Defensive Coordinator Abron Calls Wildcat Defense “Confident”
The mention of the Wildcats’ football team putting on pads for practice for the first time Friday night brings a smile to the face of Wildcats Defensive Coordinator Triston Abron. He says the two below stuff is over. Coach Abron envisions the sound of pads and helmets coming together. He says the excitement will begin. Coach Abron says now the kids can get physical and get after each other. He anticipates the Wildcats top offensive and top defensive players facing off.
Coach Abron has noticed that this year’s defense is a confident one. If pressed for an inexperienced area, he mentions outside linebackers. Still he adds the Wildcats are as good at that position as they have been for several years now. Coach Abron’s defensive coaches are telling him that some seniors and players with lots of experience are mentoring younger players. Defensive Line Coach Chris Valdovinos mentions that he was going to correct a younger player at a recent practice until he noticed that senior Dee Dugan was already talking to his fellow defender. Inside Linebacker Coach Bruce Silman says Jaxon Reneau and K.J. Abron were assisting Lawrence Worth as Worth has moved from outside to inside linebacker. Coach Abron says veteran safeties Sebastian Adams and D. J. Abron are helping a move in safety new to the program. Coach Abron calls these examples unselfish acts as players help other players competing with them get better.
He says all four days of practice so far have been good. Coach Abron says if defenders keep up the energy level they can do something special this year. Perhaps the defense’s area of strength is at cornerback. Coach Abron says Cornerback Coach Cameron Warren can practically pull names out of the hat and come up with quality players at corner. Coach Abron mentions Terrell Turman, Cor’Tavius Pruitt over from wide receiver, Damiyon Dugan, Tiesan Goodson, Conner Burgin, and Andy Eddins. Some of these players, like safety Austin Dodd, will be also taking some snaps on offense. Coach Abron is stressing a bend but don’t break philosophy on defense.
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Wildcat Team Tennis Picks Up First Win of Season
The Wildcats’ team tennis squad won their first match of the season, 11-8 against Terrell on the road Thursday. Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez calls it a team win. For the second time this week, a senior girl, who has been playing tennis for only a little more than a month, won her first match ever. Alicia Lusinger got a win at Terrell.
Wednesday Jasmine Cruz won her first match against a Tyler Lee player at the Wildcats Tennis Complex. Coach Martinez says three of his young guns also contributed greatly to the win. They are Aaron Lucas, Jordan Gonzales and Waylon Matlock. The three sophomores played on the JV team as freshmen last year. Coach Martinez says the three won all their singles and doubles matches Thursday. He says the win boasted the team’s morale.
The Wildcats were expecting to play at Forney earlier Thursday but that matched was canceled due to rain.
The Wildcats are now 1-3 for the season. They play Sherman next in a non-district match at the Wildcat Tennis Complex next Tuesday.
Wildcats’ Marching Band Ends Summer Band Practice
The Wildcats’ marching band marked the end of summer band practice with their annual Squad Off competition Thursday evening. Band Director Charles McCauley had to resort to plan B. The Squad Off took place an hour later than scheduled due to a conflict with a Middle School event. Also it took place in the high school main gym due to a wet practice field. McCauley said he’s had a lot of plan B’s this summer due to frequent showers.
The band has been in the Multipurpose Building six or seven times and they even had one practice in the main high school gym. McCauley said this year’s band has handled everything that has come their way. He said a great crowd of parents and boosters showed up for Squad Off Thursday evening. McCauley said the gym at times became quiet and tension mounted. This was especially true as the percussion and clarinets were the only two band sections left marching. Percussion ended up winning. McCauley liked the fact that when they won, they just stood at attention without reacting. He said that showed great pride and discipline.
In the close quarters, the band played the first part of this year’s show, Five. McCauley said plan A had called for the band to play and march. He said they were ready to do so. He said the first part, featuring the classical music of Mahler and Prokofiev, was difficult both to play and to march. The band will continue to refine it for the first football game. McCauley said when the band gets it all together, it will be impressive for judges and the crowd alike. By game two, the home opener at renovated Gerald Prim Stadium, he expects the band to play the first two parts of the show.
