Upcoming 4-H Events
Paper Clover Campaign Hopkins County 4-H members invite you to visit the 4-H exhibit at the Sulphur Springs Tractor Supply. From April 11 thru April 22, the annual spring Paper Clover Campaign will be held. When checking out, donate $1, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Hopkins County 4-H program. Funds will be used to help send 4-H members to camps and leadership conferences. What’s Missing in Your Pantry? A fun,...
Meal A Day Menu for April 16th-20th
Meal A Day Menu April 16th – April 20th Monday Chili Cheese Dogs Cole Slaw Potato Chips Tuesday Oven Omelet Sliced Ham Oranges Blueberry Muffins Wednesday Beef Stroganoff English Peas Garlic Toast Tossed Salad Thursday Chicken and Cheese Sliders Lettuce, Tomatoes and Onions Pork and Beans Friday Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole Pickled Beets...
Dinner Bell Menu For April 18, 2018
DINNER BELL MENU April 18, 2018 Water Oak Elementary Community Partner of the Week Beef Tortilla Casserole Pinto Beans Mexican Rice Salsa Garden Salad Tortillas and Butter Sopapilla Cheesecake Vanilla Pudding with Pineapple Cream–Sugur Free Dessert Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs,...
4th Annual Tennis Tournament Benefits Community, Hosted By CANHelp
By Savannah Owens CANHelp’s 4th Annual Tennis Tournament was held on Saturday April 14th, 2018. There were a total of 16 teams including locals to groups from Tyler and Dallas. The categories included students and advanced players. Four years ago, CANHelp members wanted to host a fundraiser, and they partnered with Coach Martinez and the SSHS tennis team to put on this event. Shanna Martin said the event has “continued to...
Food, Fun, and Dutch Ovens: John Chester Dutch Oven Cooking Class
By Savannah Owens The Annual John Chester Dutch Oven cooking class was held Saturday April 14th, 2018 from 8:00 am-12:00 pm. The class was comprised of 20-30 people interested in learning how to cook using a dutch oven. The approximate number of coals used in cooking the food is 37. Place 12 coals under the pot and 25 on top. The class was instructed by Rick Wilson and Henry Penson. Wilson started the class with John Chester 16 years...
Meal A Day In Need of Drivers
Meal A Day Driver is in need of a new Volunteer In Town Route Driver for Thursdays. If you are interested in helping out please call Karen Weatherman at (903) 885-1661
Young Eagles Flight Day Postponed Due to Wind
The Young Eagles Flight Rally scheduled for Saturday, April 14, 2018, at Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport has been postponed due to windy conditions. The event has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 21st, according to Ben Scarborough, coordinator for the event. Young Eagles Flight is organized through the Experimental Aircraft Association and sanctioned by the Civil Air Patrol. Local EAA chapter #1094 is also called the Sulphur...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting Notes: March 15, 2018
The Hopkins County Genealogical Society met on March 15, 2018 in the library at 611 N. Davis Street. President John Sellers called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and welcomed everyone. President Sellers asked if everyone had read over the minutes. There were no questions. The minutes were approved as prepared. Copies of the financial report were temporarily unavailable for distribution, so they will be made available at the next...
Significant Weather Advisory for Eastern Hopkins County Until 10:30 p.m.
A strong thunderstorm over Como at 9:54 p.m. has prompted a significant weather advisory until 10:30 p.m. for Eastern Hopkins County. The storm is moving northeast at 40 mph. Dime size hail and winds up to 40 mph possible with this storm. This storm may intensify, so closely monitor if you are in Eastern Hopkins County.
A & M-Commerce Associate Professor Received Grant for Rural Special Education Study
COMMERCE, TX— Dr. Brittany Hott, Associate Professor of Special Education, received a grant in the amount of $3,559. The award from the American Educational Research Association’s Education Research Service Projects (ERSP) Initiative will fund the study of rural special education programs. It will also identify the needs in their Individual Education Plan (IEP) procedures. The ERSP initiative was launched in 2013 as a way of...
