Making an Historic Investment in Texas Communities
Alvin New, Commissioner, Texas Transportation Commission The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is making an historic investment in the future of our rapidly growing state. During our August Texas Transportation Commission meeting, we approved TxDOT’s 10-year transportation program that includes more than $85 billion dedicated to improving safety, addressing congestion and connectivity, and preserving roadways for Texas...
Governor Abbott, TxDOT Announce Record $85 Billion 10-Year Transportation Plan
Aug. 30, 2022 PARIS – Governor Greg Abbott today announced the adoption of the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) 2023 Unified Transportation Program (UTP), advancing a record $85 billion, 10-year statewide roadway construction plan. The 2023 UTP reflects an unprecedented level of projected transportation funding dedicated to improving transportation safety, addressing congestion and rural connectivity, and preserving...
Corn In Our Home
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener In 1493, Christopher Columbus returned to Europe with a handful of revelations and a pocket full of corn seeds. He knew little about corn, but felt the product was delicious. He also recognized that if farmed, it could feed a lot of people. Unfortunately, he didn’t take back the knowledge of HOW to farm it! Basically, it was misunderstood and not used well in Europe for a few hundred more...
Sulphur Springs Man Indicted On 20 Child Pornography Charges
More Than 75 Indictments Signed By Grand Jury During August 2022 Session A 75-year-old Sulphur Springs man jailed on 20 child pornography charges was among the 50 individuals named in the more than 75 indictments signed by the Hopkins County Grand Jury during the August 2022 court session, pushing those cases forward for prosecution, according to court records. James Frank Neel Twenty indictments were issued accusing James Frank Neel...
September 13 JP 2 Jury Duty Cancelled
Judge Brad Cummings, Precinct 2 Jury duty scheduled to being at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 13, 2022, in Justice of the Peace Court, Precinct 2, has been cancelled. There is no need for those called for duty to appear or contact the court, according to the Precinct 2 JP, Judge Brad Cumming.
Texas 4-H Year Officially Starts Sept. 1, Enrollment Currently Open
Mario Villarino, DVM, Ph.D. Hopkins County Extension Agent By Mario Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent for Natural Resources and Agriculture, Hopkins County, [email protected] Texas 4-H is an educational program for youth. The program uses activities to provide education under the principle of “learning by doing.” 4‑H is America’s largest youth development organization —empowering nearly six million young people...
Cooking Well With Diabetes Focuses On Food Choices, Healthy Food Preparation
Johanna Hicks, Extension Agent By Johanna Hicks, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent for Family and Community Health in Hopkins County, [email protected] Diabetes continues to be a problem in Hopkins County. According to Countyhealthrankings.org, 12% of Hopkins County adults over the age of 18 have been diagnosed with diabetes. The good news is that diabetes can be managed with some diligence. And more good news is that the Texas...
Obituary – Carrol Dwayne Meeks
Carrol Dwayne Meeks A funeral service for Carrol Dwayne (Meatball) Meeks will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Bob Neal officiating. Interment will follow at Greenpond Cemetery with Jerry Cook, Jeremy Cook, Frankie Coker, Ronny Gunn, Don Meeks and Richard Teer serving as pallbearers and Robert Nichols, Bobby Meeks serving as honorary pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour...
Johanna Hicks And Team Honored At 2022 National Health Outreach Conference
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent Johanna Hicks and a team of Extension Specialists and Extension program administrators were honored at the 2022 National Health Outreach Conference in Kansas City, Missouri. The is based on programs designed to meet an identified need at the individual and/or family level. The purpose of the award is to recognize Extension programs that positively influence the health of people across the United...
