Native Grasslands by Mario Villarino
September 23, 2024 – Native pastures are vital ecosystems for livestock, wildlife, and land conservation, and the **Texas A&M AgriLife Extension** provides extensive resources for their effective management. Native pastures consist of indigenous grasses, forbs, and shrubs that naturally thrive in local climates and soils, without the need for human intervention. These lands are key to sustaining livestock, promoting...
Protect Your Tomato Plants from Nematodes From Master Gardener David Wall
September 22, 2024 – As we move into this year’s fall season, it’s time to consider root knot nematode (RKN) protection for next year. RKNs are tiny roundworms living in the soil and common in your area. They penetrate tomato plant roots and feed on the nutrients. The results are knots ranging from tiny up to one-inch-thick, all of which interfere with nutrient transfers. RKNs can only travel about one meter a year, so they...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society to Hold Next Lunch & Learn September 25th
September 22, 2024 – The Fourth Wednesday Lunch & Learn will be held this coming Wednesday, September 25, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 611 North Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Tx. The Hopkins County Genealogical Society invites anyone who wants to learn more about doing genealogical research to come on in. Bring your sack lunch, salad or drive-through meal and your tablet or laptop, if you wish. Last month we...
County Extension Agent Mario Villarino Visited with John Mark Dempsey on this Second Cup of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, Texas A&M AgriLife County Extension Agent Mario Villarino-Gutierrez sat down and had a chat with John Mark. The two discussed army worms, 4-H, pesticides, and more. Be sure to check it out below. A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark...
Foreign Farmland Ownership From Master Gardener David Wall
September 19, 2024 – Foreign ownership of U.S. agriculture appears to be a two-fold problem. First there’s the ownership of companies processing agriculture products. For example, China owns Smithfield, our largest pork producer. Many pesticides are produced by foreign countries, and forcing them to comply with our regulations is difficult at best. Legislation is lacking, because Congress is loath to interfere for fear that any...
A&M-Commerce Offers New Competency-Based Degrees
September 18, 2024 – The College of Innovation and Design (CID) at Texas A&M-Commerce has announced two new competency-based bachelor’s degree programs. Both degrees aim to help working professionals enhance their careers and transform their lives. The undergraduate programs in city planning and human resource development continue CID’s mission of providing relevant, workforce-driven degrees. Shaping...
Voter Registration Drive Discussed on this Episode of A Second Cup Of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark had a chat with Ricky Godbolt and Tommy Harrison with Columbia Lodge #81. The three discussed the Voter Registration Drive Columbia Lodge #81 is having at Pacific Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas. John Mark, Harrison, and Godbolt talked about what is required to register to vote, what forms of ID are accepted, where residents of Hopkins County will...
Continuation of the Chat About Preparing A Fall Garden Continues on this Episode of A Second Cup Of Coffee
In this second episode of A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey with guest Hopkins County Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson, John Mark and Ronnie continue their discussion on preparing your Fall gardens. The two discuss fertilizer, taking care of your lawn, planting trees, watering, and more. Check out the episode down below and see what you learn. You may be surprised. A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark...
Como-Pickton Class of 2014 Reunion
September 16, 2024 – My name is Jake Hood (Né Jace Sturgill) and as past Valedictorian of Como-Pickton High School, it is my honor to inform you that the CPHS Class of 2014’s reunion planning committee has solidified plans to gather and celebrate the decennial of our graduation. Other planning committee members are William Roberts (Né Ramirez), Class President, and Yesica Gonzales, Class Secretary. Our current plan is to gather...
The Jury Duty for September 16, 2024 has been Cancelled
September 15, 2024 – The Jury Duty for Monday, September 16, 2024, at 9:00am, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, has been cancelled. If you are on jury duty for 9:00am Monday, September 16th, 2024, that court session has been cancelled.
