Man Allegedly Kicked In His Mother’s Door
A 34-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested on a burglary charge Tuesday after he allegedly kicked in his mother’s apartment door, according to arrest reports.
Sulphur Springs Police officers responded to a disturbance at a Van Sickle Street apartment reportedly started by a son kicking in a door and assaulting his mother. Upon arrival, officers encountered Wo Lynn McCormick. The 34-year-old claimed he just wanted to get non-prescription medication and to see his mom.
The mother, however, alleged her son, Wo McCormick, kicked in her door, and struck her hard in the side of the head. Another one of her sons allegedly saw his brother grab at their mother and put Wo in a choke-hold to prevent further violence.
Consequently, McCormick was arrested at 1:45 p.m. Dec. 1 for burglary of a habitation for his actions to gain entry to his mother’s locked residence. He remained in Hopkins County jail Wednesday morning, Dec. 2, 2020, on the second-degree felony burglary charge.
According to jail reports, Tuesday was the fourth time McCormick has been in Hopkins County jail in 2020 following family disturbances.
He spent Feb. 22-23 in jail on a Class C misdemeanor family violence assault charge and a resisting arrest, search or transport charge. He allegedly grabbed a female family member by her bathrobe. When police attempted to take him into custody, he allegedly actively resisted them and attempted to flee the scene.
He also spent March 26-27 in jail for family violence assault by threat; and March 28-July 2 for violation of bond/protective order. On March 26, he was accused of threatening to bash his mother’s face in. Because of the Feb. 22 arrest and an Aug. 4, 2019 arrest, police believed further violence would occur if no action were taken, so he was arrested March 26 for assault by threat. He allegedly became aggressive toward jail staff and was placed into a protective cell overnight. After spending the night in jail, he was released from custody on March 27.
At 12 a.m. March 28, he was reported to have returned to his mother’s residence and kept trying to get her to let him into her residence, despite a protective order issued following the March 26 incident prohibiting him from contacting or being within 1,000 feet of his mother. Consequently, he was arrested March 28 and held until July 2 on a violation of bond/protective order charge.
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Annual Enrollment Period for Medicare Plan Nears End…Get Help at Free Presentation Saturday Morning December 5
Karen Hurtado of North Texas Medicare Plans will conduct an informational presentation on Medicare plans in Sulphur Springs on Saturday December 5, 2020 at 11:30am at Pizza Inn. Following the meeting, she can also offer personalized information for you on coverage for 2021 through a UnitedHealthcare Medicare Plan or a Humana Plan. There is no obligation or cost to attend the meeting. If you cannot attend, you can phone 469-207-1287 or email to [email protected].
According to Karen, “now is the time to be sure that your current Medicare plan is still a good fit for you. If your health needs have changed, or your current plan doesn’t offer the benefits and features you are looking for, it may be time to take advantage of a UnitedHealthcare Advantage Plan. This is a no-pressure presentation. We look forward to seeing you there!”
North Texas Medicare Plans is dedicated to providing the best plan for your unique needs. There are many plan options available from UnitedHealthcare and Humana. Do you know you may qualify for additional benefits such as dental insurance, vision insurance, and even a gym membership, all for a zero dollar monthly premium? With North Texas Medicare Plans, we will take the time to go through your preferred doctors, prescriptions and budget to customize your coverage and make sure you are taking advantage of all the benefits you deserve. The final local presentation for 2020 will be Saturday December 5 at 11:30am at Pizza Inn in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Or you can find out more at northtexasmedicare.com.
Chamber Connection: Christmas Market – A Perfect Opportunity To Shop Local
By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce
Welcome to December, everyone!
I’m excited to let you know that we have begun work on the 2021 Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Directory. We distribute over 7,000 of these directories to visitors, relocation hopefuls, and even hometown heroes who are interested in learning more about our local businesses. They include historical information as well all things to the see and do in Hopkins County. The best part is, they include an alphabetical and categorical listing of your business.
