Agrilife Year in Review: 2016 Hopkins County Youth Science of Agriculture
by Mario Villarino I could not start this week commentaries without expressing my sincere recognition to all those volunteers and members of our community that contributed to the success of our extension program in Hopkins County. If you were part or participated somehow on the many different activities related to the Extension Office I wanted to remind you that this programs was created for you by member like you. I also want to...
Good Shepherd Health System Joins CHRISTUS Health
(Longview, Texas – Nov. 14, 2016) – Good Shepherd Health System announced today that it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) to become part of CHRISTUS Health, an international, Catholic, not-for-profit health system headquartered in Irving, Texas. The proposed agreement will improve Good Shepherd’s ability to meet the ever-growing health care needs of Northeast Texans through increased resources and innovative services. This...
Crosstown Trail Approved; City Manager Files Monthly Report at Tuesday Council Meeting
Attendance at the Sulphur Springs City Council Meeting Tuesday night was boosted by members of the Chamber of Commerce Adult Leadership Class. However, unlike previous years, this year’s class sat through a 12 minute lack luster meeting. Council approved with little discussion a $79,750 contract for engineering that will lead to the building of Crosstown Trail. The trail will connect Coleman Park to Buford Park and Celebration...
SSISD Celebrates Red Ribbon Week
Throughout the week of October 24, 2016 SSISD schools are dressing up to bring awareness to drug prevention through Red Ribbon Week. The National Family Partnership was established in 1980 by parents who believed it was time for leadership in drug prevention. NFP provides drug awareness by sponsoring the annual National Red Ribbon Campaign that educates youth and encourages the participation in drug prevention activities. The red...
NHISD Superintendent Jolley Issues Statement Regarding Fatality Accident
In response to the double fatality accident Monday involving a North Hopkins Co-op Education bus, North Hopkins ISD issued the following statement from the office of Superintendent Dr. Darrin Jolley: The Hopkins County Special Education Cooperative is saddened to report the loss of a special education teacher and bus driver, Mr. Perry Evans. Mr. Evans was pronounced dead at the scene of a school bus accident when a northbound car...
Emily Johnson Named 2016 Homecoming Queen
dsc_0153 dsc00270 dsc00306 dsc00277 dsc00303 dsc00298 dsc00291 dsc00267 dsc00283 dsc00253 dsc00256 Emily Johnson was named Sulphur Springs High School Homecoming Queen 2016 Friday night in pregame activities at Gerald Prim Stadium. Princesses are Tori Moore and Cindy Arellano. The SSHS student body made the tough decision. Kamryn Wimberley is on the varsity soccer team and she is in HKK. Story Thompson is active in National Honor...
SSHS Homecoming Court Prepares for Friday Pregame Event
There are twelve young ladies hoping to be the 2016 Homecoming Queen at Sulphur Springs High School. When you hear all that they are involved in, you wonder where they find the time. (See video introductions here.) Kamryn Wimberley is on the varsity soccer team and she is in HKK. Story Thompson is active in National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, FFA and cheerleading. Summer Brooks is also a cheerleader and she is in...
What’s Up with Texas A&M Agrilife Extension? By Johanna Hicks
What’s Up with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension? School is back up and in full swing, so that means that 4-H is gearing up for the new year, as well. Our office has received several phone calls in the past few days, so I wanted to share the 4-H enrollment information again. The 4-H year is from September 1 to August 31, and we have lots of events and activities for youth coming up in the next few months. But first, here’s...
Chamber Connection- August 4th
Chamber Connection-August 4th Huge news!!! The Chamber of Commerce is hosting An Evening of Speed Networking! Because networking is just a fancy word for making friends! Our event will be held on Tuesday, August 30th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cedar Canyon in Sulphur Springs. This is the perfect opportunity for local business owners to network in a non-pressured environment, meet new people, promote and describe their businesses, and...
Chamber Connection July 28th
Chamber Connection-July 28th I’m just so excited about the upcoming First Annual Chamber of Commerce Photography Contest! Let me review the basics. Anyone of any age can enter as we have a children’s category. The picture must be newer than January 1, 2014, and must have been taken in Hopkins County. The contest will be open from August 1st to August 31st. There are seven categories you may enter: Natural World, Travel, People, The...
