NETLA Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show 2022 Ag Mechanics Contest
The weeklong Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show and Sale conducted by Northeast Texas Livestock Association kicked off Tuesday afternoon with the annual Ag Mechanics Show. Students from all seven Hopkins County school districts built and brought projects, which ranged from students first ever attempts to commissioned projects and those that have already received awards this year at other contests. Some projects took hours,...
Did You Observe – Or Even Know There Was A -National Sleep Awareness Week?
Johanna Hicks By Johanna Hicks, B.S., M.Ed., Hopkins County AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, [email protected] It seems as though there is a national recognition for just about everything – National Donut Day, National Twin Day, Dr. Seuss Day, National Taco Day, etc. However, there are those that raise awareness for health and wellness issues. An article recently came across my desk that will strike a...
Feb. 24 Weather-Related Closures, Delayed Starts, Schedule Changes
The frigid temperatures and precipitation Wednesday and overnight resulted in a thin sheet of ice on many road surfaces. At 8:30 a.m. Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County emergency responders were working several motor vehicle crashes, including one involving an 18-wheeler at mile 114 on Interstate 30 west, according to Hopkins County Emergency Management Coordinator Andy Endsley. One crash involved 8 vehicles, but has the roadway was...
Dinner Bell Menu for February 23, 2022
A very loyal supporter of the Dinner Bell Ministry, Christus Mother Frances Hospital, is the Community Partner for this meal. For the continued support of this organization Dinner Bell is extremely grateful. GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. MENU Red Beans and Rice Fried...
Three Local Residents Earn High School Diploma Through Innovative Program Offered by Sulphur Springs Public Library
Library offers accredited diplomas and career certificates to residents through Career Online High School Sulphur Springs, Texas, February 16, 2022 — Two Sulphur Springs residents, have earned their high school diploma through the Career Online High School program at Sulphur Springs Public Library. The library partners with Smart Horizons, part of the world’s first Cognia/SACS/NCA/NWAC accredited, nationally recognized, private...
Hopkins County Republican Party To Host 2022 Presidents’ Day Candidate Forum At Civic Center
Hopkins County Republican Party will host a 2022 Presidents’ Day Candidate Forum, “Take America Back,” Monday, Feb. 21, 2022 at Hopkins County Civic Center, 1200 Houston St., Sulphur Springs. The Presidents’ Day Forum will begin at 6 p.m. and is expected to continue until about 9 p.m. The serving line will open at 5:45 p.m. Tickets are $15, but there’s limited seating available so those planning to attend...
Feb. 16 Chamber Connection: Golf Tournament, Patriot Sporting Challenge Coming Up In April
Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce logo Sulphur Springs Texas By Butch Burney Get ready to tee it up for the 33rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, coming to Sulphur Springs Country Club on Friday, April 8, 2022. Last year, we had 35 teams participate in the fun day of golfing, and we hope to have more this year.The tournament format is a six-person scramble, with the low net team putting their names on the trophy. There are...
Dinner Bell Menu for February 16, 2022
A special thank you to this week’s Community Partner who wishes to remain Anonymous. That person has been a loyal supporter of The Dinner Bell Ministry over many years. GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. MENU Chicken, Rice and Broccoli Casserole Glazed Carrots Garden...
Bright Star Academy Presents the Annual Winter Band Concert
The Bright Star Christian Academy will present their annual Winter Band Concert Thursday, February 17th, 2022. The concert begins at 7:00pm and will take place in the Bright Star Church Sanctuary. The Concert Band and the Jazz-improv band will perform. The bands are under the direction of Richard Shanks and Jeff Smith. Admission is free. Bright Star Christian Academy Header
Noon Thursday, Feb. 10, Is Deadline For Tickets For Chamber Of Commerce Membership Banquet
Chamber Connection – Feb. 9, 2022 By Butch Burney If you’re ready for winter to be over, then you’re probably in the mood to get outside, and what better opportunity than at the 33rd Annual Chamber Golf Tournament, April 8, at beautiful Sulphur Springs Country Club. There are two tee times, 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., for the six-person scramble. We will have more information next week on registration (including online) and sponsorship...
