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Tracking Alcohol by Whitney Vaughan
It’s that time of year when most of us like to enjoy more time spent
Systemic Benefits of Dry Needling by
Dry needling is the insertion of an acupuncture-like needle into soft tissue. Typically, the needle
Here’s What Really Happens To Pets
I live outside of the city limits in Sulphur Springs Texas. Just barely,
Meal A Day Menu for May
Meal-A-Day Menu Meal-A-Day Menu for May 29- June 2 (next week). To sign up for
LIFE’S FLAVORS 5/25- Household fertilizers ALLISON LIBBY-THESING OF THE OAKS
Your Garden ~ House Hold Fertilizers Now that you have your garden planted and it’s starting to grow, you need to make sure the fruits of your labor are realized. There are multiple ways for
Mixed Signals by Dr. Juan Harrison
Checked the lint trap on the dryer and emptied it out. Then I went outside and unclogged the plastic screen on the vent pipe from the dryer. Now, no dryer fires and better quality of
Nevermind Band and Opener Josiah McGraw at BackStory Brewery 5/19/23
Tonight, Nevermind band performed with Josiah McGraw opening! 🎤 Josiah is one of the worship singers at Shannon Oaks Church located here in Sulphur Springs. He also writes his own music and covers
Stop the Strain by Dr. Hailey Jackson
Ideally, you’re having a bowel movement once a day or every other day that is bristol stool 4 in nature. Now, this is not a win at all cost type of situation. Meaning, ideally you’re
2023 Como-Pickton Tractorcade
Celebrating Community and Tradition at the Como-Pickton Tractorcade! What an incredible morning of nostalgia, camaraderie, and agricultural pride! The Como-Pickton Tractorcade revved up the engines and took us on a journey through time as farmers,
May 14- May 20 declared National Skilled Nursing Care Week
On the afternoon of May 17, Sulphur Springs Mayor Doug Moore proclaimed it to be National Skilled Nursing Care week. “For your tireless work, you don’t get enough thank yous,” Moore told a gathered group
Meal A Day Menu for May 22-26
Meal-A-Day Menu Meal-A-Day Menu for May 22-26 (next week). To sign up for Meal A Day call 903-885-1661 or email mealaday75482@gmail.com NOTE: Meal A Day is in need of volunteers. Meal A Day is in
LIFE’S FLAVORS 5/18- Shave Shop at the Rail Yard ALLISON
Let’s Eat Food Trucks ~ Shave Shop You may have seen Clay & Kendall Hansford around Sulphur Springs or other local cities with their mobile shaved iced truck at an event or two since
What Ifs, Ands, and Buts by Dr. Juan Harrison
A lot of people may have taken a circuitous route to true love. The country song “God Bless the Broken Road That Brought Me Straight to You” may apply. Seems like half the stories on
Coco Hollow Farm Open For Visiting
Coco Hollow Farm is a local mini cow farm located here in Sulphur Springs, Texas. This farm is a hidden gem in our small town and includes even smaller cows! Megan and her
Meet Jennifer Harrington, a Travel Agent with Happily Ever After
Hi travelers! My name is Jennifer Harrington, and I am a travel agent with Happily Ever After Travel. I love to travel. Period. And equally so, I love helping my clients with THEIR
The Man Who Has Something For Everybody And His Newest
If you’ve spent much time in Sulphur Springs or Hopkins County, there’s a good chance you’ve had some kind of encounter with Calvin Hickerson. Whether it be music lessons, party bus or limo rentals, maybe
The Man Who Has Something For Everybody And His Newest
If you’ve spent much time in Sulphur Springs or Hopkins County, there’s a good chance you’ve had some kind of encounter with Calvin Hickerson. Whether it be music lessons, party bus or limo rentals, maybe
Meal A Day Menu for May 15-19
