4H Proclamation To Be Read Monday October 2 at 4:30pm on Courthouse Steps
Monday October 2 is the kickoff for 4H Week in Hopkins County! All 4H members, families, leaders and prospective members are invited to meet at the Hopkins County Courthouse steps at 4:30 pm to hear the reading of the 4H Proclamation by Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsome. There will also be refreshments and information about 4H enrollment for new members. Following the reading, a meeting will be held at 5:30pm at the Hopkins County6 Agrilife Extension Office for leaders and managers. 4H members and families are also welcome. Each 4H Club...
read moreSenior Citizen Center October Calendar
Thursday, October 5th 6:00 – “A Walk To Remember” Christus Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs Benefiting Terrific Tuesdays. Registration for the Walk is $ 20.00 which includes a Free T-shirt. Come Support Terrific Tuesdays Club. Tuesday, October 10th 9:00 – 12:00 – 11th Annual Senior Expo League Street Church of Christ 50 Vendors will be set up giving out information and offering Free Screenings. Flu and Pneumonia Shots will be available Monday, October 16th 10:30 – Basics...
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Friday Night Highlights: 9-30-17
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read moreAg Workers Hay Show scheduled for October 5, 2017 By Mario Villarino
According to Dr, Corriher, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Specialist for forages in Overton Texas, the principle limiting nutrients for ruminants (cattle, goats, sheep, etc.) are either energy (total digestible nutrients, TDN) or protein (crude protein, CP). For cattle grazing dormant pastures or consuming poor quality hay, protein is usually the most limiting nutrient. When you have to buy supplemental feed, protein is often the most expensive component. Forage nutritive value has dramatic effects on livestock productivity (weight gain,...
read moreComing UP: 4-H Week Kick-off
Hopkins County 4-H will celebrate the kick-off of National 4-H Week, Monday, October 2, 4:30 p.m. on the Courthouse steps. The 4-H Proclamation will be read by Hopkins County Judge, Robert Newsom, and refreshments will be served. A display exhibiting pictures of 4-H activities from the past year, as well as registration information will also be available. The public is invited and encouraged to attend and meet some of our 4-H members.
read morePJC NEWS: “Music Please!”
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center music instructor Richard Shanks discusses past and present music and musicians during a recent class. On the front row taking notes during the discussion are from left, Jasmin Del Castillo, Hannah Caudle, Brenda Castro, Gladys Bulgarian, Adriana Yepez and Carson McIllwain. For information about this and other courses offered at the college, go to www.parisjc.edu or call 903-885-1232.
read moreFEC Serves 12 Counties, Celebrates 80 Years of Service at September 30 Annual Meeting at Hopkins County Civic Center
Farmer’s Electric General Counsel and Director of Member Services Samantha Crouch dropped by the KSST studios to invite FEC customers to this Saturday’s celebration and annual meeting. This year’s celebration will be a special one with information booths, prizes, giveaways and refreshments, also face painting and activities for children. It will be held in the SSHS Auditorium of the Hopkins County Civic Center, with registration at 8am and the annual meeting beginning at 10am. A special Grand Prize of a 360 Mean Green kWH...
read moreGet to Know Ms. Texas Senior Classic Patsy Crist
She grew up in Dallas and met her husband through her brother during their Army Days. Today, Gene and Patsy Roan Crist have been married almost 50 years, and Gene is her biggest support in her new role as Ms. Texas Senior Classic. Patsy Crist was crowned Ms Hopkins County Senior Classic in June 2017, and then won the State title on September 23, 2017. One of her first appearances will be the Texas State Fair Parade on opening day, September 29. First Runner-up Charlotte Graves from Bullard and Talent Winner Linda Pickle-Hill of Hopkins County...
read moreBraums Donate Food for Dinner Bell Community Meal
Braums donated food for the weekly community meal served each Wednesday at the FUMC. The donated items included Chicken Sandwiches, Cheese, and Ice Cream. If you or your business would like to take part in Dinner Bell, call FUMC at (903) 885-2185. Braums Dbell1 Braums Dbell2 Braums Dbell3 Braums Dbell4 Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs,...
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