“An Evening With Mark Twain” on Nov. 10 to be a Fundraiser for the Seniors Center Building Fund
Hopkins County resident Larry V. Davis was born near Fairlee, Texas and educated at Boles Home. During high school, he traveled the country with the Boles Home Choir as a singer and public speaker. His adult career spanned from work in radio to writer to stockbroker to goat rancher. As a sideline, he developed the Mark Twain character when he was a young adult and has spent over 50 years presenting Twain’s iconic wisdom to...
Halloween Costume Winners at Seniors Center Party
November 5, 2018 – The Halloween Costume Contest at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center revealed some great artistic talent! The “Great Pumpkin” masquerade was held during daytime hours on October 31, 2018. The winners are pictured here…see if you can pick them out! According to Center Director Karon Weatherman, the Costume Contest Winners were: Funniest: Al and Hillis Bass, Charlie Brown and Lucy...
Wesley UMC 40th Fall Roundup is Saturday Nov. 17
Time for the annual Fall Roundup at Wesley United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs! It’s set for Saturday November 17 from 4:30 until 8pm. It’s fun for all ages, delicious homemade stew, chili and desserts, a Country Store and a huge auction that raises money for church activities through the year. Childcare will be available. Tickets are $6 adult and $3 for children, available at the door. Or you can purchase tickets...
13th Annual DBA Heritage Square Car Show is Saturday Nov. 3 on Celebration Plaza
Rita Edwards of the Downtown Business Alliance of Sulphur Springs, Texas proudly announces that this weekend’s great weather should bring a record number of participants for The Car Show on Saturday November 3, 2018. She invites spectators to attend, free of charge. Although the Autumn season is packed with car shows across Texas, turnout is usually excellent here, with vehicle owners who like to bring their prize cars and...
Progress Report on Heritage Park New Multi Purpose Building Construction
“We’re in the dry now” according to Rick Wilson, one of the building consultants on the new multi-purpose construction going on inside the Hopkins County Heritage Park. Framed up in the 42′ x 39′ structure is a large open reception area which will accommodate up to 100 people, a full kitchen and two restrooms. Plans also include a spacious bride’s dressing area which can be used for the many...
Danna and the Buffalo Girls’ Traveling Market Coming to Sulphur Springs!
Danna and her Buffalo Girls three-day “Flea Market Style and Swap” will arrive in Sulphur Springs to open inside the Hopkins County Civic Center on Thursday November 8, Friday November 9 and Saturday November 10, 2018. Your one-time entry fee is good for all three days of the popular shopping attraction. Ages 12 and under will be admitted free. On opening day, Thursday, from 4-8pm the “V.I.P. Shopping Event”...
City Cemetery Walk Sponsored by CNB and the Hopkins County Genealogical Society
Meet some of Hopkins County’s founding pioneers when you take the “Cemetery Walk” on Sunday November 11, 2018 from 2-4 pm in Sulphur Springs City Cemetery. The tour will focus on the grave sites of 8 early settlers in Hopkins County. A brief presentation will be given by a costumed portrayal of each person. Cost to go on the tour is $10 person, and space is limited. Reserve your space at the Hopkins County...
Blue Blazes “Boo Bash” n Carnival at SSHS on Nov. 3
The Sulphur Springs Wildcats “Blue Blazes” Dance Team is holding a fun-raising fundraiser on Saturday November 3, 2018 from 4-8 pm in the SSHS Cafeteria and Gym. Costumes are welcomed! Adult supervision is required. In the Gym there will be a haunted house, photo booth, carnival games and more for all ages of kids, and you can purchase pizza, nachos, cotton candy and all kinds of goodies. Admission is by armband at...
Jarvis Christian College Choir to Appear in Paris, Texas on November 4, 2018
The Jarvis Christian College of Hawkins, Texas has a touring choir which will perform at First Christian Church of Paris, Texas on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 2pm. The church is located at 780 20th NE Street. The choir has toured the Southeast and Midwest United States and appeared at conferences for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Additionally, the choir has invited members of the community to perform at their...
