Chamber Connection – Jan. 25
Help us celebrate Hopkins County at the annual Chamber of Commerce banquet on Thursday, Feb. 16, which will have a theme of “A Night at the Gallery.” Art work from local artists, including professionals, amateur artists and high school students,will be displayed and much of it for sale. Social networking and a cocktail hour begins at 5:30 p.m., with food service at 6:30, and awards beginning at 7 p.m. at the Hopkins County Regional...
A Year in Review – Master Wellness Volunteers
By Johanna Hicks, Texas AgriLife FCH Extension Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] This is the fourth in a series of program impacts conducted by the Family & Community Health Extension agent. Relevance Volunteers are the backbone of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. Hopkins County has a strong group of 14 Master Wellness Volunteers who have received 40 hours of training in the areas of health and wellness, nutrition,...
Robert “Dylan” Schepp
Robert “Dylan” Schepp Robert Dylan Schepp ascended to Heaven on Friday, November 11, 2022, at Medical City Hospital in Plano, Texas. A memorial service for Dylan, age 16, of Como, Texas, will be held at 1 PM Thursday, November 17, 2022, at the First Baptist Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, with Bro. Mack McClain, Dr. Andrew Hodges, and Paul Ray Vititow officiating. He will be laid to rest following the service at the Pickton...
Winter Squash – Delicious & Nutritious
By Johanna Hicks, B.S., M.Ed., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] This time of year, many folks are gathering for football-watching parties, high school sporting event celebrations (by the way, congratulations to the Sulphur Springs Lady Wildcats Cross Country team for qualifying for state!), and autumn get-togethers with friends and families. And of course,...
Trick-or-Treat, Do You Know The Difference Between Prescription and Fentanyl Pills?
Johanna Hicks By JOHANNA HICKS, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent for Family & Community Health in Hopkins County, [email protected] This Halloween holiday, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) are teaming up with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Watch UR BAC program to spread awareness on the fentanyl epidemic spreading across our state. There is an alarming increase in the...
Food Safety Year-Round
Johanna Hciks By Johanna Hicks, Extension Agent for Family and Community Health, [email protected] During the fall and winter holidays, I often provide information on keeping food safe to prevent foodborne illness. However, food safety is a good practice all year. Festive parties, gatherings, family dinners, and celebrations are popular in November and December, which can bring holiday cheer, especially with delicious food around...
2022 Northeast Texas Walk Like MADD Presented By Jay Hodge Chevrolet Slated Sept. 24
Event Raises Money and Awareness To Eliminate Drunk And Impaired Driving Anyone looking to support a cause next weekend will want be sure to put Northeast Texas Walk Like MADD, sponsored by Jay Hodge Chevrolet on the calendar. The walk is the signature fundraiser for Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and its purpose is to raise both money and awareness to eliminate drunk and impaired driving. Similar walks will be taking place in cities...
Always Learning
Johanna Hicks By Johanna Hicks, B.S., M.Ed., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] Texas A&M AgriLife Extension educators from across the state of Texas recently met in Bryan, Texas, for a state-wide professional development conference. One of our keynote speakers really caught my interest. He was very dynamic, but not in a phony way. He encouraged each of us to...
OLD SALTILLO CEMETERY ANNUAL MEETING/MEMORIAL SERVICE
SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2022 – 10:30 A.M. Members of the Board of Directors of the Old Saltillo Cemetery Association have been making plans for the 2022 Memorial Day Program/Annual Business Meeting. As tradition, the program will be held on the third Sunday, July 17th from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon at the beautifully renovated and air-conditioned Old Saltillo United Methodist Church, located on 664 CR 3357, directly across the road from...
Summertime Fun For 4-H Youth
Johanna Hicks By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County Fortunately, 4-H activities don’t stop with the end of the school year. There are several events during the months of June, July, and August for 4-H members and other youth. Pay close attention to dates and registration deadlines. We don’t want anyone to be left out because of a missed deadline! Multi-County 4-H Camp...
