December 2020 Hopkins County Grand Jury Indictments
The Hopkins County Grand Jury during the December 2020 session signed 54 indictments, pushing those cases forward for prosecutions. Approximately 75 percent of the cases were for controlled substance offenses, and the other 25 percent included stolen vehicle, evading arrest, theft, aggravated robbery, abandoning or endangering a child, money laundering and indecency with a child offenses. Fourth-seven people are named in the...
Choosing Relaxation Over Stress
By Johanna Hicks, B.S., M.Ed. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] I had a particularly stressful week with work-related and extraneous issues. Many people are experiencing difficulties during these unusual times that may seem overwhelming. How do you deal with the unavoidable stress of life? Dr. Robert Jeffress provides daily inspirationals...
March – Schools Have Canceled Classes… What’s a Parent (Caregiver) to Do? by Johanna Hicks
What’s a Parent (Caregiver) to Do? It’s official. Schools have canceled classes due to safety concerns for students and staff over COVID 19. So now what? Kids are glad to be able to sleep in while parents and caregivers wonder how to keep them occupied. I have seen posts by educators who have lots of really good ideas,...
Best Intentions by Johanna Hicks
Best Intentions In preparation for an upcoming conference, I was researching some websites, looking over Extension resources, and making note of items that could be included. I ran across an interesting article which is totally unrelated to the conference topic, but I really enjoyed reading it. Many of you will enjoy it, as well. The article reminded me of my good intentions to de-clutter my office closets where all my teaching...
*UPDATED* Tuesday’s Weather Related Closings and Delayed Starts
CLICK HERE FOR WEDNESDAY’S SCHEDULE This is the latest information about closings and delayed starts in Hopkins County. Keep your radio tuned to 1230 AM KSST, and check back frequently. Legacy Cares bereavement meeting scheduled for 5 p.m. Tuesday has been cancelled. Hopkins County Offices: Open at 9:00 AM Tuesday Morning Meal-A-Day Center: CLOSED TUESDAY Tax Aid Program at Wesley United Methodist Church: Open from 12 PM to 4...
How To Deal With Humid Weather 06/15/14
I like rain. I also like to see rain dropping into a hay field after harvesting. Across my property in Sulphur Springs, there is a small hay meadow filled with round belts of hay. It is a peaceful feeling to see producing land and the effect that water will bring to us soon. But high level of rain has consequences when hot weather is involved. Fungal and insects have the tendency to increase their numbers when high humidity levels...
