Meal A Day Menu August 15th – August 19th
Monday Chicken Breast on a bed of Rice English Peas Cole Slaw Roll Tuesday Beef Patty with Roast Gravy Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Roll Wednesday Cheesy Chicken and Noodle Casserole Carrots Pickled Beets Thursday Chili Cheese Dogs Fritos Pickle Spears Friday Beef Lasagna Malibu Vegetables Garlic Toast Salad
read moreLatson’s Going Green By Putting In Solar Panels
Last Thursday, Latson’s Office Solutions Inc. received 30 solar panels. Mike Horne, owner of Latson’s explained that getting solar panels “made sense financially” as the payback ended up being 4 and 1/2 years for a solar panel that would last from 20-30 years. Latson’s qualified for a USDA grant that paid for 25% of the cost, and they also received a 30% tax credit. Horne elaborated on how the company uses lots of heat in the winter and the new solar panels should help keep the electricity bills lower. “I...
read moreSenior Citizens Center Closed Today Due To Gas Leak
The Sulphur Springs Senior Center will be closed today 8/8/2016 due to a gas leak. Activities as well as lunch will be cancelled today. For more updated information stay tuned into KSSTRadio.com DSC_0417 DSC_0418 DSC_0419...
read moreMeal-A-Day Menu August 8th- 12th
Meal A Day Menu August 8th – August 12th Monday Cheese Burgers (Lettuce, Tomato and Onions) Baked Beans French Fries Tuesday Rope Sausage Sauerkraut Black Eyed Peas Corn Bread Wednesday Chicken Breast Patty Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Malibu Vegetables Roll Thursday Beef Spaghetti Green Beans Garlic Toast Tossed Salad Friday (Salad Plate) Chicken Salad, Potato Salad, English Pea Salad and Fruit Salad Crackers Karon Weatherman Program and Marketing Director...
read moreSulphur Springs Christian Preschool New Location Undergoes Renovation
The Sulphur Springs Christian Preschool, located in the Factory Stores of America outlet mall on 614 Bill Bradford Rd, has begun renovations on its new location. The new site for SSCP will be the old Sulphur Springs Athletic Club at 1129 Industrial Dr E, and is set to open for the start of the new school year on August 22nd. “For anybody that calls and enrolls their kids before the August 15th, we will be waiving their registration fee, and the first week is free as well,” Sulphur Springs Christian Preschool owner Darla Riley said. “So it’s...
read moreTira News By Jan Vaughn
By Jan Vaughn Applications for a place on the ballot for Tira City Council will be accepted through August 22, 2016. For more information, please contact Jan Vaughn, Tira City Secretary, at 903-438-6688. North Hopkins is gearing up for another great school year! Teachers begin next week and students return to the classroom on Monday, August 22nd. Elementary students are encouraged to “Meet the Teacher” and drop off their school supplies on Thursday, August 18th at 6:00 p.m. Yvonne Weir visited with her grandchildren, Elise and Eli Campbell...
read moreOpinions Vary Regarding Unit Road System
By Allison Bledsoe Upshur County has it. Titus County Commissioners face petition seeking it. The pros and cons of the Unit Road System creates varying opinions. Hopkins County currently maintains 960.9 miles of county roads under the Ex-Officio Road System. As a recap, within the Ex-Officio System four County Commissioners oversee the county road maintenance of the four precincts while serving on the County Commissioners Court. Each precinct has it’s own equipment, annual budget, and crew members. The Ex-Officio System is used...
read moreChamber Connection- August 4th
Chamber Connection-August 4th Huge news!!! The Chamber of Commerce is hosting An Evening of Speed Networking! Because networking is just a fancy word for making friends! Our event will be held on Tuesday, August 30th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cedar Canyon in Sulphur Springs. This is the perfect opportunity for local business owners to network in a non-pressured environment, meet new people, promote and describe their businesses, and enjoy delicious food and beverages provided by Lyndsay’s Plates + Provisions. Many door prizes will be given...
read moreGrasshopper Control Update: Pasture Management
Grasshopper control update: Pasture management According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Overton, there are about 150 species of grasshoppers in the state of Texas, but 90% of the damage to crops, gardens, trees, and pastures is caused by just 5 species. Grasshoppers deposit their eggs 1/2 to 2 inches below the soil surface in pod-like structures. Each egg pod consists of 20 to 120 eggs. Egg pods are very resistant to cold and can easily survive the winter if the soil is not disturbed. Grasshoppers deposit eggs in fallow fields,...
read moreAgriLife 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 remember that the first line of defense against Zika is to avoid being bitten by mosquitos while we enjoy outdoor...
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