“The Courtyard”, a Proposed Residential/Business Enterprise for Downtown Sulphur Springs
April 3, 2018 – As we have mentioned here before, Billie Ruth Standbridge loves her hometown’s downtown district so much that she built her home there. Now, upon moving into the new residential/business construction this Spring, “Ms. Downtown” has unveiled another project, “The Courtyard” for the 200 block of Main Street in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The Courtyard will offer upstairs apartments for...
Spots Still Available in Marriage Education Workshop
I will be implementing the Twogether in Texas marriage education workshop and need your help getting the word out! This workshop is only offered three times a year, and this is the last one for 2018. The 2019 sessions are scheduled for February, May, and August. Three couples are currently signed up, but I have room for more. Here are the details for the one rapidly approaching: What: Together in Texas Marriage Education workshop...
Upcoming Events By Johanna Hicks
Back-to-School and Marriage Education August is here, and your Texas A&M AgriLife Hopkins County Extension Office is buzzing with activity! Other than the Back-to-School Fair, County 4-H Achievement Banquet, “Certified Judges’ Training for Fairs, Festivals, and Events” which will all take place in August, I want to remind everyone that on August 25, the last Twogether in Texas Marriage Education workshop for 2018...
Tumbleweed Smith’s “Sounds of Texas” Radio Program Celebrates 50 Years
Tumbleweed Smith’s “Sounds of Texas” radio show is observing it’s 50th year on the air. It is syndicated across the state of Texas. KSST 1230 AM in Sulphur Springs joined the syndicate early on. Now with 13,000 archived programs, the first broadcast aired on August 1, 1969 in Big Spring, Texas, Tumbleweed’s hometown, where he was News Director at the radio station there. In a couple of months, he had...
Free Seminars on Medicare, VA Benefits Scheduled for Senior Citizens in August 2018
MEDICARE AND YOU on Wednesday August 1, 2018 at the Senior’s Center in Sulphur Springs, Texas Rich Dalbey and Jay Copeland with Copeland Insurance came to the Senior Citizens Center to answer questions local Seniors have about Medicare. Snacks and door prizes were also part of the free event. About 20 persons attended. LAW SCHOOL LUNCH Monday Aug 13, 2018 at 12 noon...
Applications Being Taken for Chamber’s Adult Leadership Class For Fall 2018
Lynda Hager, a veteran ambassador for the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, is encouraging applications for the 28th Class of Adult Leadership. A class is forming which will meet on August 29 for the first of nine sessions. Applications must be completed and returned by August 15 at the Chamber office, 300 Connally Street, downtown Sulphur Springs, according to Chamber Director Lezley Brown. The concept of Adult Leadership training...
Sulphur Springs Seniors Center Offers Donated Dog Food Supplies to Local Srs
According to Karon Weatherman, local senior citizens who are dog owners can take advantage of donated dog food supplies today. Just go by the Senior Center at 150 MLK Drive in Sulphur Springs and pick up a bag. There are several varieties. Operation Kindness was the donor, and Roy Singleton delivered it.
2018 Senior Prom Followed the Yellow Brick Road to Priceless Memories, Growth in Building Fund
The much-anticipated 2018 Seniors Prom was fun for all and blessed with talent, a host of volunteers and numerous sponsors which assured a memorable evening. For the 100 attendees, there were celebrity photos, lots of prizes, a dinner amidst theme decor, naming of Prom King and Prom Queen, and special entertainment by the Senior Entertainment Group. The dinner menu consisted of Chicken Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Providence...
Two Local Back to School Events Planned For Saturday August 11
Here are two separate Back to School giving events scheduled in Sulphur Springs, Texas on Saturday August 11, 2018. A Back to School Clothing Drive, sponsored by Hope Family Fellowship, is going on through August 6 for new and gently used clothing in boys and girls sizes for kindergarten through sixth grade. Donations of clothing are welcomed and are tax deductible. To make a donation of clothing, contact Wanda Reed at 903-348-2887 or...
