Hopkins County Genealogical Society March 2023 Meeting
The next Hopkins County Genealogical Society 2023 Monthly Meeting will be held Thursday, March 16, 2023. Thursday March 16, 2023, 7:00 p.m., at HCGS Library, 611 North Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Tx. Our speaker will be Kenny Sivard and his topic will be “The History of Fort Towson.” He will talk about how Sam Houston and Davy Crockett both went there before coming to Texas. He will also talk...
Paris District Road Report for March 13, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting March 13, 2023. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such...
Upcoming Elections for Dike, TX
March 10, 2023 – Elections are coming up soon for a new Dike, TX Mayor as well as a new City Commissioner. Currently there are two candidates for the mayoral position, Dru Bell and Brett Lester. There are four candidates for the City Commissioner; Betty Waters, Pam Harder, Lucretia Argenbright Pool and Dirk Wessels. The deadline for the registering was March 6, 2023 at 5pm. The election filing window is closed. Early elections...
Trading Post for March 6, 2023
Dog, part blue tic and part lab, female, intact, no shots. Free to good home. 903 335 8353 For Sale – A set of Leather Bound Louis L’Amour books. Over 60 books in great condition. 903.413.1673. $500 cash. For sale: Recliner chair made by Ethan Allen. Like new. Price: $250.00. Call 903 473 6408 to see. Located in Miller Grove area. Rear tine tiller for sale , also looking for old barn tin for sale. 9032465766 Person needs...
Evening Chapel Plate Lunch Fundraiser This Weekend
On Sunday March 12, 2023, the Evening Chapel Church will hold a Plate Lunch Fundraiser. Service starts at 12:45 and goes till 3:30, or until they run out. The Menu Wingettes Choice of 2 sides Mashed Potatoes Pinto Beans Grean Beans Cabbage Dessert Cornbread Head over to 199 Putman St in Sulphur Springs, TX, or call for delivery. Try to have your orders in by the Friday before the event. For more information or to place your orders...
Adopt A Highway Anniversary March 9
March 9, 2023- The original Adopt-a-Highway program began right here in Texas on March 9 1985. Adopt-a-Highway is a nationally and internationally recognized litter-prevention effort, to save tax-payers’ money and to keep the highways clean. Currently there are approximately 3,400 groups are participating all across Texas to help keep the highways clean. We celebrate the anniversary of this program to keep our highways...
Senior Center Community CPR Class
March 9, 2023- Sulphur Springs Senior Center will be hosting a community CPR class March 10 at 11 am. EMS Captain Rodney Jones and crew will be instructing the class on emergency measures that can be used to save lives in a situation where first responders may take to long to arrive. The class is open to anyone in the community that wants to come and learn to save lives. This class is an informational class so no certificates will be...
Ticket Giveaway: St. James Fish Fry #3
March 9, 2023 – Friday night Fish Fry is back! You can win 2 tickets to the event hosted by the Knights of Columbus at 297 Texas St here in Sulphur Springs, TX. The FREE tickets are for the March 10, 2023 event only. Dine in or carry out starting a 5:00pm. Beer battered cod available if you call ahead. 903 885 1222. Fish Fry Menu includes USA catfish, fries, coleslaw, hush puppies, beans, fried okra, tea, coffee, desserts and...
City Council Annexation of Property West Of Town
March 8, 2023- Sulphur Springs City Council met last night to discuss ordinance 2825, the annexation of 281.644 acres of property west of Stonebriar Neighborhood owned by Oak National Development, LLC, among other items within their agendas. During the meeting members of the council opened up the floor to members of the community to voice their opinion of the matter to the members of the council. However, no members of the community...
Marijuana Legalization On Oklahoma Ballot Measure
March 7, 2023- Oklahoma has proposed a new ballot measure -State Question 820- that could allow marijuana to be grown and used recreationally within state lines. Currently Oklahoma allows the use of medical marijuana, allowing those with prescriptions the ability to purchase marijuana. Just like alcohol, recreational marijuana will only be available to be purchased by a individual over the age of 21 years of age, up to one ounce, plus...
