Bitter Weed Is Toxic To Cattle, Goats
By Mario Villarino DVM, Ph.D. Hopkins County Extension Agent for Ag and NR, [email protected] As we move into our hot summer weather, several weeds that bloom with a yellow flower start to die off. During the spring, bitter weed, a common toxic plant for cattle and goats, has the tendency to cover pastureland. If left unattended, bitter weed has the tendency to cover complete paddocks. The real problem with bitter weed is...
Different Types of Aid Available to Paris Junior College Students
Summer I scholarship deadline approaches While remote registration for summer and fall 2020 classes continue at Paris Junior College, students have several financial aid options available, from regular sources and special assistance due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Graduating high school students are eligible for a scholarship covering tuition for one Summer I or Summer II class. Those wishing to take a Summer I class must apply by...
Hopkins County At 20 Cases Of COVID-19, Including 3 New Cases
Some Of New Cases Reported May 26 Are In Homes Where There have Already Been Cases Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom reported 3 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, putting the total for Hopkins County at 20 cases of COVID-19 since midMarch in Hopkins County. Of the 20 patients, 6 individuals have recovered, and the rest are still being treated for coronavirus. “To my knowledge, they are at home. Some are in homes where there have...
Dinner Bell Menu for May 27, 2020
The Sulphur Springs Rotary Club is the Community Partner and is grilling hamburgers! MENU Hamburgers with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and onions Baked Beans Individual sacks Potato Chips Banana Pudding It is still GRAB and GO under the covered walkway in the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus. (Across from the Post Office). Food distribution starts after 11:00 a.m. every Wednesday. Please practice safe...
Hospital Week Awards Announced
Blood Drive Scheduled June 5 By Holly Ragan, MS, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Sulphur Springs, Texas, May 26, 2020 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. Hospital Visitation For the safety and health of the community and our ministry, CHRISTUS Health is screening all...
Atmos Is Offering Options For Customers Experiencing Financial Hardships
Atmos Energy is offering options to help natural gas customers experiencing financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic. Atmos Energy offers assistance for those experiencing financial hardship during COVID-19 “To help those experiencing financial hardship, we have temporarily suspended natural gas disconnections for non-payment and offer payment installment plans. In addition, financial help is available through local...
Contract Approved To House Federal Inmates at Hopkins County Jail
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning approved a temporary contract with the US Marshals Service to house federal inmates at Hopkins County jail. The contract is for 150 days and would allow up to 30 federal inmates to be housed at the county jail at a rate of $60 a day. During the contract period, a survey will be conducted to see what the actual rate would be if county is offered a full-time contract, Hopkins County...
Hopkins County Commissioners Court To Consider Bridge Funding Agreements With TxDOT
Hopkins County Commissioners Court will meet on Tuesday this week, instead of the usual Monday due to Memorial Day. Among items on the May 26 agenda is a motion to approve the general form of two draft advance funding agreements with TxDOT (Texas Department of Transportation) for “Off-System Bridge Replacement On CR 1152 At Big Creek (542-1) And On CR 4714 At Crooks Creek (584-1) In Hopkins County.” A resolution to perform...
Passenger In A Vehicle Involved In Fatal Crash Jailed On Unrelated Warrant
Sulphur Springs Police arrested a 42-year-old Minnesota man on an outstanding Bexar County warrant Sunday morning. The Minneapolis man was reportedly a passenger in a vehicle involved in the fatal crash on Interstate 30 early Sunday, according to police reports. Victor Hampton (HCSO jail photo) An officer contacted the 42-year-old Minneapolis man at a Gilmer Street business around 7 a.m. May 24, about the a major crash, according to...
Complaint Of Suspected Narcotic Use Around Kids Results In Arrest
A complaint of suspected narcotic use around kids at an Atkins Street apartment complex resulted in a Sulphur Springs man’s arrest on a controlled substance charge and warrants, according to police reports. James Earl Galloway (HCSO jail photo) Upon arrival at 3:23 p.m. May 23, Sulphur Springs Police Officer Sean Hoffman contacted a 25-year-old Sulphur Springs man. Hoffman alleged there were kids who could immediately smell a...
