Roger Elliott Named Citizen Of The Year At 94th Annual Chamber Of Commerce Banquet
Feb14

Roger Elliott Named Citizen Of The Year At 94th Annual Chamber Of Commerce Banquet

Roger Elliott received the Citizen of the Year award, one of nearly a dozen different awards presented at the 94th Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Banquet, held Feb. 13, in Hopkins County Civic Center. The night’s theme was “Be the Light,” and those present were challenged to be a positive light in the community. Citizen of the Year Craig Roberts, Dee Elliott and Roger Elliott Roger Elliott started his...

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Roberts Named Citizen of the Year at 93rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet; A Number of Awards Presented at “Love Makes the World Go Round” Event
Feb15

Roberts Named Citizen of the Year at 93rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet; A Number of Awards Presented at “Love Makes the World Go Round” Event

Craig Roberts was named Citizen of the Year at the 93rd Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet. “Love Makes the World Go Round” was the theme for the Valentine’s Day event at the Civic Center. The annual event honors local citizens and Chamber of Commerce members who contribute to the quality of life in the county. A number of awards and recognitions were presented. Craig Roberts named Citizen...

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Kelty Named Citizen of the Year at 92nd Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet
Feb16

Kelty Named Citizen of the Year at 92nd Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet

Tim Kelty was named Citizen of the Year and Carolyn McKinney was named Woman of the Year during the 92nd Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet. The 470 who filled the Exhibit Room at the Hopkins County Civic Center celebrated the accomplishments of several county residents and of the local chamber during the two hour event. With the dd1920’s theme, “Extra! Extra! Read All About It!”, a video highlighting...

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Military Coalition Named Citizen of the Year at 2017 Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Banquet
Feb16

Military Coalition Named Citizen of the Year at 2017 Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Banquet

The Hopkins County Military Coalition was named 2016 Hopkins County Citizen of the Year and Linda Galligher was named Hopkins County Woman of the Year for 2016 during “An Evening in the Woods” Dinner and Community Awards Thursday night. It was the Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet. In naming the Military Coalition Citizen of the Year, last year’s winners Markeda Fisher and Kayla Price Mitchell pointed out that they...

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Citizen of the Year and Woman of the Year, will highlight the 89th Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Banquet
Feb15

Citizen of the Year and Woman of the Year, will highlight the 89th Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Banquet

The annual presentation of awards, including Citizen of the Year and Woman of the Year, will highlight the 89th Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Banquet on Thursday beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. This year’s banquet theme is A Winter Spectacular.

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RSVP Names Senior Citizens Center 2021 Hopkins County Station, Rick Wilson Volunteer Of Year
Jun07

RSVP Names Senior Citizens Center 2021 Hopkins County Station, Rick Wilson Volunteer Of Year

The Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center was awarded 2021 Hopkins County Station of the Year by the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and Rick Wilson was named Volunteer of the Year at an Awards Banquet held at New Beginnings Church last week. Station of the Year The volunteers from the Senior Citizens Center who attended the banquet accepted a plaque and the certificate of award during the June 2 program. “We were so...

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Local Senior Citizen John Hug Turns 100 Years Old!
Apr21

Local Senior Citizen John Hug Turns 100 Years Old!

Karon Weatherman, Director of the Senior Citizens Center in Sulphur Springs, brought it to our attention that one of our Seniors recently celebrated his 100th birthday. As a centenarian, John was recognized by the President of the United States and by the Governor of the State of Texas! He also got lots of cards from friends. Congratulations, John!

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First Affiliated Driving Class Of  The Year Conducted At Senior Citizens Center
Feb01

First Affiliated Driving Class Of The Year Conducted At Senior Citizens Center

 Affiliated Driving Class held at Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center Several senior citizens took advantage of the Affiliated Driving Class at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center on Thursday, Jan. 3O. The Senior Citizens Center offers the class a couple of times a year. The class gives participants a 10 percent discount on liability insurance for 3 years. The class is also good for a ticket dismissal, according to Senior...

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Most 18-year-old Texans Aren’t Signed Up To Vote Despite a Law Requiring Voter Registration in High Schools
Apr17

Most 18-year-old Texans Aren’t Signed Up To Vote Despite a Law Requiring Voter Registration in High Schools

By Pooja Salhotra, The Texas Tribune April 10, 2024 “Most 18-year-old Texans aren’t signed up to vote despite a law requiring voter registration in high schools” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. When David Dzul approached his principal about setting up a voter...

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Paris Junior College Welcomed Interim President with New Year
Jan08

Paris Junior College Welcomed Interim President with New Year

January 8, 2024 – When Paris Junior College reopened on January 2, 2024, a new era began at the institution. Dr. Jerry King, former president of Trinity Valley Community College and a dedicated educator, took the helm as PJC’s interim president while a search is conducted to replace Dr. Pamela Anglin, who resigned at the end of 2023. “The Board is pleased and excited to have Dr. King join our team during this transition...

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