Crape Myrtle Bark Scale By Mario Villarino
This week, several reports of crape myrtle bark scale has been reported by concerned citizens of our county. According to Dr. Mike Merchant, Crape myrtle bark scale is a a relatively new insect pest is troubling crape myrtle in north Texas cities and backyards. Although an official name has yet to be given, this insect is thought to be an exotic pest that has somehow found its way to north Texas. In the genus Eriococcus, the scale...
“School is Back! Be Sure to Fight Bac!” By Johanna Hicks
School is Back! Be Sure to Fight Bac! Now that students are back in school and many parents will be packing lunches, it’s time to fight bac – bacteria, that is! Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is here to provide some food safety tips that everyone should know. Of course, the obvious factor is to be sure kitchen surfaces and utensils are clean when preparing foods. When preparing school lunches, keep in mind that the food is left at...
Friday Forecast
20% chance of showers and thunderstorms; High: 87; Low: 71; Wind: East 5-10 mph
Ronnie Roy Ramsey
Ronnie Roy Ramsey, age 47, of Point, passed away unexpectedly, at his home, on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. Ronnie was born on September 21, 1969, in Ft. Worth, to Russell Edward and Rebecca Sue Robbins Ramsey. He had a son, Riley Roy Ramsey whom he loved very much. He was a very hard worker all of his life. The last job he held was in new home construction as a carpenter. Survivors include: Sisters: Ronda Ramsey of Ft. Wayne, IN and...
Shirrl Lynn Hollock
Shirrl Lynn Hollock, age 61, of Emory, passed away unexpectedly at her home, on Wednesday, August 23, 2017. Shirrl was born on December 29, 1960, in Dallas, to Jesse Edward and Sarah Lula Pearl Ivy-Simms Hollock. She worked as a private investigator for a Dallas based company. She was a loving mother and grandmother and she will be missed. Survivors include: Daughter: Sarah Steele (Charles) of Sulphur Springs; Son: John Ross Hollock...
Richard Robert Francis, Sr.
Graveside services for Richard Robert Francis, Sr., 76, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 4:30 p.m., Friday, August 25, 2017 at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery with Bro. Fred Lewis officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Aaron Davis Canada, Tyler Wayne Francis, Jason Swanson, Shelby Swanson, Marlee Canada, McKenzie Francis, Tyler Kimbro, Kendal Kimbro, and Frankie Francis. There will be no formal visitation. Richard passed away on...
Tech Titans Names Texas A&M University-Commerce a finalist for the Tech Titans of the Future – University Level Award
DALLAS, July 18, 2017 – Tech Titans, the largest technology trade organization in Texas, has named Dr. Robynne Lock and A&M-Commerce’s Studio Physics program a finalist in the Tech Titans of the Future – University Level Award category as part of the 17th Annual Tech Titans Awards. “I am honored to be a finalist for a Tech Titans award. Working to improve my classes to have better outcomes for my students is very important...
Hopkins County Republicans Announce Meeting Schedule
The Republican Party of Hopkins County will have monthly meetings on the fourth Monday of every month, except December, at the Hopkins County Civic Center. The time will be 6:30 PM and we will try to limit the time of meetings to one hour. This month’s meeting will be on Monday, August 28th and the Honorable Will Ramsey will be the guest speaker. We will also have our candidates each giving a 2 minute speech. There will be light...
Johnnie “J. P.” Emerline
Funeral service for Johnnie “J.P.” Emerline, age 78, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Daniel Olsen officiating. Interment will follow at Pilgrim’s Rest #1, Emory, Texas with Roy Spence, Wendal Clawson, David Padilla, Claude Criswell, Jerry Dodd and David Dodd serving as pallbearers and David Emerline, Doug Gaby, Tony Clawson, and Tommy Gaston serving...
