Winners in Annual 42 Contest at Seniors Ctr!
Each Fall, Karon Weatherman plans a 42 Tournament for the community. It’s evident, 42 is still a pretty cool game and it appeals to more than one generation! In fact, the tradition of the Earl W. Martin 42 Tournament is being carried on by his son, Ronnie Martin, who also loves to play the game. He was at the Tournament and appears in photos with the 2019 winners. Twenty-six two-person teams entered the competition, with tables...
Doris Duncan
Funeral service for Doris Duncan, age 92, of Flora will held at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Tony Hurley officiating. Interment will follow at Connor Cemetery with Jerry Duncan, Kenneth Cullins, Jeff Brown, Brandon Buckland, Kaleb Brown, Harrison Fite, Samuel Canaveras, Daniel Canaveras serving as pallbearers and A.G. Sandifeer and Michael Tombs serving as honorary pallbearers. Visitation...
Stewpot Showdown! Scenes from History-making Stew Day 2019
Judging underway on Stewgrounds! Stew Day in Sulphur Springs, Texas dawned energizingly cool but quite damp from overnight rains, however that did not dampen the spirits of the cooks and volunteers busily preparing the official dish of Hopkins County! Pictured are just a few of the individual camps where cooking teams were ready to compete for the for the biggest World Championship Hopkins County Stew Contest to date: the 50th...
Dinner Bell Menu for October 30th, 2019
The Ladies of The First Presbyterian Church is the Community Partner Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya Roasted Vegetables Garden Salad French Bread Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce Butterscotch Pudding (the no added sugar dessert) Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Don’t let the weather forecast “scare” you away! Join us for Louisiana flavored meal. Hope to see...
Sulphur Springs Police Arrest Pittsburg Man On Warrant Following Crash
Sulphur Springs Police Department patrol vehicle A 36-year-old Pittsburg man was arrested on a felony warrant following a crash Saturday night. Sulphur Springs Police Officer Tyler Francis responded in the 1600 block of Posey Lane Oct. 26. Upon arrival, Francis contacted Christian Emmanueil Bruffy Holmes with a Saturn Vue at the location, according to arrest reports. A records check by dispatchers revealed an outstanding Wood County...
Hay Show 2019 Won by Hopkins and Rains County Forage Producers
Held in the Autumn of the year following hay season, the Hopkins County Hay Show is a long-standing tradition. The tradition continued this year with a new title, the Hopkins/Rains County Hay Show sponsored by Natural Resources Conservation Services and organized by the Hopkins/ Rains Soil and Water Conservation District. This year, 38 producers entered samples for the contest. The samples were collected at Texas Agri-life Extension...
Meal A Day Menu for Oct. 28 – Nov. 1, 2019
Monday – Chicken patties with gravy, mashed potatoes, squash casserole and a roll Tuesday – Tater tot casserole, corn and green beans Wednesday – Chili cheese dogs, cole slaw and chips Thursday – Chicken and dumplings, crackers and tossed salad Friday – Chicken spaghetti, English peas, garlic toast and tossed salad
2019 SSHS Hall Of Honor Inductees Honored
Four record-shattering athletes were honored Friday, October 25th, by the Sulphur Springs High School Hall of Honor Committee. Doug Evans emceed the event as family and friends looked on. Past coaches and family members introduced each athlete and described the athletes achievements and records, which some may not ever be bested. Each recipient, truly humbled by the experience, thanked their family and friends, giving credit to that...
Littlefield, Sears Named Grand Champion Hopkins County Stew Winners
2019 Hopkins County Stew Contest winners Top honors at this year’s Hopkins County Stew Contest, awarded Saturday, Oct. 26, for the first and only time in honor of the festival’s 50th anniversary, went to Steve Littlefield and Dwayne Sears. Grand Championship Grand Champion Hopkins County Stew Winners Steve Littlefield and Dwayne Sears This contest featured only previous first place super stew champions, competing for the...
Brazzies Awarded In Health Care Foundation’s Mardi Bras For A Cause Contest
Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Saturday announced the following Brazzie Awards winners from this year’s Mardi Bras Contest at Saturday’s Hopkins County Stew Contest. Community members were encouraged to decorate a bra, promote breast cancer awareness and raise funds for the cause. Judge’s Pick Award winners in the business category went to Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, awareness category to Alliance...