The band will start on part two Monday. McCauley said the band was right where he hoped they would be by now.
Lady Cat Volleyball in Wills Point Tournament Friday and Saturday
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team plays in their second tournament of the season beginning Friday. The Lady Cats are in a Wills Point tournament that runs through Saturday.
In pool play, the Lady Cats will be facing Van, Paris and Lone Oak. The Lady Cats are hoping to build off of a big road win Tuesday night against a good McKinney North team. That win gives the Lady Cats a 5-4 record entering the Wills Point tournament.
Last year in the tournament, the Lady Cats won their first five games before losing their sixth and last match to eventual bi-district opponent Forney.
Serial Number Partially Removed and Two Handguns Lands Felon in Jail
Anthony Deshon Mackintrush, 17, of Little Rock, Arkansas is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by Felon and Tamper with Identification Numbers Personal Property.
He was the driver of a vehicle stopped by DPS Thursday afternoon at 2:55 at the 130-mile marker on I-30. According to the Trooper’s report he showed signs of nervousness and criminal activity. Mackintrush denied consent to search his vehicle. However, after a DPS K-9 detected the presence of narcotic odor in the vehicle, a probable cause search was initiated. Marijuana residue and two (2) handguns were located in the 2001 Crown Victoria. One of the handguns had a serial number that had partially been ground off. A records check showed Mackintrush to be a felon.
Mackintrush is in Hopkins County Jail.
Bond Increased to $1-Million After O’Dell Continues Stalking
Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputies assisted Hopkins County Deputies in the arrest of Jimmy De O’Dell who returned to Hopkins County Jail Thursday after his bond was determined insufficient. O’Dell’s bond was increased to $1-million when he continued to stalk and make threats against his victim.
O’Dell was located in the 10000 Block for FM 115 in Franklin county at 4:30 p.m. This is the second time the bond has been increased. He was arrested August 2nd for Stalking and bond was set at $30,000. His bond was increase on August 10th to $200,000.
He is once again in Hopkins County Jail Charged with Stalking Order Holding Bond Insufficient and Surety Off Bond Warrant for Possession Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 4-grams but less than 200-grams. His bond is now a total of $1,025,000 for both charges.
Wood County Sheriff’s Report August 9-15, 2017
August 9th
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3840 near Hawkins, at approximately 2:04 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked building and it was secure.
At 5:18 a.m., horses were reported out on FM 778/FM 49.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party over the phone, at approximately 8:50 a.m., in reference to a dog bite that occurred on FM 514 near Yantis. The owner of the dog was advised of the quarantine protocol.
At 9:41 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 4255 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Quitman, at approximately 9:42 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass. The actor was located and issued a Criminal Trespass Warning.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 852 near Winnsboro, at approximately 4:39 p.m., in reference to a disturbance where shots were fired. Deputies located the shooter and placed her into custody. Sheila Odom, 61, of Winnsboro, was arrested for Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2298 near Mineola, at approximately 5:21 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
At 6:21 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 3897 near Mineola.
At 8:18 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 3230 near Quitman.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on PR 7485 near Hawkins; at approximately 8:24 p.m. Deputies located the individual and everything was cleared.
August 10th
At 12:06 a.m., horses were reported out on HWY 80 near Mineola.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 4990 near Winnsboro, at approximately 7:37 a.m. Deputies located the person and everything was cleared.
