You’ve Got What It Takes: Volunteer with AARP Foundation Tax-Aide
With the help of people like you, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax-filing help to those who need it most. We’re looking for compassionate and friendly individuals to join our team of local volunteers for the upcoming tax season. You’ll receive training and continued support in a welcoming environment. And, as our current volunteers tell us, you’ll not only learn new skills, but also get a great feeling from helping someone...
Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel December Meeting
Our December meeting features a program called “Healthy Holidays & Beyond.” Join us for tips to enjoy the holiday season without regret in the New Year! Date & time:Tuesday, December 1010:00 am Location:The Oaks Bed & Breakfast516 Oak Ave., Sulphur Springs Program:A fun presentation featuring . . .– Simple holiday food swaps– Holiday recipe to sample and share– Holiday food safety– A...
Lois Elaine Giles
Lois Elaine Giles, 90, better known as Gram, Aunt Elaine and Elaine to family and friends. Passed away on November 24, 2019 in Winnsboro, Texas. Born in Ludell, KS, Elaine was the youngest daughter of Leon and Emma Haug Leochner She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers and one sister. She is survived by her son Mike Giles & Jeannette Winnsboro and daughter, Ella Giles Pensacola, FL, 6 grandchildren, Andy Giles and...
Margaret Elizabeth McQueen Dickens
Funeral service for Margaret Elizabeth McQueen Dickens, age 94, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 4:00 p.m., Monday, December 2, 2019 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Wayne Darty officiating.Pallbearers will be Rex Dickens, Randy Dickens, Steven Graves, Brent Johnson, Ronald Dickens, and Tommy Dickens. Visitation will be held one hour prior to funeral service. Interment will be in Phoenix Memorial Park, Phoenix, AZ....
Community Players Present: A Christmas Carol
Coming to the Main Street Theater this December. Adapted for radio-on-stage by ANTHONY E. PALERMO Music composed and arranged by ANTHONY E. PALERMO DECEMBER 12, 13, 14, 15, 2019 (7PM – 12th, 13th, 14th) (2PM Matinee – 14th, 15th) Purchase your tickets here.
Dinner Bell Menu For Wednesday, December 4th, 2019
First Choice Home Health is the Community Partner After ALL that Turkey and Dressing, Comfort Food Is What You Need! Hamburger Steak with Brown Onion Gravy Mashed Potatoes (with butter and cream) Sauteed Cabbage and Kale (full of the nutrients everyone needs) Garden Salad (with Homemade Ranch Dressing made fresh by Chuck Jones) Millionaire Pie Cottage Cheese Delight (the no added sugar dessert) Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place...
Tradin' Post for Friday, November 29th, 2019
Found: German/ Catahoula Mix, red collar, 1004 N Jackson. 903 885 5100. Free Piano, sounds good. 903 885 2735 For Sale: Shelled Pecan $8 per quart. Will deliver in and around Sulphur Springs. Call 903-243-1700. Free: an older model elliptical exercise machine. “Works and is in good condition.” This party is unable to use the exercise machine anymore due to health issues. If interested, or for more info., please call...
Steven “Pops” Foster
Memorial Service for Steven “Pops” Foster, age 64, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at later date. Steven passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 at his residence. Steven was born April 19, 1955 in Alameda, CA to Julia Ballinger. He proudly served in the US Navy and US Army. Steven was a Truck Driver as well as a roofer and construction worker. Survivors include his son, Steve Allen Foster; daughters, Mary Martin and husband,...
KCS Holiday Express: No Stops in Texas
The 2019 KCS Holiday Express will not stop in Texas this year. This holiday favorite will instead travel north along the Texas Louisiana border. The closest stop for Hopkins County folks would be Shreveport LA KCS Yard, 4500 North Lake Shore Drive, Gate 5. The train will arrive there on December 9th at 4 p.m. The full route table is available here.
Barbara Shockey
Family Led Memorial for Barbara Shockey, age 68, of Como, TX will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, November 29, 2019 at Birthright Baptist with Edgar Clements officiating. Barbara passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 at Rock Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation. Barbara was born May 3rd, 1951 in Fort Worth, TX to Robert Hickey and Udean Baxter. She married George Shockey in Ft. Worth, Tx on December 29, 1989. Barbara was a...
