This Bug is Back and Looking for Blood
By Savannah Owens There have been 19 confirmed cases and counting of the Zika Virus in Texas this year. In 2016 Texas had 370 cases of West Nile Virus, which is also becoming a threat in Texas in 2017 as mosquito season has hit it’s peak time. People can hardly go outside to check their mail without being bitten. While most people who contract West Nile Virus don’t have symptoms, about 20% of people will face fever, body...
Miller Grove News
by Brandon Darrow I’m glad to be back to writing my column this week after a brief break last week. I was actually out of town (or rather out of state) and didn’t have time to submit an article. I took a trip to Nashville, TN by way of spending one night in Memphis on the way. While I was there I got to see several great musicians and singers. Brad Paisley, Lee Brice, Chuck Wicks, Connie Smith, Joe Diffie, Rhonda Vincent, William...
AgriLife Extension Offers Tips for Avoiding Zika
AgriLife Extension Offers Tips for Avoiding Zika You have heard of the Zika virus in the news. The mosquito-transmitted virus is a potential threat to the health of unborn babies in Texas and other states. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has stepped up efforts to educate the public on ways to protect themselves from this new menace. Dr. Sonja Swiger, AgriLife Extension entomologist, reminds us that it’s important to...
How To Avoid Mosquito Bites!
In many measures, mosquitoes are one of the most dangerous insects in the world. Mosquitoes also transmit a host of other diseases, including West Nile virus, yellow fever, and dengue fever. There’s many reasons to take every possible measure to avoid mosquito bites even without taking into account their terrible, stinging itchiness. There is many ways to help prevent mosquito bites, but lets just include the most popular. One...
AgriLife Entomologists Urge Protection Against Mosquito Born Diseases
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service entomologists are informing Texans on how to protect themselves from the mosquito vectors that spread Zika and other diseases. “The ongoing outbreak of the Zika virus has spread throughout most of South America, Central America and the Caribbean,” said Sonja Swiger, AgriLife Extension entomologist, Stephenville. “The effects this virus will have on the United States are not entirely known, but...
Water puddles: Mosquito Habitat
As rain continues in Hopkins County and temperatures steadily increase, I have felt recently the first mosquito bites of the season. As I reflect on vector borne diseases, I cannot help but to remember how complex and difficult task is mosquito abatement. During my days as a graduate student, I was involved in the Harris County mosquito abatement program using mosquito strains as reference for insecticide resistance. One of my...
Mosquito Control in Texas
This time of the year, the temperature and high humidity levels are an invitation to outdoor activities where mosquitoes can be a problem. When it comes to mosquito control devices, about the only thing that works is common sense, says a former entomologist with Texas A&M University. Meanwhile, many Texas citizens are using devices or controls costing hundreds or even thousands of dollars that may offer only marginal control or...
Robert Wilson
Robert Dwane (RD) Wilson was born on October 25, 1937 in Yukon, OK to Retta (Vien) and Lonnie Wilson. He was born the third of four boys, David, Paul, and Jim all preceded him in death. Bob passed peacefully on Saturday, February 3, 2024 with his loved ones by his side after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. After graduation from East Dallas High School, Bob joined the military and spent...
Robert Wilson
Robert Dwane (RD) Wilson was born on October 25, 1937 in Yukon, OK to Retta (Vien) and Lonnie Wilson. He was born the third of four boys, David, Paul, and Jim all preceded him in death. Bob passed peacefully on Saturday, February 3, 2024 with his loved ones by his side after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. After graduation from East Dallas High School, Bob joined the military and spent...
2024 Lights of Life Gala Theme Announced
August 24, 2023 – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Annual Gala has become a cult event among locals for its over-the-top themes, delicious meals, elaborate décor, on-your-feet dance bands,and wonderful auctions. Adding to the evening is the fact that proceeds are used for improvement of local healthcare offerings. One of the first announcements each year after the Gala chairs are made public is the theme. Through the...
