TWC, Workforce Boards, Veterans Commission Host Nov. 4 Hiring Red, White and You Fairs For Veterans
Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, TWC News Release AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), in partnership with 28 local workforce development boards and the Texas Veterans Commission, will host veterans hiring fairs in 28 cities throughout Texas on Thursday, Nov. 4. The events will be a combination of in-person and virtual events. TWC’s 10th annual Hiring Red, White & You! Statewide Hiring Fair is a joint initiative supported by the Office of the Governor, the Texas Medical Center and the Texas Veterans Commission to connect veterans and...
read moreThe Wall That Heals Arrives!
On Tuesday, November 2, 2021, The Wall That Heals arrived in Sulphur Springs by Semi truck and Trailer, escorted by Patriot Guard Riders, other local riders, law enforcement and fire department officials. At approximately 1:50 p.m., the Convoy exited eastbound I-30 onto Loop 301 east, turned down Jefferson Street., crossed the downtown Sulphur Springs Square, then continued down Connally Street before turning first north on League Street, then left onto Houston Street, to Sulphur Springs High School Track. Local residents lined the route...
read moreTickets Now Available For The SSHS Wildcat Theatre Production Of The SpongeBob Musical
The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcat Theatre will present the critically-acclaimed, Tony award-winning “The SpongeBob Musical” at 7 p.m. Nov. 11 and Nov. 13, and a 2 p.m. matinee on Nov. 14, at the SSHS Auditorium (at Hopkins County Regional Civic Center.) In this production, SpongeBob and his friends spring from television to the SSHS stage in an exciting event featuring original music from superstars of all genres with original songs by Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, David Bowie, Panic at the Disco, Steven Tyler, T.I., and many...
read moreHalloween Contest Lunch, Costume Contest Free for All Seniors!
Senior Citizens of Hopkins County! Don’t forget that the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center Halloween Party will be this Friday, October 29th at 11:00. Karon will be serving Taco Soup, Cornbread and Chocolate Cake. There will be a costume contest with prizes. Everyone will get a treat bag to take home! It’s free and fun and you’ll meet new friends! Senior Citizens Center Halloween Party Flyer
read moreWeaver Cemetery Association Veterans Memorial Dedication
The Weaver Cemetery Association Veterans Memorial Dedication will be Nov 13, at 2PM at the cemetery. Please invite family and friends to join in this special occasion! Please bring a chair, and park across the street at the park. We will have a shuttle available from the park. We look forward to seeing everyone at this special event! Please share this post and let everyone know about this event! Thank youWeaver Cemetery Board P.O. Box 21Saltillo, TX 75478 Weaver Cemetery Association Veterans Memorial
read moreOct. 27, 2021, Chamber Connection: Halloween Activities, Wall That Heals, Antique Car Show, Charity Fundraiser Planned
By Butch Burney What a great turnout Saturday for the 52nd Annual World Championship Hopkins County Stew Contest! We had almost 150 cook sites and around 6,000 visitors to Buford Park for the contest, which included a market with more than 25 vendors, a Friday night appetizer contest and concert. Thanks to so many volunteers, including more than 60 high school students, who volunteered their time and energy to make the weekend truly wonderful. And thanks to our sponsors who made it possible for us to serve so many visitors. Lastly, the cooks...
read more2021 Creative Arts Contest Results are in!
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County The Arts and Crafts Show at Sulphur Springs High School on Friday and Saturday, October 22-23, 2021. The beautiful weather, plus the cooler temperatures added to the success of the 2021 Fall Festival Creative Arts Contest, which took place in the Sulphur Springs High School Conference Center. In the children’s division (ages 10 and under), there were 20 entries. Youth (ages 11-29) had the most entries with 75, followed closely by...
read moreTrick Or Treating Will Still Be Held On Sunday, Oct. 31, In Sulphur Springs
It’s official – trick or treating will be held on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Sulphur Springs for anyone whose wishes for their kids to participate in the Halloween activity. The City of Sulphur Springs posted a notice Tuesday, Oct. 26, on their social media page regarding Halloween. “We are not making a schedule change for Halloween. Oct. 31 is Sunday. Residents who wish to participate in Trick-or-Treat on Oct. 31 are certainly encouraged to do so! Several Churches will hold their Trunk-or-Treat events Saturday, Oct. 30....
read more“If Headstones Could Talk” Cemetery Walk is November 7 at City Cemetery
The Hopkins County Genealogical Society will once again bring local history to life with this Autumn’s guided living history tour. See and hear as a few “residents” recall what life was like in Sulphur Springs during their day. These former members of local society will be portrayed by Hopkins County Genealogical Society members outfitted in the period costume of doctors, judges, businessmen and housewives. You’ll be informed and entertained as they relate their sometimes humorous life stories amid the shady...
read moreAll Hopkins County Veterans And Service Members Invited To SSHS Veterans Day Program
Sulphur Springs High School Monday announced the return of its traditional Veterans Day program for all Hopkins County Veterans and Service Members. The SSHS Veterans Day program will be held at Sulphur Springs High School on Thursday, November 11. A reception will be hosted in the SSHS Library from 12 to 1:30 p.m., and the program will be follow in the SSHS gym from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 11. SSHS Veterans Day program planned Nov. 11, 2021, at the school
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