Incorporating Herbs Into Your Landscape
By Sharon Burnette – Hopkins County Master Gardener When my husband and I moved to East Texas fifteen years ago, I looked forward to having a garden and especially an herb garden. At first my focus was growing herbs for cooking. Over time I learned herbs are found almost everywhere and have generally been defined as “the useful plant”. In addition to cooking, herbs are used for making scents and perfumes, aromatherapy, herbal...
Shadow Renaissance Festival : Major Fun, Fundraiser for Shadow Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center
Organizers of the 2018 Shadow Renaissance Festival are over the top about the array of activities and attractions they will be bringing to the Hopkins County Civic Center complex on July 27-29. Featuring not only professionals jousting demonstrations, there will also be acts like a Falconer group with Birds of Prey, a flame performing troupe and a belly dancer troupe, the Pirate Magician, Ron Deeny Escape Artist and The Blacksmith...
CANHelp Plans Back to School Fair for All Hopkins County Students, Families
The 2nd annual Back to School Fair for all Hopkins County students and families is set for Friday August 10, 2018 inside the Hopkins County Civic Center. Between 3 pm and 6 pm, in addition to distribution of backpacks and school supplies, there will be free food and drinks, entertainment, school physicals and vision checkups and haircuts. There will be play activities outside for kids too. There will also be free health screenings for...
Corrected: Local Man Arrested for Marijuana and Ecstasy Possession
With window tint darker than the legal limit, a 2008 Lincoln Towncar was stopped by Sulphur Springs Police. However, the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle and warrants for the arrest of the driver led to more than just a traffic ticket. In the vehicle the officer located marijuana and, according to Lt. Mark Estes with the Sulphur Springs Police Department, Ecstasy (MDMD) at a Felony 3 level. Kwadarius Sharard Timmons, 26, of...
Two Arrested in Buford Park for Illegal Substances
July 13, 2018 – When a vehicle pulled into Buford Park and the headlights of the vehicle were shut off, the Sulphur Springs Police officers approached and made contact. Officers noted a large glass water pipe used to smoke marijuana in plain view. A probable cause search located three large clear baggies containing a green leaf like substance believed to be marijuana. A black box was located in the vehicle containing two...
Democrat Krantz Calls Congressmen Childish
Democratic nominee, US House of Representatives TX04, Catherine Krantz (D-Emory), running against incumbent Rep. John Ratcliffe, (R-Heath) issued this statement today: After yesterday’s embarrassing display of ineffective government for over 10 hours in front of the world, I like so many Americans was left wondering what in the world has gotten into the GOP? I even questioned my decision to run for office, as who would want to work...
Dr. Leslie Mills
Dr. Leslie Mills went home to be with the Lord July 10,2018. His life’s goal was to live out the great commission to share the gospel throughout the world. God allowed him to do that as he served as pastor to churches in Louisiana, Texas, Indiana and Australia. He also led many mission teams into Mexico to share Gods word and minister to physical needs. God Allowed him to see many come to know Jesus as savior in the three crusades he...
Tira News: July 13th 2018
By Jan Vaughn Tira residents who have an interest in serving on the Tira City Council have until 5:00 p.m. on August 20, 2018 to file as a write-in candidate for the November 6th election. For more information, please contact me, Jan Vaughn, Tira City Secretary. My phone numbers and email address are at the end of the column and my mailing address is 776 FM 1536, Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482. An informational meeting was held at the...
Evaluating Tree Health By Mario Villarino
The impact in our landscapes of hot and dry weather can be seen not only during the current seasons but for years to come. Trees, a significant landscape asset of your garden tend to reveal the drought effects YEARS after the actual drought takes effect. Many weather effects can be noticed right away specially if those are caused by storms or snow. Drought effects, in the other hand, are hard to evaluate until the next spring season....
Expand Your Horizons By Johanna Hicks
Expand Your Horizons! Texas A&M AgriLife Extension prides itself in quality volunteers and collaborators. Because of feedback from several people, we are bringing a workshop to Sulphur Springs which will have far-reaching impact, not only on Hopkins County, but also in surrounding counties. The Certified Volunteer Training for Judging Fairs, Festivals, and Events, will take place on two separate days, with each...
