Tradin’ Post for Friday, June 7th, 2019
Flowering Plants to give away, Louisiana iris, obedient plant, tiger lilies, etc. Some already dug up. 903 945 5038, ask for Patsy. For Sale: rabbits and cages for six. One buck and two does. This party needs to sell due to health issues. Just make an offer. If interested, or for more info., please call 903-257-8963. Needing: a motorized Scooter. If you have one to donate or one to sell please call 903-885-5282. Free to a good...
What To Keep In Mind When Considering Mowing Wet Turf
Dr. Mario Villarino, DVM, Ph.D., Hopkins County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources By Dr. Mario Villarino According to Extension bulletin information (UM Extension), Extension often gets questions about mowing turf when it’s wet and whether or not is a problem for the turf. This may be a problem more for your mower than for the turf. Some mowers may start to clog up when mowing wet turf, especially if the turf is a...
Chamber Connection- June 6, 2019
Opening Ceremonies Ribbon Cutting for the Dairy Festival The Dairy Festival officially kicks off with a ribbon cutting celebration on Friday, June 7, at noon on Celebration Plaza. Make plans to be there and celebrate the start of the Dairy Festival! Ice Cream Freeze-off at Shannon Oaks Church The Ice Cream Freeze-off will be held on Saturday, June 8, at 5:30 p.m. on the rear lawn of Shannon Oaks, just before the hot air balloon launch...
Tradin’ Post for Wednesday, June 5th, 2019
For Sale: rabbits and cages for six. One buck and two does. This party needs to sell due to health issues. Just make an offer. If interested, or for more info., please call 903-257-8963. Needing: a motorized Scooter. If you have one to donate or one to sell please call 903-885-5282. Free to a good home: four female mix lab puppies. They are already eating puppy chow. If interested, or for more details, please call 903-243-5961,...
Tradin’ Post for Tuesday, June 4th, 2019
For Sale: a four drawer chest, deep brown in color, and a six drawer dresser, medium brown in color. Asking $20.00 each, but this party will negotiate. For more details, including pictures, please call, or text, 903-441-4517. For Sale: (A list of six items.) #1.) Wooden bar stools for $20.00. #2.) A sewing machine in a cabinet for $50.00. #3.) A large decorative mirror with a gold frame for $40.00. #4.) An antique buffet or storage...
From the Chamber of Commerce
Happy Friday everyone! Here is our schedule for the week: The Sweet Grind schedules soft opening The Sweet Grind has scheduled a soft opening to begin business on Saturday, June 1st, and they will hold their ribbon cutting celebration on Tuesday, June 18th at noon. The Sweet Grind is located at 213 Main Street in Sulphur Springs. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend! Opening Ceremonies Ribbon Cutting for the Dairy Festival...
Fort Worth Braces Regional Champion Trees for Tree-Killing Pest
FORT WORTH, Texas—With the recent confirmation of the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) in Tarrant County, the City of Fort Worth, ArborJet and Texas A&M Forest Service united to protect two regional champion ash trees, the regional champion green ash and the regional champion Texas ash, from the deadly pest. Native to Asia, EAB was first found in Michigan in 2002. Since then it has swept across the south and now occupies a quarter...
Tradin’ Post for Thursday, May 30th, 2019
For Sale: (A list of six items.) #1.) Wooden bar stools for $20.00. #2.) A sewing machine in a cabinet for $50.00. #3.) A large decorative mirror with a gold frame for $40.00. #4.) An antique buffet or storage cabinet for $200.00. #5.) A large formal dinning room set. #6.) Several small tables and shelf units. And many other items for sale. Call for more details. 903-348-9585. Needing: someone to do general yard work… to clean...
Folwell: Hospital District In Good Shape Financially
Hopkins County Hospital District Board CEO Ron Folwell reported the district to be “doing fairly well” financially, and the director of EMS services reported April to be a good month for the service in the three counties they serve. Financial Report For the first 7 months of the year, the hospital district’s net income was $3.944 million, which means the district “made $811,000 on a consolidated basis for the hospital,” Folwell...
Chamber Connection- May 30, 2019
Chamber Connection- May 30 Clarion Pointe has scheduled Business After Hours Clarion Pointe, located at 411 Industrial Drive East in Sulphur Springs has scheduled their Business After Hours and ribbon cutting celebration on Thursday, May 30th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Please join us for networking, refreshments, and tours of the remodeled facility. The Sweet Grind schedules soft opening The Sweet Grind has scheduled a soft opening to...