LeeAnn Peugh with Echo Publishing will be contacting you in the next few weeks to see if you are interested in placing an ad in the directory. The rates are affordable, and one of the best ways to represent your business. I hope you will consider this a wise investment with over 7,000 opportunities for business exposure. You may also contact the Chamber, and I will pass your information along to her.
I’m proud to produce this book telling all about the place we love. I hope you will join me in the journey!
The DBA is hosting a Christmas Market
The Downtown Business Alliance is hosting their annual Christmas Market on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Over 24 vendors will be in place to sell clothing, décor, crafts, jams, and goodies. There is no charge to shop the market, and it will be held on Main Street in Sulphur Springs. This is a perfect opportunity to shop local in 2020.
Hearts of Life Animal Rescue in Need of Donations
According to the Hearts of Life Animal Rescue non-profit organization in Hopkins County, there is now a need to ask for donations from the public. Monetary donations will be used for the animals currently under care of the local rescue group as well as future animals they will take in. President Deborah Balkcom stated, “because we are not going to be able to hold our usual annual fundraiser due to risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, we are asking for donations of any size. It is unfortunate that we had to cancel the event that helps us raise the money we need to operate. If anyone would like to give a donation to Hearts of Life Animal Rescue or learn about what we do, they are welcome to call me at 903-243-1414, or mail a donation. Help will be greatly appreciated”.
Donations can be mailed to:
Hearts of Life Animal Rescue
P.O. Box 531
Sulphur Springs, Texas 75483
Terrell Lady Tigers Pick Up Win Over Lady Cats Basketball Team, 46-39, Tuesday in SSHS Gym
Terrell outscored the Lady Cats Basketball Team in three out of four quarters to take a 46-39 win in the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School Tuesday night.
The Tigers were up 13-8 after one quarter and ahead 23-14 at the half. The Lady Cats trimmed the lead to 35-30 after three quarters outscoring Terrell 16-12 in that quarter. Terrell added two more points to its lead in the fourth quarter.
The Lady Cats were led in scoring by guard Kenzie Willis and post Dalanee Myles, who both scored 12 points. Serenity Lewis added 6 points. Just off the volleyball court, Addisyn Wall and Nylah Lindley had 4 points each. Baylie Large scored one point. The Lady Tigers were led in scoring by Li’Neshya Brumley who had a game high 13 points.
The Lady Cats are now 1-2 for the season. Friday the Lady Cats travel to Texarkana to play Pleasant Grove at 6 p.m.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Wildcats Basketball Team Evened Season Record With Road Win At Rockwall Tuesday, 47-44
The Wildcats Basketball Team won their second game in a row as they evened their season record to 3-3 with a 47-44 win over Rockwall on the road Tuesday night. Both wins were on the road.
The victories came after a lackluster loss to Sherman at home on November 23. Wildcats Coach Clark Cipoletta expressed disappointment in the way his team was playing after that loss.
Next, the Wildcats return to the home gym Friday for a game against Forney at 7:30 p.m. KSST expects some additional information on the Rockwall win on Wednesday.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Dec. 1 COVID-19 Update: 1 Fatality, 1 New Case, 90 Active Cases
Texas Department of State Health Services COVID-19 Case Counts dashboard showed 1 additional fatality and 1 new lab-confirmed positive COVID-19 case for Hopkins County, leaving 90 active coronavirus cases on Dec. 1. Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials in the Dec. 1 COVID-19 update reported the number COVID-19 tests conducted and patient count in the COVID unit at the hospital Tuesday.
Local COVID-19 Case Counts, Testing
According to DSHS reports and the SS/HC EM reports, Hopkins County residents received 47 positive “probable” antigen results and 35 positive molecular results Nov. 24-Nov. 30, down from 108 antigen positives and 38 molecular positives the week of Nov. 17-23.
