Hopkins County Sets Cleanup Dates for May
March 11, 2025 – The Hopkins County Commissioner’s Court has set the dates for County-Wide Cleanup Days. The dates are May 9th & May 10th. Each county barn will be open those dates to receive most items for disposal, but as always no shingles, chemicals, hazardous waste or sealed paint cans will be accepted. Each site will be open Friday from 7:30am until 3:30pm and Saturday from 7:30am until noon. Collection sites are...
Hopkins County Continues To Define Subdivision Regulations For New Developments
March 10, 2025 – Four new subdivisions are on the next agenda for the Hopkins County Commissioner’s Court during their next regular meeting scheduled at 9:00am Tuesday, March 11. All four plats will be discussed with consultant Steve Hudson who has been working with the county for quite some time defining the Hopkins County Subdivision Regulations. Rules for Construction of County Roadways go back all the way to 1997, but...
This and That for March From Master Gardener David Wall
March 9, 2025 – A recent article mentioned under- and overwatering causing cucumber curling. Over watering is NOT a curling cause. Underwatering, irregular watering and under fertilization can cause curling. Poorly vented greenhouses with high humidity, and direct sunlight with high temperature can also cause curling, but underwatering and under fertilization are you best bets for causing it. Sorry for the earlier incomplete...
Cooper Lake State Park Is A Great Place to Watch Lunar Eclipse
March 7, 2025 – If you can stay up really late or get up really early next week, you may want to make your way out to Cooper Lake State Park to view a Total Lunar Eclipse. The spectacular event will happen in the wee hours of Friday morning March 14, 2025 (after midnight Thursday night) and staff at the Doctors Creek Unit are encouraging stargazers to visit the park to view the eclipse. Cooper Lake Eclipse Information: A total...
Another Wet and Chilly Weekend Ahead for Hopkins County and Northeast Texas
March 7, 2025 – A cold front is moving into Hopkins County, Texas, this afternoon, bringing chilly temperatures and a rainy weekend ahead. The front is expected to drop temperatures significantly, with highs struggling to reach the 50s and overnight lows dipping into the 30s. Residents should prepare for steady rain and possible thunderstorms throughout the weekend, making for damp and cold conditions. The rain is expected to...
First UMC of Sulphur Springs Shares Lent & Holy Week Worship Schedule for 2025
March 6, 2025 – Easter is coming! Easter Sunday is April 20, 2025. But, before Easter, First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, begins with Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the 40 days of LENT: Five Sundays, followed by the exciting Palm/Passion Sunday, the drama of Good Friday, and finally the exuberant excitement of Easter – Resurrection Sunday! First United Methodist Church, 301 Church Street, Sulphur...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library to be Open March 8th
March 6, 2025 – The Hopkins County Genealogical Society announces that their library will be open Saturday, March 8th, 2025, from 9:30am to 1:00pm. The library will be open for “all your research needs.” The Hopkins County Genealogical Society hopes “you will join us!” The Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library is located at 611 North Davis Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas.
CHRISTUS Health: Learn About Colorectal Cancer and When to Start Screenings
March 3, 2025 – (EAST TEXAS) – CHRISTUS Health recognizes National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March by providing crucial information about the second–deadliest cancer in the U.S. that can be detected early with screenings. Current guidelines recommend that people start regular screenings at age 45. Dr. Kai Xia, chief of the department of gastroenterology for CHRISTUS Health Northeast Texas, says...
Top Ten Unexpected Benefits of Gardening From Master Gardener David Wall
March 2, 2025 – Every once in a while, a gardening article is published that is so good, it’s better to just print the article, giving credit where credit is due. So, with a couple extra items at the end, here are some unexpected benefits of gardening written by Steven Chamblee 1. Discovering first-hand how Mother Nature operates … the good, the bad, and the painful. 2. The indescribable feeling of actually...
Prepare for Wildfires as Potential Continues
February 28, 2025 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas As wildfire potential continues across Texas, prepare and keep prevention top of mind. “Dry conditions will persist into the weekend, continuing this week’s risk for wildfires,” said Jared Karns, Texas A&M Forest Service Fire Chief. “It’s important for Texans to prepare for wildfires, work to prevent them and heed warnings of local officials.” Ninety percent of wildfires are...