Meal-A-Day Menu Meal-A-Day Menu for May 15-19 (next week). To sign up for Meal A Day call 903-885-1661 or email mealaday75482@gmail.com NOTE: Meal A Day is in need of volunteers. Meal A Day is in
LIFE’S FLAVORS 5/10- Rosemary paloma ALLISON LIBBY-THESING OF THE OAKS
Herb Infused Cocktail ~ Rosemary Paloma As we enter into the summer months a cold and refreshing drink on the patio or deck hits the spot after working in the garden, watching sport games or
Christmas Value by Dr. Juan Harrison
God allowed or permitted it. The scribblings of grandson Solomon decorated the refrigerator door along with the sheets of manila paper where Jack and Emmie enjoyed using my address stamp on drawings of Mamaw and
Urinary urge incontinence by Dr. Hailey Jackson
Urinary urge incontinence Urge incontinence is when you feel a sudden and very intense need to pass urine and you’re unable to delay going to the toilet. Urgency can be provoked with other activities like
LIFE’S FLAVORS 5/4- Graduation ALLISON LIBBY-THESING OF THE OAKS BED
The Oaks Bed & Breakfast Graduation is right around the corner and there is no place better than The Oaks bed and breakfast in Sulphur Springs, to host your party. With an outdoor space for
Meal A Day Menu for May 8-12
Meal-A-Day Menu Meal-A-Day Menu for May 8-12(next week). To sign up for Meal A Day call 903-885-1661 or email mealaday75482@gmail.com NOTE: Meal A Day is in need of volunteers. Meal A Day is in desperate
Hurtado Barbecue & 6666 Ranch
We are so excited to introduce you to another Bright Star Student, Paige Daniel of Sulphur Springs, Texas. Paige holds a very near and dear place in our hearts here at Chad’s Media and it’s
The Difference by Dr. Juan Harrison
Watching Jonah, God’s pick to help save the city of Nineveh, run away in fear and end up in the fish’s belly reminds me of the human frailty of all of us. Seeing Peter lie
2023 Claws for a Cause Rotary Club crawfish boil
Get your claws into this: The 2023 Sulphur Springs Claws for a Cause crawfish boil, sponsored by Signature Solar and organized by the Rotary Club was a huge success! Friends and family at a fun-filled
Fun Activities For Residents (or Visitors) In or Near Hopkins
Whether you’ve lived here all your life or just arrived, Hopkins County continues to draw people to the area and is part of the reason that those who’ve grown up here, decide to stay and
Tips to help you number two with travel by Dr. Hailey
Tips to help you number two with travel Travel constipation is a real thing. Here’s the thing about your bowels, they love routine. And typically, nothing about travel is routine. So what can you
Caffeine 101 By Whitney Vaughan
If you’re anything like me, you need some caffeine to get you going in the morning. For me, it’s a cup (or a few cups) of coffee. For some, it’s a soda. Either way,
LIFE’S FLAVORS 4/27- REBA’S ALLISON LIBBY-THESING OF THE OAKS BED
The Oaks Bed & Breakfast Let’s Eat ~ Reba’s Right on the Hopkins County line is Reba’s, located at 1004 Hwy 154, Yantis, Texas, a little bit of homestyle cooking to feed the soul.
Holiday Memories by Dr. Juan Harrison
Driving around my neighborhood at night I see a renewed enthusiasm for Christmas. Things got tamped down during the height of the virus. Now the streets are full and the stores are overflowing. They
LIFE’S FLAVORS 4/22- Tomatoes & Peppers ALLISON LIBBY-THESING OF THE
The Oaks Bed & Breakfast Spring is in full force and now is the time to finish up your garden if you haven’t already done so. We, over at the Oaks Bed and Breakfast, are
Minimum effective dose by Dr. Hailey Jackson
Minimum effective dose What is a minimum effective dose and how can you apply it to your life? A minimum effective dose is the smallest dose that will produce the desired outcome.
