Agrilife: Family & Consumer Science Professionals Impact Young Lives
What Does it Take? Eighth graders all across the country are being encouraged to think about a study track to enter when they begin high school. That is always a difficult decision, because may adults are still trying to decide what they want to do! My Family & Consumer Sciences colleagues and I are firm believers that our careers are making a difference in the lives of others. We are professionals whose work assists...
United Way Campaign Launches!
The Hopkins County United Way drive is now underway! Campaign Chair Brandon Williams reports that the campaign is traditionally held during the month of October, however, following the kickoff meeting on September 21, some of the volunteers have already begun contacting businesses and individuals who are ready to give! This year’s goal is $165,000 which will be dispersed among 17 organizations which have been chosen as this...
Tira News
by Jan Vaughn Wesley Weir played Bright Star baseball Monday night. Yvonne Weir visited her grandson, Nicolaas, (Destri’s son) in Wednesday in Dallas. On the way home she visited Elise and Eli (Dacy’s children) in Caddo Mills. Yvonne also shared, “Wesley and Robert attended the carnival Wednesday night. Wesley had a wonderful time.” Chip and I met Jacob, Tiffany, and the kids at Coleman Park to watch Jakota play soccer on Saturday...
Miller Grove News
by Brandon Darrow Gardens are on the down-hill now that summer is slowly turning to fall. I have a few pea plans left and my okra is in full swing. Other than that my garden is gone for 2016. Sunday afternoon (Sept. 18) I stopped by Michael and Tammy Anthony’s open house. Construction was finished not long ago and I know they are proud to be all moved in. They built the house behind Michael’s grandmother’s house (Mary Lou Akins)...
NETBIO Sale Produces Another Record
The Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO) pre-conditioned stocker and feeder sale is in the habit of setting records, and the September 21 sale was no exception. Not only was there a full house of buyers, sellers and interested cattle producers, but also the 5,715 head of cattle consigned was a record for this fall sale. The number of sellers (shippers) continues to grow. A total of 256 sellers consigned cattle to the...
Wildcats Tennis Stresses Ethics, Character
Coaching high school athletes can be about much more than just wins and losses. Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez also stresses ethics and character. He also expects his players to treat their opponents on the court with respect. Despite a 19-0 district loss to state ranked Texas High at the Wildcats Tennis Complex Tuesday afternoon, Coach Martinez calls Tuesday the best day since he’s been coach here. He says he is looking...
Second Annual NETBIO Ribeye Roundup October 7
Since NETBIO (Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization) and the Texas Agri-life Extension Service began assisting independent cow/calf producers in promoting the beef industry, the concept has grown beyond the borders of the state. Today, beef producers and agribusiness representatives work together through pre-conditioning and marketing to optimize their product to beef buyers. A celebration of this success is...
Glover Sentenced to Two Years for Injury to Child
Thursday morning in Eighth Judicial District Court, Ashley Glover, 30 of Sulphur Springs was sentenced to two years in prison for injury to a child following a plea agreement. Glover was arrested in August of this year after a child in her care tested positive for drugs during an investigation by Child Protective Services. The offense occurred on July 25, 2016.
Chamber Connection September 22
By Lezley Brown The deadline has come and gone for last year’s cooks to keep their stew site, but we will always take entries for the 47th Annual Stew Cook-off. The absolute deadline for entry into the contest is Friday, October 7th at 5:00 p.m. All cooks signed up for the 47th Annual Stew Cook-off will need to attend the Cooks Meeting on Tuesday, October 11th at 6 p.m. at the Southwest Dairy Museum. Cooks will receive their...
