Flags Lowered in Honor of Firefighters’ Memorial Day
Sunday morning at 9 am. at the Hopkins County Veterans Memorial on Celebration Plaza the Hopkins Marine Corps League and American Legion Post 66 lowered all the flags to Half Staff in Honor of Firefighters’ Memorial Day 2016. There was also a Large group of Hopkins County Firefighters attending. img_0507 img_0508 img_0509 img_0510 img_0511 img_0500 img_0503 img_0506 img_0492-1...
Cattleman’s Classic and Rib-eye Round up
41 cooking teams were at work on Friday morning in preparation of the Cattleman’s Classic on Celebration Plaza Friday night. The Cattleman’s Classic is affiliated with the North East Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO). NETBIO is a group of independent cattle producers who work side by side with Agrilife representatives to enhance the beef industry in North East Texas. NETBIO calves and cows must meet specific...
Fall Festival Ribbon Cutting and Chamber of Commerce Mixer; A Video Production
Thursday afternoon, Fall Festival Ribbon Cutting and Chamber of Commerce Mixer at City Hall… A video production of KSST and Videographer Doug...
Training Mandatory for Local Election Workers
Mandatory training for election workers for the November General Election’s 14 Voting Centers in Hopkins County is Tuesday, October 11th or Wednesday, October 12th. Those who desire to receive the training may attend either. Those working in the election must attend one of the sessions. Debbie Shirley, Hopkins County Clerk stated there are several things to discuss for this election such as the Voter ID Law and conducting multiple...
Tira News
by Jan Vaughn The Weirs have had a busy week. Last Friday, Robert and Yvonne went to Canton. Wesley bowled with My Heroes on Saturday, and then they all went to Destri Weir’s “40 and Fabulous” birthday party. Yvonne reported that Dacy [(Weir) Campbell] had “decorated Destri’s house up really cute.” A good group of family and friends gathered to help her celebrate. On Monday. Wesley played Bright Star baseball. Robert, Yvonne, and...
Homeowner Septic System Training October 14th
Wastewater is composed of 99.9% water. The constituents and strength of wastewater can vary depending on the source. Domestic wastewater is the water that is discharged from plumbing fixtures, appliances, toilets, bath, laundry, and dishwashers in a residence. Commercial wastewater comes from businesses, restaurants and manufacturing plants. Septic systems owners should be aware that anything they dump down their sinks or drains...
The Walk To Remember Main Event at The Gardens Thursday Night
Walk to Remember is an event that funds Terrific Tuesdays at First United Methodist Church. Terrific Tuesdays is a place that caregivers can bring those suffering with Alzheimer’s while they run errands, go to appointments, etc. It not only benefits the caregivers, but also allows those suffering to experience social interaction with people their age. Several volunteers and those impacted by Terrific Tuesdays came out to support...
Fall Festival Cover Girl Dinner and Introductions; A Video Presentation of Channel 18 News
Videography by Doug Haston… Scenes from the Cover Girl Queen’s Dinner and introductions to each of the contestants. The reigning 2015-2016 Cover Girl, Aleigh Bessonett, a Senior at Miller Grove high school, is the daughter of Bill and Cherrie Bessonett. As a Lady Hornet, Aleigh participates in Cross Country, Basketball and Track. She is involved in National Honor Society,and 4-H, and is a member of the Brashear Baptist...
