Paris District Road Report for November 7, 2022
Nov05

Paris District Road Report for November 7, 2022

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Nov. 7, 2022. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as...

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Dinner Bell Menu for November 9, 2022
Nov05

Dinner Bell Menu for November 9, 2022

Dinner Bell is honoring Dr. Omer and Nell Kirkpatrick this week. Omer Kirkpatrick was born in Sulphur Bluff on May 17, 1912. On November 13, 1943 he married Ruby Lanell (Nell) Ellison. He served in WW II with the rank of Major after graduating from Southwestern Medical School. The Kirpatricks were the parents of Seba and Bob Kirpatrick, June Finke, Ruth Palmer and Ann Wyatt. He was a physician in Sulphur Springs for 33 years with 30...

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Cool Nights, Fall Leaves, Campfires And Thankfulness At Cooper Lake State Park
Nov04

Cool Nights, Fall Leaves, Campfires And Thankfulness At Cooper Lake State Park

Camp fire Submitted by Steve Killian, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Texas State Parks, Complex Superintendent for Cooper Lake State Park Cooper, Texas — The best month of fall any Texan would say is November. From the Panhandle to the Rio Grande Valley, to far East Texas and out west to Big Bend country, fall has arrived in force. Leaves are changing throughout Texas and are best viewed on a Texas State Park trail. Cooper Lake...

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Extension Recognizes Outstanding Volunteers, Supporters At Annual Banquet
Nov04

Extension Recognizes Outstanding Volunteers, Supporters At Annual Banquet

Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Office recognized outstanding volunteers and supporters Thursday evening, Nov. 3, during the 2022 Extension Leadership Banquet. Featured Speaker While honorees and special guests enjoyed a meal of salad, baked potatoes, barbecue and peach cobbler prepared by Andy and Mary Lou Wright, Hopkins County Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace BJ Teer discussed ways everyone can became gamechangers. Precinct 1...

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Chamber Connection – Nov. 2: Several Community Events Coming Up
Nov03

Chamber Connection – Nov. 2: Several Community Events Coming Up

By Butch Burney, CEO/President, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce If you like wings and networking, then take note. Join us next Wednesday for a fun Business After Hours, hosted by Wingstop of Sulphur Springs. The Business After Hours will be from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce office, 110 Main St. Stop by for some delicious Wingstop treats as well as a networking meet and greet. Wingstop will also have a grand...

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Trading Post for November 2, 2022
Nov01

Trading Post for November 2, 2022

Pennsylvania House Full Grain leather Sofa, Tan, Nail Head, no tears, good used condition. $200. Text 903 366 9400. Girls and ladies’ jeans all different sizes ranging from 5/6-20, excellent condition all clean and ready to go asking $2.00 a pair. call 903.440.5523 Hamilton Beach 49976 FlexBrew 2-Way 12-Cup Combo Coffee Maker – Black- Brew a single serving or up to 12 cups at once for flexibility Choose your brew strength...

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Proper Nutrition And Supplementation Are Two Keys To Keeping Cows In Good Shape
Oct31

Proper Nutrition And Supplementation Are Two Keys To Keeping Cows In Good Shape

Submitted By Dr. Mario Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hopkins County, [email protected] Getting or keeping cows in proper body condition throughout the winter can optimize pregnancy rates the following season. Cows with proper body condition scores at calving are more likely to breed back and produce healthy calves in the future. Proper nutrition and supplementation are two keys to...

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Paris District Road Report for October 31, 2022
Oct30

Paris District Road Report for October 31, 2022

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Oct. 31, 2022. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such...

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Dinner Bell Menu for November 2, 2022
Oct28

Dinner Bell Menu for November 2, 2022

Tim and Michelle Dollison and employees at Diversified Storage are continual supporters of Dinner Bell. Thank you for believing in the mission of Dinner Bell. GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting around 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. MENU Chicken and Rice Casserole Marinated Vegetable Salad Buttered French Bread Slices...

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Chamber Connection: The 53rd Annual Stew Festival Was Fantastic
Oct27

Chamber Connection: The 53rd Annual Stew Festival Was Fantastic

By Butch Burney, CEO/President, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Wow, what a great day at the park! Despite some gusty winds and a little bit of a warm day, the 53rd Annual Hopkins County Stew Festival, sponsored by Alliance Bank, was fantastic! Thanks to our 167 cook sites, our adult volunteers and student volunteers, about 7,500 people were able to enjoy beef and chicken stew, with crackers and cheese, while also shopping the...

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