4-H Today Feb. 2023
Celebrating Black Equestrians
When Morgan and Mariah Piper fell in love with riding at City Ranch, their father, Murray, didn’t know the first thing about horses. All he knew was that his girls had found their spark, so he kept bringing them back.
Six years later, the Piper Sisters are putting their 4-H skills to work. They’re caring for their family’s first horse, Dunkin, volunteering to teach other kids how to ride, and even representing Baltimore by riding in parades.
This Black History Month, we want to celebrate The Piper Family by recognizing Morgan and Mariah and the future they represent. Stay tuned for more.
Imagine. Immerse. Ignite.
Spark your imagination and passion! Ignite by 4-H is an inclusive high-school-aged teen event held in Washington, DC, March 9-12, 2023, including inspiring and engaging speakers, workshop sessions, entertainment and creating amazing connections. Explore the best 4-H offers in STEM, Agriscience, Healthy Living and Emotional Well-Being. Discover exciting career paths and create an actionable plan to help make real change in your community. It’s an experience you won’t want to miss. Registration closes February 10th — Reserve your spot today!
Thank you to our sponsor Google for their generous support of Ignite by 4-H.
To reserve a spot vist: Ignite by 4-H
Congratulations 2023 4-H Tech Changemaker National Ambassadors
Meet the tech-savvy, community-oriented teens we’re recognizing for their outstanding work addressing the digital divide and creating economic opportunity in their local communities.
This year’s 4-H Tech Changemaker National Ambassadors are Hannah Jones (Georgia 4-H), Ivan Becerril (Arizona 4-H), and Zamaria Kinsey (North Carolina 4-H). These teens have been selected for going above and beyond delivering the 4-H Tech Changemakers program in their community, which delivers impactful, digital skill-building workshops to adults to drive economic opportunity and much more.
Please join us in congratulating them! To learn more about the 4-H Tech Changemakers program, supported by Verizon, Microsoft and Tractor Supply Company, visit 4-H.org/TCM.
To read more click here: Tech Changemaker National Ambassadors
Senior Center Open: Meal-A-Day Closed for Today
The Senior Center is open today, but no Meal-A-Day service today. Everything should be back to normal tomottow.
A&M Classes Canceled
The main A&M-Commerce campus and the Dallas site will remain closed Thursday, February 2, 2023, due to continued hazardous road conditions. No business operations (except essential services) or academic activities will be conducted, and classes will be canceled.
Two Arrested On I-30 East
Feb. 1st, 2023- Hopkins County Sheriff Sgt. Steward noticed a vehicle stuck in a ditch off I-30 east. When speaking with the driver, identified as Robert Charles Servin, the officer noticed Servin speaking rapidly and appeared to want the officer away from his vehicle and stated he did not want to go to jail. Officer Steward asked for Identification for Servin and approached the driver side of the vehicles with Servin. While at the vehicle deputies shined their flashlights into the car in an attempt to help Servin search for his identifications, to which Servin stated that the deputies were making him nervous. Officer Steward then asked Servin to stand in front of his patrol car, Steward then asked Servin for a consent search of his car, to which Servin replied no, Officer Steward then asked Servin if there was any other persons inside the vehicle, Servin stated that his cousin was in the back seat. Deputies opened the backdoor to the vehicle and requested for the passenger, identified as Marshal Jermane Lennon, to exit the vehicle. Lennon was observed holding a clear pipe, commonly used to smoke Methamphetamine, Lennon was then detained for further investigation. Upon a probable cause search drug paraphernalia and a small black baggy containing a crystalline substance, field testing proved positive for methamphetamine were found. Servin stated that the substance belonged to him and was detained shortly afterward.
Servin and Lennon were both transported to Hopkin County Jail. Servin was Charged with Possession while Lennon was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.
Warm-up Center Open at the Civic Center
A warm-up center at the Hopkins County Civic Center is open to everyone. If your power is out, please consider heading to the Civic Center.
Miller Grove Classes Canceled
Due to the continued forecasts of inclement weather and the numerous households who have been without electricity, Miller Grove ISD will be closed again Thursday, 2/2 as the safety of students, bus drivers, and staff continues to drive our decisions
County Court at Law Docket Cancelled for Thursday
Judge Clay Harrison has cancelled County Court at Law misdemeanor docket for tomorrow, February 2, 2023.
Meal-A-Day Cancelled for Thursday
February 1, 2023 – With a heavy heart, the Sulphur Springs Meal-A-Day program has decided to pause operations, again, on Thursday, February 2, 2023 due to the continued winter weather conditions. Although we’ve seen periods without precipitation this afternoon, the amount of ice on the roads, grounds, walkways, metal ramps, etc. has caused concerns for safety of driving and walking to doors for meal delivery. For the continued safety of our beloved volunteers and partners, we must make the difficult decision to extend our service interruption.
We apologize for any inconvenience. The Meal-A-Day program will provide additional non-perishable essentials with our regularly scheduled Friday delivery to our senior community to better prepare for similar unforeseen weather events.
We hope you are all staying warm and safe during this time.
Sincerely Yours,
Amanda Dietlin
Sulphur Springs Meal-A-Day
Director
Phone: (903) 689-1087
Email: [email protected]
Power Outage Reports in Sulphur Springs
Thousands remain without power as Oncor struggles to restore power to homes. Oncor has been notified of all instances of outages throughout the town, currently the restoration time is unknown. Oncor crews are diligently working to restore power as quickly as possible to all customers.
For more informations visit https://stormcenter.oncor.com/
Winter Cleanup Soon Begins
February 1, 2023 – Blocked roads, downed power lines, and sheets of ice persist in Hopkins County and across Texas. The storm isn’t completed over either. Rain and freezing temperatures will continue for the next 24 – 36 hours. Temperatures may not climb above freezing until Friday. When it does, areas that received up to 3 inches of accumulation will instantly turn to a frigid swamp.
ONCOR crews have been working across the state to get the power back on. Limbs, trees, and even the weight of the ice itself caused the bulk of power problems. We we lucky in Hopkins county that the wind did not blow harder, and cause even more damage. As of Wednesday morning, several thousand residents of Hopkins County were without power.
Tough decisions will need to be made on some tress wounded by the storm. Initially breaking up the limbs and making paths will be the order of the day. The City of Sulphur Springs will open the ‘Spring Cleaning Site’ by Flowserve this weekend. Residents with proof of address will be allow to dump trees and limbs. Dropping off will be the easy part of that operation.
Most non-essential City and County services are closed today. The majority of business are also closed for several reasons and to keep their employees off the roads and safe. Expect a more normal Winter day on Friday.
