Dinner Bell, June 6th 2018
Zuni stew and fellowship, all in remembrance of Ann and Quinton Rasure. Dinner Bell D_Bell-June 6-2018-2 D_Bell-June 6-2018-3 D_Bell-June 6-2018-4 D_Bell-June 6-2018-5 D_Bell-June 6-2018-6 D_Bell-June 6-2018-1 Served Wednesdays at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs,...
Parade of Pride: the Dairy Festival’s 59th Parade is Saturday June 9 from Buford Park
David Watson has been a volunteer for the Dairy Festival since, as a four year-old, he posed as a leprechaun on a parade float. David has helped build parade floats for his sister Gena, daughter Kate and others. Even his wife Myra Pilcher Watson rode atop a a float as a contestant in the Hopkins County Dairy Festival, so being part of the parade every year is a family tradition for the Watsons. David encourages everyone to reach out...
Profile: Lynda Hager and Patricia Chase… Veteran Volunteers for Dairy Festival
If you have ever attended a Dairy Festival event in Hopkins County, Texas, you were probably impressed by large-scale productions and mass participation by the county’s population, for these are among it’s hallmarks. In 2018, the Dairy Festival tradition is 59 years old, originally created to celebrate the dairy industry’s local economic impact. The 25-member Board of Directors works year-round to produce the annual...
The Carnival is Coming to Town June 13-17 During Dairy Festival 2018
The Dairy Festival Carnival is coming to town! One of the best in rides and midway will bring the fun to Sulphur Springs on Wednesday June 13 through Sunday June 17, 2018 on the grounds of the Hopkins County Civic Center, 1200 Houston Street. Parents will be glad to know that Super Handy Stores are stepping up once again as the exclusive location for discount armband sales. These will be available at $20 each at local Super Handy...
Named Ms. Downtown on Billie Ruth Standbridge Day…This Senior Businesswoman is a Hopkins County Native
June 4, 2018 – Billie Ruth Standbridge loves Sulphur Springs so much, she built her new home on Main Street downtown! In fact, when she moved into the retail/residence space during May 2018, she knew she had made the right decision as she viewed the busy street from her apartment balcony. The vitality of downtown Sulphur Springs still provides an exciting attraction to this veteran businesswoman. In deciding how to celebrate...
Dinner Bell Menu For June 6th, 2018
DINNER BELL MENU June 6, 2018 Community Partner In Memory of Ann and Quinton Rasure Menu: Zuni Stew (a seasoned pork and vegetable stew) Fresh Fruit Melange Garden Salad Buttered French Bread Bread Pudding Gelatin and Pears (no added sugar) Served Wednesdays at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, TX.
Mary Poppins Pops in at Summer Reading Program Kickoff at Library
In keeping with the theme of this summer’s Reading Program for Children at the Sulphur Springs Public Library, Mary Poppins (Kassidy Branch) appeared along with her escort Bert (Josh Thompson) for the opening day festivities. The local teens are cast members of Shining Star Production’s classic musical to be staged in the SSISD Auditorium later during July. Children attending Friday’s library kickoff event also got...
Meeting Ms. Hopkins County Senior…Contestants 8,9,10
This is the final report on the ten contestants vying for the 2018 Ms. Hopkins County Senior title. The public is invited to attend the Pageant on Saturday June 9, 2018 at 6pm in the Civic Center banquet hall. Admission is free. Let’s meet our final three contestants, Linda Pickle-Hill, Jan Gray and Pam George. Linda Pickle-Hill returns to the contestant line-up with a new last name, a new job and a new talent presentation....
