Hopkins Rains Retired School Personnel Plans Reception for Retiring Teachers, Employees
Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel is hosting a reception on Tuesday, August 13 for: — recent school retirees from Hopkins & Rains Counties — new members who’ve joined the local chapter All current members and retired school employees in the area are invited and encouraged to attend! Date: Tuesday, August 13 10:00 am Location: The Oaks B&B, 516 Oak Ave, Sulphur Springs, Tx. (turn down Beckham Street to...
Sulphur Springs Hosts Dixie Softball World Series: Photos
Sulphur Springs hosts the Dixie Softball World Series Tournament this weekend August 3rd-7th at Coleman Park. Teams from all over the nation traveled to Sulphur Springs to compete in the World Series. There are three age group division brackets: Angels are 10 and under Ponytails are 12 and under Debs are 18 and under Ty Boatman, one of the coordinators for the tournament said “the opening ceremonies have been fun. It’s...
Grills, Backpacks, and Burgers…Oh My!
By Savannah Owens Tableleaf, Backstory Brewery, and SS Dodge have partnered with businesses in the community to put on a Back to School Burger Bash, happening tonight: August 3rd, starting at 5pm. Angela Grimes and Whitney Vaughan, SSES Teachers give out entry tickets and prize ticketsKenzie and Shawn from SS Dodge stand next to a test-drive-able truckTableleaf cooking partners: Steve Littlefeld and Logan Vaughan Tableleaf owner, and...
Burger Cook-off/Fundraiser To Benefit Local Schools: Tonight!
By Savannah Owens Tableleaf and SS Dodge invite the public to gather tonight at 5pm at Backstreet Brewery to enjoy the cooking competition and taste some appetizers and sliders. All proceeds benefit SSISD schools. There are also numerous giveaways, and prizes free with the price of admission. Admission is a donation of $20 but if you get there early and test drive a Dodge truck, SS Dodge will cover the entry fee. There will also be...
Riddle: Whimsy Grand Opening Delayed A Week
The grand opening for Whimsy Boutique and Wine Bar scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 3, has been delayed a week due to construction. The grand opening has tentatively been rescheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 13 , according to Karen Riddle. Visit whimsytx.com for updates.
If You Can’t Stand the Heat—Neither Can Your Dog
By Savannah Owens Many people consider July to be the hottest time of summer, but a recent study from Forbes stated that August is the hottest month in East Texas. As those temperatures reach triple digits its important for you and your dog to practice ways to not overheat. source: Forbes.com Here are 10 tips to help your pets stay cool in the heat of the summer: 1. Ice Water-One of the easiest...
About 80 Wildcats Football Season Tickets Left At End of Season Ticket Week Friday
Wildcats football season ticket week concluded at noon Friday, Aug. 2. About an hour before the end, Lynette King, part of the season ticket sales group, said about 80 season tickets were left. She said some fans did stop by and purchase tickets Friday morning, adding that they got really good seats. Of the 80 season tickets left, there were just some scattered singles in the prime D section. Ms. King said there were some really good...
Homeowner Maintenance of Aerobic Treatment Units Offered Aug. 21
By Dr. Mario Villarino, Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Homeowner Maintenance of Aerobic Treatment Units will be offered Aug. 21, from, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This course covers the components of an aerobic treatment unit and spray field. Presentations discuss the importance of maintaining an onsite wastewater treatment system, health and safety considerations, basic concepts about the...
Opening Ceremonies for Dixie World Series Friday Evening, Play Starts Saturday
Twenty-nine Dixie Softball teams, representing three different age groups, will be recognized at an Opening Ceremony beginning at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. Bodacious Bar-B-Q is catering the meal for all the teams. After the meal, all of the teams have been invited to go to the Downtown Plaza to watch the movie, A League of Their Own. Play gets underway at Coleman Park Saturday morning. The...