From Nov. 24-Nov. 30, 433 molecular COVID-19 tests were performed at 128-A Jefferson St., including 150 tests conducted on Monday, Nov. 30. That’s 13 shy of tests performed the week of Nov. 17-23. During the month of November, a total of 2,148 oral swab tests were conducted at the Jefferson Street testing site. A total of 4,531 molecular tests have been conducted since testing was first offered at the Red Cross building (former Fidelity Express building) on Sept. 25, HC/SSEM officials in the Dec. 1 COVID-19 update.
Testing at the site was extended through November following the 323 new confirmed COVID-19 cases reported for Hopkins County and 2,183 molecular tests conducted at the Jefferson Street testing location in October.
The decision has also been made to continue offering the oral swab tests at 128-A Jefferson Street through December. Testing is scheduled Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and has been offered from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays at the site as well. Register online at www.GoGetTested.com.
December kicked off with one new COVID-19 case by DSHS, increasing the total number of Hopkins County residents who have received positive molecular COVID-19 test results since March to 834, or 2.25 percent of the population. DSHS has not reported any recoveries on the COVID-19 dashboard since Nov. 9, so the cumulative recovery total stands at 691, according to the DSHS report.
Hospital Reports
Two less patients were reported to be in the COVID-19 unit at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs on Dec. 1 than on Nov. 30, Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials reported in the Dec. 1 COVID-19 update. Only once in since Nov. 23 have there been less than 20 patients in the COVID unit at the hospital, 19 on Thanksgiving Day. The most reported so far for the COVID unit was the 25 reported Monday.
On Dec. 1, DSHS reported there were 357 available hospital beds, 3 available ICU beds, 61 available ventilators, 173 lab-confirmed COVID-91 patients in hospitals, 607 total hospitalizations, 964 total staffed inpatient beds and 1,055 total staffed hospital beds in Trauma Service Area F.
Trauma Service Areas coordinate emergency medical services and hospital emergency response in Texas. Hospital capacity data is usually reported by TSA because the hospital trauma system operates regionally to care for patients. There are 22 TSAs in Texas.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Trauma Service Area F were reported for the fourth straight day to be above 15 percent of the total hospital capacity. In fact, COVID-19 hospitalizations have been above 15 percent of the total hospitals’ capacity in five of the last seven days: 15.01 percent on Thanksgiving Day, 15.76 percent on Nov. 28, 16.25 percent on Nov. 19, 16 percent on Nov. 30 and 16.4 percent on Dec. 1.
When a TSA’s COVID-19 hospitalization exceeds 15 percent of the total hospitalizations for seven consecutive days are considered to have high hospitalizations and are subject to Governor’s Executive Order GA-32, effective in October, which orders COVID-19 restrictions to revert back to 50 percent for many businesses, and could require some such as bars to close.
COVID-19 Fatalities
The DSHS COVID-19 fatality dashboard on Dec. 1 also showed a 53rd COVID-19 fatality has been confirmed by death certificate for Hopkins County, one more COVID-19 death. That gives Hopkins County a fatality rate of 6.35 percent among positive COVID-19 patients and 0.14 percent of the total population.
The date the Hopkins County resident died had not been posted on either the County Trends or Fatalities Over Time By County links on the DSHS website Tuesday afternoon.
In the 8-county regional immediately surrounding Hopkins, only Hunt and Lamar counties have had more COVID-19 fatalities and higher positivity rates. In Hunt County, 60 of the 2,740 residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 died, giving Hunt a death percentage of 2.19 percent among COVID-19 positive residents; the COVID-19 positivity rate is 2.78 percent for of the total population in Hunt County as well. amar County has had 67 confirmed COVID-19 deaths from among 2,787 positive cases, giving the county a death percentage of 2.19 percent among positive cases and 0.13 percent of the total population. Lamar County’s positivity rate is also higher at 5.59 percent of the overall population.
Red River County has a higher fatality percentage among positive cases and the overall population than Hopkins County. Eight of the 227 Red River County residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 have died, giving Red River a 7.15 percent death percent among positive cases and a 1.15 fatality percent out of the total population.
