Skills Camp Registration Now Open
By Johanna Hicks, AgriLife Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County The Hopkins County Community Health/Wellness Alliance has offered “Kids’ Camp: Fun, Food, Fitness” for 10 years. However, due to COVID-19, the camp was canceled for 2020 because of the large number of campers and staff involved. I have been providing weekly programs for the Sulphur Springs ISD Summer Camp, which reaches approximately 10-15 kids with each...
Recommendations For Fall Vegetable & Small Plant Care
Garden Update — July and August By Mario Villarino, DVM, Ph.D. Hopkins County Extension Agent, Ag and NR Here are the recommendation of Texas A&M AgriLife for the months of July and August: By August many fall vegetable seeds and even small plants may be set out for later production. Be careful to give extra water and a little shade to these young plants while they are becoming established. The result will be excellent cool season...
Friday Evening Crashes Resulted In DWI Arrests
A West Industrial Drive crash June 26, 2020 was one of two Friday evening crashes that resulted in DWI arrests, according to arrest reports. Industrial Drive-Hillcrest Drive Crash Steven Elliott Jonaitis Jr. (HCSO jail photo) Sulphur Springs Police Officers Cameron Robinson and Sgt. Joshua Shufeldt responded just after 8 p.m. June 26 on West Industrial Drive at Hillcrest Drive to a crash in which a truck tractor reportedly collided...
Paris District Road Report for the week of June 29, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of June 29, 2020. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as...
Man Found Naked In State Highway 11 Pasture Jailed On Methamphetamine Charge
Arrested on a control substance charge was a 28-year-old Sulphur Springs man allegedly found naked in a pasture near with several items, including a baggy with a substance that field-tested positive as methamphetamine. The man, after putting on pants, also allegedly tried to run from deputies and was tased, according deputies alleged in arrest reports. James Andrew Gregory Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Aaron Chaney reported...
Chamber Connection – June 25, 2020
By Lezley Brown, CEO/President Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce We had a great time spending the day outside at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce 31st Annual Golf Tournament. The Catacon team made up of Jarred Pickett, Tanner Ragan, Chuck Vititow, Cade Stone, DanielRoper, and Robbie Russell took home the first-place net trophy. The Interstate Body Shop team made up of Chuck Sickles, Kelly Hair, Haden, Kason Sickles, Kip...
Heatwaves and Trees by Mario Villarino
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas Recently, several homeowners located in Hopkins County have called the Hopkins County Extension Office commenting their concerns related to their trees. Trees have an interest effect in people: from some people are a top priority for their...
Equipment Lease, Fireworks Contract Approved by Commissioners Court
Hopkins County Commissioners Court considered a number of items during their regular meeting Monday morning, June 22. The Commissioners Court approved a lease agreement for a backhoe, reappointment of officers and reorganization of some duties at the fire department and related budgetary amendments, security agreements for four county facilities, agreement for fireworks on the 4th of July, and inter-local agreements with 2 neighboring...
Paris District Road Report for the week of June 22, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of June 22, 2020. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as...
The Role Of The Local Health Authority During COVID-19 Pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, local emergency management officials have referred to the local Local Health Authority in relation of positive patients. While many know that the LHA is involved during the COVID-19 pandemic, not everyone knows or understands the LHA’s role. The Local Health Authority is appointed by the county government to provide support services in the absence of a county health department. Dr. I.L. Balkcom IV...
