First Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation Mingo Deemed a Success
April 23, 2024 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s first Mingo event was a success. Not only didplayers have fun, but the funds were secured to offer free heart calcium tests to HopkinsCounty men. Mingo night involved 196 players vying for 24 prizes and 11 door prizes. Players enjoyeddelicious BBQ sandwiches from Slaughter’s BBQ Oasis, and the Grub House provided the barstocked with sodas,...
Fight for Zachariah
April 23, 2024 – Fight for Zachariah is a local effort to raise funds for an alternative cancer treatment for 19 year-old Zachariah Walker. Walker is fighting a rare and aggressive cancer. He was originally diagnosed at the age of 17. His family is seeking funds to provide an alternative cancer treatment. That treatment is not covered by insurance. His family will need to provide the entire $54,000. Walker worked at Signature...
Another Visit With Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson on A Second Cup of Coffee From April 16th
April 22, 2024 – In this episode of A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down, again, with Hopkins County Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson. In this conversation, which took place Tuesday, April 16, 2024, John Mark and Ronnie Wilson discuss potted plants, the different types of soil, the “Plant of the Month” for April, and more. Give it a watch and see what you learn. Enjoy! Texas A&M...
May 3 and 4 Designated As County Clean Up Days
April 22, 2024 – The Hopkins County Commissioners Court have designated Friday-Saturday, April 3-4 County Clean Up days. Hopkins County residents may bring larger household items (not commercial) to their county precinct barn to dispose of. Items will be accepted from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday and from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday. No toxic or hazardous materials will be accepted. That means no shingles, no chemicals, no...
Benefit for Zachariah Walker
April 22, 2024 – Members of the community are rallying behind Zachariah Walker and his family to raise funds for his ongoing cancer fight. This Friday, you can get involved at Split Decision. The Split Decision eatery is on North Church Street in Sulphur Springs. Listen for our radio interview with Zachariah’s mother this week on during the 8AM hour.
Black Jack Grove Day 2024
April 22, 2024 – The Annual Black Jack Grove event in Cumby, TX will be May 11, 2024. In addition to the activities mentioned below, Jason Walton will be playing an acoustic set at 11:30AM and Monty Tipps and the Mainstreet band will be playing at 2:00PM. Click here to sign up to be a vendor at this years event.
Trading Post for April 22, 2024
a sweet 16 crown asking $10 call 903-440-5523 for picture Like new Knee Walker. Has big tires which makes very easy to roll and Like new Drive Walker with storage under the seat $25. 9037632328 Free to good home a young Great Pyrenees male not fixed call Becky at 912-7153 Red Keurig K-Classic Coffee Maker asking $22 call or txt 903.440.5523 for questions or pic For Sale: a binder full of NASCAR collectable trading cards. Selling all...
Second Cup of Coffee with Friends of SSISD Co Chair Wes Cooper filmed April 19th
April 21, 2024 – Below is the link to the latest episode of A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey. In this segment, from Friday, April 19, 2024, John Mark sat down with “Friends of Sulphur Springs ISD” Co Chairman Wes Cooper. The two discuss Wes Cooper’s family and career, the current conditions of facilities throughout the Sulphur Springs Independent School District, the School Bond election, and more....
Hopkins County Genealogical Society to Hold Next Lunch & Learn April 24th
April 21, 2024 – The Hopkins County Genealogical Society invites members and nonmembers who want to learn more about doing genealogical research to join us on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Bring your sack lunch, salad or drive-through meal and meet with us from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the genealogy library, 611 N. Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas. This month during “Lunch & Learn”, longtime HCGS and DAR (The Captain David...
Swamp White Oak for a Replacement Tree From Master Gardener David Wall
April 21, 2024 – Weeping willows are often considered to be beautiful trees and are usually associated with water, such as a creek, river, or pond. Outside of a large location, however, they quickly become overcrowded and a nuisance. When planted near homes, they often invade water pipes and sewer systems. Their drooping limbs with leaves can shade out desired lawn grasses. They have a short life span and as they age, limbs...