At 8:31 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 515 near Yantis.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4560 near Winnsboro, at approximately 10:33 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 1643 near Winnsboro, at approximately 12:33 p.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 1:24 p.m., in reference to a burglary. A known actor stole several items from the store on the property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3224 near Quitman, at approximately 1:44 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3940 near Hawkins, at approximately 4:10 p.m., in reference to an animal complaint. Deputies located the goats and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to Beaulah St. near Hawkins, at approximately 7:06 p.m., in reference to a terroristic threat that occurred on FM 2869 near Hawkins. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the actor. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 4860 near Quitman; at approximately 9:32 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4858 near Quitman, at approximately 10:19 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2260 near Mineola, at approximately 11:36 p.m., in reference to disorderly conduct. Mikael Aguilera, 17, of Alba, was arrested for Minor in Possession of Alcoholic Beverage.
August 11th
Deputies were dispatched to Lake Winnsboro, at approximately 1:02 a.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Deputies searched the area, but they were unable to locate any damage.
At 5:47 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 515 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 778 near Quitman, at approximately 7:36 a.m., in reference to an inquest. A female, 100, was found deceased on the property. The Justice of the Peace arrived and no autopsy was ordered.
At 9:23 a.m., horses were reported out on CR 1460 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 5934 near Yantis, at approximately 9:32 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated and the scene was cleared.
At 12:29 p.m., horses were reported out on CR 1912 near Yantis.
Deputies went out on an Arrest/Warrant Service to CR 2132 near Quitman; at approximately 5:40 p.m. Scotty Allen, 44, of Quitman, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 1943 near Yantis; at approximately 6:20 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
At 6:38 p.m., cows were reported out on 154 E/CR 3230.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1885 near Yantis, at approximately 8:57 p.m., in reference to theft. An unknown actor stole items from the reporting party’s mailbox. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
August 12th
At 9:10 a.m., horses were reported out on CR 1912 near Yantis.
At 9:10 a.m., cows were reported out on SPUR 514 near Yantis.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 5986 near Yantis, at approximately 9:41 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to Center St. near Alba, at approximately 1:34 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated and the scene was cleared.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3400 near Hawkins, at approximately 3:02 p.m., in reference to a disturbance where shots were fired. Deputies located the shooter and put him in custody. Kyle Jackson, 37, of Lindale, was arrested for Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 4:30 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies responded to a person fishing off of a bridge at Lake Winnsboro; at approximately 5:42 p.m. Deputies located the individual and advised him fishing off of the bridge is prohibited.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 5986 near Yantis, at approximately 7:49 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1503 near Alba, at approximately 7:54 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2175 near Quitman, at approximately 11:26 p.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies located the noise and advised the individuals to lower the volume of the music.
August 13th
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2966 near Quitman, at approximately 12:38 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. When deputies arrived, a Criminal Trespass Warning was issued.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 515 near Yantis, at approximately 6:52 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2298 near Mineola, at approximately 12:28 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4390 near Winnsboro, at approximately 2:20 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated and the scene was cleared.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2387 near Alba, at approximately 4:34 p.m., in reference to a structure fire. Alba Fire Department arrived and extinguished the fire.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on HWY 154 near Yantis; at approximately 8:12 p.m. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
August 14th
Deputies were dispatched to FM 49 near Mineola, at approximately 1:56 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3430 near Hawkins, at approximately 10:20 a.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Actors, or actors unknown, damaged the reporting party’s mailbox.
Deputies went out on an Arrest/Warrant Service to Bermuda St. near Quitman; at approximately 10:32 a.m. Brenda Griffith, 52, of Waco, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
Deputies were dispatched to Little River Bend near Quitman, at approximately 12:54 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Prior to arrival, the actor fled the scene. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3470 near Hawkins, at approximately 2:43 p.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. This case is active.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Pacific St. near Mineola; at approximately 3:10 p.m. When deputies ran the driver’s information, it showed he had a warrant. James Adams, 25, of Alba, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 3:34 p.m., in reference to an inquest. A male, 58, was found deceased in his residence. The Justice of the Peace arrived and ordered an autopsy.
At 6:47 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 852 near Winnsboro.
At 7:42 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2869 near Winnsboro.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 2247 near Mineola; at approximately 8:30 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and the owner and everything was cleared.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Quitman, at approximately 10:21 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies located the activity and everything was OK.
