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“Tis the Season”! DBA “Ladies Night Out” Brings Prizes and Christmas Cheer!
Dec19

“Tis the Season”! DBA “Ladies Night Out” Brings Prizes and Christmas Cheer!

This trio of merchant members of DBA are joining about three dozen other businesses to launch a fun night for shopping in Sulphur Springs this week.  On Thursday December 21, 2017 downtown merchants  and merchants throughout the city limits will keep their doors open with extended hours and door prizes for shoppers who register between 6 and 8 pm. Unadvertised markdowns and specials as well as refreshments will be the rule inside many...

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Trading Post Friday December 15, 2017
Dec14

Trading Post Friday December 15, 2017

FOR SALE; TWO HATS….ONE IS A STETSON STRAW HAT IN WHITE, SIZE  7 AND 3/8″, PRICED AT $20 .    ALSO A GRAY WESTERN RESISTOL SIZE 7 AND 1/8″ L       PRICED AT $30.  903-348-6988   TEACUP CHIHUAHUAS FOR SALE $150 EACH    817-371-1661

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Win the Tacky Christmas Sweater Contest at Ladies Night Out Dec. 21, Sponsored by DBA Fun, Food and Fashion Retailers
Dec14

Win the Tacky Christmas Sweater Contest at Ladies Night Out Dec. 21, Sponsored by DBA Fun, Food and Fashion Retailers

Ladies, “your” night out is on the calendar for Thursday December 21 at 6pm on Main Street downtown. Talk about getting all the fun, food and fashion retailers in one place, the Downtown Business Alliance has done it for this once-a-year event to celebrate the shopping magic of the holidays. What to wear? Your tackiest Christmas sweater, of course! The Best Tacky Christmas Sweater prize is a $50 MasterCard gift card. There...

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Local Author Sharon Feldt is a National Winner for her Sarah O’Shea Book
Dec13

Local Author Sharon Feldt is a National Winner for her Sarah O’Shea Book

Retired kindergarten teacher Sharon Feldt moved to Hopkins County, Texas about five years ago. Her interest in writing fiction found a catalyst and a home when she joined the Silver Leos Writers Guild through Texas A and M University in Commerce, Texas. There, she met a friendly and nurturing community of writers who gladly share their experience and expertise with those new to the craft. Within that five years, Sharon has authored...

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SSHS FFA Savannah Allen One of State’s Top Speakers, District FFA Officer Philip Rater Conducts Workshop at Greenhand Camp
Dec12

SSHS FFA Savannah Allen One of State’s Top Speakers, District FFA Officer Philip Rater Conducts Workshop at Greenhand Camp

According to FFA Sponsor John Holland, Sulphur Springs FFA member Savannah Allen competed in the Texas FFA State Leadership Development Event contest held in Huntsville, Tx at Sam Houston State University. Savannah had to advance out of District as well as Area to be able to compete at the State Greenhand Creed speaking contest. At the start of the year there were 641 hopeful contestants trying to make it to State Contest with only 20...

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Reilly Springs Jamboree Dance Benefits Senior Citizens Building Fund
Dec11

Reilly Springs Jamboree Dance Benefits Senior Citizens Building Fund

Producers of the Reilly Springs Jamboree brought the show to town with a Christmas Dance on Saturday December 9, 2017 at the Sulphur Springs Senior Center as a benefit the building fund for a new Senior Center. Classic country music ruled the evening as Roger Reed and the Sunshine Band’s Gary Jones and Bill Langley kept the couples dancing. Guest singers Shanna Carter and Janet Reed performed favorite Christmas songs, Don Woods...

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Bishop Nelson Gatlin of Mitchell Chapel Aware of Need in Local Community
Dec08

Bishop Nelson Gatlin of Mitchell Chapel Aware of Need in Local Community

      For the 17th year, Mitchell Chapel Church of God in Christ will host the “Rescue the Perishing” food giveaway for families in need. On Saturday December 9, 2017, a bag of groceries will be given per household to persons who present a utility bill or other proof of local residency. The location is the Fellowship Hall of the church at 402 South Jackson Street from 8am, until all bags have been given. This is not the...

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“Celestial Christmas” at First Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon is a Must-See!
Dec07

“Celestial Christmas” at First Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon is a Must-See!

Fred and Jane Randles of the Music Ministry at Mt. Vernon’s First Baptist Church have a shared love for singing and the performance of music. For the Christmas season 2017, under their direction the choirs, Youth departments and Children’s Ensemble of the church will be joined by a 6-piece orchestra to present a musical spectacular, “Celestial Christmas”.  There will be three nightly performances featuring a...

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Reilly Springs Jamboree Benefits Sr. Center With a Christmas Dance at 6pm December 9
Dec07

Reilly Springs Jamboree Benefits Sr. Center With a Christmas Dance at 6pm December 9

If you like classic country music, come to the Jamboree/Christmas Dance on Saturday December 9, 2017 at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen Center at 150 MLK Drive. Music will begin at 6pm with Roger Reed and the Jamboree Band. Come to dance or just watch the dancers, and enjoy some punch and cookies, good old-fashioned fun and country music. Cost to attend is $10 person, but anyone may donate more if they wish because all proceeds go...

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Trading  Post for Wednesday December 6, 2017
Dec06

Trading Post for Wednesday December 6, 2017

WILL CRACK AND SHELL PECANS. PHONE 903-383-3323 FOR SALE: 300 FEET OF ELECTRIC SERVICE ENTRY WIRE IN FOUR SECTIONS. THREE SECTIONS ARE 110 AND ONE SECTION IS 220. WILL SELL FOR LESS THAN HALF PRICE.         CALL  903-348-1980

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