On Jesus Time Seniors Ministry Fish Fry
The On Jesus Time Seniors Ministry will host a Fish Fry to honor church volunteers on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at the Commerce Church of Christ Fellowship Hall from noon to 2 p.m. All who want to attend are welcome to come to 1600 Culver Street in Commerce, TX.
Hal Edward Romack
Hal Edward Romack, age 87, was born April 10, 1936 in Brashear, TX to Lester and Reba Romack. He passed away peacefully at home Monday, October 16, 2023. Hal graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1954 and after working a few years in Dallas, joined the US Army and was stationed in Germany. After discharge he went into the dairy business on the family farm. Hal was a member of Caney Baptist Church in Pickton, TX. Hal married...
Proposition 1 Protects Texas Family Farmers and Ranchers
By Russell BoeningTexas Farm Bureau President October 16, 2023 – Proposition 1 on the Nov. 7 statewide ballot is a monumental opportunity for Texas farmers and ranchers and for Texas agriculture. The language on the ballot reads: “The constitutional amendment protecting the right to engage in farming, ranching, timber production, horticulture, and wildlife management.” More than 97% of our farms and ranches in...
Pat Wayne Rhodes
Graveside service for Pat Rhodes, age 89 of Tyler, Texas will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Restlawn Memorial Park. There will be no formal visitation. Mr. Rhodes passed away on Friday October 13, 2023 at Brookdale Tyler South. Pat was born on May 1, 1934 in Pine Forest Texas, to Emmitt and Burtha (Gray) Rhodes. He married Patsy Sanders on February 25, 1966 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Pat served in the US Army....
Education Issues at the Forefront of Candidate Forum
All six of the Texas State Representative candidates for District 2 attended a Candidate Forum in Sulphur Springs last week. The Forum was sponsored and hosted by Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel and was focused only on education issues. This group is a local chapter of the statewide organization, Texas Retired Teachers Association. HRRSP and TRTA do not endorse candidates, but members wanted to hear how...
Timely Advice of How to Stick It to Stickers
October 16. 2023 – Grassbur (field sandbur, sandbur, grass bur, sticker weed, etc.) is a troublesome, nasty grass weed species that affects desirable grass forage quantity and quality. Although young plants are often utilized as a grazing forage, seed capsules can penetrate animal tissues, causing pain and sometimes infection. More importantly, it has a negative effect on hay quality and substantially reduces forage value. There...
Due to Rain – Cancelled – THE NATIONAL DRUG TAKE BACK DAY OCTOBER 28, 2023
HOPKINS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE/HOPKINS COUNTY SHERIFF’S POSSE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEA ANNOUNCE THE NATIONAL DRUG TAKE BACK DAY EVENT DATE : SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2023TIME : 10 AM – 2 PMPLACE : ATWOOD’S (PARKING LOT)817 GILMER ST.SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX. 75482 The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health, public safety and national security threat. DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day...
New CT Scanner at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs
October 15, 2023 – Sulphur Springs, TX – Healthcare and community members gathered on Thursday, October 12 to celebrate the unveiling of the new CT Scanner at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs. The event marks the culmination of the two-year project which required a room to be specially lined and renovated to accommodate the new equipment. The scanner was purchased by CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital –...
Paris District Road Report for week of October 16, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Oct. 16, 2023. 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...
Texas A&M Forest Service Kicks off Fourth Annual Leadership Institute
October 15, 2023 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The Texas A&M Forest Service Leadership Institute hosted the kick-off session for its fourth cohort Oct. 10 to 12 in The Woodlands, Texas. Institute founders strive to provide a transformative experience for participants, with aspirations of leaving a lasting effect on their ability to lead in daily environments. The Leadership Institute offers a constructive and inspiring learning...
