Annual Lions Club Christmas Parade
The parade was full of bright lights and Christmas decor. There was a Blue Santa, lots of presents, and many decorative Christmas trees. Streets were packed with many townsfolk who eagerly watched and cheered as the floats passed. The Parade started in Buford Park, and traveled down Connelly to Houston. Trucks and cars of all kinds and colors passed with people singing Christmas carols and wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. Sulphur...
How To Save Money On Christmas Shopping This Year
Finding the perfect gift for one person is hard enough, but your family and all of your friends? Christmas shopping is difficult for many reasons, but the one that rises highest in most people’s mind this time of year is the financial cost. Save money this year with these helpful tips! 1. Download coupon apps and browser add-ons like honey. It scours the internet for cheat codes, discounts, and coupons, then applies them at...
Blue Santa Will Assist 300 Local Families through CANHelp Application Process
With the application deadline of Friday, December 1, it appears that the number of families applying for assistance with Blue Santa Christmas toys will exceed 300. Adela Martinez, Client Services and Community Outreach Specialist at CANHelp has been taking applications since November 1. She says that this year, the number of children in the households is greater while the number of families has remained largely the same. To qualify,...
Video Presentation: 22nd Anniversary of the Lights of Life Tree Lighting
Charles and Sharon Helm, Campaign Chairs for Lights of Life, threw the switch for the 22nd Anniversary Lights of Life Tree Lighting ceremony Thursday night at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. the Lights of Life campaign benefits the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation. The program included the Sulphur Springs High School Jazz Band, Water Oak Elementary School Kids, and the CHRISTUS Physicians Choir. Hospital CEO...
CASA Cookie Walk on Dec. 1 is Annual Fundraiser for Lake Country CASA
Gina Law is Executive Director for Lake Country Casa, headquartered in Sulphur Springs at 216 Connally Street. For more than 25 years, the Cookie Walk has been the sole fundraiser for the non-profit Court Appointed Special Advocate. Gina, her staff and volunteers will stage the Cookie Walk on Friday December 1 in the Family Life Center of First United Methodist Church starting at 9am. You can select homemade Christmas cookies of all...
SSHS FFA Leadership Development Event Team Competes at State
FFA Leadership Development Events qualify Sulphur Springs High School Chapter Members for State! by John Holland, SSHS FFA Advisor Over the past few weeks, we have had lots of students competing in LDE for Sulphur Springs FFA. We traveled to the Alba-Golden Invitational bringing home banners and Lindale Invitational bringing home some plaques. In addition to the invitationals we had 8 teams compete at the Paris District LDE contest...
Meal-A-Day Menu: December 4th-December 8th
Meal A Day Menu December 4th – December 8th Monday Chicken Breast on Bed of Rice Provence Vegetables Pickled Beets Roll Tuesday King Ranch Casserole Pinto Beans Corn Wednesday Ham and Cheese Omelet Broccoli Roll Thursday Beef Patty with Gravy Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Roll Friday Pork Chops with Gravy Sweet Potatoes Brussels Sprouts Roll...
Trading Post for Thursday November 30, 2017
FOR SALE: A NORDIC TRAC EXERCISE BIKE, EXCELLENT CONDITION, $150 . 903-885-9388 FOR SALE: PVC AND EMT PIPE, MAKE OFFER. 903-885-9388 THIS PARTY NEEDS A BATH TRANSFER CHAIR, PRICED REASONABLY. 903-438-3568
Dinner Bell Sponsored by Mother’s Culture Club
The Dinner Bell’s return meal after Thanksgiving break was sponsored and served by the Mother’s Culture Club. The meal served was a Mexican stackup, including tortillas and butter, sopapilla cheesecake, and a sugar-free butterscotch pudding. Dinner Bell is a free meal served at 11:45 on Wednesdays at the First United Methodist Church, and open to the whole community. If you or your business would like to be a part of the...
Tradin’ Post, Wednesday, November 29th, 2017:
For Sale: 10 Courtroom chairs, 6 saloon chairs, 2 tables, and a small table that would serve as a conference table. All items are in good condition. Will entertain all offers. Call 903-885-2117. For Sale: a Masterbuilt dual fuel 30″ smoker. “Like new.” Uses propane or charcoal… Comes with two propane bottles… … Asking $140.00… … … If interested, or for more details,...
