United Way Off To a Good Start
The Hopkins County United Way is off to a good start toward their goal of $160,000 this year. At the first report meeting Tuesday morning, a total of $21,230 was reported. That’s roughly 13% of the goal. Last year’s total after the first meeting was $10,734. [pb_vidembed title=”” caption=”” url=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBtsF6gFeIU” type=”yt” w=”640″...
United Way CEO Luncheon
The Hopkins County United Way celebrated last year’s successful campaign during a CEO Luncheon Wednesday at The Lodge. The campaign raised $195,000, some $40,000 over the goal. The top fifteen donor businesses were recognized. Included was Flowserve. Campaign Chair Chris Voorheese called the Flowserve contribution perhaps the largest in Hopkins County United Way history. This year’s goal is $160,000.
United Way CEO Luncheon at The Lodge Wednesday at Noon
Next for the Hopkins County United Way campaign is the annual CEO luncheon at The Lodge Wednesday at noon. Chris Voorheese is the Drive Chair for the second straight year. He has raised the goal this year to $160,000, a goal he calls a minimum after last year’s success.
United Way Kick Off Luncheon
The Hopkins County United Way launched their fall campaign with a Workers Luncheon Wednesday at noon at the Southwest Dairy Museum. Campaign Chairman Chris Voorheese, a sports fan, referred to the new campaign as a brand new season after a very successful season last year. The goal this year is $160,000. Both Voorheese and keynote speaker Pastor Joel Tiemeyer referred to the goal as a minimum. The Reverend Tiemeyer urged workers to...
Dallisgrass Infestation in Hopkins County by Mario Villarino DVM, Ph.D.
During the last few week, I have visited some hay meadows in Hopkins County infested with Dallisgrass. For some, Dallisgrass was not recognized because either the ranchers never seen it before or was never seen in their pastures. According to UC Davis IPM website, Dallisgrass, Paspalum dilatatum, is a tufted perennial grass that was introduced into the United States from Uruguay and Argentina. It is now naturalized in much of the...
Bees in Hopkins County
Honey bees are very interesting creatures. Their buzzing around always brings back memories to everyone, some of them pleasant, and for others intimidating. I personally like honeybees and never had any bad experiences around them. But I have never been stung by one either. Learning how to respect honey bees and keep a safe distant from their activities to me is very important to have a safe experience while interacting with honey...
Chris Voorheese Heads United Way Fund Drive
Chris Voorheese had decided to be the drive chairman for a second straight year for the Hopkins County United Way Campaign this year. For a second straight year, Voorheese has increased the goal from the previous year. This year’s goal is $160,000. More than the $155,000 goal was raised last year. Voorheese says he wants to see what God has in store for this year’s campaign. After Voorheese’s announcement, a picture was taken showing...
Jerry Wayne Bramlett
Military graveside services for Jerry Wayne Bramlett, age 74, of Plano, formerly of Brashear will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 17, 2014 with the Hopkins County Military Coalition. Dr. Jimmy Henry will be officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, June 16, 2014 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Mr. Bramlett passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Life Care Center in Plano, TX. Mr. Bramlett was born on September...
HCUW Receives Another $27,300 In Donations And Pledges During 3rd Week Of Campaign
Hopkins County United Way received another $27,313 in donations and pledges during the third week of the 2022-2023 fundraising campaign. Overall, that makes $53,835.27 of the $150,000 campaign goal to raise $150,000 to benefit 18 local agencies. Hopkins County United Way campaign workers and officers cheer, excited and appreciative for each new donation contributed to the 2022-2023 HCUW campaign to raise $150,000 for 18 local...
HCUW Shows Appreciation To Those With A History Of Helping Others
Hopkins County United Way showed appreciation Wednesday to those with “A History of Helping Others.” The Lead Donor/CEO Appreciation Luncheon, held Sept. 28 at The Venue, each year is the official kickoff of HCUW’s annual fundraiser. Emily Glass, 2022-23 HCUW President In Appreciation “United Together” the community contributed $212,000 to the 2021-2022 campaign, which benefits 17 local nonprofit agencies...
