Faye Robinson one of 9 Ms. Hopkins County Sr. contestants
Fay Robinson of Brashear, Texas is a mother of 5, grandmother of 10 and a great-grandmother too! She may be 92 but she greatly enjoys her life, her church, her friends and her hobbies. Her Philosophy of Life is to keep a positive attitude amidst an unsettled world, and to have a smile and pleasant word for everyone she meets, because everybody needs a smile! Fay’s talent is singing. She will join 8 other contestants in this...
Scenes From Memorial Day Ceremony on Celebration Plaza
Skies were cloudy but didn’t deter the crowd of participants at the May 30 “Honor Our Veterans” Memorial Day observance in downtown Sulphur Springs. Mrs. Darlene Stanford, Executive Director of Kindred Hospice in Greenville was the organizer. She has a soft place in her heart for Veterans, especially the elderly who served during their lifetime. Mrs. Stanford arranged for a brief but moving commemoration of the...
Como-Pickton Class of 2016 has 52 students
52 Eagles crossed the stage for their diplomas on Friday May 27 in the Ron Heflin Stadium on the campus of Como-Pickton CISD. Two young ladies represent the Class of 2016; McKenzie Ingalls is Valedictorian and Rayla Petty is Salutatorian.
21 Yantis Owls Graduate on June 4, 2016
This is the Class of 2016 of Yantis ISD. There are 21 students who will receive diplomas on Saturday June 4 at Commencement at Shannon Oaks Church. Representing the class are Valedictorian Shelbie Shoemaker and Salutatorian Cristo Sanchez. Final day of school for Yantis students is June 2. Shelbie Shoemaker, Valedictorian Cristo...
Plans Underway for Cattleman’s Classic Ribeye Roundup!
Texans, mark your calendar for Friday October 7, 2016 for the NetBio Cattleman’s Classic 2nd annual “Ribeye Roundup” on Celebration Plaza in Sulphur Springs. The Entertainment Committee is finalizing plans for a Country and Western Swing concert as part of the outdoor event. Local talent Matt Dunn and Sarah Hobbs will play through the dinner hour, and Jake Hooker and the Outsiders will take the stage at 8 pm with...
Arts, Crafts and Collectibles Show May 27,28!
Come to Heritage Park this weekend and see quilts, glass yard art, and jewelry made of bone and antler…a general store…plus vendors offering soaps and candles, Hawaiian foods and much more. The Show and Sale will be open Friday May 27 and Saturday May 28 from 9am til 5pm. Admission is free! Also enjoy a Ranch Cook-off at noon on Saturday, with tickets at $15 for the cook-off. The Hopkins County Historical Society’s...
SSHS Class of 2016
There are 228 students in the Sulphur Springs High School Class of 2016. Commencement for the Wildcats will be held on Friday June 3 at 8pm in Prim Stadium. Valedictorian is Miss Kendall Wallace who plans to attend UT Austin to study biology and pre-med with a goal of becoming a surgeon. Salutatorian is Miss Sidney Deitze who plans to attend Baylor University as a pre-med student with a goal of becoming a cardiologist. The two were...
Mark Sustaire Family 2016 Dairy Festival Parade Marshalls
DAIRYMAN MARK SUSTAIRE, DAIRY FESTIVAL PARADE MARSHALL FOR 2016 When the Hopkins County Dairy Festival Parade rolls by on Saturday June 11, watch for Mark and Amy Sustaire and their family waving to the crowds along the parade route. The long-time dairy family has been selected as Parade Marshalls for the 2016 event. During a KSST Morning Show interview, Mark said that his Sustaire ancestors arrived in the southeastern part of Hopkins...
