Texas A&M Commerce Hosts First College Rodeo
Students from across Texas and Louisiana made their way to the Hopkins County Civic center for first ever Texas A&M Commerce hosted rodeo. The event kicked off Friday February 21st, 2020. The rodeo competition will resume Friday evening at 7:00PM. The rodeo will continue all day Saturday. “It takes a while for 500 students to compete!” said A&M Rodeo Coach Damien White. Texas A&M Commerce Students...
Hearts of Life Says, “Meet Hoover”
Meet Hoover! Hoover is extremely affectionate and longs for a human of her own. Hearts of Life Hoover She is very large and very strong but she is a gentle giant. Hoover is current on all her shots, microchipped, heart worm negative, on prevention and is spayed. Her adoption fee is $100.00. If you’re interested in this sweet girl, please call or text us at 903-439-5019, email [email protected], find us on Facebook at...
Rains HS FFA BBQ and Auction Fundraiser
Plan to attend on April 4, 2020 at Rains High School Cafeteria at 6:00PM.Come join us for the Third Annual FFA Booster Club BBQ and Auction Night at Rains High School. Don’t miss the lively activity of fun and fellowship to help raise money so we can offer more opportunities for students to develop leadership and achievement skills through the FFA. Join in our community silent and live auction and warm up with some great BBQ and a...
Graduation at Sulphur Springs Public Library
Career Online High School is a program that enables adults without a high school diploma or GED, to take classes to earn their high school diploma. A student can take up to 18 months to complete the program, but the changes a student goes through during this event are amazing. The library is pleased to announce a graduation is planned for March 10 at 6pm at the library for 2 graduates. You are cordially invited to witness these adult...
Chamber Connection — Feb. 20, 2020
By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce We enjoyed a beautiful and wonderful 94th Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet! “Be the Light!” dinner and community awards banquet was held at the Hopkins County Civic Center on Thursday, February 13, at 6 p.m. Here is a comprehensive list of award winners from the evening: Caregivers of the Year, Hillis Bass, Growth and Renewal Award, Lara Colby; Community Pride,...
Junior Market Show 2020
Submitted By Dr. Mario Villarino, Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources According to a 4-H parent, the benefit of the 4-H Livestock Project might be different for every 4-H’er depending on their goals and personal situation. “I could give you the typical answer of it builds character, creates discipline, teaches youth about agriculture, teaches sportsmanship, etc., etc. While all of that is...
Early Voting Begins Feb. 18 in Party Primary Elections
Early voting begins Tuesday, Feb. 18 in the March 3 Primary Election and continues through Friday, Feb. 28. Voting will be conducted from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 18-22, Feb. 24, Feb. 26 and Feb. 28. Voting will be conducted from noon to 5 p.m. Feb. 23, and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 25 and 27. All early voting in Hopkins County will conducted in the Justice of the Peace #2 Courtroom at the Hopkins County Tax Office/Justice of the Peace...
EAA Chapter 1094 Pancake Breakfast
The EAA Chapter 1094 had 29 folks fly out to KSLR on February 15th, 2020. The wind was pretty gusty in quite a few places and that may have kept the number of pilots down. Gyrocopter out of Denton, TX These guys are standing in front of a Gyrocopter that came out of Denton. It is not a helicopter, the engine pushes it forward and the forward movement causes the top rotor to spin which then causes lift. We had 6 planes fly in total,...
Kiwanis Pancake Day at the Civic Center
The Kiwanis Pancake Day, held at the Hopkins County Civic Center, took place Saturday February 15th, 2020. The Sulphur Springs Kiwanis Club served pancakes, sausage, and bacon from 7 AM to 2PM. Kiwanis helps kids around the world. We look out for our community and focus on changing the world by serving children, one child at a time.. We are generous with our time. We are creative with our ideas and passionate about making a...
Kenny Chesney Chillaxin Ticket Giveaway: VII
Unless a winner fails to pickup their tickets, this will be the final Kenny Chesney Giveaway. KSST and KRVA are giving away tickets to the Kenny Chesney Chillaxin Concert at AT&T Stadium. Chillaxification 2020 kicks off Saturday, April 18 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas – and culminates Friday, August 28 with his 20th show at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass. Tickets are on sale at seatgeek.com. Previous...
