Perry Evans Memorial Benefit on November 6
There will be a benefit luncheon in honor of the late Mr. Perry Evans, on Sunday November 6, 2016 between 11am and 2pm at the Sulphur Bluff school cafeteria. There will be chicken strips and fried fish with sides, eat by donation. All proceeds go to Skylar...
Saltillo Cross Country Teams First at Regionals
SALTILLO BOYS AND GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS Picture 4 – Kneeling: Melissa Groenewold, Jocelyn Ochoa, Melissa Tawil, Brenda Castro, Sienna Collins & Madison Simmons. Standing: Coach John Carlisle, Coach Colton Smith, Matthew Gurley, Coach Dexter Ivy, Branson McGill, Lyle Bench, Trevor Moore, Hendrick Rios, Coach Bill Giles, Adam Valenzuela, Walker Mcgill & Dakota Patridge.
Costume Contest at the Sr’s Center!
Here’s a report from Senior’s Center Director Karon Weatherman on the Halloween Costume Contest held Monday October 31, 2016: Winners: (pictured below) 1st Place – Betty Holden, Black Cat 2nd Place – Mary Wilhelm, Mary Had a Little Lamb 3rd Place – Shirley Brock, Red Hot Chili Sauce 4th Place – Bob Griffin, Bob with a Headache We had a lunch of BBQ Rope Sausage, Potato Salad, Baked Beans,...
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Posse 29th Anniversary
Originally the idea of Highway Patrolman Roger ‘Tex’ Maynard and the late Deputy Ken Wisdom, a number of local ranchers, horsemen and members of law enforcement met with Sheriff Mark Bassham for the organization of the first Hopkins County Sheriff’s Posse. Cletis Millsap prepared a squirrel stew to feed those who attended the formation event in the Aiguire Cemetery on October 31, 1987. Over the 29 year history of...
Fun at the Ranch Rodeo
Upwards of 100 youngsters age 6 and under took part in the first-ever Cash Scramble in the Civic Center arena as part of the Fall Ranch Rodeo on October 29, sponsored by Cross Country Cowboy Church in Sulphur Springs. Additionally, over 50 youngsters age 7-12 battled in the arena dirt during the Calf Scramble. Both the children’s events paid cash money! Isaiah Barth age 3 and Laura Barth age 10 scrambled for cash ...
Yantis Masonic Turkey Shoot Nov. 19
The Yantis Masonic Lodge will hold the 26th annual Turkey Shoot on Saturday November 19, 2016 starting at 9:30am at the Stephens Red Barn east of Yantis. There will be three ways to win: .22 Rifle, Skeet and Pistol. (Rifle and shotgun shells furnished, bring your own pistol shells) Family fun, food and refreshments will be furnished. Proceeds will benefit the Scholarship program for Yantis ISD. To find the Stephens Red Barn: from...
Heritage Square Car Show Time!
The annual Heritage Square Classic Car Show is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Sulphur Springs Downtown Business Alliance. The Car Show is coming to Celebration Plaza on Saturday November 5, 2016 and it is the 11th annual event! According to Rita Edwards, DBA President, the event has steadily grown in size and stature and now is known as “one of the best car shows in the state” by many classic owners. Due to...
Local Man Exercises First Amendment Downtown
The past few days, a man has been spotted in the downtown area sporting bright green and yellow signs. Mr. Charles Oxford is a resident of Hopkins County and has a passion for local, city politics. Mr. Oxford has been present at two of the Paris Junior College town hall style meetings regarding the proposal of the new college taxing district and brought a series of questions before Dr. Pamela Anglin, President of Paris Junior College....
Creative Art Contest Results And More By Johanna Hicks
Creative Arts Contest Results The 2016 Hopkins County Fall Festival has come and gone until next year, and we could not have asked for better weather! Sun shine and a gentle breeze greeted fair-goers. Two of the highlights each year are the Arts & Crafts Show (by the way, I purchased some absolutely fabulous items handcrafted items!), and the Creative Arts Contest. Hopkins County residents showcased their talents in the...
