Local Ms. Hopkins County Sr. Contestants Go to the Ms. Texas Senior Classic Pageant
L. to R. Jan Gray, Stella Bagley, Linda Pickle-Hill, Mary Ivey, Patsy Crist and Nancy Bolton Among this group of seven past contestants of the Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant, there are two past Ms. Texas Senior Classic, three past Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic, and several runners-up who also placed in the Top Ten at the 2019 State pageant. Current Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic, Vender Wright, was not pictured. The...
Terry Duenkel
Terry Duenkel was born in Pampa, Texas on February 8, 1950 to Charles Avery and Marylous Mazey Duenkel. On August 6, 1988 he married Debbie Poe Donahoe. Terry graduated from Commonwealth Institute in Houston in 1971. He worked in the funeral industry for over 50 years. Terry enjoyed being a Boy Scout Leader and also yard work. He is survived by his wife Debbie of Mt. Vernon, son Tyler of Mt. Vernon, daughter Kristy Lynn Worley and...
Sulphur Springs City Council Oct. 1 Meeting Agenda
CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 1, 2019 7:00 P.M. The regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, in the Council Room at 201 North Davis Street. The following items will be discussed: Call to order.Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag, Texas Flag, and invocation.Presentations, proclamations, and announcements. a) Housing...
Entries Being Taken Now in Hopkins/Rains Hay Show, Deadline is October 4
According to Andy Wright, President of Hopkins/Rains County Farm Bureau, the annual Hay Show is starting up. Local farmers and ranchers are asked to bring hay samples to the Hopkins County Extension office where samples will be collected through the deadline of Friday October 4, 2019. Samples will be judged by the lab at Northeast Texas Farmer’s Co-op, with results to be announced at the annual Show. It’s date is Friday...
Meet Texas Beef Council Nutritionists at NETBIO’s ‘Ribeye Roundup’ Oct. 5 on Celebration Plaza
Amy Foster and Hannah Kesterson grew up in families which included beef and other healthy choices at the family dinner table. Both these ladies have chosen careers as Nutrition and Health Coordinators for the Texas Beef Council. According to Dwyatt Bell, President of the NETBIO organization, both these representatives plan to visit Sulphur Springs to bring their knowledge and to proudly promote beef during the Cattleman’s...
The Neverending Story Begins 6-Day Run At Main Street Oct. 18
The Neverending Story will get a six-day run at Main Street Theatre beginning Oct. 18. Performances of the fantasy will begin at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 18, 19 and Oct. 25-26, with 2 p.m. matinees offered Sundays Oct. 20 and Oct. 27 at 225 Main Street. The program is based on Michael Ende’s novel with David S. Craig credited as dramatizer, with David Woody directing and Aldyn L. Green as assistant director. The play...
Meal-A-Day Menu for Sept. 30-Oct. 4, 2019
Monday – Beef Patties, Mashed Potatoes and Roast Gravy, Green Beans and a RollTuesday – Ham and Potato Casserole, Brussels Sprouts and Corn Wednesday – Chicken and Dumplings, Crackers and Tossed SaladThursday – Beef Stroganoff, Malibu Vegetables and Garlic SticksFriday – Corn Dogs, Sweet Potato Fries and Cole Slaw
Local Walk Like MADD Event by Mothers Against Drunk (and Drugged) Driving Reaches 2019 Goal
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Posse assisted with parking duties as vehicles flooded the grounds The annual Walk Like MADD event was staged in Sulphur Springs on the beautiful evening of Saturday September 28, 2019. The grounds of Shannon Oaks Church became filled with people of all ages who came out to walk as a statement and to raise awareness with “Not One More Victim!”, the 2019 slogan for the annual campaign. As well...
Lady Cats Volleyball Opens District Play With Very Solid 3-0 Win Over Royse City at Home
Ladycats Volleyball 9 27 19 The Lady Cats Volleyball Team picked a good time to play perhaps their most consistent and best volleyball of the season on Friday (September 27). The Lady Cats won their district opener at home against Royse City, 3-0 by the score of 25-9, 25-16 and 25-18 completing the task in one hour flat. The Lady Cats got off to a strong start and never took their foot off of the accelerator. With the Lady Cats...