August 15th
At 7:49 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2869 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to Indian Gap near Quitman, at approximately 3:13 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1944 near Emory, at approximately 5:14 p.m., in reference to an inquest. A male, 67, was found deceased in his residence. The Justice of the Peace arrived and no autopsy was ordered.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 5:24 p.m., in reference to a disturbance where an assault occurred. Michael Wolf, 29, of Quitman, was arrested for Assault/Family Violence.
Deputies spoke to the reporting party, at approximately 6:51 p.m., in reference to an dog bite that occurred on HWY 37 near Quitman. The owner of the dog was advised of the quarantine protocol.
At 7:22 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 3230 near Quitman.
At 7:49 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2088 near Quitman.
At 8:06 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 779 near Alba.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle at Lake Holbrook; at approximately 9:37 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and owner, and advised the individuals of the beach hours. The scene was cleared without incident.
Between the dates of August 9th and August 15th, Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included the following: Police Departments, Emergency Medical Services, Game Wardens, and Department of Public Safety.
Total Jail Count – 138 prisoners – 112 males and 26 females.
Sheriff Castloo would like to remind everyone…if you have any information on these or any other crimes, please contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office at 903-763-2201 or Crime Stoppers at 903-763-CASH.
Emerald City’s return to Celebration City on Aug 25 is Pre-Fall Festival Event
Tracy Dennis, President of the Fall Festival Board of Directors announces that the touring band “Emerald City” will make a return appearance to the Hopkins County Civic Center on Friday August 25 as a pre-Fall Festival community event. According to Tracy, last year’s Emerald City outdoor concert almost became a weather casualty, but at the last minute, they were moved inside the Civic Center banquet hall to perform for a packed audience. For their 2017 concert, the stage and dance floor will be installed in the Civic Center arena where there’s plenty of room to dance and enjoy the popular high-energy group. “Emerald City” is the name of a number of show bands which travel all over the nation making appearances at municipal and corporate affairs, at big galas and at street dances, even performing at Presidential parties. Their upbeat music appeals to all age groups of listeners and dancers as they cover hits from the 60’s through today. The August 25 event has a “Luau theme” so feel free to come in your Hawaiian wear. A roving photographer will help document the event as you party. A VIP section will have tables and special seating with a catered dinner. If you are not a VIP, then feel free to sit in the stands or bring your lawn chairs to get up-close to the dance floor, and take advantage of concessions inside and outside the building. Concert admission is free to the public, doors open at 7pm and the concert will go on from 8pm til midnight. For VIP information and tickets, contact Tracy Dennis at 903-243-1925. Find out more details on Fall Festival’s Facebook page.
There’s more to come as the Fall Festival committee plans a “Caged Dodgeball Tournament” downtown on Saturday September 23. Competitors and their spirit teams are being sought, and prizes will be given for Best Players, Best Costumes and Most Spirit. To enter a team for $50, contact 903-243-1925.
Fall Festival will take place October 21-28, to include the Hopkins County Cover Girl competition. There are five young ladies entered for 2017 contest. The Fall Festival GolF Tournament will be held on Columbus Day, October 9. The Fall Festival parade is set for Saturday October 21, and the World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest is Saturday October 27. Discover many favorite and brand new features in this year’s “county fair”. With questions or to volunteer, contact Tracy Dennis at 903-243-1925 or any member of the Fall Festival Board of Directors.
Now Is The Time To Join 4-H
by Johanna Hicks
Interested in Joining 4-H? Now is the Time!
4-H is the largest youth organization in the United States. In Texas, more than 550,000 youth are involved in 4-H experiences each year and we are pleased to announce that enrollment for the 2017/2018 year is now open.
4-H is a national organization which helps young people develop life-long knowledge and skills them “learn by doing.” It reaches people in their own communities with delivery methods suitable to their needs. 4-H also help to provide opportunities for families and communities to develop stronger bonds.
