Sulphur Springs Collaborating On Communications Grant Application
City Affirms Support of Ark-Tex, East Texas COGS’ Application For US EDA Build Back Better Challenge Grant Funding Sulphur Springs City Council this week approved two resolutions authorizing city staff to collaborate with other agencies in the county and across Northeast Texas in applying for regional grant funding during Tuesday evening’s meeting. AFG Communications Grant Resolution No. 1236 allows the city to join...
Forage Quality Should Be Matched To Animal’s Nutritional Needs Before Feeding
By Dr. Mario Villarino, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension According to Texas A&M Agrilife Extension forage specialist Vanessa Corriher, one of the first considerations when purchasing hay is that it should be based on individual animal requirements. For optimal production, forage quality should be matched as closely as possible to the nutritional needs of the animal. Low quality forage can result in reduced animal performance and...
Winnsboro Police Department Sept. 27-Oct. 3, 2021 Media Report
The Winnsboro Police Department’s weekly media report for Sept. 27-Oct. 3, 2021, included the following: Winnsboro Police Arrests Timothy Johnson, age 20, of Hudson, was arrested on September 2, 2021, for possession of less than 20 ounces of marijuana, possession of a dangerous drug, and unlawful carrying of a weapon. Calls for Service The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 157 calls for service during this reporting...
HHSC Encourages Breast Cancer Screenings During Awareness Month
AUSTIN – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is encouraging women to get screened regularly for the disease. “Many of us have delayed life-saving screenings like mammograms during the COVID-19 pandemic, which is understandable. But after 19 months it’s so important to get back on track with regular breast cancer screening,” said Lindsay Rodgers, HHSC associate commissioner for...
DSHS: Flu Season Is Coming, Get Your Shot Now
News Release Oct. 1 is Texas Influenza Awareness Day With flu season approaching and COVID-19 still spreading in Texas, now is the best time to get a flu shot. The Texas Department of State Health Services encourages everyone to protect themselves, their families and their communities against respiratory illness throughout the flu season by getting immunized as soon as possible. People can get vaccinated for flu and COVID-19 at the...
Winnsboro Police Department Sept. 20-26, 2021 Media Report
The Winnsboro Police Department’s weekly media report for Sept. 20-26, 2021, included the following: Winnsboro Police Arrests Nathanal Howard, age 20, of Winnsboro, was arrested on September 24, on Harrison County warrants for burglary of a vehicle and criminal mischief greater than $2,500. James Kidd, age 39, of Winnsboro, was arrested on September 25, for driving while intoxicated, third or more offense. ...
Sixth Hopkins County COVID Fatality Reported For September
COVID-19 recoveries have continued to outpace new cases reported for Hopkins County for the 10th consecutive day. While that means the rate of spread is slowing among county residents, it doesn’t mean the virus has been eradicated in Hopkins County, nor does it mean it’s any less deadly. In fact, not only were are there still 343 active COVID cases on Friday, but the sixth Hopkins County COVID fatality was reported for...
HCUW 2021-22 Campaign Report Meeting Dates, Goal, Allocations Announced
Hopkins County United Way at the annual workers kickoff luncheon provided information regarding this year’s $150,000 goal and allocations, as well as dates for the upcoming HCUW 2021-22 campaign workers report meetings. Donation packets were distributed for campaign workers to begin delivering to local businesses to request donations to the 2021-22 campaign. HCUW will host a luncheon next week for the lead donors to the 2020-21...
HCUW Campaign Workers Kick-Off 2021-22 Campaign With Luncheon
Hopkins County United Way campaign workers gathered for lunch Wednesday afternoon at Southwest Dairy Center to kick off the 2021-22 campaign to raise $150,000 for 18 local agencies. Board President Mike Horne opened the program with a prayer, asking for a blessing for the safety and health all who have volunteered to hand out packets and collect donations for the campaign, and those in the businesses they visit. “Thank you for...
2021 New Landowner Program Series: Pond Management
By Dr. Mario Villarino, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Ponds located across the state have different water chemistry, caused by factors such as soil type, water sources, and watershed characteristics. The water chemistry in a pond affects primary productivity which determines the number of fish to stock as well as the pond’s fish carrying capacity. One characteristic that controls the ability of a pond to produce fish is alkalinity....
