City Manager’s Report For May 5, 2020
City Manager Marc Maxwell The Sulphur Springs Manager’s Report was presented to Sulphur Springs City Council by City Manager Marc Maxwell at the regular May 5, 2020, City Council meeting, conducted via Zoom, and streamed on the City of Sulphur Springs Meetings YouTube channel. COVID-19 RESPONSE Most City Offices have reopened. Police Department, Fire Department, Water Treatment Plant and Wastewater Treatment Plant remain...
Plant Propagation, An Agriculture Corner Stone
By Mario Villarino, DVM, Ph.D, Hopkins County AriLife Extension Agent Plant propagation is one of the corner stones of agriculture. In one way or another, everything relies into having the right plant at the right time to make a successful crop. Sometimes, those two different aspects are easily forgotten. A seedling placed at the wrong time in the field can crash the success of the crop. A weak or wrongly selected variety of plants...
Trading Post for Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Needing: someone to mow their yard in the near future. Possibly within a week or so. Located at 609 Jefferson Street in Sulphur Springs, TX. If you can help this party, or for more info., please call 903-885-9464. Wanting: to hire someone to clear flowerbeds. Price negotiable. If you can help this party, or for more details, please phone 903-485-3079. For Sale: a Craftsman 42″ lawn tractor. “It’s a 2018 model used...
Mindful Living
May 5, 2020 – Is your mind constantly wandering? Do you have a hard time concentrating? Are your thoughts and experiences clouding your judgement? Sometimes we are overwhelmed by certain situations and may lose our ability to cope with the pressure. By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] Recognize negative thoughts and gradually learn to...
Trading Post for Friday, May 4, 2020
Looking for: Used Glass Patio Sliding Door -in good condition. 903-335-3059 Looking to buy: Used Shower base (corner type preferred) and Shower Door. 903-335-3059 Nice clean working dishwasher $100. 903-945-2653. For Sale: two small room air conditioners. Asking $75 each. Also, for sale, one electric cook stove for $150.00. And, two refrigerators. Asking $75 each. If interested in any of these items, or for more details, please call...
Toddler Reportedly Hit By Vehicle Sunday Afternoon
A toddler was reportedly hit by a vehicle in Como Sunday afternoon. Hopkins County and Como firefighters, Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies and EMS, and Texas Department of Public Safety troopers responded at 3:15 p.m. May 3 on McBride Street in Como to a crash reported to involve a vehicle and a toddler. A neighbor was reportedly driving the vehicle which hit the small child. The toddler reportedly sustained what appeared to be...
Paris District Road Report for the Week of May 4, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of May 4, 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...
Trading Post for Friday, May 1, 2020
For Sale: two small room air conditioners. Asking $75 each. Also, for sale, one electric cook stove for $150.00. And, two refrigerators. Asking $75 each. If interested in any of these items, or for more details, please call Vernell W. at 903-885-5175. For Sale: (A list of five items.) #1.) A 5,000 Watt 110 Volt air conditioner with heat pumps for $175.00. #2.) A 6,500 Watt 110 Volt air conditioner for $175.00. #3.) A 55″ smart...
4 Sentenced On Felony Charges In District Court
In Zoom streamed court hearings, 4 were sentenced on felony charges Thursday afternoon in the 8th Judicial District Court. Three men were assessed jail time and a woman’s probation was modified, as a result of plea agreements. For each, the judge was located in the district court building on Rosemont Street, which is now open with COVID-19 measures in place for visitors to view proceedings in accordance with guidelines...
What’s In A Name: Heirloom, Hybrids And GMOs?
By Phyllis Kitten, Hopkins County Master Gardener When it comes to understanding and distinguishing the difference between heirloom plants, the lines may be a bit blurry to the home gardener. Heirloom Plants If you’re part of the baby boomer generation, your grandparents, and probably your parents grew heirloom vegetables almost exclusively. Most heirloom seeds have been handed down from generation to generation — most regions of the...
