Hopkins Rains County Farm Bureau Donate to Meal-a-Day
Hopkins-Rains County Farm Bureau donated $150 to the Meal-a-Day Program during Food Connection week. The donation was one of two made by the organization to programs that provide meals for senior adults. The second donation was made to the Rains County program.
SSHS Solo & Ensemble Advance to State
February 19, 2016 – The Sulphur Springs High School Solo & Ensemble choir competed at Texas A&M University Commerce Friday, February 5. 19 students attended competition and nine will be advancing to the State level. Students worked with private voice teacher Monica Lancaster in order to prepare for competition. The choir students received their music in November and have practiced both after school and at home. Choir...
Early Voting Available Saturday and Sunday
Early voters have an opportunity to cast ballots this weekend—Saturday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Early voting for the March 1st Primary continues through Friday February 26th. Thursday 229 Hopkins County voters cast their ballot. Republicans numbered 215 and Democrats 14. The first three days of early voting have allowed 873 to cast ballots—65 Democrats and 808 Republicans. Only one local office...
Miller Grove News
by Brandon Darrow Even though the last few days have been blustery, the warmer weather has been nice. Spring is just around the corner and I, for one, am ready. This week I know of two people with Miller Grove ties that have passed. My condolences go to their family and all who knew them. Doyle Lane Lennon, son of Charles Lute Lennon & Mary Jane (Carter) Lennon, was born Jan. 13, 1946, in Miller Grove, Texas. He graduated from...
Lady Cats Score 37 on 35 Hits in First Two Games
What an opening day of the regular season by the Lady Cats Softball Team on day one of the three day Sulphur Springs tournament Thursday at Lady Cat Park. The Lady Cats scored 37 runs and pounded out 35 hits in two wins. Late Thursday afternoon, the Lady Cats defeated Royse City 17-4. The Lady Cats had 16 hits and made no errors. The Lady Bulldogs managed only 4 hits and committed 3 errors.Thursday morning the Lady Cats opened the...
Lady Cats Season Ends in Loss to Summit
The Lady Cats Basketball Team had their season end in an Area game loss to Mansfield Summit, 67-32 Thursday night in the North Forney Gym. The Lady Jaguars utilized an aggressive full court press to force numerous turnovers and to take the Lady Cats out of their game. Mansfield Summit scored the games first ten points and went on to lead, 22-10 after one quarter. The Lady Cats outscored the Lady Jaguars 13-12 in the second quarter but...
Chamber of Commerce 90th Annual Membership Banquet Honors Presented
It was a night of unique moments during the award presentations at the 90th Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet Thursday night at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. A second generation winner of Citizen of the Year, one receiving two awards, and an award given posthumously to parents and to the son and his wife who currently own and operate the business were all a part of the evening. Following in the...
Agriculturalist of the Year: Hare Family Farms
Hopkins County Professional Ag Workers presented the 2015 Agriculturalist of the Year Award to the Hare Family Farms. Junior and Martha Hare, posthumously and Mark and Debbie Hare, who continue the tradition of the family farms, were named by Gary Spraggins, a member of the Ag Workers group, during the 90th Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce membership banquet Thursday night at the Regional Civic Center. Junior and Martha Hare...
Sheriff Adams Presented Community Pride Award
Community Pride Award was presented to Sheriff Butch Adams during the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Banquet Thursday night at the Regional Civic Center. The Community Pride Award is presented each year to an individual or civic group that provides great service to the community. The Award was presented by County Judge Robert Newsom. In remarks, Judge Newsom said that Sheriff Adams has served law enforcement for...
Kiwanis Club Supports Youth Activities With Pancake Sale
Saturday, February 20th, is Pancake Day for the Kiwanis Club in Sulphur Springs. Pancakes will be served 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Civic Center. Funds raised by the Pancake sale benefit youth in the community. Children under 6 eat free. For all others,...
