Dinner Bell for April 17th, 2024
The City National Bank, its shareholders, officers, employees and account holders, support the Dinner Bell Ministry, feeding those who need a meal, multiple times yearly since 2016. The City National Bank headquartered in Sulphur Springs is the 75th largest bank in Texas. It was organized in 1889 making it the oldest still operating banking institution in Hopkins County. It has 18 branches in Hopkins, Wood, Rains, Van Zant, Gregg,...
Tax Day Looms For Most Individuals
April 11, 2024 – April 15th falls on a Monday this year, just one week after darkness fell across a large swath of Texas from the solar eclipse. The dreaded Tax Day can be a dark day for many taxpayers as they finalize their taxes and realize they owe more money to the Internal Revenue Service. But for some, it may be a pleasant surprise that they have a refund coming. April 15th is also the day to file for an “extension...
Chamber Connection April 10, 2024
April 10, 2024 – Chamber Connection – Butch Burney Way to go, Hopkins County! Monday was one of the most special days I have ever witnessed. The weather cooperated to give us a glorious view of one of God’s special wonders, and we had visitors from literally around the world to help us celebrate the Total Solar Eclipse on the centerline. At the Chamber, we personally met people from at least 35 states and nine different...
Dinner Bell for April 10th, 2024
The Kiwanis Club of Sulphur Springs is part of the Texas Ramp Project and constructed more then 50 wheelchair ramps for all ages with restricted mobility in Hopkins County in 2023. What the Kiwanis Club is famously “known for” is the Pancake Breakfast held each year at the Civic Center. A Pancakes Breakfast of pancakes, sausage and bacon with milk, coffee and juice is the fundraiser that supports the charitable programs of...
Stolen Boat From Lewisville May Be in Hopkins County
April 9, 2024 – A report from local Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Todd Evans details that a stolen 2023 Malibu Boat & Trailer may be in the Hopkins County area and a huge reward is being offered for information about the wayward watercraft. A picture and description is provided below from a San Diego, California company that specializes in stolen boat investigations. The vessell was hijacked September...
Second Cup of Coffee With Three Teachers from Miller Grove ISD as Guests on April 5th
You must check out this segment of A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey conducted Friday, April 5, 2024. John Mark interviews Miller Grove ISD teachers Leanne Bryant, Rolanda Hasten, and Ryann Lackey. The four of them discuss the upcoming King of Sports Championship Wrestling fundraiser being held April 13th, the collection of short videos the three teachers have been producing to promote the Wrestling event, the National...
Franklin County Historical Association Meeting Will Feature Program On Eclipses April 8th
April 4, 2024 – The next Franklin County Historical Association Meeting will feature a program on eclipses. The meeting will be held Monday, April 8, 2024, beginning at 7:00pm. The meeting will be held at the Glove Factory, 201 Dallas Street, in Mt. Vernon, Texas. Naturalist and author Matt White will be the guest speaker. The meeting is free and open to the public. A reception with refreshments provided by your FCHA Board to...
Chamber Connection – April 3rd
By Butch Burney April 3, 2024 – Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime event in less than a week! We, at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, are more than excited about the Total Solar Eclipse. We believe no matter the weather – and we are firm believers that the day will NOT bring rain during our celestial event – that this will be one of the most memorable natural occurrences to ever grace our county. And, we are excited that...
Cooper Lake State Park – April 2024 Events
April 2, 2024 – Cooper, Tx – The total eclipse is just over the horizon and will be here on April 8th . Cooper Lake State Park is completely sold out of day passes and campsites. If you can’t make it out to Cooper Lake State Park for the eclipse, don’t worry. There will be many more wonderful programs going on throughout the month of April. Our events this month are meant to celebrate the natural beauty and wonder found at...
Jennings Cruises Right Into Jail as Vacation Ends
March 30, 2024 – More details have emerged about the latest arrest of Everett Jennings. The ongoing investigation uncovered that Jennings may have tampered with his monitoring device and the last known location of the monitor was a cruise ship parking area in Galveston, Tx. Investigators located a car belonging to Jennings in the parking area near the cruise ship port. Investigators waited for the returning cruise ship and...
