Fall Festival Creative Arts Contest is a Collection of Astounding Must-Sees
The Fall Festival Creative Arts contest houses an array of talented artwork and items. It will be open 9:00 am to 1:30 pm on Saturday October 27th, 2017. Make sure to stop by Sulphur Springs high school to see all of the talented work! Here are pictures of some of the amazing entries! Creative Arts Contest 33 Creative Arts Contest 34 Creative Arts Contest 35 Creative Arts Contest 36 Creative Arts Contest 37 Creative Arts...
Game Day: Lady Cats Volleyball Play for District Championship
It’s going to take a thirteenth district volleyball game Friday night (October 27) to decide this season’s district champion. After two rounds of play, the Lady Cats of Sulphur Springs and the Lady Tigers of Texas High ended up tied with 10-2 district records. The district championship game and seeding game will take place at Mount Pleasant Friday at 6:30 p.m. Both teams won on their home court, 3-2. In the district opener...
Game Day: Wildcats At Mt Pleasant; Playoff Implications
Long time rivals Sulphur Springs and Mount Pleasant meet on the football field again Friday night (October 27) at Sam Parker Field in Mount Pleasant. Despite the records of the teams, this district game has playoff implications. Mount Pleasant is 0-4 in district play and 1-7 for the season. They have to win their remaining two games and hope for some help. The Wildcats are 0-3 in district play and 2-5 for the season. They have lost...
Can Help Sponsors Annual Coat and Blanket Drive For Those in Need
The winter months can be a tough time for everyone, especially those already struggling to get by. Thankfully, for those in Hopkins County, help is available. Please join CANHelp by participating the annual FALL COAT & BLANKET DRIVE to ensure everyone in Hopkins County stays warm this winter. CANHelp and its partners are now accepting new and gently used coats and blankets of all sizes from now through the beginning of the year....
What’s a Quarter Auction? The Nov. 2 Fun Event Benefits Lights of Life!
Meredith Caddell, Executive Director of the Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation, continues the series of fundraisers for the Lights of Life Campaign, which will culminate at the Gala on January 27, 2018. Already, the Lights of Life Style Show and a Sip’n See Historic Tour have brought in donations for purchase of needed equipment for the local hospital. The next event is the Quarter Auction to be held at the Civic Center at...
Sulphur Springs Corvette Club Hosts Annual Classic
Over 150 Corvettes will fill Celebration Plaza Saturday as the Sulphur Springs Corvette Club hosts their annual Classic Show. On Saturday from 8 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. the Corvettes will be on display and trophies and plaques will be awarded to winning autos in 14 designated classes. Nine Sponsor Awards will also be presented. The public is invited to view the Corvettes. Friday night’s “The Fabulous Fifties”, a reservation only dinner...
Tira News
by Jan Vaughn The Fall Carnival at North Hopkins School will be this Friday, October 27th, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Also, the Book Fair has been going on all week and will be open during the carnival. Come enjoy the food, fun, and games and support the students. Yvonne Weir flew up to Rapid City, South Dakota on October 4th. Her sister-in-law, Lynn, picked her up and they drove around 150 miles to the Hall Ranch in Meadow, where she...
Hopkins County and Surrounding Counties Placed Under Freeze Warning for Friday Night and Saturday Morning
Hopkins County and surrounding counties have been placed under a Freeze Warning for Friday night and Saturday morning. Much colder air will continue to filter into North and Central Texas today on gusty north winds behind a powerful cold front. The coldest night of the fall is expected tonight, and subfreezing temperatures are anticipated for parts of the area. The freeze watch has therefore been upgraded to a freeze warning. The...
Billy J. Acker
Billy J. Acker, age 90, of Winnsboro passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017 at Heritage Nursing Home in Quitman. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home.
