City Council Agenda Set for Tuesday, June 5th Session
Sulphur Springs City Council will meet in regular session June 5th at 7 p.m. in the Council Room, 201 North Davis Street. The agenda includes: Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag, Texas Flag, and invocation. Oaths of Office will be given to Councilwoman elect Erica Armstrong, Councilman elect Jimmy D. Lucas, Councilman elect Norman Sanders, and appointed Councilman Doug Moore. Discussion/action on selection of Mayor Pro...
Pond weed control with fish: The grass carp By Mario Villarino
As our weather warms up, major attention is driven to our outdoor activities including enjoying our ponds and lakes. Because it is common to fish, the presence of pond weeds are often more noticed in warm weather when our families gathered to enjoy the outdoors. A common method to control weeds is using vegetarian fish. There are two main fish species used to control vegetation in ponds in Texas: the Mozambique tilapia and the grass...
Chamber Connection April 26, 2018
We finally get to play some golf! The Chamber of Commerce 29th Annual Golf Tournament is happening on Friday, April 27th with 8 a.m. tee times and 1:30 tee times. We had to reschedule on April 13th due to the threat to severe weather, so everyone is really excited that the day is finally here!! Sulphur Springs Youth Orchestra presents Family Music Night The Sulphur Springs Youth Orchestra presents a Family Music Night on Friday,...
Sharon Kay Hughes
Funeral services for Sharon Kay Hughes, age 67, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 23, 2018 at First United Methodist Church with Bro. Pete Adrian officiating. Interment will follow at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery with Greg Hughes, Hunter Hughes, Adam Hughes, Joshua Snyder, Karl Hahnfeld, and Doug Snyder serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Dylan Bullard, and special caregivers, Tasha Webb,...
You’ve Been Whipped By Johanna Hicks
You’ve Been Whipped! Many of you have already gotten wind of a new event being held during the 2018 Hopkins County Dairy Festival. Excitement is building, and plans are in full swing as we prepare for the “Whipped” Challenge. Businesses, civic clubs, and organizations are encouraged to enter a team. Here’s how it works: 1) The contest will take place on the front grounds of the Hopkins County Civic Center, 1200...
Chamber Connection April 18, 2018
The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce will host a City Council Candidate Forum at the Sulphur Springs Middle School on Thursday, April 19th at 6 p.m. SSMS is located at 835 Wildcat Way in Sulphur Springs, and admittance to the forum will be through the back doors of the school. Questions from the public are encouraged and must be submitted in advance to the Chamber of Commerce via email, fax, or mail. Questions must be received by...
What’s Up with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension? By Johanna Hicks
What’s Up with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension? Spring is here, and at the Hopkins County Extension Office, we have hit the ground running! So many opportunities are available and we don’t want you to miss out. Below are dates, times, locations, and description of upcoming events, some of which are for certain groups, and others are open to anyone. Teen Safety Day When: Thursday, April 19 Where: Hopkins County...
The Myth of Multi-Tasking By Johanna Hicks
The Myth of Multi-Tasking Multi-tasking is thought of as a useful skill. As a matter of fact, the kitchen is a perfect example of multi-tasking. Preparing a meal and having each component ready at the same time definitely takes multi-tasking! However, it gets a lot of people in trouble behind the wheel. Most of us incorrectly assure ourselves that we can multi-task and use our cellphone while we drive. After all,...
Rev. Lee Emerson
Funeral service for Rev. Lee Emerson, age 94, of Sulphur Bluff will be held Tuesday, 10:00 a.m., March 27, 2018 at Sulphur Bluff Baptist Church with Bro. Charles Rawlinson and Bro. Robert Burns officiating. Military graveside honors by the Hopkins County Military Coalition will follow at Sulphur Bluff Cemetery with Colton Emerson, Dakota Emerson, Johnny Green, Toney Hurley, Montana Hurley, Reggie Emerson, David Maag, and Jim Martin...
Asian Lady Beetle Infestation of Structures By Mario Villarino
The Asian Lady Beetle, Harmonia axyridis (Pallas), is relatively new to this country. The beetle is native to Asia (e.g., China, Russia, Korea, Japan), where it dwells in trees and fields, preying on aphids and scale insects. According to Potter et al, Extension Entomologist from the University of Kentucky, the first field populations in the United States were found in Louisiana in 1988. Since then the beetle has expanded its range to...
