Are you 50 or Greater? I have a Deal for You!
A $2 lunch is available every weekday. It’s true, I have dined at the Senior Center several times. I can personally attest to the $2 lunch. Though I’m not yet a senior (I aspire to become one) Karon Weatherman invited me to sample the meals The Sulphur Springs Senior Center. It’s all prepared and delivered by volunteers, every weekday. I know what you are thinking… where is the catch? Here’s the...
November is American Diabetes Awareness Month
November is American Diabetes Awareness Month American Diabetes Awareness month takes place each November to raise awareness of the disease. Here are just a few of the recent statistics on diabetes: Nearly 30 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes. Another 86 million Americans have prediabetes and are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The American Diabetes Association estimates that the total national...
Harvest Festival at First United Methodist Church
Steve Lilly, Volunteer Coordinator of Harvest Festival at First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs is inviting all ages to the 36th annual event. Traditionally, Harvest Festival begins with a Bake Sale by the Hamilton Bible Class, so on Friday October 30, the Bake Sale will be held from 8am til 10am in the Fellowship Hall. Steve says get there early for the delicious selections of all kinds of baked goods and food gifts! The...
Winnsboro Red Raider Band
History has been made by the Winnsboro Red Raider Band under direction of High School Band Director Spencer Emert. The band came in 8th in Area UIL competition in Carthage, Texas on October 24. The meet, originally set for the Stephen F. Austin campus, was moved to the indoor facility at Carthage High School due to heavy rains in the Nacogdoches area. Performing a marching band program in an indoor facility calls for special skills,...
North Hopkins Advancing to State
The North Hopkins varsity boys cross country team is advancing to State competition with their fourth place overall team finish at Regionals at Joe Pool Lake today. Javier Rojo advanced individually in 10th with a time of 17.45.95. They will be running at Round Rock on Nov. 7.
Atwood’s Pet Show Stars
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Black Oak’s Famous Hospitality on Saturday October 24, 2015
About 200 diners enjoyed fried catfish and delicious sides and desserts along with Black Oak’s famous hospitality on Saturday October 24. The event was a fundraiser for a building project. Due to growth, the congregation needs more Sunday School rooms and Fellowship space. Pastor Charlie Belliew was honored by Raynell Frost for his role in growing the congregation. Volunteers cooked the fish which was caught by church members...
“A Man Called Jon” Premieres November 1st
The Sulphur Springs “Red Carpet Premiere” for the movie “A Man Called Jon” is coming up on November 1st. The light-hearted comedy-drama focuses on Pastor Jon Terrell Carson and his unusual style of worship, which puts him in search of a congregation home. Filmed in Terrell by M. Legend Brown and co-produced by Eric Godwin, the full-length faith-based feature film is the third to premier locally. Screenings...
