Friday Night Balloon Rally and Glow
The Balloon Rally and Glow event started around 6:00 pm with a band playing 70’s and 80’s cover songs, the Original 501’s kept the crowd endlessly entertained throughout the night. Concessions were provided by Shannon Oaks Church and the Pink Snow Cone Stand. The Mothers Culture Club provided an interesting twist on the classic game with cow patty bingo. As darkness fell, people settled into their lawn chairs while...
Como-Pickton Cheerleading Team Bake Sale
Como-Pickton’s Cheerleading Team sold baked goods outside Alliance Bank’s Downtown Branch, Friday morning. The team coach, Shona Brewer, said the team was “trying to raise money for this coming year.” They had all sorts of delicious-looking treats-cupcakes, cookies, brownies, and even some rice-krispie treats. The 21 cheerleaders were all smiles as they sold their sweets. The team hopes to raise enough money to...
Dairy Festival Opening Ceremony
On Friday June 9th at 12:00 noon, Dairy Festival Board members held the opening ceremony at Celebration Plaza. 2016 Dairy Festival Queen, Sadie Evans, was in attendance, with the 2017 Dairy Festival Contestants. Carolyn McKinney has served on the Dairy Festival Board for 11 years, and commented “It’s the 59th Annual Hopkins County Dairy Festival. Was have 7 girls vying for the title of queen. The opening ceremony kicks...
Larry Sewell
Funeral service for Larry Sewell, age 66, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 P.M. on Saturday, June 10, 2017. Larry passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at his residence in Sulphur Springs. Larry Wayne Sewell, was born August 8th, 1950 in Sulphur Springs, TX to Truitt and Laura Sewell. The nicknames he gave to the ones he...
Hot Air-Balloons at Sunrise
The Hot Air-Balloon Pilots met early Friday morning at 5:15, at the Holiday Inn in Sulphur Springs. Impending thunderstorms in Gainesville and Denton caused the Pilots to postpone the flight until after Sunrise at 6:15. The edge of the rain was 60 miles out, but the balloons can get affected by winds from a storm that is as far away as 50 miles out. “The FAA requires [Pilots meetings] as a group to make sure everyone has the...
Last Call for Entries in Chamber of Commerce Ice Cream Freeze Off Saturday
Currently 48 entries are registered but 60 or more entries are anticipated for the 16th Annual Ice Cream Freeze-off Saturday. Those who desire to enter and have not registered may register today during business hours at the Chamber of Commerce or Saturday around 4:30 p.m. at the event sight. The time and location have changed this year due to the placement of the Dairy Festival Carnival. The carnival location is on the grounds of the...
Karen H. DeWitt
A private services for Karen H. DeWitt, age 60, of Sulphur Springs, will be scheduled at a later date. No visitation is scheduled. Mrs. DeWitt passed away Monday, June 5, 2017 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. She was born June 30, 1956 in Fort Worth, TX, the daughter of Robert Hinson and Oneta (McAlpin) Hinson. She married Kenneth L. DeWitt on August 7, 1997 in Winfield, TX. Karen was a housewife and of the...
Carolyn Sue Rowe
No formal services are scheduled for Carolyn Sue Rowe, age 72, who passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. Carolyn Sue (Susie) Rowe was born August 17, 1944 in El Campo, Texas, the daughter of Ernest Rufus McLane and Lynna Alice (Holt) McLane. Susie was retired, but had worked as manager of the Spring Valley Apartments and the manager of the Trends Club. She was also a Volunteer...
