Hopkins County Records – February 2024
Feb15

Hopkins County Records – February 2024

Daily Instrument Register For 2/5/24 Thru 2/7/24 LJ Martin Ranch LLC to Carmen Maria Cornejo and David Gerardo Cornejo;  Tract in the F Marrs Survey Jared Robinson, Megan Self, and Shalia Self to Lavania Glenette Self;  Tract in the Francis Hopkins Survey Eleven One Homes Series LLC to Diosdado Properties LLC;  Tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin Survey Donald R Hales to Clifford Dean Autrey, Sheri Jo Autrey, and Diamond D Barn;  Tract in...

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Chamber Connection – February 14th
Feb15

Chamber Connection – February 14th

By Butch Burney If you haven’t started preparing for the great Total Solar Eclipse in which Sulphur Springs is on the centerline, you have less than two months. The Chamber has a eclipse website, TotalEclipseSSTx.com, in which you can upload information about events, attractions, lodging, retail shops and restaurants. That will be the information clearinghouse for what is happening in Hopkins County on April 8 and the weekend leading...

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Rural Texans, internet providers worry that feds’ broadband expansion plan will have a painfully slow rollout
Feb14

Rural Texans, internet providers worry that feds’ broadband expansion plan will have a painfully slow rollout

By Pooja Salhotra, The Texas Tribune Feb. 14, 2024 “Rural Texans, internet providers worry that feds’ broadband expansion plan will have a painfully slow rollout” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Texas is poised to receive more than $3.3 billion in federal money...

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Is Pine Needle Compost OK for Vegetable Gardens? From Master Gardener David Wall
Feb11

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...

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Hopkins County Records – January/February 2024
Feb08

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;...

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Hopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting to be Held February 22:  Notice Date Change for this Month’s Meeting
Feb08

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...

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Chamber Connection – February 7th
Feb08

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...

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Try a Beit Cucumber in 2024 From Master Gardener David Wall
Feb05

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...

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Today: Last Day to Register to Vote
Feb05

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...

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Hopkins County Records – January 2024
Feb01

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...

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