First Ever “Out House Races” Part of Fall Festival Fun
Three winners were chosen during the first-ever “Outhouse Races” on October 27, 2018 the final day of the Hopkins County Fall Festival. First Place, Toothpick Construction “The Old Poop and Scoot” 2nd Place Clayton Homes “The Clayton Crapper” 3rd- Burnett’s Garage – The Wonder Team (not pictured)
Winners of Fall Festival First-Ever Hay Bale Decorating Contest
Shirley Patchen, committee chair for the 2018 Fall Festival Hay Bale Sculpture Contest, is shown with each of the winners in four categories following the announcement of winners on the grounds of the Fall Festival on October 27, 2018. There were over two dozen entries in the first-ever contest! Best of Show – East Texas Physical Therapy – Star Wars theme Janeen’s Country Cottage “Beauty Shop...
11th Annual Earl W. Martin 42 Winners at Fall Festival
A very popular part of Fall Festival is the Earl W. Martin 42 Tournament. This year’s tourney was held at The Roc. Winners’ photos were taken with Ronnie Martin, son of Earl W. Martin. Congratulations to everyone! 1st Place – David and Kim Epperson 2nd Place – DeWayne Cozart and Garland Hamilton 3rd Place – Bill Eason and Earnest Young 4th Place – Steve White and Sammy Carroll First Place Winners:...
“Mature Drivers” Educational Program Held at Senior Citizens Center
Ravonne McCray, Instructor for the Mature Driver Program According to Karon Weatherman, a few local seniors took advantage of the Mature Driver Program Class that was given at the Senior Citizens Center on Thursday, October 24th. The classes are Traffic Safety Educational Programs for the Adult Driver, 55 and older. Ravonne McCray with Baylor Scott and White was the instructor for the informative program, which is a collaboration with...
“May the Stew Be With You” at the 49th Annual Contest
Lezley Brown and Bradley Edge appeared on the KSST Good Morning Show to invite everyone to the World Champion Hopkins County Stew Cook-off set for Saturday October 27, 2018 in Buford Park. There are actually 172 different stew sites in the park. Of these, 167 Stew cooking teams will have the cooking fires going by daylight, and soon afterwards the park will be filled with amazing aromas coming from the various areas of the grounds....
Enjoy “The Dining Room” Onstage at Main Street Theater..it’s an “Actor’s Play”
David Woody (left), Sydnee Hawkins (center), Alden Green (right) David Woody, veteran stage actor with Main Street Theater, calls “The Dining Room” an actor’s play because it challenges and stretches the ability to create various characters for different scenes within a single setting. Each of the three women and three men in “The Dining Room” portray ten characters each. The cast includes Woody, Alden...
Carriage House Manor Bake Sale Today for United Way
On Friday October 19, 2018 starting at 10:30 am, Carriage House Manor is holding a Bake Sale to raise money for United Way. The community’s best cooks and bakers have donated freshly prepared cakes, pies and cookies for the fundraising sale.
Meet Nurse Practitioner Leigh Ann Klein, Women’s Health with CHRISTUS Mother Frances Winnsboro
Nurse Practitioner Leigh Ann Klein spoke about Women’s Health on the KSST Good Morning Show with Enola Gay. “Because October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it’s beneficial to remind women that their genetics and family history play a large role in determining risk for developing breast cancer. So, during holidays and family times, it is a good time for women to pass along this valuable...
“Christmas Joys” Program Helps Prepare for Holiday Baking, Decorating, Crafts
Johanna Hicks, local Extension Agent, always puts on a choice program to help get you ready for the holidays. The demonstration program is always well-attended, so reserve your space early at one of the two presentations of “Christmas Joys” set for Monday November 5, 2018 at the SW Dairy Museum in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Each presentation will seat 75 persons. Cost to attend is $5 per person, with children under 5 admitted...
Central Baptist Church Invites Kids, Families for Autumn Events in October
According to Melinda Henderson of the Children’s Ministry at Central Baptist Church, two exciting October events are in place for local kids and families! On Saturday October 20, “Pick of the Patch” will begin at noon immediately after the end of the Hopkins County Fall Festival Parade. At Pick of the Patch, free hot dogs will be cooked by members of the Sheriff’s Department, and youngsters can enjoy bounce...
