Cumby ISD School Board, Facilities Committee Hosting Aug. 8 Community Meeting
Jul31

Cumby ISD School Board, Facilities Committee Hosting Aug. 8 Community Meeting

Cumby Independent School District have been looking at way to fund facilities improvements. One option being considered is a bond election, which would provide funding for additional renovations to better address safety and security at the elementary campus, specifically moving classrooms out of the portable buildings. Cumby ISD trustees are considering calling for a bond election to update facilities, but would still like additional...

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Dixie World Series Game for Saturday August 2nd, 2019
Jul31

Dixie World Series Game for Saturday August 2nd, 2019

Three age divisions of Dixie Softball, inc will have World Series playoffs at Coleman Park in Sulphur Springs, TX. Round 1 games involving our own Hopkins County Ballplayers are listed below. Dixie Ponytails X-Play HOPKINS COUNTY (HOST)Team EGAME 36:00 pm, Field 1Team FLOUISIANA Dixie Debs HOPKINS COUNTY (HOST)Team AGAME 19:00 am, Field 5Team BTEXAS Dixie Angels X-Play HOPKINS COUNTY (HOST)Team IGAME 5To be announced.Team JNORTH...

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Wildcats Football Season Ticket Renewals Continue At A Very Steady Pace Tuesday
Jul30

Wildcats Football Season Ticket Renewals Continue At A Very Steady Pace Tuesday

Lynette King, one of those working on Wildcats football season ticket week, said Tuesday morning, July 30, that current ticket holders were coming in to renew their seats at a very steady rate. She said about half of the season ticket holders renewed their seats on Monday, which she said was pretty close to normal. Current ticket holders have until 5:30 p.m. Tuesday to get in and renew their seats or they will lose them. Wednesday is...

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South Broadway Street Is Open To Traffic Again
Jul30

South Broadway Street Is Open To Traffic Again

South Broadway Street was temporarily closed from Drexel Drive to McCann Street Tuesday. The block of South Broadway Street shut down Tuesday from Drexel Drive to McCann Street in the area of Sonic and Alliance Bank was once again open to traffic by about 5 p.m. Tuesday, according to Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jason Ricketson. “We hit the gas service while doing a small sewer project. We had called for locates and they failed...

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Meet Eli Pettit, Lady Farrier
Jul30

Meet Eli Pettit, Lady Farrier

Elizabeth “Eli” Bass Pettit of Diamond E Horseshoeing Elizabeth Bass Pettit has recently moved to Hopkins County and she brought her established career skills with her, trimming and shoeing horses. Admittedly, it’s thought of as a man’s industry, but there is the exception to every rule, and she is that exception. Eli has made her living for the past 30 years caring for possibly the most dangerous part of a...

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Annual “Walk to Remember” Has New Date and Location
Jul30

Annual “Walk to Remember” Has New Date and Location

Tammi Reardon, Director of Terrific Tuesdays, has announced the annual fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s caregiver respite care program. “A Walk to Remember” will be held downtown on Celebration Plaza this year on the morning of Thursday October 3, 2019 starting at 10:30 am. Everyone is invited to join the walk in remembrance of friends and loved ones affected by Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, senility and stroke....

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Taco Seasonings, Natural Pig Ears Recalled For Possible Salmonella Contamination
Jul29

Taco Seasonings, Natural Pig Ears Recalled For Possible Salmonella Contamination

Before you head to the pantry or pet treat shelf, be sure to check your taco seasoning and natural pig ears labels for recalles; two companies have announced recalls for these items. Taco Seasoning Williams Foods LLC of Kentucky initiated precautionary recall of a select number Great Value Mild Taco Seasoning and HEB Reduce Sodium Taco seasoning Mix packets which contain cumin that may potentially contaminated with Salmonella....

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Steady Stream Of Football Season Ticket Owners Renew On First Day Of Season Ticket Week
Jul29

Steady Stream Of Football Season Ticket Owners Renew On First Day Of Season Ticket Week

Lynette King, part of the Wildcats football season ticket week effort, said a steady crowd of ticket holders showed up Monday morning to renew their seats. Monday and Tuesday are days for current season ticket holders to renew their tickets. Tickets not renewed after Tuesday will be available for others. Ms. King said out of about 1500 season tickets, only 43 went unsold last year. Wednesday season ticket holders who renew can seek...

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Talent Search August 10th, 2019 at Pacific Park
Jul29

Talent Search August 10th, 2019 at Pacific Park

Sandra Cummings invites everyone with a talent to join in the fun at Pacific Park, August 10th, 2019. In addition to the search, published authors, musicians, and other leaders will be on site to provide motivation.

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Dinner Bell Menu For July 31st, 2019
Jul29

Dinner Bell Menu For July 31st, 2019

BAKED POTATO BAR with butter, sour cream, diced green onions, chopped red onions,jalapenos, homemade chili and cheese as topping offerings (all, some or few to select) Garden Salad Buttered French Bread Sopapilla Cheesecake Orange Cottage Cheese Cups (the no added sugar dessert) The Lutheran Church Youth will also distribute bottled waters to the guests. Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist...

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