Jay Hodge Chevrolet Recognized For Donation, As Premier Sponsor Of Local Walk Like MADD
MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) East Texas got a big boost Saturday for the annual fundraiser from Jay Hodge Chevrolet. The dealership is not only the premier sponsor for the 9th annual Walk Like MADD in Sulphur Springs, with a $3,500 donation, but also hosted a fundraiser at the dealership to benefit the organization Saturday. Tammi Branch, MADD East Texas victim services specialist Jay Hodge Chevrolet is donating $25 for every...
Hopkins County 4-H Members in the News – Again!
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County Hopkins County is honored to have some outstanding youth in the 4-H program! District 4-H Contests were held recently in Farmersville for 4-H members across the northeast Texas district – 22 counties to be exact. Three from Hopkins County walked away with awards. Here are the results: Senior division (grades 9-12): Rylie...
WALK LIKE MADD with Jay Hodge Chevrolet
Jay Hodge Chevrolet in Sulphur Springs will be cooking free hamburgers and hot dogs for guests April 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Test drive a car while you are there and Jay Hodge Chevrolet will donate $25 per test drive to help raise critical funds to end drunk driving and fight drugged driving. A bake sale will also be held during that time. https://fb.watch/52CJXE7Ndk/ Walk Like MADD is the signature fundraising event to help raise...
Miller Grove Cemetery Memorial Day Service
The Miller Give Cemetery will be having it’s annual Memorial Day Service the first Saturday in May. COVID prevented us from having it in 2020, but we are back for 2021. The service will start on May 1st, 2021 at 10:30AM. at the Miller Grove Methodist Church. The Calk family will conduct the service and provide special music. Everyone is welcome to bring lunch and join us for dinner on the grounds. Hope to see you there!
SSHS Band Students To Perform Downtown Tonight During Jazz Concert
Many SSISD Band Students Recognized For Achievements During Award-Winning Year Community members will have an opportunity to hear some of the the award winning SSHS Band students perform tonight downtown. SSHS Wildcat Jazz Band students will present “Jazz on the Square” staring at 7 p.m. April 22 on Celebration Plaza. All are welcome to stop by downtown Sulphur Springs to hear the free concert, which will include music by...
East Texas Giving Day
East Texas Giving Day is an 18-hour online event that provides critical funding for our area nonprofits. East Texas Communities Foundation is partnering with area nonprofits to give donors from every community in East Texas a chance to raise funds for local needs. The purpose of an area-wide Giving Day is to bring the region together on one day and as one community, raising money and awareness for East Texas nonprofits. This...
SSHS Blue Blazes Spring Show Slated April 23-24, 2021
The Sulphur Springs High School Blue Blazes are gearing up for their annual Spring Show this weekend in the Civic Center Auditorium. This major production includes dancing, singing, special guest appearances, skit acting and more. Each year brings a new theme, routines, and special effects. This year’s theme is “Shine.” Students typically work all semester learning choreography, choreographing, making sets, as well...
Chamber Connection, April 21, 2021: Community Is Coming Back To Life With Many Events Slated
By Butch Burney, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Springtime in Texas – if there’s a better time to enjoy life, I’m not sure what it is. We are thankful to be experiencing the community coming back to life with events. Hopefully, you made it out to Saturday’s Spring Market on Main Street, hosted by the Downtown Business Alliance. There was a nice turnout for the vendors who were selling plants, home décor, clothing,...
Shirley Cemetery Memorial Day Service 2021
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT THE Shirley Cemetery ON SUNDAY MAY 2, 2021. SERVICES WILL BEGIN AT 11:00 WITH LUNCH ON THE GROUNDS AT NOON.
Como-Pickton CISD Pre-Kindergarten And Kindergarten Parent Night Planned April 27
Como-Pickton CISD will host a pre-kindergarten and kindergarten Parent Night in the Elementary Cafeteria Tuesday, April 27. Parents and guardians can meet the teachers and use computers to early register their student online for classes. Parents of pre-kindergarten students will meet from 5 to 5:30 p.m. and parents of kindergarten students will meet from 5:30 to 6 p.m.. Parents and guardians should bring the applicant child’s...
