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Chamber Connection – June 18, 2024
Oncor Electric Delivery is hosting a lunch for electrical, HVAC, insulation, lighting, plumbing, remodeling, roofing, window contractors and engineering to learn about Oncor’s Energy Efficiency programs. The programs are designed to benefit residential and business customers. The lunch is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 27 at...
David Conway
Celebration of life for David Conway, age 74 of Melissa, Texas will be held at a later date. Graveside inurnment will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 with Justin Bunte officiating. Everyone is welcome to attend the Graveside. Mr. Conway passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024 in Sulphur Springs, Texas.
Relive the Excitement of the 63rd Annual Dairy Fest Pageant and Watch Coryn Young Earn her Crown
Relive the excitement, glamor, and wonder of the 63rd Annual Hopkins County Dairy Festival Pageant by checking out the video below. See how the 2024 Hopkins County Dairy Festival came to an historical conclusion as Coryn Young earns her place on the throne to serve as our 2024 Dairy Festival Queen! Be sure to check it out, you won’t regret it!
This and That for June 2024 From Master Gardener David Wall
June 18, 2024 – Bananas are great until they get overripe and turn mushy. To slow down ripening, wrap Saran Wrap around the crown to. Better, separate the bananas and wrap each one. Also, when the bananas are ripe, stick them in a refrigerator to greatly slow the overripening! Grass-fed beef only requires one days of eating grass. They can eat corn or other products the rest of their lives. Grass-finished beef means it had to eat grass for 80% of its life.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Pivotal Institution in Supporting Dairy Industry by Mario Villarino
June 18, 2024 – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is a pivotal institution in supporting the dairy industry, particularly in North Central Texas. It focuses on providing research-based education and innovative solutions to enhance dairy farming efficiency, sustainability, and profitability. AgriLife Extension’s efforts encompass various aspects of dairy production, from improving cow comfort and nutrition to addressing environmental challenges associated with dairy farming.
Ninth Paris Junior College President Begins his Tenure
June 18, 2024 – Dr. Stephen Michael Benson, the ninth president to serve Paris Junior College as it enters its 100th year, began his tenure on Monday, June 3. His first two weeks have helped him craft a short-term listening plan. “It is an incredible honor to be serving...
Tumbleweed’s New One-Man Show to Premier at The Independence Day Festivities in Fort Davis July 5th
June 18, 2024 – TUMBLEWEED SMITH WILL PREMIER HIS NEW ONE-MAN SHOW OUTLANDISH TEXANS AT 4 PM JULY 5TH DURING THE INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVITIES IN FORT DAVIS. HIS 30 MINUTE SHOWS ARE LIKE A MINIATURE FOLK LIFE FESTIVAL AND FEATURES THE VOICES OF SOME OF THE BEST STORY TELLERS IN TEXAS. THE SHOWS WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE FORT DAVIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OFFICE. THERE IS NO ADMISSION FEE.
Alma Pangle
Memorial service for Alma Pangle, age 81, of Elkins, Arkansas will be held at a later date at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Pangle passed away at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville, Arkansas on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Alma Deloris Pangle was born on December 2, 1942 in Tahlequah,...
Joyce Ann Covarrubias
Joyce Ann Covarrubias (Hawthorne) was born on November 10, 1966, in Mesa, Arizona to Charles E. Hawthorne Sr. and Doris A. Counts (Smith. She passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side at East Texas Hospice in Tyler, Texas on June 12, 2024, at 11:05a.m. Joyce was a class...
Tupperware Brands Moving All Production South
June 18, 2024 – Tupperware, the brand renowned for its plastic food containers, is closing its last US manufacturing plant in Hemingway, South Carolina. The 78-year-old company plans to relocate production to Lerma, Mexico to capitalize on cheaper labor costs. Layoffs will begin in September. The last US plant...
Two of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Now Back in Custody
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces two of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted offenders are back in custody following their recent arrests. Authorities arrested Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Perci Newman on June 4 and Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Louis Keeton on June 6. A Crime Stoppers reward will not be paid in either arrest.
History Made June 15th, 2024 As Coryn Young Crowned as the First African American Dairy Festival Queen
June 16, 2024 – The hugely successful 2024 Dairy Festival came to an awesome conclusion Saturday night, June 15, 2024, at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center Auditorium when, after fierce competition from nine very talented contestants, Coryn Young was crowned as the 2024 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen. Coryn Young made history as being the first African American to earn the crown. Coryn Young is the daughter of Shandis and Cory Young, and will be attending Sulphur Springs High School in the Fall as a Senior. The theme for this year’s Dairy Festival, which celebrates and acknowledges the rich heritage of the dairy industry, was “Night at the Moo-Seum.” The theme and the spirit was carried out throughout the Festival from the hot air balloons, the parade with all of it’s wonderful floats, the Jr. Dairy Show, Milking Contest, Ice Cream Freeze Off, and Carnival finally concluding with the 63rd Annual Dairy Festival Pageant!
Paris District Road Report for Week of June 17, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting June 17, 2024. 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 cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.
Learn What the Plant of the Month is for June 2024 on This Episode of A Second Cup of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson. The two discuss “the plant of the month,” and some other interesting topics. You really should check it out. Enjoy!
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