Conliffe, Lil 4s Honored by GoFundMe to Celebrate Women’s History Month
by Heidi Hagberg with GoFundMe To celebrate Women’s History Month and everyday heroes, GoFundMe is honoring Letitia Conliffe as she has dedicated her life to helping the children in her hometown of Sulphur Springs. After enduring life on the streets as a single mother, she recognized the importance of paying it forward to help teens in her community who are facing similar hardships but have dreams to change their fate. Thirty...
Achoo! Cover That Sneeze! By Johanna Hicks
Achoo! Cover That Sneeze! I hope you aren’t getting tired of hearing about the flu and cold season. It is real, and it is upon us! As my husband knows, every time I see people cough or sneeze into their hands, I cringe. What makes it even worse is when they open a door or touch something with the same hand that others will be touching. That’s one way germs are spread! Know the Numbers: 90 (ninety) miles per hour...
Flies and How to Get Rid of Them By Mario Villarino
Happy New Year 2018! We at the Hopkins County Extension Office will like to wish you a safe and happy new year 2018!. Recently a heavy infestation of flies has been reported inside homes around Hopkins County. I know because I personally have found them around my home lately. The cold weather differential between outdoors and heated homes lures them inside looking for survival when cold weather prevails. According to Dr. Michael...
Become a Master Wellness Volunteer! By Johanna Hicks
Become a Master Wellness Volunteer! Be a part of something BIG! In the United States, 86% of all health spending is related to chronic conditions – things like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and many others. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, these costs can be managed and potentially reduced through education and lifestyle modification. Texas A&M...
AgriLife: Year in Review-Kid’s Camp
Year in Review – Kids’ Camp Each week during the month of December, I will provide information on major programming efforts in Hopkins County. As an Extension Family & Community Health Agent, much of my efforts go into nutrition, health and wellness. This week, I want to share some successes with a popular summer camp for students – “Kids’ Camp – Fun, Food, Fitness.” Relevance: According to the Texas Department of State Health...
Christmas on the Square: Slides, Tigers, and More!
Hundreds of people came out to watch the parade and participate in the activities on the square. There was a petting zoo with baby goats, and bunnies. A carousel for kids to ride miniature horses. Not to mention the huge snow slide which takes a total of five pallets of bags of ice to last the entire night. The continuously popular white tiger exhibit was also there, allowing families to feed and take pictures with the tigers. The...
GoFundMe Campaign Benefits Lil’ 4’s
A GoFundMe Campaign, created by local author Collen Hoover, is nearing it’s second goal of over $35,000. To donate: https://www.gofundme.com/for-the-children-of-sulphur-springs The campaign story, written by Ms. Hoover follows: Thirty years ago, she was living under a bridge with her one-year-old daughter. She would line her daughter’s diapers with leaves to make them last longer. Now, she is committing her entire life to making...
Wildcat Football Coordinator Tuesday
by Don Julian Wildcats Defense Wildcats Defensive Coordinator Triston Abron said he felt like the Wildcats played well in the win over Hallsville last Friday night. He said the defensive line played a heck of a game. Coach Abron said they were highly disruptive. Along with linemen D’Idrec Dugan, Calvin Eckert, Jose Rodriguez and Vuk Susic, Coach Abron said outside linebacker Kylan Wade also had a good game. He really liked the...
TxDOT Reminds Drivers to End the Streak of Roadway Fatalities
AUSTIN – At least one person has died on Texas roadways every day since Nov. 7, 2000. In an effort to end this grim and deadly 17-year milestone, the Texas Department of Transportation, through its #EndTheStreakTX campaign, reminds drivers to stay alert, obey traffic laws and take personal responsibility behind the wheel. “It’s heartbreaking to know somebody has lost a spouse, child, friend or neighbor every day for the past 17 years...
November Events At Senior Citizen Center
A Flu Shot Clinic has been scheduled at the Center on Thursday, November 9th, from 10:00 – 11:30. If you haven’t had your flu shot, come by and get it. May Home Health Care will be administering the shots. Bring your Medicare Care Card if you have one. Stay safe this flu season by washing your hands often. Dr. Kosub said they are already seeing cases of the Flu coming in to the Clinic. She said everyone needs to WASH THEIR...
