NETBIO Requests Local Help To Assist South Texas Ranchers in Need
If you’d like to help the Northeast Texas Cattleman’s’ Beef Improvement Organization assist flooded farmers and ranchers in the Southeast Texas area, here is a local donation opportunity sent by Dwyatt Bell, NETBIO President The NETBIO organization is receiving donations and purchasing hay and other items that we are shipping directly to the South Texas Independent Cattlemen in Beaumont and Winnie. Since Friday we...
Tradin’ Post, Tuesday, September 5th, 2017:
For Sale: a Singer Tradition 2259 sewing machine. “New in box.” Makes 19 different stitches and includes a builtin buttonhole maker… Asking $85.00 for it… … If interested, or for more info., please call 903-348-3014… … …
What’s the History Behind Labor Day?
By Savannah Owens The Central Labor Union first created labor day in 1882, as a holiday to celebrate and appreciate workers. The first ever Labor Day was on Tuesday September 5th 1882, when union workers held a parade/march from New York City Hall to Union Square. After the parade, laborers headed to “Reservoir Park for picnics, concerts, and speeches. Two years later, the Central Labor Union moved the parade to the first Monday...
Tradin’ Post, Tuesday, September 5th, 2017:
For Sale: white rabbits… This party was asking $10 a rabbit, now they are asking $5.00 a rabbit… … … Also, FYI, this party no longer has chihuahua puppies… … If interested in the rabbits, or for more info, please call 903-440-5874… … …
4-H recognition By Johanna Hicks
Hopkins County 4-H Recognizes Outstanding Leader/Member Most people have heard of 4-H, the state’s largest youth organization, but many don’t realize that 4-H is under the direction of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Hopkins County has a strong 4-H program, and this was evident at the recent 4-H Achievement Banquet. With over 160 4-H members in Hopkins County, 4-H offers a wide variety of opportunities. The 2017 4-H...
Dinner Bell Menu For September 6, 2017
Dinner Bell Menu for September 6, 2017 City National Bank this week’s Community Partner. Baked Chicken Salad Cheesy Corn Bake Salad Greens with Watermelon, Cantelope and Strawberries Pear, Apple and Cranberry Crisp wuth Cinnamon Whipped Cream Buttered French Bread Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, TX.
Matt Dunn & The Runaways + Kade Trentham = A Jamming Good Time
By Savannah Owens What started with 200 people grew to approximately 500 people by the end of the night for the Saturday night concert. The two acts were Matt Dunn and the Runaways and Kade Trentham. People were dancing and smiling with joy as they enjoyed the music from these local celebrities. Kade Trentham, a student at TAMUC, was the opening act. Trentham performed popular cover songs. Some of the cover songs he played were...
Aviation History: VC-137C 62-6000
The following information comes from local Sulphur Springs resident Tony Hughes. Mr Hughes worked on, performed engine run up, pre-flight/post flight and flew as an aircraft mechanic observer on FCF’s (functional check flight) at the Greenville, Tx. plant, formerly known as TEMCO. The Greenville plant started as Temco (Texas Engineering & Manufacturing Co.) then changed to Ling-Temco Electronics, Inc. in 1960, then...
Local Girl Scouts Help Harvey Victims
On September 9th, at 10 am, on the Square, help the Girl Scouts of Hopkins County give back to the children affected by Hurricane Harvey by donating school supplies: back packs, lunch boxes, pencils, crayons, glue sticks, markers, rulers; anything a child needs for school. Bring school supplies so these children can know we care! If you have any questions or to make a donation call: Rachael Beggs (903)-243-7730 or Jennifer Huggett...
Hurricane Harvey Damage As Seen by AMBUS
Pictures of Hurricane Harvey damage sent by Hopkins County AMBUS crew on Friday… Hurricane Harvey2 Hurricane Harvey3 Hurricane Harvey4 Hurricane Harvey5 Hurricane Harvey7 Hurricane Harvey8 Hurricane Harvey9 Hurricane Harvey10 Hurricane Harvey11 Hurricane Harvey12 Hurricane Harvey13 Hurricane Harvey14 Hurricane Harvey6 Hurricane...
