42 is the “National Game of Texas” and Popular in Hopkins County
The popular domino game of 42 originated in the Lone Star State in 1887, and 130 years later, it’s thriving popularity has spread worldwide. Hopkins County, Texas is home to several tournaments. One of these is the George Dorner Memorial 42 Tournament, held since 2014 at the Sulphur Bluff Methodist Church on the second Saturday in July. Dorner was an active member there and a contributing part of his home community, serving in...
Senior Ice Cream Freeze Off: July 13th
Below is all of the YUMMY flavors of Ice Cream that you will be able to sample on Thursday, July 13th at 2:00 at the Senior Citizens Center. YOU will be the judges: Everyone will get 3 poker chips when they come in. You will taste all of the wonderful flavors and then vote for your FAVORITE 3 flavors by putting ONE poker chip into each of the bowls in front of the 3 flavors that you like. We will count up the poker chips and the...
“Veterans Voices”, a Popular KSST Program
Local attorney Tommy Allison is the host of the weekly Veteran’s Voices program, heard live on KSST each Monday morning at 8:10 am. Listeners to ksstradio.com also catch the program streaming and find it to be entertaining and helpful. According to Tommy, he spends part of each week researching sources of news of interest to Veterans. Sources include American Legion and VFW magazines, bulletins from military branches, clippings...
Tradin’ Post, Monday, July 10th, 2017:
For Sale: a dining table with 6 chairs $400, 1 end table and 1 coffee table $80…all of these are Hardrock Maple…One 30 inch black Whirlpool electric cook top for $50…call (903)-348-5820. For Sale: 1960’s maple bedroom suit. Headboard, dresser with tall mirror, chest of 6 drawers, 2 night stands. $300. Bed rails but no mattress and box. Excellent condition…call (903)-217-2552
Tradin’ Post, Monday, July 10th, 2017:
Needed: someone to assist an elderly man who can’t walk. Needs someone to do laundry, clean house, run errands… He also needs rides to the doctors and other locations… … For more details, please call 903-689-8627, or 903-335-8048… … …
Wake Up With the Saturday Morning Market
Where can you go to find fresh produce, as well as tasty treats, and practical purchases? That’s right, the morning market! Located on Gilmer street between Alliance Bank and City National Bank and available every Saturday from 8:00a.m. to 2:00 p.m. . This hidden gem is one of the best things about Sulphur Springs. Friendly, local vendors look forward to visiting with customers and discussing the history behind their products....
Pacific Park Community Mission and Celebration Outreach
By Savannah Owens Celebrating the 20th year of the Pacific Park Praise Night and Community Mission Celebration, Morning Chapel Baptist Church teamed up with Journey Baptist Church to create an event for the whole community with 3 on 3 basketball games, bounce houses, food and drinks, fun music, as well as kids splashing in the water park. Smiles were on everyone’s faces as they fellow-shipped and enjoyed the event. Not even a...
Special July Events at the Senior Center
There are a few Special Events at the Senior Center in July in addition to our regular monthly events. 1) I Finally found a Magician for the Senior Prom, “Through The Looking Glass”, on Saturday, July 22nd. Terry Cunningham with Have Fun-Will Travel will be performing. I still have a few tickets left if you want to attend, Call Soon before they are gone. 2) Don’t forget that “Basics at Brunch” will be on...
An Inside Look at Barn Swallows: How They Do Their Part
By Savannah Owens Once again Barn Swallow season in Texas is coming to a close as the beautiful birds prepare to migrate south for the winter. Barn Swallows typically can be found in Texas sometimes as early as March and typically stay until June or July. With this year’s cooler weather we have enjoyed a longer season with many birds hatching out their last brood in July. Barn Swallows are easily identified by their blue backs and...
Trading Post for July 7, 2017
Needed: OLDER STYLE BIG SCREEN PROJECTION TVS. NON-WORKING IS OK. 903-885-9200
