Ladonia Ranch Rodeo: Rescheduled for June 22nd, 2019
Hold on to those ticket for the rained out date! They are still valid for June 22nd! Tickets for the Ranch Rodeo are on sale too.
Armbands On Sale Now
The Hopkins Country Dairy Festival Carnival has arrived. It will be open Wednesday through Saturday this year. Discount arm bands are on sale now. The arm bands let you ride unlimited rides for $20. Stop by a Super Handy store in Sulphur Springs to get yours. On the Civic Center grounds.
Frank LeRoy Casteel
Frank LeRoy Casteel went to his Heavenly home on Saturday June 8, 2019 in Tyler, TX surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born on Wednesday October 31, 1934 to the late Clarence and LaVerne (Davis) Casteel in Galveston, TX. After school Frank joined the U.S. Army and became a paratrooper with the 82cd Airborne Division. Frank met the love of his life Alice Johnson and they were about to start their 65th year together as husband...
Dinner Bell Menu For June 12th, 2019
The Young Parents Sunday School Class of The First United Methodist Church is the this weeks Community Partner. Hamburger Stroganoff Mashed Potatoes Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad Gorgeous Green Salad Buttered French Bread Apple Sour Cream Cake Blueberries and Vanilla Pudding (the no added sugar dessert) Hope to see you! Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill declaring children’s lemonade stands legal
Great news, children of Texas: Your unlicensed lemonade stands soon won’t be criminal enterprises. Children will no longer need permits to operate lemonade stands starting Sept. 1 Gov. Greg Abbott late Monday signed a bill that prohibits cities and neighborhood associations from enacting rules that block or regulate children trying to sell nonalcoholic drinks like lemonade on private property. The law targets local health codes and...
Wanda Crump
Funeral Service for Wanda Crump, age 76, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2019, at Martin Springs Baptist Church with Bro. Richard Leathers officiating and Gary Jayne assisting. Interment will follow at Martin Springs Cemetery. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. Crump passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019, at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital.Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky...
Bright Star Writing Group
The Bright Star Writing Group held their first meeting on Monday, June 10th at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center. The group was small this month but they are hoping to draw the attention of more writers to the group. It doesn’t matter if you are a Published Arthur, Blog Writer, Poet, Novelist or just like to write stories or keep a journal. Everyone is invited to the meetings. The meetings will be held on the 2nd Monday...
Melvin Sparks
Mr. Melvin Sparks, age 78 of Scroggins, passed away on Friday, June 7th, 2019 at his home. He was born on December 26th, 1940 in Scroggins, Texas to the late Ernest T. Sparks and Myrtle Lee Jordan Sparks. Melvin was a member of the First Baptist Church of Winnsboro, a 1966 graduate of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, Texas A&M University. He was also a member of the American Brahman Breeders Association. Melvin...
Tradin’ Post for Friday, June 7th, 2019
Flowering Plants to give away, Louisiana iris, obedient plant, tiger lilies, etc. Some already dug up. 903 945 5038, ask for Patsy. For Sale: rabbits and cages for six. One buck and two does. This party needs to sell due to health issues. Just make an offer. If interested, or for more info., please call 903-257-8963. Needing: a motorized Scooter. If you have one to donate or one to sell please call 903-885-5282. Free to a good...
Patressa McCluskey
Ms. Patressa McCluskey, age 57, of Winnsboro, Texas, passed away peacefully, while surrounded by family, Sunday, June 2, 2019. She was born Monday, July 17, 1961 to Kenneth and Patsy Orr in Bainbridge, Maryland. Patressa McCluskey After graduating high school and attending college, Patressa eventually joined the Navy, where she served proudly, for 9 years. Throughout her service she enjoyed her many travels abroad, which ultimately...