Titus County has the highest COVID-19 positivity rate, with 1,798 of the nearly 33,000 residents (5.59 percent) testing positive for the virus. As of Dec. 1, 41 of the COVID-19 positive residents (2.28 prcent) were confirmed to have died from the virus.
Rains County has had 167 lab-confirmed positive COVID-19 results and 9 deaths, for a total positivity rate of 1.33 percent of the overall population, and a fatality rate of 5.39 percent of COVID-19 cases and 0.07 percent of the population.
Wood County has had 904 residents test positive, a positivity rate of 1.99 percent. From the COVID-19 positive cases, 49 have died from the virus, accounting for 0.07 percent of the population and 5.42 percent of COVID-19 cases.
Franklin County has had 10 of 251 positive cases die from COVID-19, while two of the 50 Delta County residents who have tested positive have died from COVID-19.
Even El Paso County, where 10.34 percent of the population has tested positive for COVID-19, has a lower fatality rate than Hopkins County; that’s 2.26 percent (1,091) of the 86,752 positive cases who have died from COVID-19 and 0.13 percent of the 839,238 population who have died, according to the DSHS COVID-19 Case County dashboard.
HHS COVID-19 Reports
Texas Health and Human Services on Dec. 1 reported two fewer active employee COVID-19 cases and one additional resident recovery for Sulphur Springs facilities on Nov. 17, the most recent data available for from the state agency for nursing facilities.
Carriage House Manor had halved its active employee count from four to two on Nov. 17, and while one employee of Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab no longer had COVID-19 on Nov. 17, another employee tested positive, according to the Dec. 1 HHS nursing facility report.
The loan active resident COVID-19 case at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab no longer was listed as active on Nov. 17.
There were no active COVID-19 cases among either employees or residents of Sulphur Springs assisted living facilities on Nov. 17, according to the Dec. 1 HHS report.
No active student or employee COVID-19 cases were reported among licensed child care centers, school-age programs, and before- or after-school programs in Hopkins County on Nov. 30, HHS reported on Dec. 1.
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Urgent Care Now Open
By Holly Ragan, MS, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS® Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs
Sulphur Springs, Texas, Dec. 1, 2020 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ.
Flu Shots: It is not too late…
Flu shots are available at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic, 105 Medical Plaza. We welcome walk-ins or by appointment; to schedule call 903.885.3181.
Hospital Visitation
For the safety and health of the community and our ministry, CHRISTUS Health is screening all associates and visitors to our hospitals to help lessen the risk of infectious disease transmission among our patients, associates, and guests.
- 1 Entrance to hospital through Emergency Department 24/7
- 1 Visitor per patient
- Visitors must be between the ages of 16-years old and 65-years old
- All visitors are screened at the door, including a temperature taken
- All associates are screened at each shift, including a temperature taken
- Visiting hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (subject to change)
- ALL hospital visitors are required to wear a mask. Visitors should bring their own mask; homemade cloth masks are acceptable.
Clinic Services
Urgent Care
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Urgent Care, located at 1339 South Broadway St. in Sulphur Springs, is now OPEN. The Urgent Care hours will be Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The phone number to reach Urgent Care is 903.951.1001.
Pain Management
Do you have back or neck pain? Pain medicine physicians are part of a rapidly growing specialty that takes a multidisciplinary, integrated approach to treating all types of pain. Many patients come to us suffering from back and neck pain, painful joint or muscle conditions and nerve pain in the arms and legs. Each patient goes through an evaluation and assessment that leads to a highly personalized level of care.
If you want help with your pain, call Dr. Matthew Johnson, at the CHRISTUS Trinity Pain Management Clinic in Sulphur Springs at 903.885.1740.