The 4-H program is a voluntary, non-formal, educational program offered to all youth regardless of race, color, national origin, residence, or handicap. The Texas 4-H program is conducted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. County and district 4-H programs re directed by Extension staff which also provides training and support to volunteers who work with 4-H members.
Young people in 4-H learn about citizenship, leadership, foods and nutrition, healthy lifestyles, veterinary sciences, horticulture, agriculture, clothing and textiles, public speaking, shooting sports, and other subjects. The 4-H project that each member selects according to their interest and ability is the program’s cornerstone. The skills and knowledge learned in 4-H project work help members become more engaged individuals and citizens.
Favorite projects for Hopkins County 4-H members are foods & nutrition, clothing & textiles, horticulture, STEM, shooting sports, photography, leadership, and livestock projects.
So, what are the 4 “H’s?” They are best explained in the organization’s pledge, which every 4-H member learns:
I pledge
My Head to clearer thinking,
My Heart to greater loyalty,
My Hands to larger service and
My Health to better living for
My club, my community,
My Country and my world.
You might hear that 4-H if for kids who live on farms and raise animals. Not true! There are clubs all over the country with members who have never seen a cow or a chicken. Today’s 4-H’ers are boys and girls in grades 3 thru 12. They live on farms, in small towns, and in large cities. They join 4-H because it is fun, it provides lots of great opportunities.
The 4-H year goes from September 1st to August 31st, and the fee to join is $20 (before November 1st – after that it goes up to $25). Some projects might cost something to get started – like if you want to have an animal or own your own sewing machine.
To join, log onto https://texas.4honline.com and follow the on-screen instructions. If you have trouble, contact our office. Returning members only need to log on and update their profile. New members will need to set up a profile.
There are five 4-H clubs in Hopkins County:
– Arbala Harvest meets the 3rd Monday of each month at the Arbala Community Center, 6:00 p.m.
– Dike 4-H meets the 1st Saturday at the Dike Community Center, 10:00 a.m.
– Infinity 4-H meets the 2nd Monday at the Extension Office, 6:00 p.m.
– Miller Grove meets the 1st Tuesday at the Miller Grove School, at 3:30 p.m.
– Paws 4-H is a school-based club that meets at Sulphur Springs Elementary for grades 3 & 4) at 3:15 p.m.
If you need to contact one of the 4-H club managers, call our office and we’ll give you their names and contact information. We have some great opportunities lined up for the fall, including a 4-H Foods Fun Day, National 4-H Week activities, 4-H project Show, One-Day 4-H Community Service project, and county-wide 4-H Christmas party. Contact the Extension office at 903-885-3443 for more information.
Twogether in Texas Marriage Education Workshop
This is the final reminder for this terrific workshop, scheduled for Saturday, August 26. It will be held at the Extension Office, 1200-B W. Houston Street, Sulphur Springs, starting at 8:30 a.m. We’ll wrap up around 3:30 p.m. and lunch and refreshments are included. Engaged couples will receive a certificate to save $60 when applying for a marriage license (that is the state portion of the fee.) Best of all, the workshop is free to participants! Each couple will receive a workbook, as well as lots of great information. The workshop is fun and interactive, and is sure to please even the toughest critic!
Please contact the Extension Office at 903-885-3443 to reserve seats.
Closing Thought
Today’s youth are tomorrow’s leaders. Train them to be caring, upright, healthy, responsible citizens!
Johanna Hicks
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Family & Consumer Sciences
1200-B W. Houston
P.O.Box 518
Sulphur springs, TX 75483
903-885-3443 – phone
903-439-4909 – Fax
[email protected]
The Modern U.S. Beef Market
by Mario Villarino DVM, Ph.D.
The U.S. beef market is and has been for a long time, dependent of international trade. Even when we locally can see the direct impact in our economy by buying and selling cattle, the quantity produced by Texas alone cannot be supported by local consumption only. It is however, important to remember that quality and quantity does get produced locally and the tradition of beef and dairy production is part of our culture in Northeast Texas. Fluctuation of the commodity during the year allows opportunity to generate income and trade.
