Local “The Voice” Star Hannah Kirby Performed at Saturday Night Market
By Savannah Owens Cheers echoed around the square as Hannah Kirby performed at the Saturday night marktet. Approximately 300 people had shown up and the number continued to grow throughout the night. Families were dancing, playing catch and having a great time. Kirby performed classic songs such as “Heard it though the Grapevine”, “The Chains” by Fleetwood Mac, “I won’t Back Down” by Tom...
Photos from the First Football Game in the New Stadium
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School Supplies on the Square
By Savannah Owens The Girl Scouts of North Texas are collecting school supplies for children affected by Hurricane Harvey. The three troops will be out on Celebration Plaza for most of Saturday, September 9th. Their ultimate goal was to supply at least one classroom with supplies for the year. They still need supplies such as pens, pencils, folders and many other supplies. “We’ll take any [school supplies] people are...
Senior Center Hosts Volunteer Fair-OPEN TO EVERYONE
The Volunteer Fair will be at the Senior Citizens Center on Thursday, September, 14th from 1:00 – 3:00. You DO NOT have to be a Senior Citizen to attend. These agencies need all kinds of “Volunteers”. Some of them need volunteers on the weekends and in the evening. There are 21 Agencies Looking for Volunteers. There is someplace for EVERYONE to volunteer. These groups are very diverse. Come see what you might be...
Deadline for Hopkins County Stew Contestants to Reserve Last Year’s Stew Site is September 15
Hopkins County Stew Contest is Saturday, October 28th, but the deadline for last year’s stew cooks to keep their same stew site is Friday, September 15th at 5 p.m. After that date, the site will be released and will be open to new cooks. (Registration and rules found here.) If you have cooked before, you may pick up your goody bags and grocery check on October 17th at the Dairy Museum between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. This will be a...
“Lights of Life” Style Show Will Benefit Health Care Foundation
Meredith Caddell, Executive Director of the Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation and Carrie Crowson, owner of Lou Nell’s Fashions have more in common than a sense of style. These ladies have teamed up to raise money for the Healthcare Foundation’s annual drive for new equipment for the hospital. As in years past, a goal has been set so that the hospital’s “wish list” can become a reality. The goal for...
Pilot Club Helps out Terrific Tuesdays During 2017 Fundraising Drive
The Pilot Club of Sulphur Springs recently presented a check for $200.00 to Karon Weatherman as a donation to the Walk to Remember, an annual fundraiser for Terrific Tuesdays. A series of mini-walk fundraisers are planned during September sponsored by various health facilities. Following the series of mini-walks, the major Walk to Remember will be held in the Gardens of Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs during early...
2ND Annual “Fruit of the Spirit” Awards Announced by Pastor CJ Duffey Will Feature Tim Brown and Ten Awardees at September 16 Banquet
Pastor CJ Duffey of ColorBlind Ministries has announced that the Second Annual “Fruit of the Spirit” Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday September 16, 2017 at 2pm at the SSHS Cafeteria. Tickets are $25 each which includes the opportunity to hear and to meet Tim Brown, Heisman Trophy Recipient and NFL Hall of Fame Inductee. In addition to Brown’s address and the awards presentations, there will be a banquet meal...
Mitchell Chapel Community Meal Menu for September 7th, 2017
Its That Time Again That The Food Ministry Of Mitchell Chapel COGIC Serve The Community. Our Hearts Are With The People Of This Great Community And We Just Want To Do Our Part. There’s A Need And Mitchell Chapel COGIC Are Here To Help Where Needed. So This Thursday, September 7th, 2017, From 11:00 am Until 1:00pm, We Will Be Serving A Free Hot Meal To The Community. Menu: Specialty Spaghetti (ground meat, links, spaghetti sauce,...
Indian Summer Day Announced for October 7 at H C Heritage Park and Museum
Everyone of all ages will enjoy discovering Hopkins County’s own heritage through living history. There will be outdoor cooking, art, handmade items, pioneer skills demonstrations, tours and children’s attractions. Youth and adults who wish to enter the cooking competition are welcome to enter.
