Health Care Foundation’s Annual Snowflake Campaign Kick’s Off
Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation recently kicked-off their annual snowflake campaign. The community is invited to pay tribute to friends or family members with a gift in their honor or memory. The Foundation will then send a notification to the honorees or designated contact to make them aware of the gift. The first snowflake for the 2022 HC Health Care Foundation’s Snowflake Campaign stands out against the bright, sunny day. In addition, a beautiful snowflake bearing the name of the individual being...
read moreRegister For Senior Citizens Center’s 4th Annual Chili Cook-Off By Nov. 23
The deadline to register for the Senior Citizens Center’s 4th Annual Chili Cook-Off is quickly approaching. Although the event is still 2 weeks away, those planning to enter the contest are asked to register as soon as possible. “I need to know how many would like to participate by Wednesday, Nov 23. They can fill out registration, or just call or email me and I will sign them up,” said Senior Citizen Center Coordinator Dawna M. Pryor. To register simply submit your name, address, phone number and email to the Senior...
read moreYantis Masonic Lodge Turkey Shoot Planned This Weekend
Yantis Masonic Lodge # 382 will host a Turkey Shoot this Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, with chances for people to win a turkey. This is the Lodge’s main annual fundraiser, which helps support Lodge operations. Turkey Shoot flyer The Turkey Shoot begins at 9:30 a.m., with shooting beginning around 10 a.m. and continuing until people quit shooting — usually around 4 p.m. There will be three shooting events consisting of trap/skeet clay shotgun shooting, .22 rifle target shooting, and pistol target shooting. Best out of five shots wins or the...
read moreSymphony League Auction Item: Nest
It’s a Google Nest Audio, donated by Grocery Supply Company. What’s a Nest? well imagine a Jukebox, with infinite capacity, that doesn’t require nickles, and can be activated by issuing a verbal command that starts like “Hey Google”. For example… “Hey Google, play Rick Astley – Never Gonna Give You Up!” Then feel the magic as you get Rick Rolled. You can also issue mandates such as “Hey Google, delete what I just said.” Need someone or something that listens to your every whim? This is for...
read moreSymphony League Auction Item: Bikes
Bill and Beverly Owens donated this pair of human powered bikes to the Symphony League Auction. Bill Owens, a man who knows about moving people, said he searched and searched for electric powered bikes, but says they won’t be available until 2024. Bills Bikes, and other items like the Weber grill will be up for grabs, going to the highest bidder on Saturday. This year’s auction will be held on November 19, 2022. Auction action starts at 6pm. The auction will be streamed, live via YouTube. As always, you can submit your bids by...
read moreChamber Connection – Nov. 16: Economic Development Lunch, Christmas Activities Planned
By Butch Burney If you would like a crystal ball to see into the economic future, then you’ll want to get a glimpse of what the experts are saying at the annual Economic Development Luncheon, set for Wednesday, Dec. 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hopkins County Civic Center. Aaron Demerson, commissioner representing employers of the Texas Workforce Commission, is our keynote speaker. Mr. Demerson will present to Hopkins County the economic outlook for Northeast Texas for 2023. He serves as an advocate for over 555,000 Texas employers...
read moreComo-Pickton Students, Staff Honor Veterans
On Friday, November 11, 2022, Como-Pickton students and staff honored local veterans during a special program at the school. CPFFA officers, along with Coach Joe Garcia’s (Active Reserve) AVID class lead the program for the entire district and community members. Como-Pickton band performed during the program. “We had an incredible Veteran’s Day program today! Thank you FFA, Band, and Coach Garcia’s AVID class for honoring our hometown heroes,” said CPCISD Assistant Superintendent Lydia Walden Como-Pickton students and staff...
read moreSymphony League Auction Item: Lunch for 10
Gift certificate for Lunch for 10 to be delivered from The Oaks Bed & Breakfast / Allison Libby-Thesing. The Oaks is located on 516 Oak Avenue in Sulphur Springs. This year’s auction will be held on November 19, 2022. The auction will be streamed, live via YouTube. As always, you can submit your bids by calling in. There is still time to submit your donation to the auction, contact Linda G at her office (903) 439-6713.
read moreChristmas In Heritage Park Offered Nov. 26 and Dec. 3, 2022
Hopkins County Historical Society will once again host Christmas in Heritage Park Saturdays, Nov. 26 and Dec. 3, 2022, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Items available in the Country Store, converted to a Christmas store for Christmas in the Park. A $3 fee is asked for everyone age 7 and older, but children ages 6 or younger will be admitted free to enjoy the old fashioned Christmas in the Park with their families at Heritage Park, 416 North Jackson St. Lots of door prizes will be awarded, and free hot cocoa and old fashioned cider, coffee and cookies...
read moreHopkins County Commissioners Court Nov. 14 Agenda
Hopkins County Commissioners Court regular Nov. 14 meeting agenda Hopkins County Commissioners Court
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