New Landowner/Small Acreage Education Series Starts March 3
By Dr. Mario Villarino, Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources As new residents and potential new landowners move into Hopkins County, there are many questions related to our community, our economy and our landscape. With the purpose of providing educational opportunity, the Hopkins County Extension Office is offering a comprehensive series with topics related to new landowners and small landowners:...
3 Jailed In Hopkins County On Felony Warrants
Three men were booked into Hopkins County jail Tuesday, Feb. 3, on felony warrants, according to arrest and jail reports. Travis Wade Danker Travis Wade Danker, 38, of Smyrna, Tennessee was taken into custody at Williamson County Jail in Franlklin, Tennessee on Feb. 3 on three Hopkins County warrants. He was transported to Haralson County jail in Bremen, Georgia, where he was housed overnight, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy...
Tira News For Feb. 5, 2020
By Jan Vaughn Tami Joslin shared that Amanda Caviness, Paige’s teacher at North Hopkins, donated bags of birthday party items for the Tira Food Pantry. We appreciate her thoughtfulness and generosity. If you have a need for items for your child’s birthday, please contact Tami at 903-268-2496. Joyce Dodd reports, “Our angels donated $100 and 2 dozen cans of meat for the pantry.” We are always thankful for the contributions. Tira sign...
News from Hopkins County Genealogical Society/Library
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library More and more people are getting involved in researching their family tree or the history of their property. There is an organization in Hopkins County with members who are quite knowledgeable as well as helpful with resources and tools for research. The Genealogical Society meets monthly on the third-Thursday evening at 7pm. Visitors and guests are welcome. Here is a message from Society...
City Council Approves Asbestos Abatement And Street Improvement Contracts, Grant Application
Sulphur Springs City Council approved most of the items on Tuesday night’s agenda as recommended, including annexation on of the former Thermo mine property, a franchise agreement, a grant application for a thermal imager, and contracts for asbestos abatement and the street improvement program. Black History Month Sulphur Springs City Council members Harold Nash, Freddie Taylor and Mayor John Sellers Mayor John Sellers, on...
Sulphur Springs Woman Arrested After THC Oil Vaporizer, Firearm Found During Traffic Stop
Hopkins County sheriff’s deputies arrested 38-year-old Desiree Delyn Pharis of Sulphur Springs, after allegedly finding a THC oil vaporizer and a firearm in her truck during a traffic stop. Desiree Delyn Pharis Deputy Aaron Chaney reported stopping Pharis at 9:10 a.m. Feb. 4 on County Road 4703 because the truck she was in didn’t have a front license plate. Chaney alleged her leg began shaking erratically while holding...
Manuel Rodriguez-Cruz Arrested For Child Porn Distribution In Sulphur Springs
Investigation of possible distribution of child pornography by a local resident resulted in 36-year-old Manuel Rodriguez-Cruz’s arrest, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office reports. Manuel Rodriguez-Cruz According to Sheriff Lewis Tatum, the investigation lead by HCSO Chief Investigator Corley Weatherford was launched based on a tip the sheriff’s office received about possible involvement of a local resident in the...
TxDOT: State Highway 11 Overlay Begins On Feb. 10
PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that work to overlay new pavement on a portion of State Highway 11 in Hopkins County will begin on Feb. 10. TxDot Logo The contractor, Richard Drake Construction Company LP, was granted 100 working days, weather permitting, to complete this project valued at more than $2.2 million. The target completion date for this for this project is mid-May 2020, officials said....
Cool Season Weeds Can Be Detrimental To Warm Season Perennial Forages
Submitted by Dr. Mario Villarino, Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Agent, agriculture and natural resources. When it comes to controlling cool season weeds, Dr. Vanessa Olson, forage specialist from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension reports the following: As forage producers, we focus most of our energy on our warm season perennial pastures and hay meadows (bermudagrass, bahiagrass, etc.). That means most of our weed control efforts...
