Yantis FFA Chapter Members and Advisor Steven Frederick Visit KSST
Members of the Yantis FFA Chapter were invited to the KSST Studios on Wednesday morning February 12, 2020 to talk about their projects and upcoming activities. FFA Advisor and Ag teacher Stephen Frederick and six student officers joined Enola Gay on the KSST Good Morning Show. The Yantis FFA Chapter takes part in the Wood County Livestock Show annually, and the school Chapter also has an event coming up this Spring. President Brooke...
Blue-Ribbon Winners in Saltillo FFA Chapter Plan a Stew/Auction Fundraiser
FFA Advisor and Ag instructor Dena Neal and six officers from the Saltillo FFA Chapter reported good results at the Ft. Worth Stock Show with three blue ribbons earned by the Chapter. You can give these students a thumbs up and show your support by attending their April 16 Stew and Auction Fundraiser at the Kerry Garmon Gym at Saltillo ISD. Stew serving will begin at 5pm and the auction at 6pm. Proceeds go to the Chapter and to the...
Meal a Day Says Thank You for the Donation!
Shown in Photo:Cecil Toenigges, Marie Gregory, Faye Berry, Sue Cooley, Mary Ivey and Linda Crowder Four members of the Lake Highlands Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs Ladies Missionary Association delivered a $331.00 ‘plus’ Canned Food donation to the Meal A Day Program on Monday February 10, 2020. Director Karon Weatherman and her volunteers sen out a big “thank you!” Meal a Day is always open to donations...
Meet New Line Dancing Instructor at Seniors Center
Kenya Duffey Chaffer is the new line dancing instructor for senior ladies who want to learn the skill. Here’s the news as reported by Karon Weatherman, Director of the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen’s Center. “I have found a new Line Dancing Instructor.Her name is Kenya Chaffer. She is a local person andowns her own Dance Academy called Chaffer’s Placehere in Sulphur Springs. Kenya has agreed to volunteer her...
Kids Fishing Day: Great Weather, Great Turnout at Peavine Pinion Pond
Feb 10, 2021 – Dozens of kids and their families showed up to catch trout during the annual Larry Buster Memorial Kids Fishing Day at Peavine Pinion Pool on Saturday February 8, 2020. Sponsoring organizations and businesses as well as volunteers made the day possible. Texas Parks and Wildlife had stocked the pond with young trout a few weeks prior to the event. A good number of bass were also caught. Local volunteers from the...
Fraud Alert! from Local Banking Institutions to Public
Fraud Alert! Fraudsters are making calls posing as a bank’s or other financial institution’s “Fraud Department.” If you receive a call asking for your banking credentials, HANG UP and call your bank directly. NEVER give out your banking credentials over the phone unless YOU initiate the call first.
Fishing Guide is Passionate About Teaching Kids to Fish
Jimmy Reardon may be young, but he’s already a licensed fishing guide with a non-profit organization geared toward education about fishing. And for the second year, he’s pitching in with the annual Kids Fishing Day in Sulphur Springs which is actually known as the Larry Buster Memorial Trout Fishing Derby. Set for Saturday February 8, 2020, it’s a community service project that Jimmy is dedicated to supporting, plus...
News from Hopkins County Genealogical Society/Library
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library More and more people are getting involved in researching their family tree or the history of their property. There is an organization in Hopkins County with members who are quite knowledgeable as well as helpful with resources and tools for research. The Genealogical Society meets monthly on the third-Thursday evening at 7pm. Visitors and guests are welcome. Here is a message from Society...
Free Tax Preparation Offered at Wesley UMC
Trained volunteer tax preparers are ready to assist you this tax season. Bring the suggested documents with you when you come in! It is completely free of charge. You don’t have to be a Senior Citizen to use this free service!
Seniors Center Becomes a Driving Classroom 2x Year
Several Seniors took advantage of the Affiliated Driving Class at the Senior Citizens Center on Thursday, January 3Oth, 2020. This class can give you a 10% Discount off of your Liability Insurance for 3 years. The Senior Citizens Center offers the class a couple of times a year. The class is also good for a Ticket Dismissal.
