North Hopkins FFA CHapter Participating in the Hopkins County Jr. Market Show
FFA Officers Sydnee Bell (left) and Breeanna Hicks (right) with North Hopkins Ag Instructor Brittany Bettes Seniors Breeanna Hicks and Sydnee Bell have been schoolmates in the North Hopkins ISD since Pre-K and they will graduate in Spring 2019. Both have a love for animals and are among the 80-member North Hopkins FFA Chapter. Both girls are Vice-Presidents of the chapter, and both are showing livestock in the Feb 21-23 county show....
TxDOT Begins Improvements to State Highway 154; Traffic Study at I-30/State Highway 19
TxDOT work planned in Franklin and Hopkins Counties during the week of Feb. 18, 2019 include: Sulphur Springs Area (Hopkins, Franklin Counties): SH 154, Hopkins County: From SH 11 to Loop 301. Watch for survey crews as they begin marking locations for upcoming roadway surfacing operations. SH 19, Hopkins County: At Interstate Highway 30. Watch for workers placing counters for an upcoming traffic study at this location. SH 37, Franklin...
Dinner Bell Menu For February 20, 2019
Dinner Bell February 20, 2019 Community Partner: Legacy Hospice Menu: Mexican Lasagna Pinto Beans Salsa Salad with Guacamole Ranch Garlic French Bread Honeybun Cake Baked Pears (no added sugar dessert) Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Won’t you join us for great food and wonderful visits with friends at the tables where you are seated? Hope to see...
Meal A Day Menu: Feb 18th – 22nd
Meal A Day Menu for February 18th – February 22ND MONDAY Chicken Spaghetti English Peas Garlic Toast Tossed Salad TUESDAY Steak Fingers Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Green Beans Roll WEDNESDAY Chicken Pot Pie Broccoli Pickled Beets THURSDAY Taco Soup Crackers Cheese Cubes Tossed Salad FRIDAY Sliced Ham Macaroni and Cheese Stewed Squash Roll Karon Weatherman Program and Marketing Director Senior Citizen’s Center 150...
‘Heart Month’ Feature is Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs
Sharon Hill, RN and Anita Beasley, Registered Respiratory Therapist Persons who have suffered a heart condition and been treated for it at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs already sing the praises of the Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department. These patients have found that 90% of all pulmonary-related procedures can be administered right here in Sulphur Springs, with Tyler facilities available to handle the...
Roberts Named Citizen of the Year at 93rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet; A Number of Awards Presented at “Love Makes the World Go Round” Event
Craig Roberts was named Citizen of the Year at the 93rd Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet. “Love Makes the World Go Round” was the theme for the Valentine’s Day event at the Civic Center. The annual event honors local citizens and Chamber of Commerce members who contribute to the quality of life in the county. A number of awards and recognitions were presented. Craig Roberts named Citizen...
Tira News for Feb 15th, 2019
By Jan Vaughn We want to express our appreciation to the North Hopkins Beta Club for their donations to the Tira Food Pantry. They had a “Pack the gym!” night, where NH basketball fans received free admission for wearing a red shirt and bringing a canned item. Yvonne Weir reports, “Dustin, Natalie, and Maria spent last weekend with us. We had a good game of Canasta. On February 8th Wesley attended A Night to Shine at Brightstar...
What to Expect from the 4-H Program By Mario Villarino
I often get asked when new families join 4-H what to expect of the program. It is usually the word of 4-Hers and their families that provides the answer correctly. For many, it is the livestock projects, for others the very many other activities in 4-H. According to Marty Vahlenkamp (www. https://texasyouthlivestock.com) the answer for sure it is different for every 4-H’er depending on their goals and personal situation. The typical...




