Understanding your Lawn: St. Augustine Grass By Mario Villarino
Understanding your lawn: St Augustine grass As our temperatures steadily increase and maintain temperatures, so is our desire and interest in the garden and lawns. After last weekend, the consultations coming to the extension offices related to lawn issues increased significantly. Common questions related St. Augustine grass lawns. St Agustine grass (Stenotaphrum secundatum (Walt.) Kuntze), is a perennial robust grass widely used for pastures and lawns. In the warmer climates of the tropics and subtropics it rivals bermudagrass in importance....
read moreThe 60-Plus Health Fair is Coming to FBC “The Roc” on Tuesday April 3
‘The Roc” at 115 Putman Street across from First Baptist Church in downtown Sulphur Springs will host the free Health Fair on April 3, 2018 from 9am until 12 noon Serving the senior citizens community is just one of the many hats worn by Fred Lewis, Associate Pastor at First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs. He approaches this annual spring event, the 60-Plus Health Fair, with the same enthusiasm and joy as his varied opportunities to serve his community and congregation. He invites you to take advantage of this helpful,...
read moreBlooming Where They Are Planted:The Annual Plant Sale 25th Anniversary
The Teen Department of the Church of the Nazarene will benefit from the annual “truckload” Plant Sale during April 5, 6 and 7 from sunrise to sunset. The greenhouse-fresh bedding plants will be placed in rows on the lawn of the church at 1300 League Street, so feel free to browse and pick your favorites. Most bedding plants will be sold by the flat, and various types of ferns and healthy pot plants will also be offered. Proceeds benefit activities planned by the Teen Department of the Church of the Nazarene.
read moreHeart of Hope Pregnancy Resource Center Offers Services to Community
Steve and Pat Phillips are co-Directors of Northeast Texas Heart of Hope Pregnancy Resource Center located in Sulphur Springs. In addition to pregnancy tests and sonograms, their newly-remodeled offices at 407 South Davis Street now allow for expanded services including educational parenting classes and two classes for men, “Authentic Manhood” and “Practical Fatherhood”. According to Steve Phillips, they have between 300 and 400 new clients yearly who come to their door seeking the services of Heart of Hope. All...
read moreBoy Scouts Invite Former Scouts and the Public to Attend
The Sulphur Springs area Boy Scouts of America invite all current scouts, former scouts and the public to attend the dedication of Liberty Circle on Saturday, March 31, at 10:00 AM, at Heritage Park. Liberty Circle honors all the Eagle Scouts, Vigil Honor members of the Order of the Arrow, and the Silver Beaver recipients from the NeTseO Trails Council of the BSA.
read moreYantis Mayor Jerry E. Miller Plans Annual Benefit Catfish Classic on May 5,6
Mayor Jerry E. Miller is planning this year’s Catfish Classic in memory of his longtime friend Ken Freeman of Ken Freeman Outdoor Promotions who passed away in late 2017. Ken was instrumental is getting the successful all-catfish tournament started on Lake Fork four years ago. “He will be missed but his memory will live on in this tourney and the men, women and children who will fish it this year”. You can sign up for two days of fun, unforgettable fishing on one of Texas’ best lakes, and large cash prizes for the...
read moreDinner Bell Menu For March 28, 2018
DINNER BELL MENU March 28, 2018 Clayton Homes this week’s Community Partner. Baked Ham Slices Green Beans with Caramelized Onions Brunch Egg Casserole Spicy-Sweet Roasted Sweet Potatoes Holiday Honeycrisp Salad Hot Rolls Coconut Cake Decorated with Jelly Bean Eggs Pudding Trifle (sugar free dessert) Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs,...
read moreHopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum presents 8th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Sherriff Tatum hosted his eighth annual Easter Egg Hunt. There was face painting, contest giveaways, cake walks, egg hunts and much more! There was a bunch of families out enjoying the nice weather and all the fun activities. Trustees worked behind the scenes, cooking hot dogs, hamburgers, and Oil Field sausage, as well as helping to set out eggs for the different age groups. The sheriff’s office hosted a giveaway for kids from different age groups. They had kid’s bicycles, baby dolls, toys and other prizes. D.A.R.E. was giving away a Grill...
read moreCaddo Indian Artifacts Plentiful in Eastern Hopkins County
Local archaeology-lover Lee Green owns an impressive collection of Caddo Indian artifacts unearthed in Hopkins County, especially from the well-watered eastern side of the county near Pine Forest. It was about this collection that Lee addressed the audience of about three dozen persons during the Hopkins County Historical Society meeting on March 22, 2018 held in the Chapel at Heritage Park. In was in about 2002 when the long-time resident began to take an active interest in local finds. He had been raised in the Sulphur Bluff area where he...
read moreAffiliated Driving Class For All Ages: April 30th
There have been inquiries about people wanting to take the Driving Class for their Insurance Discount. The next scheduled class will be for Monday, April 30th from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Henry Barber will be the instructor again. He is a fun and interesting instructor. This class is good for Ticket Dismissal or the 10% Liability Discount for 3 years. Please call Karen Weatherman if you want to enroll in the class. You will not need to Prepay for the class. You can just pay Henry Barber when you get here. Karon Weatherman Program and...
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