What’s the History Behind Labor Day?
By Savannah Owens The Central Labor Union first created labor day in 1882, as a holiday to celebrate and appreciate workers. The first ever Labor Day was on Tuesday September 5th 1882, when union workers held a parade/march from New York City Hall to Union Square. After the parade, laborers headed to “Reservoir Park for picnics, concerts, and speeches. Two years later, the Central Labor Union moved the parade to the first Monday...
Betty Jane Merrisman Gipson
Betty Jane Merriman Gipson left behind her earthly home and took up her new residence in Heaven on Sunday morning, September 3, 2017, at the age of 91. She was born to Krouth Omer Merriman and Carrie Wallace Merriman of rural Garland on May 19, 1926. She was the baby of seven children born to the family and the lone surviving sibling. Her joy was complete when she was reunited with her family and husband. She attended Handley School...
4-H recognition By Johanna Hicks
Hopkins County 4-H Recognizes Outstanding Leader/Member Most people have heard of 4-H, the state’s largest youth organization, but many don’t realize that 4-H is under the direction of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Hopkins County has a strong 4-H program, and this was evident at the recent 4-H Achievement Banquet. With over 160 4-H members in Hopkins County, 4-H offers a wide variety of opportunities. The 2017 4-H...
Tim Brown Guest Speaker at 2nd Annual Fruit of the Spirit Awards Banquet
Heisman Trophy Recipient and NFL Hall of Fame Inductee Tim Brown will be guest speaker for the 2nd Annual Fruit of the Spirit Awards Banquet presented by Color Blind Ministries Saturday, September 16th at 2 p.m. in the Sulphur Springs High School Cafeteria. During the event, various Fruit of the Spirit Awards will be presented. Fruit of the Spirt Awards are based on the fruits of the Spirit named in Galatians 5:22-23, “…the fruit of...
County Commissioners Hold Public Hearing on Tax Rate Tuesday
Hopkins County Commissioners Court meets Tuesday at 9 a.m. in the courtroom on the first floor of the courthouse. The meeting is Tuesday due to the Monday Labor Day Holiday. The court will hold a public hearing on the 2017 Proposed Property Tax Rate, renew the local health authority for Hopkins County and reappoint a representative to the lakes Regional Community Center. Other items of business will also be considered. A budget...
City Council Meets Tuesday: Tax Rate, Fees, Rezoning
The regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 in the Council Room at 201 North Davis Street. The following items will be discussed: Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag, Texas Flag, and invocation.Presentations, proclamations, and announcements. Manager’s report will include status report of capital improvements, wastewater treatment plant operations,...
Dinner Bell Menu For September 6, 2017
Dinner Bell Menu for September 6, 2017 City National Bank this week’s Community Partner. Baked Chicken Salad Cheesy Corn Bake Salad Greens with Watermelon, Cantelope and Strawberries Pear, Apple and Cranberry Crisp wuth Cinnamon Whipped Cream Buttered French Bread Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, TX.
Alejandro Montes Gonzalez
Graveside service for Alejandro Montes Gonzalez, age 68, of Pickton were held Monday, September 4, 2017 at Pine Forest Cemetery with Bro. Hugo Arellano officiating and Jorge Gonzalez, Jorge Alberto Gonzalez, Brigido Valles, Noel Garcia, Alan Screws, and Juan Magańa serving as pallbearers. Visitation was held Monday September 4, 2017 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral. Mr. Montes, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017, at Carriage House Manor...
Monday Forecast
10% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 a.m.; High: 91; Low: 72; Wind: South, southwest 5-10 mph
Matt Dunn & The Runaways + Kade Trentham = A Jamming Good Time
By Savannah Owens What started with 200 people grew to approximately 500 people by the end of the night for the Saturday night concert. The two acts were Matt Dunn and the Runaways and Kade Trentham. People were dancing and smiling with joy as they enjoyed the music from these local celebrities. Kade Trentham, a student at TAMUC, was the opening act. Trentham performed popular cover songs. Some of the cover songs he played were...
