Local Mentors Help Sydnee Hawkins Set Her Sights on Music Career
The past two years have been a whirlwind for Miss Sydnee Hawkins, as she has involved herself in almost every aspect of music and performing that the Hopkins County community has to offer. Sydnee knew she wanted to be a singer by age 3, and she really began to work toward that goal during her high school career at SSISD, making choices that have expanded her natural abilities and furthered her experience as a vocalist. Now on the...
Trading Post Monday August 21, 2017
FOR SALE; A NEW 10 QUART PRESSURE COOKER…A NEW PORTABLE ICE MACHINE…A POPCORN MACHINE ON WHEELS, USED ONLY ONCE…A NEW LAPTOP COMPUTER WITH CASE…A HEAVY DUTY BED FRAME ADJUSTABLE FOR FULL OR QUEEN SIZE ..A ROUND PAPASAN BAMBOO CHAIR… 903-885-4418.
Total Solar Eclipse on Monday August 21, 2017
Although today’s path of the total eclipse will not cross Texas, persons residing in NE Texas can observe a partial eclipse today between 1 pm and 3 pm. For example, viewers in Texarkana can observe an 82% partial eclipse. Please use appropriate eye protection if you plan to watch the eclipse. In 2024, a total solar eclipse will affect Northeast Texas. The last time the phenomenon occurred above this part of the United States...
Trading Post Friday August 18, 2017
FOR SALE: A WHEELCHAIR, WALKER, SHOWER CHAIR AND POTTY CHAIR. ALL ARE CLEAN AND IN GOOD CONDITION. PLEASE CALL 903-689-8107 FOR INFORMATION AND PRICING.
Emerald City’s return to Celebration City on Aug 25 is Pre-Fall Festival Event
Tracy Dennis, President of the Fall Festival Board of Directors announces that the touring band “Emerald City” will make a return appearance to the Hopkins County Civic Center on Friday August 25 as a pre-Fall Festival community event. According to Tracy, last year’s Emerald City outdoor concert almost became a weather casualty, but at the last minute, they were moved inside the Civic Center banquet hall to perform...
Video and Story: Two Hearts: Country Music Sisters Hanah and Hailee Will Steal Your Heart
Just two years apart for most of the year, sisters Hanah Moore and Hailee Nixon may look and sound like budding country music artists, and they are. But thanks to their Nana, they are miles ahead of other small-town singers their age. They already have two years experience on the family “summer tours”, with bookings from South Texas to Amarillo and from Nashville to California. And that’s not to mention the many...
The Vintage Side of Celebration City: Quilt Show and Brick Street Market
Billie Ruth Standbridge, known as “B.R.” to her friends, and Danna Bain of “Danna’s Southern Charm and The Florist” are members of the Sulphur Springs Downtown Business Alliance. DBA membership is made up of individuals and businesspeople from all over town, not just downtown. So, it was with great enthusiasm that these ladies stopped by the studio to share the news about a fun, colorful public event...
Divorce Care Series Begins August 23 at FUMC Sulphur Springs
Divorce Care, a weekly support group for persons dealing with the effects of divorce, is starting a new series of meetings. Divorce Care will be held on Wednesday August 23, 2017 and the following Wednesdays from 6-7:30 pm at First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs in the basement classroom. Look for signs from the canopy entrance of the church. For details, contact Tom Young at 903-413-1673 or [email protected] or...
Back to School Bash n Splash Water Party at Wesley UMC Saturday Aug 19
Pastor Steve Cook invites all youngsters from pre-K to high-school age to the annual end of summer water party at Wesley United Methodist Church , 614 Texas Street in Sulphur Springs. The Back to School Bash and Splash is set from 3-6pm on Saturday August 19 and it’s absolutely free. There will be a dual slip-n-slide, and large double water slide and other water games. There will also be several stations of Ice Hunt for Toys. A...
New “Civil Process For Texas” Penned by Hopkins County Native John Steinsiek
For the past ten years, Civil Process Consultant John Steinseik has produced a civil process handbook that is used by judges, law enforcement agencies, lawyers and citizens alike. Every two years, the handbook is updated to reflect changes in Supreme Court rulings and Texas Legislative laws. The 2017/2018 version, published by Blue360 Media, will be available online starting August 24, 2017 and will reflect the new laws for Texans...
