National Emergency Management Month Observed in Hopkins County: Part Two, Fire Safety
Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley, who is also Hopkins County Emergency Management Coordinator, was joined by Kristi Springfield, Assistant Emergency Management Coordinator, to discuss families being prepared at home for a fire emergency. Of course, home smoke alarms are a standard protection for fire. Additionally, each family should have an emergency exit plan in place, as well as a designated place for family members to meet...
Tradin’ Post for Friday, September 13th, 2019
Home-grown goodies from our local family farm for sale: cantaloupe, yellow squash, bell peppers, large zucchini, a few watermelon, cucumbers & hot peppers. For more info, please call 469-693-2246 For Sale: 4X4 posts. Available in sizes 8, 10, 12, or 14 feet long. Asking $5.00 each. Also, for sale, some 2X6s and 2X4s. And, a set of Attic stairs for $30.00. This party also has for sale, a “new” 2018 GMC Acadia grill for...
Home Fire Prevention: Free ‘Sound the Alarm’ Smoke Alarm Campaign for Homeowners
Red Cross is working with the Sulphur Springs TX Fire Department to make homes safer by installing free smoke alarms. Volunteers with Red Cross will work in teams to help install needed smoke alarms and educate home owners about fire safety and emergency preparedness. Members of Hopkins County Fire Department will be among the volunteers. Please join us Saturday, September 21, 2019 10 AM – 3 PM Lunch will be provided. Please...
12th Annual Help-A-Child Benefit Plans Dual Fundraisers for Charity
Twelve years ago, Wade Bartley found a way to put on a fun farm-related event and help some charitable organizations at the same time. He called it simply the “Help a Child Benefit” and it has grown from a small tractor pull, chili cookoff and auction to a much-anticipated Fall event for families across and beyond the county. Last year, a new and different separate event was added to help in the fundraising called “Date Night at The...
Chamber Connection – Sept. 12, 2019
By Lezley Brown, CEO & president, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce I have some more very exciting news! The Chamber of Commerce is currently selling our 2019 Hopkins County Christmas ornament. This ornament is the second of our series and features our beautiful Buford Park, the 50th Anniversary Stew Contest and beautiful oak trees under a starry sky. It is dated with the year, made with 24 karat gold, shatterproof, and VERY...
Jefferson Street Just Off Square Temporarily Closed Due To Ruptured Water Main
A city crew works to repair a ruptured water main on Jefferson Street, just off the square. Motorists who frequent downtown should be aware of a street closing just off the square. Jefferson Street from Oak Avenue to Rosemont Street was closed Wednesday morning after a water main ruptured, according to City Manager Marc Maxwell. Water sprayed down Jefferson to Rosemont as crews worked. “This is the time of year when we start...
Trinity Harvest Church Biker Sunday
Sunday, October 6th, 2019 Trinity Harvest Church will host their 8th annual Biker Sunday.
Daughters of American Revolution Meet Saturday, September 14, 2019
The Captain David Philips Chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution will meet Saturday, September 14 at 2:00 pm at the Senior Citizens Center in Sulphur Springs. The program will include a book review of “Courage, Charm and Character”, the story of the First Ladies of Texas and the historic gown collection at TWU. Also the chaplain Gail Boles will lead our memorial service for Jo McCain. All members and any guests are cordially...
Big Smith’s Celebrates 30th Anniversary, Invites Public
Steve Smith, co-owner and founder of Big Smith’s BBQ and Catfish Restaurateurs Steve and Donna Smith of Big Smith’s BBQ and Catfish know how to cater to a crowd…that’s their livelihood!…so they invited everyone to join them in observing the 30th anniversary of their business! The current location on Hwy 154 South of Sulphur Springs has been their home for the past five years, and long-time patrons will...
