Caitlyn Williams Scholarship Winner
Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personal gives an annual scholarship to a graduating senior in Hopkins or Rains County who plans to pursue a degree in education. The 2019 recipient was Caitlyn Williams, a graduate of Sulphur Springs High School. Caitlyn will begin her pursuit of an elementary education degree at Baylor University in just a few short weeks. She is pictured here with Tommy Long, President of Hopkins-Rains RSP and Bonnie...
Tradin’ Post for Tuesday, August 6th, 2019
Honey harvested last week in 1 pound jars. We did not feed sugar or any other type of syrup. Hopkins and Hunt County bees. $8. Available at the KSST Studios, 717 Shannon RD. For Sale: locally grown cucumbers. “No pesticides or herbicides used.” If interested, or for more details, please call 469-963-2246. For Sale: a P.T.O. tractor driven Pincor Generator. It is mounted on a trailer with a place for a welder and lead...
Three Hopkins County Teams Are Still Alive in DSWS Despite a Pair of Losses on Monday
In action Monday (August 5) at the Dixie Softball World Series at Coleman Park in Sulphur Springs, the Hopkins County Ponytails staved off elimination with a dramatic 2-1 win over Virginia. Both the Hopkins County Angels and Debs suffered their first losses in the World Series. For the local Ponytails, things looked bleak Monday when Virginia broke open a scoreless pitchers duel with a big run in the top of the fifth inning. The...
Upcoming Opportunities You Don’t want to Miss
Johanna Hicks Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Family & Consumer Sciences 1200-B W. Houston P.O.Box 518 Sulphur springs, TX 75483 903-885-3443 – phone 903-439-4909 – Fax [email protected] By Johanna Hicks, B.S., M.Ed., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides numerous workshops, educational series, camps, one-shot programs, multi-county programs,...
HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE TRAGEDIES IN EL PASO, TEXAS, AND DAYTON, OHIO
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Our Nation mourns with those whose loved ones were murdered in the tragic shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, and we share in the pain and suffering of all those who were injured in these two senseless attacks. We condemn these hateful and cowardly acts. Through our grief, America stands united with the people of El Paso and Dayton. May God be with the victims...
Dinner Bell Menu For August 7th, 2019
ADVANCED EYE CARE is the Community Partner MENU Tuna Salad on a Lettuce Leaf Three Pepper Pasta Salad (colorful but not HOT/SPICY) Fresh Fruit Melange Buttered Toast Pieces Banana Pudding (original and no added sugar) It is AUGUST! That is almost hard to believe. Summer is closing down and school will soon START! Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Join us for food and visiting...
Governor Abbott Orders Texas Flags Lowered To Half-Staff In Honor Of El Paso Shooting Victims
August 3, 2019Director Dwight D. MathisCapitol Region VIITexas Department of Public Safety201 East 10th Street, Suite 600Austin, Texas 78701 Dear Director Mathis: The El Paso community was struck by a heinous and senseless act of violence today. Our hearts go out to the victims of this horrific shooting and to the entire community in this time of loss. As such, it is fitting that flags should be lowered immediately to half-staff in...
Hopkins County Teams Take Two of Their Three Games Sunday at Dixie Softball World Series
The Hopkins County Debs and Angels continued to roll in the Dixie Softball World Series Sunday at Coleman Park in Sulphur Springs. The Hopkins County Ponytails lost their first game Sunday. Three other Texas teams, two from Franklin County, were eliminated Sunday morning. The Hopkins County Debs came from behind to defeat Tennessee, 5-4 Sunday night, The local Debs scored twice in the bottom of the sixth to take a 5-4 lead going into...
Meal A Day Menu For Aug. 5-9, 2019
Monday – Hot dog in bun, mustard and relish, pork ‘n’ beans, and coleslaw Tuesday – Beef patty, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and a roll Wednesday – Smoked sausage with cheesy potatoes, Provence vegetables and a toll Thursday – Fish sandwich, dill pickle, potato salad and Fritos Friday – King Ranch casserole, corn, black beans and tossed salad
Time Honored Tradition: Quitman Settler’s Reunion
The Old Settler’s Reunion this year was held, as usual, on the first weekend in August. Old friends and family members gathered to share stories, listen to local bands and enjoy carnival style food and rides. Locals have been attending the reunion for over a 100 years and have come to know it as a time of reconnecting and making new friendships. Jason Waldon and the Alibis performed in the pavilion. There was a huge crowd...