Elmer’s Glue by Dr. Juan Harrison
I was pulling out some envelopes from my desk in search of an address for a Christmas card to send to a friend. There in the clutter was a thank you note from a
Feeling overstimulated? by Dr. Hailey Jackson
Feeling Overstimulated? Go for a walk! But not just any walk. Try to reconnect with your senses and nature around you. Now is the perfect time of year to get outside and move your
LIFE’S FLAVORS 4/13- Ginger Lemonade ALLISON LIBBY-THESING OF THE OAKS
The Oaks Bed & Breakfast Ginger is widely used in Asian foods as a garnish for dishes, to add flavor and to aide in digestion. As a root plant one would not think that ginger
The First Step by Dr. Juan Harrison
I was thinking the other day about the challenges parents face in dealing with adult children and grandchildren. In the early days it was diapers, formula, feeding, rocking, little sleep and moments of affection
Easter Lunch by Whitney Vaughan
Are you more of a traditionalist and eat the same thing every Easter like most do on Thanksgiving or Christmas, or do you like to try something different each year? In my family, we
Post-Cesarean Rehab by Dr. Hailey Jackson
Post-Cesarean Rehab Is your pelvic floor spared if you give birth via cesarean rather than vaginally? In short, not quite. Though different symptoms present, there are still pelvic floor related symptoms post cesarean
LIFE’S FLAVORS 4/6- Growing Herbs
The Oaks Bed & Breakfast Early this week and last weeks weather was a little crazy and hopefully the last bit of freezing temps for our Northeast Texas area. I know that I am ready
Desirable Outcomes by Dr. Juan Harrison
I’m sitting at the kitchen table replying to comments from readers when out of the blue a hawk lands on my fence in front of me. How cool is that. It’s the middle of the
When should kids outgrow bedwetting? by Dr. Hailey Jackson
When should kids outgrow bedwetting? Bed-wetting, or nocturnal enuresis, is involuntary urination while asleep after the age where staying dry at night can be reasonably expected. Let’s start with how common bedwetting
AT HOME WITH KAYLA PRICE 3/31: Spring in East Texas
The past weekend was amazing! Mildly warm weather, which in Texas is a rarity, and sunny skies were all we needed to motivate us to hit the road.My husband, dog Archie, and I spent
LIFE’S FLAVORS 3/30- Deep Routes Coffee
The Oaks Bed & Breakfast We want to “inspire our community to stay connected,” is the mission statement of Deep Routes Coffee, where we went this month to visit with owner Kendra Wallace and of
Taking Your Medicine by Dr. Juan Harrison
The famous philosopher and singer Kris Kristofferson once sang, “Why me, Lord?” Probably just about every person alive, believer or not, may have asked that question a time or two with regards to some
Exercise & menopause by Dr. Hailey Jackson
Exercise & menopause Which type of exercise is best for menopause and beyond? It depends which system you are wanting to improve! In general, exercise can help with menopausal symptoms. Movement is
Eat the Rainbow By Whitney Vaughan
I’m sure you’ve heard that you should be including more fruits and vegetables in your daily diet, but how many different colors are you including in your intake? A variety of different- colored fruits
AT HOME WITH KAYLA PRICE 3/24: In the Garden
Gardening SeasonThis time of year is when Mother Earth has been known to play a few tricks on us. We plant our flowers and sprouts thinking that warm weather has arrived only to have
LIFE’S FLAVORS 3/23- Explore New Boston ALLISON LIBBY-THESING OF THE
The Oaks Bed & Breakfast In my recent travels I made my way before a soccer game to New Boston. It’s always nice when the stars align and I can visit a place on the
Lighthouse by Dr. Juan Harrison
Flying back from military officer training in Indiana I met my sister at the Tyler airport to find my mother had attempted to take her life. Emergency personnel resuscitated her and she never attempted
Public affairs: the Season of Spring Cleaning by Mattison Holland
The Season Of Cleaning For some, the season of spring is nothing but the mere anticipation of summer. For others, spring sparks an annual determination for a clean home. This cool season offers us
Birth Is an Endurance Event by Dr. Hailey Jackson
Birth Is an Endurance Event Considering average push time is a multiple hour event in America, giving birth is an endurance event— similar to a 10k, half marathon, or marathon pending labor and
AT HOME WITH KAYLA PRICE 3/17: Spring
SpringWho among us isn’t thinking of spring? As I look into the yard filled with green grass, sunlight, and lots of robins, it is difficult to imagine that it is only 59 degrees outside.
LIFE’S FLAVORS 3/16- Cocktail recipe ALLISON LIBBY-THESING OF THE OAKS
The Oaks Bed & Breakfast Herb Infused Cocktail ~ Irish Maid To help with the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations we are sharing a cocktail recipe from our friends at Teeling Irish Whiskey. If you remember we visited
Not My Will by Dr. Juan Harrison
Raising kids is both scary and exciting. My wife loved the baby stage with the cooing and goo-gooing. I liked the older stages when they abandoned the diapers and became little people I could
