“Updated” ACE Teacher Retiring After 31 Years
ACE teacher Johnny Wells is retiring after 31 years with Sulphur Springs ISD. While he’s reflecting on memories of scores of wonderful students he’s taught, he’s also moving toward a challenging new beginning for himself. Back in the 80’s when Johnny was considering a career change from the accounting world, he hoped that his math background might transition into teaching math. But somehow that was not to be,...
Tira News By Jan Vaughn
The Tira City Council meeting had to be rescheduled for June 9th, due to lack of a quorum for the June 2nd meeting. It will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Tira Community Center. The public is always welcome and encouraged to attend. Yvonne reports that she and her family had a “great weekend.” Dustin and Natalie Weir came for a visit on Friday and stayed until Monday. Dakota and Ashley Weir visited with them...
The Town Musicians, A Musical Adventure
Mount Vernon Music partners with the Franklin County Library to present The Town Musicians, A Musical Adventure on Monday, June 15 at 2 p.m. in Mount Vernon Music Hall. The Town Musicians was written this year for Mount Vernon Music by award winning composer Benedikt Brydern. A fresh take on the Grimm’s fable “The Bremen Town Musicians,” it tells a timeless story of cooperation, self-acceptance and bravery, with...
Chamber Connection – June 4th, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Texas State Champion Homemade Ice Cream Freeze-Off-Saturday, June 13th! Get your forms in Now!!! Entry forms are available for the 14th Annual Texas State Champion Homemade Ice Cream Freeze-Off at the Chamber of Commerce office at 300 Connally Street. The event will take place on Saturday, June 13th at 4:00pm at the Civic Center! Prizes are awarded in three categories: Little Dips (Ages 6-12), Big Dips (Ages 13 and Older)...
Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant
Two more contestants in the Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant visited with Enola Gay on KSST’s Morning Show. Mollie Marie Shepard and Valerie Ross will join six other contestants at the pageant at 6pm on Saturday June 6 at Sulphur Springs Church of the Nazarene. Admission is free. It’s an evening of fun, beauty and talent emceed by Enola Gay and hosted by Karon Weatherman of the Seniors Center.
Crafts and Collectibles Show and Sale on June 19 and 20
Joyce Bateman displays items that will be showcased at the first-ever Arts, Crafts and Collectibles Show and Sale on June 19 and 20 from 9-5 in Heritage Park. Joyce and fellow members of the Hopkins County Historical Society are sponsoring the event at Hopins County Heritage Museum and Park at 416 N. Jackson St. The public is welcome free of charge. Vendors are also welcome, call 903-438-7431 or...
Aiguier Cemetery Association June Meeting
The Aiguier Cemetery Association will hold their annual meeting & pot-luck lunch on Sunday, June7, 2015, on the cemetery grounds. The activities will begin with the meal at noon, followed by a business meeting. In case of rain, the event will be moved to the North Hopkins School Cafeteria. Cemetery located in the northwest part of Hopkins County. Take Hwy 19 north from Sulphur Springs, at Birthright turn left to FM road...
Virginia 4-H Group to Visit Hopkins County
Virginia 4-H Group to Visit Hopkins County Those of you who keep up with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Hopkins County know that we offer abundant opportunities including, camps, workshops, educational programs, field trips, exhibits, and the list goes on and on. Perhaps one of the most exciting opportunities pertains to our 4-H families. I’m talking about 4-H Exchange trips! During the past three summers, Hopkins...