Just as with any other market-variable commodity, when the price of beef is low, producers tend to purchase cattle and If the condition allows it, look for a sale opportunity when beef prices increase. It is, overall, the international trade that creates national market fluctuations influenced by local markets conditions. A good example of local conditions in weather. During drought (a local environmental condition) grass and hay production gets reduced and producers tend to move cattle to prevent weight loss or deaths. Another good example is pasture damage by wild fires, or when cattle get mobilized or loss due to natural catastrophes. According to the U.S. Meat Export Federation (Borror, E., TAMU beef short course, 2017) U.S. cattle prices remain higher than other major exporters, with the US leading export growth with Asia leading import growth for U.S. beef.
All Asia markets for demand of U.S. chilled beef has shown growth during 2017 (Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong). The growth of Japan market increased (+52%) recently, and Korea imported record volumes of chilled U.S. beef during May (+85%). Korea and Taiwan (26% and 39%) consume the most U.S. beef per person in the world. China, a big player in the Asia market, has been a long awaited market opportunity for U.S. beef. The Chinese beef market, currently is importing relatively small amounts of grain-fed beef, with Australia providing a big share of their beef market. Currently Australia has a record cattle number of beef aiming to Asian markets.
Currently, the U.S. Inventory is 93.6 million head with Texas leading the group with 12.3 million head. Texas beef operation numbers also lead the nation with 128,624 and 2.4 million head of cattle-on-feed. The average heard size is 40 head, with the average age of ranchers be 58 years old. 91% of the beef operations in the U.S. are family-owned and 11% are operated by woman. The impact of the beef industry for Texas is estimated at $10.5 billion dollars per year, and Texas rank 1st on beef exports (at 1.08 billion tons). The most interesting part of the current situation is international market seeking after U.S. beef and if you are a beef producer in Texas, it means the product of your farm. The beef products we produce (as a country) compete and in some instances lead international trade. Because Texas Beef is produced in small-scale operations, mostly family owned, the quality and quantity produced relies on family farms. It is important to remember that the beef industry in Texas is big in numbers, both cattle and families producing them and is also supported by many organizations and companies. As responsible members of the beef industry, it is necessary that we take care of those elements that contribute to our local industry.
Upcoming events supporting or supported by our beef industry:
- Cattlemen Classic and Ribeye Cook-off. October 6, 2017, downtown Sulphur Springs. A great opportunity to learn and enjoy the beef industry in Hopkins County. We will host a producer trade show with companies and support industry (starting at 2:00 PM) at the downtown area (free), a feature keynote speaker Trent Loos at the Courthouse (free) as part of the 2017 NETBIO producer meeting. The celebration continues with the cook-off competition, dinner (tickets available for $25 at Texas Heritage Bank and Brookshire’s in Sulphur Springs) and a free concert featuring Stoney Larue starting at 8:00 PM.
- Red Alliance Red Angus Production Sale. Registered Bulls, Females, and Commercial Red Angus. Oct 2, 2017 in the Hopkins County Civic Center. Sale starts 10 am / 150 head can be previewed on Sunday afternoon. Call John Macek @903-348-2138 for a catalog or www.redalliance.biz
- Private Applicators CEU and Hamburger Cook-Off. November 1, 2017. Join us to learn new techniques in weed management in pastures (1hr) hay production (1 hr), pond weed management (1 hr), Laws and Regulations related to use of restricted pesticides (1 hr), and protection of pollinators in agriculture (1 hr. IPM). Regional Civic Center. Call The Hopkins County Extension office at 903-885-3443 to register. Cost $30 lunch included.
For more information on these or any other agricultural topic please contact the Hopkins County Extension Office at 903-885-3443 or email me at [email protected].
Mario Villarino DVM, Ph.D.
Hopkins County Extension Agent for Ag and NR
1200B Houston Street
Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482
903-885-3443
