Jack Russell Terriers Headed to Civic Center
Once again the SWJRTN (Southwest Jack Russell Terrier Network) Club is glad to be back at the Hopkins County Civic Centre for the annual trial, November 12th & 13th. The trial is primarily for Jack Russell’s but other terriers and other breeds of dogs are welcomed and encouraged to come out and compete. In the morning there is straight track racing, both flats and hurdles. It’s a fast and exciting time for the dogs and the people watching. While Conformation is going on inside the arena there’s a number of other events the dogs can enter....
read moreSymphony League Auction Item: Toy Truck
Bill Owens, General Manager of Jay Hodge Chevrolet has donated a motorized toy truck. Child not included. 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 moreSymphony League Auction Item: Handmade Knives
Ron Owens has donated 2 railroad spike knives and 1 of the knives like he donated a couple of years ago. 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 moreJust Cure It November 5th
The Just Cure It! Epilepsy Awareness Fundraiser will be November 5th, 2022 at The Roc. A spaghetti lunch, vendors and a car show will be open the the public from 11 to 4pm.
read moreTrunk or Treat October 2022
Area churches are hosting alternatives to tricks and treat again this year. Here is a partial list. If your organization would like to placed on this list, email your into to [email protected] Church of the Nazarene will host a Trunk or Treat October 31st from 6pm – 8pm. St. James Catholic Church in Sulphur Springs, TX will host a Trunk or Treat October 31st from 6pm – 8pm. Trinity Harvest Church will celebrate fall on Sunday October 30th, from 5:30 to 7:30. League St Church of Christ will have trunk or treat as well October...
read moreDinner Bell Menu for November 2, 2022
Tim and Michelle Dollison and employees at Diversified Storage are continual supporters of Dinner Bell. Thank you for believing in the mission of Dinner Bell. GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting around 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. MENU Chicken and Rice Casserole Marinated Vegetable Salad Buttered French Bread Slices Apples Baked with Crumble Topping BE CAREFUL AS THE PANDEMIC IS STILL IN OUR MIDST! WEAR MASKS WHERE REQUIRED! WASH...
read moreStatewide Hiring Event Connects Veterans with Career Opportunities
TWC News Release — Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022 “Hiring Red, White & You!” Marks 11th Year of Linking Our Nation’s Heroes With Texas Employers AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), in partnership with local workforce development boards throughout the state, and the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC), will host hiring fairs for veterans in cities across Texas through November 15. TWC’s 11th annual Hiring Red, White & You! Statewide Hiring Fair is a joint initiative supported by the Office of the Governor, the Texas...
read moreThe Lil 4’s Club is Having Their Annual Thanksgiving Dinner November 19th
The Lil 4’s Club is having their Annual Thanksgiving Dinner and we are inviting the community kids and their families out and we are also looking for sponsors to help with this event any items will be greatly appreciated contact Letitia Conliffe 214-809-1908 for more information Lil 4 Club Annual Thanksgiving Dinner 2022
read moreChamber Connection: The 53rd Annual Stew Festival Was Fantastic
By Butch Burney, CEO/President, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Wow, what a great day at the park! Despite some gusty winds and a little bit of a warm day, the 53rd Annual Hopkins County Stew Festival, sponsored by Alliance Bank, was fantastic! Thanks to our 167 cook sites, our adult volunteers and student volunteers, about 7,500 people were able to enjoy beef and chicken stew, with crackers and cheese, while also shopping the vendor market while kids played Gellyball and jumped in the bounce houses provided by Jerry’s Jump Zone. On Friday...
read moreEarl W. Martin 42 Tournament Winners Announced
The top three teams in the Earl W. Martin 42 Tournament, held Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, at the Senior Citizens Center have been announced. Approximately 15 teams participated. The team of Earnest Young and Gary Mobley won first place honors in the domino tourney. Second place went to Calvin Bain and Debbie St. Clair. Third place in the Oct. 22 tournament went to Jan Helmer and Jared Austin Event coordinators offer thanks to all who attended and played. Earl W. Martin 42 Tournament – First PlaceEarl W. Martin 42 Tournament – Second...
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