April showers!!!
The first days of spring has brought plenty of rain to Hopkins County. As temperature increase, it is important to take actions before our landscapes get out of control (and trust them, they will if you let them!). Texas A&M AgriLife Extension published the following recommendations for the month of April: a) Prune spring-flowering shrubs soon after flowering. Keep the natural shape of the plant in mind as you prune, and avoid...
Why Wouldn’t You Help???
If you ever needed an example of “service above self”, the folks at Burgers & Fries would be it. From what I understand, it is just about time, once again, for all of the staff ‘tips’ to be donated to charity. Maybe you already know that they do this, or maybe you have just noticed the make-shift tip jar on the counter that always seems to be overstuffed with dollar bills. Either way, you have a chance...
National Nutrition Month
Making Fruits & Vegetables the Easy Choice March is National Nutrition Month, and as it draws to a close, we still need to keep in mind healthy eating concepts. In Texas, three out of four deaths are attributed to a chronic disease. However, studies show an intake of at least two and a half cups of vegetables and fruits per day as part of a healthy eating plan can reduce the risk of certain chronic diseases. Lifestyle is hectic...
90-plus Banquet
Over 190 letters were mailed last week inviting the honorees, family and friends to the 10th Annual Clara Bridges’ 90+ Banquet. The banquet honors those 90 years of age and older. The Banquet will be held at the Sulphur Springs Church of the Nazarene, Saturday, April 25th from 12:00 noon until 2:00 PM. At the event this year, seven (7) seniors will have reach age 100 by the end of the year including Clara Snow who will be 110 in...
SSISD SPRING EXPO
Sulphur Springs Schools celebrated their annual Spring Expo Thursday at the Regional Civic Center Exhibition Hall. The expo is an opportunity for the district to exhibit to the public, especially buiness adn industry, the accomplishments of students and to demonstrate various areas of technical and specialized education offered through the high school. A meal prepared by the culinary arts class, a 3-D printer and graphics from the art...
Tira News By Jan Vaughn
We want to express our sympathy to the family of Oleta Bearden. She passed away on Tuesday at Carriage House and was buried in the Tira cemetery on Thursday. Her funeral was held at the Tira Methodist Church, under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral home. Please keep her family in your prayers. Memorials may be made to the Tira Cemetery or the Tira Methodist Church. Thanks go out to all who helped with the meal for the family, at...
Education Expo at the Civic Center on March 12
The Sulphur Springs ISD is having its’ second Education Expo next Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Civic Center. Tickets are $15 and include a meal. Reservations can still be made by calling Marci Owens at the Admin Building. Superintendent Michael Lamb says the Expo will allow the district to show businesses what schools are doing to connect with the community. 10 or 11 booths will be set up showcasing various school...
Too Much of a Good Thing Can be a Bad Thing
You can have too much of a good thing, even when it may be the healthiest food of all. In large quantities, even the healthiest foods may have side effects. Today, with our increased zeal for superfoods, the risk of overdosing on certain power eats has multiplied. Cynthia Sass, Registered Dietitian and sports nutrition consultant to the New York Rangers NHL team and the Tampa Bay Rays MLB team, shares the top culprits and how to...
March Calendar of Events
March Calendar of Events One of our Extension volunteers dropped by my office and asked for a calendar of all the events for March. I pulled out my personal work calendar, and asked, “Which day?” Needless to say, there is always something going on with Extension! March is shaping up to be a very busy month, loaded with opportunities for everyone! Listed below are the events, workshops, luncheons, and meetings in which I will be...
Chicks for Charity Hopkins County Received the Community Pride Award
Chicks for Charity Hopkins County received the Community Pride Award Thursday night during the 89th Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Banquet. Chicks for Charity started in November 2011 with a social gathering in the fellowship hall at First United Methodist Church. Each of eight women who regularly met as a dinner club invited 10 other women who shared their desire to make a difference in the community. When they met, each...
