Joseph “J. C.” Pace
Graveside services for Joseph “J.C.” Pace, age 88 of Dike will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 1, 2016 at Restland Memorial Park in Dallas with D.J. Wulf officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 31, 2016 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Joseph “J.C.” passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Carriage House Manor. He was born on November 16, 1927 in Old Boston, the son of Walter Eugene and Carrie...
UPRA Spring Rodeo Planned by H C Rodeo Association
The Hopkins County Rodeo Association will put on the 2016 UPRA Spring Rodeo on Friday April 22 and Saturday April 23 at 7:30 pm in the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center arena. Besides true rodeo events, many fun and exciting “community” events are open for the public to enter, including Mutton Bustin’ for youth, Chuck Wagon races, Steer Scrambles for adults and Calf Scrambles for kids. A Boot Scramble for...
Chamber Connection March 31st, 2016 by Meredith Caddell
Chamber Connection by Meredith Caddell Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament—April 8th @ SS Country Club…Register NOW! Registration forms are available NOW for the 27th Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament that will take place on Friday, April 8th at the beautifully redesigned Sulphur Springs Country Club. If you would like more information, please call 903-885-6515. There are several morning tee times so get your forms...
Plant with Tumors: Crown Gall of Rose
by Mario Villarino, DVM, Ph.D. Hopkins County Extension Agent East Texas is widely known for using roses as focal points in our gardens. After all, roses can play a significant role of any landscape but particularly the Northeast Texas landscapes. Recently, a call from a professional landscaper pointed out a disease new to me in roses: crown galls in roses. This disease is caused by a tumor inducing bacterial that causes a growing...
No Time For Boredom
No Time for Boredom! Opportunities Abound! March flew by so quickly! As I turn the page to April in my calendar, I’m amazed at the number of opportunities for individuals to be involved. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is sponsoring or partnering in many events this spring. We invite you to check out this list and contact us if you are interested in participating! Last call for registration for the 2016 spring series of...
Business History Month: Hampton House Jewelry
Hampton House Jewelry is owned by a husband and wife duo on Main Street near downtown Sulphur Springs. Angela and Wes Hampton have owned several businesses in the past twenty-five years, but believe the jewelry business is their calling. Wes Hampton installed insulation for over thirty years of his life, but always had a deep interest in fossils, gemstones, and prehistoric life. Angela worked in the antique store that was located in...
Animal of the Week: Natasha
Natasha, who has been at the Shelter for roughly ten days, is a 4-5 month old pit mix who was found by a household that had returned from vacation only to discover two puppies outside their door. “Boris is a little retriever mix and is shorter than Natasha,” Animal Shelter Officer Barbi Blanch said. “Natasha was a tall, slender lady, so that’s how they got their names.” The names of the two puppies come...
Doctor’s Day At Memorial Hospital
Memorial Hospital and Clinic celebrated Doctor’s Day today by providing a luncheon to all of our providers. Doctor’s Day is March 30th.
Local Author Showcase in San Antonio!
Sharon Feldt, a writer of children’s books, will be one of four authors showcased at the Writer’s League of Texas’ booth during the San Antonio Public Library Book Festival on April 2, 2016. Sharon is excited to meet the other authors and present her books for greater public exposure. “The Scary Hair of Sarah O’Shea” is Feldt’s most recent publication. It is the debut of nine-year-old...
