Lions Club Lighted Christmas Parade Still Scheduled Friday Night
The Sulphur Springs Lions Club Lights Christmas Parade have become a holiday favorite. In light of Friday’s cool damp weather, it’s not surprising that community members have enquired about the status of the parade. The Lions Club, however, indicated unless the weather changes significantly, the parade will still begin at 7 p.m. Friday night, club members advised today. The Lions Club invites everyone to join them tonight for the 16th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade presented by Carriage House Manor. “We are still planning...
read moreCorvette Club Donates Several Bikes To Blue Santa; Annual Campaign Still Far Behind Usual Pace
The Blue Santa Toy Drive has received several generous donations this year from businesses, individuals and groups, including several bicycles donated by Sulphur Springs Corvette Club. The drive continues until 7 p.m. Dec. 2, 2022, and as of Friday morning was still far behind the usual pace. According to Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum, so far, they’ve only had about one-third of the donations the program usually receives. Dedicated local law enforcement officials will remain in Walmart parking lot behind the South Broadway Street...
read moreHopkins County CASA Cookie Walk Returns Dec. 2, 2022
An annual Hopkins County Christmas tradition, the CASA Cookie Walk, is returning this year and will feature some special treats. The fundraiser for the organization for more than 25 years was canceled the last couple of years due to COVID and replaced with Miracles Made on Connally Street, where people were invited to purchase tickets for $25 each for a chance to win one of 12 small decorated Christmas trees. 2022 CASA Cookie Walk flyer Lake Country CASA announced this month, however, that the annual Christmas tradition, the CASA Cookie Walk,...
read moreEast End Allegiance: Our Youth Annual Christmas Giveback 2022 Is A Holiday Coat Drive
East End Allegiance: Our Youth’s Annual Christmas Giveback will be a Holiday Coat Drive to help kids in the community stay warm all winter long. A fun Christmas Glow Party will be held Dec. 20, 2022, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Gray’s Building in Pacific Park. In order to receive a coat, families must sign their child up, by clicking this link and providing the child’s name, coat size, gender and age. The child must be in attendance and participate in EEA’s Dec. 20 Christmas Giveback and Holiday Glow Party....
read moreChamber of Commerce: Pictures with Santa
December 1st, 2022 – Stop by the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce on Friday December 2nd, 2022 for Pictures with Santa. While you are there, enjoy some complimentary Deep Routes coffee and hot cocoa. Deep Roots Coffee is opening soon in Sulphur Springs, TX. You will be able to enjoy their breakfast items at 215 Shannon Rd E, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482.
read more2022 Blue Santa Toy Drive Under Way Dec. 1-2 At Walmart
Priority Deadline to Register for Toy Assistance Continues Through Dec. 2 Hopkins County, Texas — The 2022 Blue Santa Toy Drive kicked offed of this morning at 7 a.m. in Walmart parking lot and will continue through Dec. 2, 2022 Working together with CANHelp, the Sulphur Springs Police Department, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office, the Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County Fire Departments, CJ Duffey, Choice Hospice, and members of numerous ministries, businesses, organizations, and individuals once again have joined resources to collect and...
read moreGolden Ager Tree Needs More Angels
December 1st, 2022 – The Adopt a Golden Ager tree at the Sulphur Springs Senior Center still has around 30 people that still need to be adopted. The majority of applications have been sent and returned, but more trickle in each day. Examples of requests for the Seniors run from deodorant to ‘take me fishing’. “Seniors have real needs for basics like toiletries, warm clothes and sometimes companionship. Sometimes a chance to get out of the house is what they really want.”, said Dawna Pryor Senior Citizen Center...
read morePhoto Exhibit @123 Jefferson
10 local photographers agreed to a 5 year ‘photo marathon’ competition to win a trip to Italy. This year is the conclusion. The winner will be announced in 2023. This is an annual celebration of the work these photographers have performed. The Gallery @123 Jefferson Street at 5:00, December 2nd, 2022
read moreHopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel December 13, 2022
You don’t want to miss the December 13 gathering of the Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel. We are excited to have Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent, join us for “A Cup of Christmas Tea”. Through her fun and heartwarming presentation, we are reminded that small acts of kindness make a big difference. . . even something as simple as a cup of tea. Mark your calendar:December 13, 202210:00amThe ROC115 Putnam StSulphur Springs, TX
read moreCounty Line Baptist Church of Point: Live Nativity
County Line Baptist Church of Point is presenting a live nativity scene, otherwise known as a crèche, on December 11, 2022. It starts at 5:30PM and will continue until 8:30PM. Hot dogs, chips and hot chocolate will be served following the event.
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