Women’s Health
We are prepared to support each woman’s healthcare needs at any stage of life. Whether you come in for a routine gynecological exam, preparing to give birth, or need treatment for a disorder, we offer an outstanding breadth of services and treatments. Our provider team includes Darryl Doughtie, MD; Martin Fielder, MD; and Certified Nurse Midwife Deb Logan. To schedule an appointment, please contact their office at 903.439.4917.
Planning to deliver your baby at our hospital? We want to help you prepare every step of the way. From our virtual Childbirth classes each month to breastfeeding support, education opportunities are endless. Additionally, nitrous oxide is available for pain control during labor. Finally, once your new bundle arrives, we will present you with a special meal, and dress your baby in its very own CHRISTUS onesie. For more information on classes and tours, please call 903.439.4091.
COVID-19
Experiencing Symptoms?
If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms such as fever, shortness of breath, cough, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, chills, muscle pain or headache, or diarrhea, please call your provider for either a face-to-face appointment or a telemedicine consultation. If your provider determines you need to have a COVID-19 test, they will send you to the appropriate outpatient location for testing. If you are experiencing an emergency, please present to the Emergency Room. At this time, we are preserving our Emergency Room COVID-19 tests for those who are experiencing an emergency. Otherwise, we would ask that you follow the steps above. If you do not have a healthcare provider, CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic welcomes new patients. Please call 903.885.3181 to talk to one of our associates about setting up an appointment.
Don’t Delay Care
We want to be perfectly clear – CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances remains a safe place for all to receive quality care. Go to the Emergency Department or call 9-1-1 if you are urgently ill. While COVID-19 is new, our processes and procedures in place for infection prevention and preventing the spread of illness are not. To learn more about COVID-19, go to ChristusTMF.org or www.cdc.gov.
CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System includes CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospitals – Tyler, South Tyler, Jacksonville, Winnsboro and Sulphur Springs, the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital – Tyler, CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital a partner of Encompass Health, Tyler Continue CARE Hospital at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital, a long-term acute care facility, and CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic. CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic is the area’s preferred multi-specialty medical group, with more than 400 Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers representing 36 specialties in 34 locations serving Northeast Texas across 41 counties. For more information on services available through CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System, visit christustmf.org
- Bed count – 402 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Tyler
- Bed count – 8 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – South Tyler
- Bed count – 25 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Jacksonville
- Bed Count – 96 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs
- Bed count – 25 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Winnsboro
- Bed count – 94 – CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital
- Bed count – 96 – CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Louis and Peaches Owen Heart – Tyler
- Bed count – 51 – Tyler Continue CARE Hospital at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital
Hopkins County Weekly COVID-19 Profile: Most Cases Among Ages 50-69
Texas Department of State Health Services on Dec. 1 reported 8.3 percent of the 218 new novel coronavirus 2019 cases over the last 2 weeks (Nov. 16-29) have been in school-aged Hopkins County residents, and 13 percent of all cases occurred within the last 2 weeks, according to Weekly COVID-19 County Profile released by DSHS Tuesday.
Overall, 44 fewer new cases were reported Dec. 1 than the overall 261 new cases reported for the period evaluated Nov. 24. In fact, fewer cases were reported in eight of the 11 age categories reported in the county profile released by DSHS on Dec. 1.
The age category with the most COVID-19 positive results during the report period in the Dec. 1 DSHS was Hopkins County residents ages 50-69, according to the DSHS profile reports. There were 44 Hopkins County residents ages 50-59 who tested positive for COVID-19, four more than were reported on Nov. 24; and 41 ages 60-69, two less than were reported on Nov. 24, according to the DSHS age chart.
There were 30 Hopkins County residents ages 70-79 who tested positive, two more than were reported for the Nov. 24 report period. Also 28 COVID-19 cases were reported to be age 20-29, five less than were reported on Nov. 24. There were 25 residents ages 40-49, 10 less; and 21 of the COVID-19 case were in Hopkins County residents ages 30-39 years, five less. There continued to be 7 cases among Hopkins County agents ages 80 to 120.
