Chamber Connection: Thanks To Stew Contest Sponsors
By Lezley Brown, CEO/President, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce This year’s Hopkins County Stew Contest certainly looked different than it ever has before; 88 cooks were spread out over 14 acres, most people got their stew via the drive-through, and the park looked a bit empty. But, there was something that was the same … people had fun! The spirit of the stew contest remained in this year marked with cancellations, and we are so...
Friends of NRA Fundraiser Dinner Will Benefit Local 4H Archery, Boy Scouts, Law Enforcement Youth Program
A BBQ dinner is part of a fundraising event set for Saturday evening November 14, 2020 at The Savannah venue in the North Hopkins area of Hopkins County. Fire and Company will provide the meal. The event is being put on through the charitable side of the NRA organization, which also raises money to support shooting sports. Tickets are being offered at $35 per person or $350 for a table. Diners can take part in auctions through the...
Items in the Symphony Auction 2020
The annual Sulphur Springs Symphony League Auction will take place Saturday November 21st, 2020. During the live auction, bidders can call in their bids then listen to the results on KSST 1230AM. You can watch the event via video streaming. Here is the growing list of items up for grabs. John Campbell Galyean Ins Rose of Sharon Clay Johnson Grocery Supply Company. Carl & Linda Galligher donated by Susan Lennon Arrangement donated...
Trading Post for October 28, 2020
For sale: Purple top turnips with the greens, Broadleaf mustard greens, pickling cucumbers, Straight neck squash, jalapeno and Cheyenne peppers, ANASAZI beans, new potatoes, sweet potatoes, decorative Gourds and Kale. All greens $2 for a large bunch – picked fresh while you wait All other produce $4 per Quart. Call or text 903 243 0472 or 903 348 1341 for appointment time and availability. Located in the Arbala community. Very...
New Book On The Shelf, ‘Blind Tiger – My Time in Vietnam’ By Local Author
This memoir is available for purchase at the Hopkins County Genealogical Society Research Library, inside the public library, at 611 North Davis Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas. Blind Tiger-My Time in Vietnam By: Avery W Smith II A “First Family” member of the Hopkins County Genealogical Society, Avery served in Vietnam as a Special Forces Advisor to the South Vietnamese Army, and finally at the U.S. Army Surveillance School at Ft...
Now is a Perfect Time to Add a New Tree or a Grouping of Shrubs to the Landscape by Mario Villarino
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas Finally, fall is here. The weather is becoming slightly cooler, and gardeners are slowly migrating back outdoors after record-breaking heat this summer. According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, now is a perfect time to add a new...
United Way Has Collected 33 Percent Of $150,000 Goal
Hopkins County United Way has collected 33.3 percent of the $150,000 goal so far, with only 2 weeks left in the campaign. Campaign workers on Oct. 27 at the fourth campaign report meeting turned in another $7,318.50 in donations and pledges over the last week for this year’s campaign, increasing the overall total collected so far to $50,012.92. Campaign Chair Mike Horne encourages campaign workers to follow up on packets...
Trading Post for October 27, 2020
Very nice solid oak hutch with glass doors, and sides. Two shelves behind doors at bottom. Size 38 inches wide, 14 inches deep and 74 inches tall. No scratches or imperfections. One owner. $200. Call 903-598-2235. Used furniture priced to sell ASAP. Cash only. Dining table w/4 chairs, China Cabinet, Sofa, Dresser w/mirror, Headboard, Chest, Dresser w/mirror, Refrigerator, Electric Clothes Dryer. Located on McGrede Drive in Sulphur...
North Hopkins FFA Auction and Stew
Lindsey Faulks, Kenna Lane, and Jessica Hatley want to invite everyone to come out and support the North Hopkins FFA. Funds from the auction and stew will support events and projects throughout the school year. The event will be November 7th, 2020. North Hopkins FFA Members Lindsey Faulks, Kenna Lane, and Jessica Hatley
Free Fitness Classes for Seniors Weekly at The ROC
At this time, the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center is not hosting fitness classes for Srs, however, The ROC center of First Baptist Church has stepped up to help. Now there are classes 5 mornings per week, and all classes are FREE to senior citizens. Masks must be worn by all who attend! Here is the schedule, according to Karon Weatherman: “Fit and Strong” is starting back on Tuesday, November 3rd.Classes will be...
