Upcoming 4-H Events
Paper Clover Campaign Hopkins County 4-H members invite you to visit the 4-H exhibit at the Sulphur Springs Tractor Supply. From April 11 thru April 22, the annual spring Paper Clover Campaign will be held. When checking out, donate $1, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Hopkins County 4-H program. Funds will be used to help send 4-H members to camps and leadership conferences. What’s Missing in Your Pantry? A fun,...
Meal A Day Menu for April 16th-20th
Meal A Day Menu April 16th – April 20th Monday Chili Cheese Dogs Cole Slaw Potato Chips Tuesday Oven Omelet Sliced Ham Oranges Blueberry Muffins Wednesday Beef Stroganoff English Peas Garlic Toast Tossed Salad Thursday Chicken and Cheese Sliders Lettuce, Tomatoes and Onions Pork and Beans Friday Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole Pickled Beets...
4th Annual Tennis Tournament Benefits Community, Hosted By CANHelp
By Savannah Owens CANHelp’s 4th Annual Tennis Tournament was held on Saturday April 14th, 2018. There were a total of 16 teams including locals to groups from Tyler and Dallas. The categories included students and advanced players. Four years ago, CANHelp members wanted to host a fundraiser, and they partnered with Coach Martinez and the SSHS tennis team to put on this event. Shanna Martin said the event has “continued to...
Food, Fun, and Dutch Ovens: John Chester Dutch Oven Cooking Class
By Savannah Owens The Annual John Chester Dutch Oven cooking class was held Saturday April 14th, 2018 from 8:00 am-12:00 pm. The class was comprised of 20-30 people interested in learning how to cook using a dutch oven. The approximate number of coals used in cooking the food is 37. Place 12 coals under the pot and 25 on top. The class was instructed by Rick Wilson and Henry Penson. Wilson started the class with John Chester 16 years...
Meal A Day In Need of Drivers
Meal A Day Driver is in need of a new Volunteer In Town Route Driver for Thursdays. If you are interested in helping out please call Karen Weatherman at (903) 885-1661
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting Notes: March 15, 2018
The Hopkins County Genealogical Society met on March 15, 2018 in the library at 611 N. Davis Street. President John Sellers called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and welcomed everyone. President Sellers asked if everyone had read over the minutes. There were no questions. The minutes were approved as prepared. Copies of the financial report were temporarily unavailable for distribution, so they will be made available at the next...
National Healthcare Decision Day Brunch Hosted by CIMA Hospice, At Home Healthcare and Carriage House Manor
CIMA Hospice, At Home Healthcare and Carriage House Manor hosted a Brunch at the Senior Citizens Center on Monday, April 9th. Stacey Wetzel, from CIMA Hospice spoke about the Services they offer and the Advantages to being on Hospice. Linda Mobley, from At Home Healthcare spoke about the Services that they offer and the Process of getting on Home Health and the difference between Home Health and Providers. Charlotte Baxter from...
Tira News for April 13th, 2018
By Jan Vaughn The Weir family celebrated Easter early, on Sunday, March 25th . They had Mexican food, and then the “usually competitive egg hunt.” Yvonne reported, “Emmie won the prize egg, which had $10 on it.” She adds, “On Easter Dustin and Maria visited and he finally got my Christmas present (a greenhouse) put together. It is really nice and I have lots of stuff in there, since the cold front hit. I’ve planted lots of flower...
Blackberries: Friend or Foe By Mario Villarino
As I started mowing more often and visiting sites around Hopkins County, the Blackberry weed has lately come into conversation often. Blackberries are plants that can be friends or foe depending of the intensity of the numbers of plants and purpose of the land. Some people might welcome them while others might have issues having them in their property. According to work done by the Noble Foundation in Oklahoma , Blackberry (Rubus sp.)...
What’s Up with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension? By Johanna Hicks
What’s Up with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension? Spring is here, and at the Hopkins County Extension Office, we have hit the ground running! So many opportunities are available and we don’t want you to miss out. Below are dates, times, locations, and description of upcoming events, some of which are for certain groups, and others are open to anyone. Teen Safety Day When: Thursday, April 19 Where: Hopkins County...
