A Year in Review – Master Wellness Volunteers
By Johanna Hicks, Family & Community Health AgriLife Agent for Hopkins County, [email protected] As we gear up for the new year, I wanted to share another Extension component that has reached thousands of people – the Hopkins County Master Wellness Volunteer initiative. But first, here’s a brief description: Primary program areas for Family & Community (FCH) agents are health, nutrition, family well-being, and food safety....
Commissioners Agree To Small Change In Pine Forest Solar I & Hybrid I Road Use Contract
Purchase Of New Work Truck Approved For Precinct 3 Hopkins County Commissions Court on Monday approved the purchase of a new work truck for Precinct 3, a small change in Pine Forest Solar I and Pine Forest Hybrid I Road Use agreement, contract for sheriff’s and fire department training and equipment programs. Road Use Amendment The Commissioners Court on Aug. 23, 2021 agreed to allow at least 9 county roads to be used by Pine...
Turkey Talk: Some Essential Factors To Consider Before Buying For The Holidays
By Johanna Hicks, B.S., M.Ed., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] Every year around this time, I receive phone calls from individuals about selecting the correct size turkey, thawing, and cooking. This holiday season, the challenge of selecting and cooking a holiday turkey is further complicated by difficulties with the food supply chain. According the Dr. David...
Divorce Rates Drop as Pandemic Continues
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County As Family & Community Health Extension Agent for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, an article recently caught my eye. I am a strong advocate for traditional marriage relationships. Strong marital relationships lead to strong families and strong families lead to strong communities. The article was part of an...
Bob Wagner
Bobby Ray (Bob) Wagner Bobby Ray (Bob) Wagner, age 89, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, died peacefully at home on October 1, 2021. Born August 5, 1932, in Meridian, Texas, to Robert and Bessie Wagner, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruan; a son, Don Ray Wagner; a daughter, Patty Sue Wagner; his parents; and two brothers. He is survived by two daughters, Cindy Adams and Kim Shipp; one son, Greg Hicks; and five grandchildren, Whitney...
Celebrating National 4-H Week With Project Show, Paper Clover Campaign, Food Drive, Other Activities
Hopkins County 4-H students, recognized for accomplishments by (back row) Hopkins County Commissioners Court, along with and Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Agents By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County 4-H members all across the country will be celebrating National 4-H Week, and our Hopkins County 4-H members are no exception! County Judge Robert Newsom...
Chamber Connection – September 22, 2021: Jay Hodge Chevrolet is Hosting Their First Business Before Hours Networking Event
By Butch Burney Jay Hodge Chevrolet is hosting the first Business Before Hours networking event from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28. Join us for coffee, juice and donuts as you connect with other businessmen and women. Jay Hodge Chevrolet is located on Wildcat Way. This is the first networking event of the fall, and will be followed by a Business After Hours in October. Strong Town Seminar Neal Barker, owner of Town...
Chamber Connection – September 15, 2021: It’s Not Too Late For Stew Cooks To Register For Contest
By Butch Burney It’s not too late for stew cooks to get their registration forms in for the 52nd Annual World Championship Hopkins County Stew Contest, which will be held Saturday, Oct. 23, at Buford Park. Come by the Chamber office or send us an email and we will get the registration form to you. We are expecting a big turnout for this year’s event, so be sure and get your spot. We will have the north and south sides of the park open...
4-H Events: Registration Kick-Off Sept. 23, Foods Fun Day Mug Madness On Sept. 25
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Family & Community Health Agent Hopkins County Do you know what the four H’s in 4-H represent? Do you know who the County Extension agents in Hopkins County are? Have you seen the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Hopkins County? Do you know a student in grades 3 through 12 who might want to register for 4-H, but you don’t much about it? If you answered...
Chamber Connection – September 8, 2021: One Week Left to Register as a Stew Contest Cook
By Butch Burney The deadline is one week away for stew cooks to get their registration forms in for the 52nd Annual World Championship Hopkins County Stew Contest, which will be held Saturday, Oct. 23, at Buford Park. Come by the chamber office or send us an email and we will get the registration form to you or download one off our website, hopkinschamber.org. We are expecting a big turnout for this year’s event, so be sure and get...
