Hopkins County 4-H Prepare for Contest Season By Johanna Hicks
Hopkins County 4-H Prepare for Contest Season The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office is abuzz with activity this time of year! Not only are some of our 4-H members preparing for the Junior Market Show, but many others are beginning preparations for the 4-H Fashion Show, Food Show, Educational Presentations, Public Speaking, Share-the-Fun, Food Challenge, Consumer Decision Making Contest, and 4-H Photography Contest. This week’s...
Melanie Marie Martin Harrison
On Wednesday, January 25, Melanie Marie Martin Harrison ascended the Stairway to Heaven to join the good Lord, all while her favorite tunes from the Rolling Stones and Aerosmith played on Heaven’s juke box. She was probably decked out in a fabulous outfit, wearing her signature red lipstick, and had a nice gift ready to give to God (because we all know how much she loved to give gifts). Thank you to everybody that truly loved...
Sulphur Springs Rotary Club Recognizes Their Own
The Sulphur Springs Rotary Club held its weekly meeting at First United Methodist Church Thursday January 26th, 2017. President Neva Mohesky detailed an online membership registry for Rotary members. The registry, and an app, promotes networking within the millions of world wide members. Members can use the app when traveling and never miss a meeting. Members with perfect attendance were also recognized. The awards ranged from 1 up...
SSMS UIL East Texas Elite Junior High Invitational Meet Results
“On Saturday, January 7th, 162 SSMS students competed in the 7th annual East Texas Elite Junior High Invitational Meet. It was held at Hallsville Junior High in Hallsville, Texas. Overall, SSMS received a 2nd place Sweepstakes trophy despite the 14 degree temperature that day. Several of our students earned medals and ribbons for earning top spots in individual and team competitions,” said Kathy Wright, SSMS UIL...
Chamber Connection January 26, 2017
SAVE THE DATE!!! It’s time for the 91st Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet! “An Evening in the Woods,” dinner and community awards will be held at the Hopkins County Civic Center on Thursday, February 16th at 6:30 p.m. Awards including Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Caregiver of the Year, Community Pride Award, Agriculturist of the Year, Large Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, and Educator of the Year will be...
Community Calendar January 26-February 4
Woman of the Year and Caregiver of the Year nominations are being sought for recognition at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Banquet on February 16. If you know an exemplary woman who does good deeds in her family, community or church that are non-job related, nominate her for the Woman of the Year Award in writing to P.O. Box 72, care of Beta Sigma Phi, or contact Ms. Jimmie McIntire for details. Deadline is February 5....
Hopkins County Master Gardeners Club Ready to Plant
It is a little early in the gardening season, but the Master Gardeners are ready for spring planting. However, at the monthly meeting held at the AgriLife Extension Building on Houston St, business items took precedence over more agrarian pursuits. An executive session before the regular meeting revealed that a Board of directors must be elected and sent to meetings across Texas. Upcoming events include a Plant Swap, and a Pesticide...
Locust St Project Crossing the Tracks
The rework of Locust St is nearing completion, and City Crews continue to make progress north to Main Street. The railroad crossing is the last major barrier, and a boring contractor is working to make a tunnel for gas and water lines. Currently, the bore is being made for sewer lines under the railroad tracks. Once installed work will begin on the other side of the rail lines. Work on Locust Street should take another month to...
Jere Wyvonne Giles
Jere Wyvonne Giles passed away peacefully at age 90, January 26, 2017 in Sulphur Springs. She was born January 11, 1927, the daughter of Lillian Mae and Granville Austin Nichols. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 28, 2017 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 27, 2017 at the funeral home. Wyvonne was a member of Martin Springs Baptist Church. ...
