Frankincense and Myrrh for Christmas From Master Gardener David Wall
December 17, 2023 – We all know the story of the Magi bringing gold, frankincense and myrrh to Joseph, Mary and Jesus, but there was always the question of what was it, and why was it so important to warrant giving to the Christ child. Further, why has it been traded as an object of value for thousands of years. Frankincense is tree sap or resin that comes from multiple trees in the Boswellia genus. Trees are tapped,...
A Year in Review 2023 by Mario Villarino
2023 Livestock and Forage Education Hopkins County Dr. Mario Villarino| County Extension Agent- Agriculture and Natural Resources RELEVANCE Livestock and forage production are a 3.96 billion dollars industry in the Central Region . Livestock and forage enterprises are affected by climate and market variability. Hopkins County currently has more than 100,000 head of cattle with 27,000 head of dairy cattle....
Trading Post for December 13, 2023
Small black refrigerator 50.00 Dearborn propane heater 50.00 elliptical exercise bike 25.00 metal and wood steps for mobile home 50.00 dresser with mirror chest of drawers and night stand 50.00 for all Frigidaire washing machine works good 100.00 903-951-3970 leave message Adding item learning activity by Piddy books,new gaunt workbook with wipe clean pen, for ages3+,pen control on tracing numbers 1-20,and shapes, wipe clean and start...
Paris Junior College Offers Many Options for a New Years Resolution Such as Welding
SETTING UP Welding Lab Facilitator Karl Jansson is setting up equipment for the welding students at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding shop for a recent class. Lab Asst Karl Jansson weld
Evening Chapel CME Hosts Curbside Luncheon December 24th
Evening Chapel CME will host their “Round The World” Curbside Luncheon December 24th, 2023, from 1:00pm to 2:30pm. Cost is a $13 donation. Call before December 22nd for delivery. To place an order, or for more information, please call 903-951-3558.
Trading Post for December 13, 2023
Mega Bloks First Builders Big Building Bag, 80-Piece ages for 1-5 yrs asking. $12, also a new design and drill activity center. Young builders can drill their very own designs! Just snap any one of the drill bits into the power drill or the screwdriver handle, grab a handful of bolts, and turn on the learning fun! Requires 3 AA batteries (not included). make real drill sound asking $20, have a lot of thermal tops and bottom new still...
Calvary Baptist Church Choir Will Host Their Christmas Program December 17th
The Calvary Baptist Church, at 130 Lee Street in Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be presenting their Christmas program, “The Carols of Christmas” Sunday night, December 17th at 6:30. They will also be having refreshments after the musical and would love for all of the community to come and enjoy a beautiful, worshipful night of music to honor and lift up the name of Jesus and to enjoy a time of fellowship....
Forestry and Survival From Master Gardener David Wall
December 11, 2023 – Forestry and survival have been linked together since the beginning of time. Wood for spears, bows, shields and barriers against enemies, were common even in ancient of times. Wood for rifles, cannons, heat for cooking and hundreds of other uses helped make it possible for us to defeat England and become the start of a great nation. Wood for ships was paramount to early naval support. Such support has...
Paris District Road Report for week of December 11, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Dec. 11, 2023. 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...
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Volunteers Ann Hudson and Wanda Galyean, Received the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award
December 8, 2023 – Today two of our CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs volunteers: Ann Hudson and Wanda Galyean, received the President’s Lifetime Achievement award from Retired Service Volunteer Program (RSVP), an organization of volunteers. To be eligible for the award and win, you must have volunteered AT LEAST 4,000 hours since they started volunteering. We are so proud of our volunteers and their dedication...