Three other groups had less than 10 COVID-19 cases per age group; there were no COVID-19 cases among children ages 0-3. Nine Hopkins County residents ages 12-17 were reported to be among the 217 COVID-19 cases evaluated in the Dec. 1 report, seven less than were reported the week before; eight residents ages 4-11, four less; and five ages 18-19, three less.
The Hopkins County COVID-19 profile data reported Dec. 1 also shows 51 percent of the COVID-19 positive individuals in Hopkins County have been female and 49 percent male, a 1 percent increase in male cases from the Nov. 24 report.
Winter Cattle Feeding by Mario Villarino
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas
Feeding cattle during the winter season heavily depends on forage availability and this on moisture to keep up with its growth. Many beef producers may need a Plan B when it comes to winter forages due to dry conditions, according to Dr. Jason Banta, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service beef cattle specialist in Overton. Supplemental feeding is underway in parts of the state due to dry conditions. Continued dry conditions could hinder winter annual growth and increase the need for nutritional supplements for cattle herds. Banta said supplemental feeding started earlier than usual for many producers around the state because of dry fall conditions. The Texas state climatologist’s long-term winter forecast called for warmer, drier conditions. This means producers will have to feed hay much earlier compared to recent years. “If producers get rain, they’ll want to utilize those winter annuals as best as possible,” he continued. “If they don’t get rain, producers need to be calculating how much hay they have on hand and whether they might need to start looking for sources to purchase additional hay.”If winter pasture growth is abundant, then pairs can be grazed full time. However, dry cows in the last third of gestation should be limit-grazed for about two hours per day because full-time grazing can result in increased calf birth weights. If winter pasture is short, limit grazing will be the best strategy for both spring and fall-calving cows. Banta said now is the time for producers to prepare for worst-case scenarios and maintain or improve herd body condition scores. Hay should be tested for protein and total digestible nutrients, or TDN, so producers can calculate their herd’s nutritional needs and decide which supplemental sources are most appropriate. For example, to maintain its body condition, a lactating cow would require hay that is about 11.5 percent protein and 62-63 percent TDN. A dry cow in late gestation would need about 8 percent protein and 55 percent TDN. Producers should select supplements based on the cost per unit of nutrient needed, Banta said. Cubes are a common supplement used by many producers. If both energy and protein supplementation are needed, a 20 percent protein cube would likely be most cost effective, he said. However, if only a protein supplement is needed, then a 40 percent protein cube is more cost effective. Producers should start slow and build up with supplements, such as concentrates and grains, because cows are designed to consume grasses. It’s also important to feed them supplements consistently each day to avoid digestive problems such as acidosis, which can lead to founder, foot abscesses, damage to the rumen lining or death. It is recommended to starting with no more than 2 pounds of supplement per cow per day and slowly building up from there. Generally speaking, if cows are in good condition then 1-1.5 pounds of a 40 percent protein cube or something similar is a good place to start for dry cows; 2-3 pounds per day would likely be needed for wet cows, Banta said. If cows also need energy, then something like a 20 percent protein cube could be a good option. With average quality hay, a common feeding rate for dry cows would be about 2-3 pounds per day per cow or 4-6 pounds for wet cows. Two – and three-year-old cows should have a body condition score of 6 or better at calving. Cows 4-years-old and older should be in a body condition score of 5 or greater at calving.Cows with a body condition score of 5 don’t look fat or thin. Ribs are not noticeable and areas on each side of the tailhead are fairly well filled in but fat pones have not developed, according to the AgriLife Extension overviews..A body condition score of 6 represents cows that are in good shape for calving. Ribs are covered completely with fat. Fat deposits are beginning to increase in the brisket and on each side of the tailhead.
For more information on this or any other agricultural topic please call the Hopkins County Extension Office in Hopkins County by calling 903-885-3443 or email me at [email protected].
Hopkins County Extension
Agent for Ag and NR
1200B Houston Street
Sulphur Springs, Texas
75482 903-885-3443
