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...
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...
Many From Area Graduate From PJC
Paris Junior College is pleased to release the certified roll of graduates from the spring graduation ceremony held Friday, May 17, 2019 at Noyes Stadium. Area students receiving associate degrees: • Campbell: Evelin Castillo, Colton Cummings • Como: Marco Gonzalez • Cumby: Candace Earp, Grant Earp, Brayden Freeman, Alyssa Hebert, Natalie White • Dike: Lexi Overly • Emory: Laura Garcia, Daniel Torres • Pickton: Parker Cummings, Gladys...
The Hopkins County Ice Cream Contest Winners Are…
Top honors in the Hopkins County Ice Cream Contest were awarded to Kim Dillard for her butter pecan ice cream. Dillard received a trophy and $100 check for having the first place Super Scoop entry. She also went home with the $250 Visa gift card. Earning second place honors in the Super Scoop with a creamy strawberry ice cream was James Ross. He received a $50 check. Tonya Ross earned second place honors in the Big Dip Classic...
PETA Protests Dairy Festival Ice-Cream Freeze Off
By Savannah Owens PETA representatives were outside the Shannon Oaks church front lawn with signs protesting use of cow milk and encouraging veganism. However, the protests did not deter the hungry crowds. The church has hosted the Ice-Cream Freeze off at their location for the past three years, but this is the first year the Freeze off was taken over from the Chamber of Commerce and run by Shannon Oaks church members. The church...
Hopkins County Dairy Festival Parade
The Hopkins County Dairy Festival Parade went off without a hitch, with local pageant royalty, elected officials, local businesses and even a few church groups in on the fun. Among the entries helping show they are Over the Moon for Dairyland during the festival’s 60th anniversary were the contestants in this year’s Dairy Festival Queen’s Pageant and Coronation and the “little kids” who will be helping...
Hopkins County Dairy Festival Celebrates 60 Years
Hopkins County is celebrating it’s 60th Dairy Festival Anniversary. This is a time honored tradition that brings many visitors to Sulphur Springs to celebrate and enjoy the festivities. This year’s theme is “Over the ‘Mooon’ in Dairyland”. The opening ceremony was yesterday at 12pm. Schedule of today’s events: Dairy Festival Parade at 10am Hopkins County Jr. Dairy show at 10am Bobby McDonald...
Dairy Fest Kicks Off Friday With Opening Ceremony, Hot Air Balloons
Hopkins County Dairy Festival opening ceremony The Hopkins County Dairy Festival kicked off Friday with an opening ceremony, complete with ribbon cutting. A representative from Sentator Bob Hall’s office sent certificates “extending most sincere congratulations” on the opening ceremony which commemorates the the festival’s 60th anniversary. Opening ceremony and ribbon cutting for the 60th annual Hopkins County...
Retired Senior Volunteer Program Annual Summer Awards Banquet
The RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) held their Annual Summer Awards Banquet on Thursday, June 6th at the New Beginnings Fellowship Church. This years theme was: “Cheering for Volunteers” Sponsors included: Hearts and Hands Homecare, At Home Healthcare, Sulphur Springs Imaging Center and Carriage House Manor. A BBQ Dinner was served from Murray’s BBQ There were lots of Door Prizes from varies businesses in...
