Local Animal Shelter Events with Carter Blood Care
Carter Blood Care is teaming up with our local Sulphur Springs Animal Shelter on the days of Saturday, July 9th and Saturday, July 16, 2016. The Carter Blood Care bus will be parked in the Atwoods parking lot on Gilmer St. on July 9th and on July 16th, it’ll be parked at Tractor Supply Co at 1737 S. Broadway. Carter Blood Care will donate $5 to the Sulphur Springs Animal Shelter for each unit of blood that is collected. Every...
Agrilife: Dealing With Heat Stress
Many Texans work under hot, humid conditions. Summer heat is a particular hazard to agricultural producers who work long hours under the sun. However, other people working in hot yards, gardens, kitchens or industry jobs are also exposed to these conditions. According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, a hot work environment can impair safety and health. Both workers and their employers are responsible for taking steps to prevent...
Animal of the Week: Snoopy, “Pets” Movie Special
Snoopy is a one-year-old Border Collie\Australian Shepard mix, but Animal Shelter Officers speculate that he may have some Husky in him as well. Snoopy was surrendered by his owner on Hodge ST three months ago after the landlord told the tenant that he had to give up some of his animals. Snoopy is heart worm negative and will receive his rabies shot this weekend. He understands basic commands such as “sit,” but lacks...
Ways To Keep Your Poultry Cool All Summer!
Summer time is here and it’s getting insanely hot outside. It’s time to start thinking about your little two-legged friends. Starting off there is many ways you can tell that your Poultry is getting to hot. For Example: Walking around with their beaks wide open, eating little amounts of food, slow egg production, and laying on the ground with their wings spread out. Try to prevent these ways from happening using the...
Regional Coordinated Public Transportation Planning Meetings!
This is a Flyer that was received from Chris Brown. Chris is the Executive Director at Ark Tex Council of Governments. They are going to hold meetings in different Counties to call about their Services and get input from citizens who might need their services. Please note that the Sulphur Springs Meeting will be held on Monday, July 11th at 1:00. Please try to be in attendance if you would like more information or would like to voice...
Meal-A-Day Menu July 11-15th
Meal A Day Menu July 11th – July 15th Monday: Beef Patties Mashed Potatoes/Brown Gravy Green Beans Roll Tuesday: Apricot Glazed Chicken Breast On a Bed of Rice Providence Vegetables Pickled Beets Wednesday: Beef Spaghetti English Peas Garlic Toast Thursday: Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas Refried Beans Spanish Rice Salad Friday: Rope Sausage Black Eyed Peas Cornbread Spinach Karon Weatherman Program and Marketing Director Senior...
Camp! Camp! Camp!
Whew! We’re already into July and I’m tired (in a good sort of way!) “Kids’ Camp: Fun, Food, Fitness” started off with a great group of 1st thru 4th grade students. So far, they have learned about MyPlate, the Fruit Group, the Grains Group, No-Cook Meals, the Protein Group, Pet safety, Poison Control, 1st aid, weather, and participated in a t-shirt design contest. They also participated in Walk Across Texas, yoga, team sports, Herbs,...
Winnsboro Police Department Report 6/27/16 – 7/3/16
Shelly Hasler, 41 years of age, of Leesburg, was arrested on 6-28-2016 on 3 City of Mt. Vernon municipal warrents. Dylan Bouknight, 24 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 6-28-2016 for Driving while License invalid. Melanie Rowold, 42 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 7-3-2016 on a Brazoria County warrent and a Smith County warrent. Herman Morris, 26 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 7-3-2016 on 2 Hopkins...
The Hunger Games- Mockingjay Trilogy at Buford Park Friday Night!
This Weeks movie is The Hunger Games- Mockingjay Trilogy! The weekly Friday Night Movies are typically on Celebration Plaza, but this weeks movie will be located at Buford Park. The movie will be starting at dark. Mockingjay is about, following her rescue from the devastating Quarter Quell, Katniss awakes in the complex beneath the supposedly destroyed District 13. Her home, District 12, has been reduced to rubble, and Peeta Mellark...
Wesley United Methodist Church Invites You to Join Cave Quest
Wesley United Methodist Church is hosting their Vacation Bible School from August 1st-5th. The theme is Cave Quest-following Jesus, the light of the world! Be sure to attend for new friends, amazing experiments, spelunker sports, lip-smacking snacks, surprising adventures, incredible music and much more! It will be held from 9 am- 12 pm, with free lunches after each day. For more information call 903-885-3383 or stop by 614 Texas...
