Trading Post for October 12, 2022
Smith Corona MPN: KA11 Model: Wordsmith 100 KA11 electric typewriter, auto word correction, ribbon barely used, typewriter is in great working condition, asking $40 called 903.440.5523 for pic or question For Sale: The Electronic Communicator 2 electric typewriter. Asking $50.00 for it… Also, for sale, a Tenn-Aire stainless steel, three burner hooded gas grill. It has a side burner, side shelf, and a “Braking...
Obituary – Billy Lynn
Billy Lynn William “Billy” James Lynn Jr., age 82, of Yantis, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022, surrounded by family. He was born May 27, 1940, in Miller Grove, Texas, to William James and Retha Garrett Lynn. One day his mother was taking Mrs. Pounds, a coworker and friend home from the Bonanza school, when Billy happened to spot the most beautiful girl he had ever seen. He was around seven years old, and he told his mother that...
Preconditioning And Process Verification
Mario Villarino By Mario Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hopkins County, [email protected] The purpose of preconditioning stocker/feeder calves is to minimize the morbidity and mortality experienced by calves as they move from their ranch of origin into the beef production system. Process verification is a systematic means of capturing and verifying (sometimes by a third party) the...
Wildcat Football Wins Third Straight, Opens District Play 1-0
Another dominant first half for Sulphur Springs paved the way to a 37-7 win in their district opener. Including Friday, Oct. 7’s win, Wildcat football has scored 21+ points in each of their last three games; all victories for Coach Brandon Faircloth’s team. Friday’s victory at Gerald Prim Stadium comes over a Braves team that has rushed for 1500 yards in six games this season. Instead, Sulphur Springs flipped the...
Obituary – Alton Green
Alton Green A funeral service for Alton Green, age 83, of Weaver, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 10, 2022, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Rev. B.J. Teer officiating. Interment will follow at Weaver Cemetery with Ryan Scott, Colby Scott, Jacob Neal, Richard Green, Aaron Eudy, and Dustyn Fernandez serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mr. Green passed away Friday, October 7, 2022,...
Cross Country Prepped and Ready for District 15-4A Championship Wednesday
Both cross country teams travelled to Lindale Thursday for their final competition prior to the 15-4A District Championship. Using half their team on the women’s side, and half-varsity, half-JV on the men’s side, Coach Ross Hicks wanted his top runners to be in their best form come Wednesday. Traveling light Thursday, Lady Cat XC had just four runners place in Lindale. Edith Martinez, number two runner for the...
Paris District Road Report for October 10, 2022
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Oct. 10, 2022. 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...
Meal-A-Day Board Approves Part-Time Paid Position To Coordinate Program, Volunteers
The Meal A Day Board has approved a paid part-time position for 25 hours a week to manage the daily operations and the volunteers. Below is a description of the job and what Meal-A-Day does, for potential applicants that are not familiar with the program. Meal A Day volunteers dishing up meals to be delivered to county residents Meal A Day is a small non-profit business in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The program is supportive,...
Tuesday Is Last Day To Register To Vote In Nov. 8 Uniform Elections
Tuesday, Oct. 11, is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 8 Uniform Elections, per Texas laws, which Texas law requires eligible voters to register by the 30th day before Election Day. Those who voted earlier in the year should already be registered to vote in their county, unless they’ve had a change of address since then. On the Ballot On the November ballot in Hopkins County will be the following state and US...
Team Tennis Falls in District Championship, Plays Jacksonville Tuesday in Bi-District Playoffs
Coach Tony Martinez and his teams hoped to come out on top in their de-facto district championship, but could only muster a few hard-fought wins. Sulphur Springs won three matches against a stacked Pleasant Grove team. “No two ways about it, just a better team,” Coach Martinez said about the Hawks. The team tennis coach knew his squads were in for a tough day, but wanted his players to salvage a few matches to make the...
