Celebrate July 4 With a Cookout at VFW Post #8560
Everyone is invited to the Sulphur Springs VFW Post Home on Tuesday July 4 between 1 pm and 3:30 pm for a hamburger and hot dog cookout. Serving will take place inside the banquet hall. The post home is located at 1 Veterans Drive, located on East Industrial Drive along I-30 next to BEF Foods. VFW Post #8560 has a rich tradition of serving veterans, military families and the local community.
Carl A. Smith
Carl A. Smith, age 73 of Winnsboro, passed away on Sunday, June 25th, 2017 in Winnsboro. He was born on February 24th, 1944 in Lillie, Louisiana to the late John Smith and Delma Wall Smith. He was a retired executive VP with Monsanto Chemical Company and a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. He loved restoring BMW micro cars and was a graduate of Louisiana Tech University. He was preceded in death by parents, two brothers, Winford and...
“”How to Protect Your Identity” Program at Sr’s Center
A large crowd gathered at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen’s Center on Wednesday, June 28th to learn how to protect themselves from Identity Theft. Employees from Alliance Bank gave the Program and were on hand to answer a lot of questions that were brought up by those in attendance. Charlotte Crump, CRA officer at Alliance Bank presented the program. Information was given about several ways on how to protect your identity...
“A Taste of Style” Ladies Event at The Oaks
“The Oaks”, a new bed and breakfast venue located near downtown Sulphur Springs hosted the “Taste of Style” ladies event on Tuesday June 27, to showcase local food, beauty and fashion merchants. Tours of the two-story home-turned-business were given prior to the start of the program. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and baths, and downstairs a large dining/meeting area, kitchen and breakfast area. Decks open...
Final Details on July 1 Independence Concert by NETSO!
On behalf of Northeast Texas Symphony Orchestra, League President Maleta Reynolds and trumpeter Kelley Fletcher guested on the Morning Show with Enola Gay to share final details on Saturday’s huge concert and fireworks event in the downtown district of Sulphur Springs. The public will want to know that the Trolley will be providing free transportation to and from parking areas around the square. Trolley riders will be dropped...
Triston Directs “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” July 7-9
Triston Pullen is spending the summer in his favorite style…directing a play while he’s home from college. Rehearsal for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is underway now, with the play to open on Friday July 7 at SSHS Auditorium at the Civic Center for three performances. There are 35 members of the cast and crew, from local children who make up the fairy dancers to familiar acting talent you will recognize...
Trading Post Tuesday June 27, 2017
FOR SALE: A FULL SIZE DRAFTING TABLE. 903-438-0513 FOUND: A BROWN CHIHUAHUA DOG ON CAMP STREET NEAR LEAGUE STREET. 903-885-9584
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Plans Research Lock-In July 15
GENEALOGY LOCK-IN The Hopkins County Genealogical Society will host its annual lock-in on Saturday, July 15, 2017. Lock-in begins at noon and Research Library will stay open until midnight. Refreshments will be available. $15.00 Donation per-person Special this day only — Copies $0.10 each HCGS is extremely proud to announce new equipment and new research resources. The library now has a digital ScanPro 300 microfilm reader. The...
A Focus on the Flag for the Fourth of July
Many of us already have our American flag on display outside our homes and businesses. In fact, a good number of the population proudly displays the flag all year round. Those who attend the free Independence Concert on Celebration Plaza in Sulphur Springs on Saturday July 1 will have a chance to take home an American flag kit. As Americans, we take pride in saluting the flag and in singing the anthem inspired by the beloved banner....
Community Calendar for June 25-30, 2017
The 29th annual Back to Bethel Camp Meeting will be held June 26-29 at Red River Valley Bible Camp at Paris, Texas. Speakers will be Larry Jordan, Malcolm Ellis, Jerry Vines and Steve Brumbelow. Music will be provided by the Mackey Willis Family and the Camp Meeting Quartet. Conference and meals are free. For information, contact Kyle Gulledge at [email protected]. Adult Vacation Bible School at Sulphur Springs First Baptist Church will...
