 1, 2021. A witness claimed the a...
Man Arrested At Sheriff’s Office: Firearm and Controlled Substance Found In His Truck
A 28-year-old Sulphur Springs man caught officials’ attention when he arrived at Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office lobby Saturday morning because of a marijuana odor emitting from him, according to arrest reports. K C Antwan Macon Deputies reportedly contacted and escorted him to his truck, where his juvenile son was reported to be waiting. The son appeared to be upset. Deputies reported seeing an open container of alcohol...
SSHS Wildcat Band Kicks Off Competition Season On High Note At Mesquite, Sunnyvale Marching Contests
The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcat Band kicked off the competition season on a high note Saturday at the Mesquite and Sunnyvale marching contests. “This was the first time in many years the band attended two contests in one day,” SSISD Director of Bands Spencer Emmert noted. Sulphur Springs High School Band at Mesquite (Photos submitted by SSHS Band)Trombonist solo by Tyler BurnettSSHS Drum Major Joel Villarino...
Cumby PD: Gladewater Woman Tried To Evade Police In Vehicle, On Foot
A 32-year-old Gladewater woman allegedly tried to evade police in a vehicle and on foot, according to Cumby Police reports. Stevie Nicole Mathis (HCSO jail photo) Cumby Police Lt. Paul Robertson spotted a blue Lexus with a registration that expired in July traveling on Mill Street around 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, so he pulled into a driveway to turn around and stop it. As he was doing so, he observed the vehicle accelerate, which...
Dike Man Accused Of Assault Of 2 Deputies And His Girlfriend, Resisting Arrest, Trying To Take Deputy’s Taser
Cumby Man Accused Of Resisting Arrest When Caught With Stolen Trailer A 51-year-old Dike man was accused Sunday evening of the assault of 2 deputies and his girlfriend, as well as resisting and trying to take a deputy’s taser. The arrest marked the man’s second in less than 3 months for resisting arrest, according to arrest and jail reports. He also wasn’t the only person arrested over the weekend for resisting...
‘John Chester’ Dutch Oven Cookoff, a Favorite Local Event
Participants in the 2021 John Chester Dutch Oven Cookoff at Heritage Park The John Chester Cookoff, an Autumn tradition in Hopkins County, was held on Saturday October 2 in Sulphur Springs’ Heritage Park. The number of participants was a little less than expected due to the threat of rain, but organizer Rick Wilson remained undaunted by the weather forecast. Despite an early shower, cooking began by 7:30am, and deliciously...
Cummings Announces Intent To Seek Re-Election As Justice Of The Peace For Precinct 2
Judge Brad Cummings announced his intention to seek the Republican nomination for re-election as Hopkins County Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 2. Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Brad Cummings Judge Cummings has served the citizens of Hopkins County for 13 years. The last 6 1/2 years, he has served as Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 2, which includes Hopkins County Precincts 3 and Precinct 4. The Justice Courts have original...
