Interesting Facts for February From Master Gardener David Wall
February 25, 2024 – While most people avoid them, watermelon seeds are rich is proteins, vitamins, omega 3, zinc, fatty acids, and so on! Blue whale hearts weigh nearly a ton and only need to beat once every 10 seconds. Sunlight converts cholesterol in our skin to vitamin D3. Eating kiwi fruit reduces eye problems and increases eyesight. China is constructing the world’s first forest city where all buildings are covered by a...
Spring Awakening: Adventure and Learning Bloom at Cooper Lake State Park in March
February 25, 2024 – Cooper, TX— As spring blooms across Northeast Texas, Cooper Lake State Park is excited to announce a vibrant array of outdoor programs at both the Doctors Creek and South Sulphur Units. These programs are designed to celebrate spring’s arrival and the much-anticipated Spring Break for schools. These offerings provide a perfect opportunity for families, nature enthusiasts, and adventurers to explore the...
Next Lunch & Learn by the Genealogical Society to be held February 28th
The next Lunch & Learn gathering by the Hopkins County Genealogical Society will be held Wednesday, February 28, 2024, from 12Noon to 1:00pm, at the Genealogical Library. Hopkins County Genealogical Society Librarian, Silvina Epperson, will be presenting, “Preserving Articles and Photos.” Members and nonmembers are invited to attend. Bring your sack lunch, salad, or drive through-meal. Lunch and Learn Feb 28 2024 with...
Paris District Road Report for week of February 26, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Feb. 26, 2024. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such...
Coach Don Poe
Funeral services for Coach Don Poe, age 81 of Hideaway, Texas, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at the First Baptist Church of Lindale with Dr. Tom Buck officiating. Interment will follow at Concord Cemetery in Quitman. Don passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024, in Tyler. He was born August 17, 1942, in Quitman to the late Nolie Martin and Francis Floydean (Moore) Poe. Don has lived in Hideaway for the last 23...
Brenda Tucker
Funeral Service for Brenda Tucker, age 74, of Cumby, TX will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home, Sulphur Springs, TX with Pastor Norman Carson officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Kaleb Yarbrough, Michael Arnold, Monty Arnold, Benjamin Arnold, Lee Frye, and Billy Tucker. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 23, 2024 at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs....
Dinner Bell Menu For February 28, 2024
The Messengers Sunday School Class of the First United Methodist Church was organized in 1955, 69 years ago! Membership was full of fairly newly married couples and a few single persons. Sadly most of those original members are no longer alive, but their memories and good works outlive them. Jackie Brice is one of the originals who still attends on Sunday with a big smile on her face! Dan Bonner, Judge Kearney Brim, and Christine...
Financial Incentives Program Aids Forestry Climate Solution Practices
February 22, 2024 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Texas A&M Forest Service is awarding $8.25 million through the Texas Climate-Smart Initiative, a financial incentives program to fund non-industrial, private, small-acreage landowners. The five-year project, led by Texas A&M AgriLife Research and funded by the USDA’s Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities grant, will provide financial incentives to agricultural commodities...
A&M-Commerce Staff Member Receives Emmy Award for Musical Compositions
February 22, 2024 – COMMERCE, TX—A staff member at Texas A&M University-Commerce was honored with an Emmy Award from the Rocky Mountain Southwest chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Taylor Mefford, who works as manager of videography in the Office of Marketing and Communications at A&M-Commerce, received the award as part of the production team for “Unresolved,” a true-crime...
Severe Weather Education Class Scheduled for Tuesday, February 27th, 2024
February 22, 2024 – The 2024 spring severe weather season is not too far away, and the National Weather Service and local public safety officials want you to be ready. The National Weather Service (NWS) Office located in Fort Worth will be conducting a free Severe Weather Education class in Hopkins County on Tuesday, February 27th, 2024, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Sulphur Springs City Hall. Officially known as the SKYWARN Storm...
