Is Pine Needle Compost OK for Vegetable Gardens? From Master Gardener David Wall
February 11, 2024 – There are two uses for the pine needles in your garden. For the first, pine needles make an excellent mulch for your vegetables. They don’t press on the soil and let plenty of air through them. They don’t affect soil pH, because they are above ground. It’s that simple. On the other hand, should we allow needles to be used in compost? It’s an interesting question, and the answer, after studying, is easier than...
Hopkins County Records – January/February 2024
Daily Instrument Register For 1/11/24 Thru 1/12/24 Stuart Principal Investments LLC to Cindy M Stuart and Harold Wayne Stuart; Tract in the Mason Moseley Survey Johnny Jay Isonhood and Patty Isonhood to Clinton Todd Isonhood; Tract in the M A Bowlin Survey Black Cat Thicket LLC to Christopher Blake and Alexa Chan; Tract in the J T Redding Survey Michelle Genin and Mark Vishnevsky to Jose Jaime Gonzalez Gomez and Ana Rosa Gonzalez;...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting to be Held February 22: Notice Date Change for this Month’s Meeting
After 15 years of Family History research, Jim Thornhill embarked on a second career, applying his existing experience in research, critical thinking, writing and speaking to genealogy and started Heroes of the Past, a company that seeks to delight clients and tell them about the Heroes of their pasts. He is a professional genealogist and the chief researcher for Heroes of the Past. Jim is a graduate of the Gen Proof and ProGen...
Chamber Connection – February 7th
By Butch Burney February 8, 2024 – Time is almost out to get your tickets for the 97th Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet that will celebrate Hopkins County with a theme of “Sweethearts,” awards and dinner on Thursday, Feb. 15, at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. At the banquet, we will recognize the people and businesses who make Hopkins County the best place to live and work. We will be...
Try a Beit Cucumber in 2024 From Master Gardener David Wall
February 5, 2024 – Most know of the “standard” cucumbers for gardens, which include Straight 8, Marketmore and Marketmore76. These are excellent cucumbers and typical results are usually 15-20 fruit per plant, although in excellent soils, the totals can reach and possibly exceed 25. Quite a few years ago, Israeli farmers created a family of “Beit” non-hybrid cucumber plants. While seeds cost more, the plants produce more. The...
Today: Last Day to Register to Vote
February 5, 2024 – Today is the last day to register to vote in the March 5, 2024 Election. Hopkins County Residents who want to register can find all the information they might need by contacting: I want to register to vote or I need more information. Click here. Tracy SmithHopkins County Clerk / County Election Official128 Jefferson Street, Suite CSulphur Springs, TX 75482Phone: 903-438-4074Fax: 903-438-4110 How do I know if...
Hopkins County Records – January 2024
Daily Instrument Register For 1/4/24 Thru 1/5/24 Aaron Singh and Shannon Singh to PPA Global Energy LLC; Tract in the P Venables Survey Eva M Froneberger and Johnny William Froneberger to Bright Star Enterprises Holdings LLC; Tract in the Nacogdoches Univ Survey Melissa Womack and Shannon Womack to Catalan Bardo Aguiree; Tract in the J Brown Survey Levi Velasco and Bertha Velsasco to Alejandro Velasco; Tract in the Thomas Tobar Survey...
Unofficial Results of the Hopkins County Texas Runoff Election Have Been Reported
January 30, 2024 – According to the Hopkins County County Clerks Office, as of 9:04pm Tuesday, January 30, 2024, cumulative unofficial results from the Hopkins County, Texas, Special Runoff Election January 30, 2024, for State Representative, District Number 2, Unexpired Term, show that Jill Dutton (R) received 65 Absentee Votes, equaling 52.42% of the votes in that category, with Early Voting results giving her 547 of those...
Wood Ashes Can help Your Tomatoes From Master Gardener David Wall
January 29, 2024 – By saving fireplace or wood stove ashes this winter, you can use them in April to help grow bigger, better, and more productive tomato plants. Actually, wood ashes are very beneficial all over the vegetable garden. Besides raising the pH in overly acidic soils, wood ashes contain large amounts of calcium and potassium (potash), two nutrients tomato plants need in large quantities plus numerous other nutrients....
Tuesday Special Election Polling Places
January 29, 2024 – The District 2 Special Runoff Election will be held Tuesday January 30th, 2024. Polling locations will be in familiar places across Hopkins County. Registered voters can vote at ANY location. Bring your approved ID. Here is the list. Precinct 1 Lutheran Church | 1000 Texas Street | Sulphur Springs, TX | (Front Foyer) Precinct 2A H.W. Grays Building Community Center | 413 Beckham Street | Sulphur Springs, TX [...
