Miller Grove News October 20th, 2017
As the leaves begin to change color and mornings becoming more crisp with a coolness hanging in the air, you can definitely say it is fall in east Texas. Grabbing a jacket as I leave for work is something that seems out of place after coming off of the high summer time temperatures in August and September. But I’m not complaining in any way – this weather beats the heat and humidity that we sometimes see up until the end...
“Main Street Uncorked” Wine and Music Fundraiser Benefits Veterans Memorial
One of the event co-coordinators for the first-ever “Main Street Uncorked” benefit tasting event is Jeanna Smith Penny. Along with Phil and Vanessa Williams, owners of Phinesse Farms Winery in downtown Sulphur Springs, Jeanna invited numerous wineries from across the NE Texas region and 14 accepted their invitation to the give-back event.That means for your $20 ticket, you may sample ten different Texas wines from the...
Como-Pickton FFA Teams Place at State Fair, Donate to Help-a-Child Benefit
According to Michael Bowen, Ag Instructor and FFA Sponsor, the Como Pickton FFA teams competed at the State Fair of Texas Agricultural Mechanics Show. The students also donated a shop-built BBQ Smoker to be auctioned at the Help-a-Child Benefit on October 21 in the Civic Center arena. Here is their report. Specialty Equipment Trailer – 2nd in class exhibited by Parker Cummings and Daniel Galvan Portable Milking Parlor –...
Cold Fronts in the Garden by Mario Villarino
Cold season is here! As you have already noticed, cold front during the fall can create a serious challenges for farmers and gardeners alike. When refereeing to this time of the year, Keith C. Hansen, Extension Horticulturist, Smith Co. – Tyler, Texas wrote for Aggie horticulture: “The cool, crisp days of fall are finally here, bringing pleasant outdoor gardening weather. The change from daylight savings reminds us that the first...
Ahhh-Autumn, Pumpkins, & Onions By Johanna Hicks
Greetings from Omaha, Nebraska! As I prepare this week’s column, I’m enjoying the cool temperatures on the second day of the National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences conference. It has been an adventurous trip, but I won’t go into that for now. However, the cooler temperatures have inspired me to share a recipe from Extension’s “Dinner Tonight” website. I hope you will try this recipe as a main dish! Creamy...
Senior Citizens Chili Cook-Off Approaching
This year’s Chili Cook-Off will be held at noon on Tuesday, October 24th at the Senior Citizens Center. There will be 15 pots of chili for you to come and eat all you want, and five judges from all around the community whose job will be to judge all of the entries. Your only job will be to sample as much chili and crackers as you want. Drinks and dessert will also be served. All of this is FREE to you. Just come, eat, and enjoy!...
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Hopkins County
Ragan Dennis, a caseworker and counselor employed by Safe-T Family Services located in Sulphur Springs, visited the KSST Studios during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. She wants to let the public know where help is available for persons threatened in an abusive or potentially violent situation, relationship or lifestyle. Through it’s network of agencies, Safe-T helps provide counseling, support and housing for women, women...
Chamber Connection October 19, 2017
The Stew Contest is almost here!! The Chamber had a successful meeting Tuesday night with our soon to be stew cooks who were able to pick up their goody bags and grocery reimbursement checks. If you are already signed up to cook stew but missed the meeting, please come by the Chamber to pick up your awesome goody bag. The 48th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest will be held at Buford Park on Saturday, October 28th. Stew service will...
Video/Story: Teacher Retirement Healthcare Seminar Set for Monday
A Teacher Retirement Healthcare Seminar will focus on information regarding health care changes for teacher, school staff and auxiliary personnel for retirees under 65 years of age and those over 65. The seminar is set for Monday, October 23 at 1:30 p.m. at the Region 8 Education Service Center located between Mt Pleasant and Pittsburg on Highway 271. Local retired teachers lobbied for a Northeast Texas seminar which will be much...
