Team Registration Opens for Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest
Registration is underway for the 47th Annual World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest. The contest is set for Saturday, October 22nd. Returning stew cooks have the option of keeping their 2015 site which will be reserved until Friday, September 16th. On Monday, September 19, all unclaimed stew sites will be open to new cooks or to returning cooks who would like a new site location. After September 19th, all sites will be assigned on...
What Comes Next?-A Sulphur Springs Recycling Update
We’ve gotten a lot of interest in recycling in the community. If a recycling facility is to be established locally, there are several steps that must be taken. The first step in establishing a recycling facility will be for the community to designate a Recycling Coordinator. Someone will need to perform tasks such as setting up informational meetings and calling for the city council to pass a motion for recycling. The next step...
Animal Of The Week: Daisy
Meet Daisy, a 2-3 year old Pit-bull mix. An owner surrender, this dog is just looking for a new family to love. She’s been at the shelter for about 8 days. “She is loving, sweet and great with other dogs.” Animal Shelter Officer Annie Patridge laughed as Daisy gave her a bunch of kisses. “I would adopt her if my husband would let me.” She hasn’t been fixed, but her heart-worms test was negative....
Fall Festival Friday Concert Moved to Civic Center Banquet Hall
News Release–Due to inclement weather this week and a great possibility of rain on Friday, the Emerald City Band concert hosted by the Fall Festival board, will now be held at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center Banquet Hall, this Friday evening, August 19th Dinner for the VIP tables will be served from 7pm – 8:30 pm. The concert will begin at 8pm. Photographs for the VIP area will be from 7:30pm – 9:30pm. Everyone in the...
Kids Kingdom Closed Aug 18, 19, 2016
According to Sulphur Springs City Secretary Gayle Roberts, Kid’s Kingdom will be closed on Thursday August 18 and Friday August 19, 2016. Trees containing bee hives are being cut and cleared by city crews.
Thursday Forecast
70% chance of showers and thunderstorms; High: 84; Low: 73; Wind: South, southwest 5-10 mph
Mary Minick
Mrs. Mary Minick, age 92 of Winnsboro, passed away on Wednesday, August 17th, 2016 in Winnsboro. She was born on April 25th, 1924, in Wood County, TX, to the late Walter Weems and Nettie Carden Weems. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her parents; daughters, Dee Phillips and Ruby Minick; four brothers and one sister. She is survived by sons Ralph Minick of Winnsboro and Troy Tolbert of Amherst; 16 grandchildren, 35...
James Henry
James Henry, age 72 of Winnsboro, passed away on Tuesday, August 16th, 2016 ,in Tucumchari, NM. He was born on July 9th, 1944, in Winnsboro to the late James Forest Henry and Alta Winkle Henry. He worked in the Dairy Equipment Industry for over thirty years in sales and service. Mr. Henry was a member of Clearwater Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by wife, Billie Joyce Henry of Winnsboro;...
Lone Star Heritage Quilt Guild Quilt Show!
There will be the Lone Star Heritage Quilt Guild Quilt Show at First Baptist R.O.C. September 16-17. On Friday Sept. 16th its from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. and Sat. 17th from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. The admission is $5 per person (children under 12 get in free). There will also be activities for children of all ages. Also, The Quilt Show Cafe will be open for breakfast, lunch, and snacks. All of the food will be prepared by the Culinary Arts Students....
