2022 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Parade, Junior Dairy Show Great Successes
Festival Heats Up Saturday With Hot Air Balloon Rally & Glow, Milking Contest The 2022 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Parade was a huge hit, the Junior Dairy Show a great success and the milking contest included a few surprises. The second day of Hopkins County Dairy Festival dawned brightly, with lots of color, and black and white cows and ice cream décor galore. Even without the extreme heat advisory issued for the weekend, there...
Meal A Day Menu – June 13-17, 2022
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for the week of June 13-17, 2022 includes: Monday – Beef Stroganoff, Italian Vegetables and Garlic Toast.Tuesday – Oven Omelet with Ham, Blue Berry Muffins and Fruit Cup.Wednesday – Chicken and Dumplings, Tossed Salad and Crackers.Thursday –...
2022 Dairy Festival Takes Flight Friday With Ribbon Cutting, Hot Air Balloons
Festival Continues Saturday with Parade, Jr. Dairy Show, Milking Contest, More Hot Air Balloons The 2022 Hopkins County Dairy Festival took flight Friday with a ribbon cutting and Hot Air Balloon Rally and Glow. The 12 Dairy Festival Queen Coronation Pageant contestants gathered with 2019 Queen Rachel Bramlett, DF Board and Chamber of Commerce Board members, and community residents on Celebration Plaza at noon June 10, 2022, for the...
4 Veterans Recognized For Participation In DFW Honor Flight
Four local veterans were recognized Thursday for participation in a DFW Honor Flight. Troy Gilbreath made the trip to the national’s Capital last fall, but was honored along with Philip Gabbert, Richard Patterson and Gene White on June 9, 2022, on Celebration Plaza at send off celebration for their Honor Flight 47, which departed early Friday morning from DFW. Hopkins County send off and recognition for three Sulphur Springs...
HCSO Canine Chiv Named Top Dog At USPCA Trials
HCSO Deputy Colt Patterson and K-9 Chiv Congratulations to Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Colt Patterson and his canine partner, Chiv, who came home with the trophy for Top Dog at the recent United States Police Canine Association trials held in Greenville. In addition to the trophy for having the overall “Top Dog,” Patterson and Chiv earned recognition as the first place Patrol K-9 Team and the fifth place...
Gina Law’s Retirement, Appointment Of New Director Announced For Lake Country CASA
News Release – June 10, 2022 In the 32 years since Lake Country Child Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) was founded, the group has only had two executive directors. CASA’s current director, Gina Law, has served 21 of those years, fiercely supporting and upholding children’s rights. Now, she is ready to pass the torch. Lake Country CASA’s new Executive Director Amy Glenn with her family (Courtesy photo) “I have looked for...
2022 Dairy Festival Parade To Be Held Saturday, But Parade Route Shorter This Year
The 2022 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Parade will be held this Saturday, but those planning to attend should be aware, the parade route will be shorter this year. Rachel Bramlett’s parade entry in 2019, the year she competed and won the Hopkins County Dairy Festival Pageant. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. this Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Buford Park, depart down Connally Street, turn at Celebration Plaza onto Gilmer Street,...
4 Teams Log Over 2,400 Miles During 4-Week Walk Through Texas History Program
Four teams consisting of eight members each logged over 2,400 miles during the 4-week Walk Through Texas History Program this spring. Walk Through Texas History is a four-week program designed to help Texans establish the habit of regular physical activity while learning the rich history of Texas. Each adult team may include up to 8 team members, all working together to reach designated goals while following along legendary...
Hopkins County United Way 2022-2023 Campaign Chair, Theme, Goal Announced
The Hopkins County United Way 2022-2023 campaign chair, theme, goal and dates for the 2022 kickoff lunches were announced, and the budget and allocations committee recognized this week. Kristy Moseley, who served as the 2021-2022 campaign chair and will this year serve as HCUW president, introduced Emily Glass as the chairperson for the 2022-2023 fundraising campaign and and new board member. Hopkins County United Way 2022-2023...
Opening Ceremony For Dairy Festival Slated Friday
The Hopkins County Dairy Festival will officially kick off this weekend with balloons, a parade, dairy show, and milking contests. Dairy Fest Pageant contestants The Opening Ceremony begins at noon on Celebration Plaza and will include a ribbon cutting. However, the Hot Air Balloons Rally and Glows will be held at 6 p.m. Friday at Shannon Oaks Church, weather permitting. The festival will kick into high gears Saturday, June 11, with...
