At Cooper Lake State Park, 'Life's Better Outside' Even During the Holidays!
Cooper Lake State Park Complex Manager Steve Killian has good news if you want to get away during the holidays; there are more than 90 State Parks in Texas offering magnificent sights, exciting events as well as wide open spaces for you and your family. Here’s a great Christmas gift idea…an Annual Pass which gives you free entrance to any and all State Parks in Texas for an entire year. And not only you, but anyone in your...
Blue Santa Toy Distribution Day is Saturday December 14
Empty Stocking plans to distribute the toys which Blue Santa took in from the annual Toy Drive and the blue barrels on Saturday December 14, 2019. There will be additional toys for the kids, too, purchased at Market over the summer with the monetary donations taken in last year. Also, Secret Santa shoppers went to local stores last week to supplement gifts for the teens. This years campaign will serve over 300 families which totals...
Winnsboro Celebrates "Cultural Arts District" Renewal through 2029
Ashlen Jackson provided music Brenda Buck, Director of the Winnsboro’s Main Street Project and Cultural Arts District, proudly welcomed several dozen guests to the Cultural Arts Center in downtown Winnsboro on Saturday night, December 7, 2019. In addition to being ringside for the Winnsboro Christmas Parade, attendees enjoyed viewing the art hung inside the Center and the music of pianist and vocalist Ashlen Jackson. The...
'Christmas Market on Main' a Success for Local Small Biz and Cavanaugh/Reed Fund
Marlene DeYong and Katy Moss Steelman enjoying the Market More than 25 Christmas vendors spread their tables and displays out on Main Street during Saturday’s second annual ‘Christmas Market on Main”! The event not only boosted foot traffic in the downtown Sulphur Springs shopping district, but shoppers from other towns got to know our merchant shops and eateries even better. Professional photos with Santa was...
A Fascinating True Story and Some Good News About Local 'Wreaths Across America' Event December 14
Good news to share this Christmas season from Dena Loyd and from Loretta Scott, organizers of local Wreaths Across America events in Hopkins County! Sufficient donations have now been collected to pay for all the wreaths needed for Veterans graves in both Sulphur Springs City Cemetery/Mel Haven Cemetery in town, and Black Oak Cemetery out in the southeastern part of the county. Now, over 700 beautiful live fir wreaths trimmed with a...
'A Christmas Carol: Radio on Stage' Brings Art to Main Street Theater in a 5-Show Run December 12-15
With David Woody directing, the Christmas-time classic “A Christmas Carol” is brought to life in a unique adaptation by Tony Palmero of the 1843 novella by Charles Dickens. Palmero also composed and arranged the musical score. Fourteen actors of various ages will portray the voices of the characters as in a live radio broadcast. The radio-on-stage theater presentation is designed to enhance your family’s Christmas...
Blue Santa Drive Wraps Up and Toys, Bikes Still Needed!
Members of local law enforcement experienced the joy of Christmas giving as citizens brought toys, bicycles and money for Blue Santa on Tuesday December 3 as the 2019 toy drive wrapped up. Many families brought their children, who personally handed over dolls, games and even bicycles with big smiles on their faces. More than one local business donated up to a dozen boxed bicycles. Employees of local industry pooled their donations and...
