Jettribe Mid-America WaterX Championship by Nauti Water Racing Round 1 and 2
This weekend is the long-awaited opening rounds for the Jettribe Mid-America WaterX Championship by Nauti Water Racing. We are excited to hang out with our Texas and Midwest racers once again. Rounds 1 and 2 this weekend in Somerville, Texas are going to be a fun, family-friendly event with highly competitive racing action on the water! Are you new to the PWC racing sport? The Jettribe Mid-America WaterX Series is a great environment to come watch and learn from the many helpful pro racers in attendance. Junior racers can also benefit from...
read moreBrightstar Academy Musicians Present Annual Recital
Members of the Bright Star Christian Academy will be presenting their annual solo and ensemble Recital on Thursday, April 28th, at 7pm in the sanctuary of Bright Star Church in Como, Texas. The program will include nine solos and five ensembles, one of which will perform the Ukrainian National Anthem, performed in honor of their bravery and patriotism to their Nation. The band is under the direction of Richard Shanks and Jeff Smith. The general public is invited to attend. There is no admission charge. Bright Star Christian Academy...
read moreEarly Voting Under Way In SSISD Bond Election, 2 Constitutional Amendment Propositions
Last Day To Register To Vote For May 24 Runoff Is Monday Two elections will be held on two different days in May: the SSISD bond proposal, 2 proposed constitutional amendments, and Winnsboro ISD trustees elections on May 8; and runoffs from the March party primary elections will be held on May 24. There are two actions local voters can take today to vote in each. For registered voters, early voting in the May 7 elections starts today; April 25 is also the deadline to register to vote in the May 24 runoff elections. May 7 Elections Early...
read moreKenny Chesney Returns to the Road with Here And Now 2022
KENNY CHESNEY BRINGS HERE AND NOW 2022 TO AT&T STADIUM IN ARLINGTON, TEXAS SATURDAY, JUNE 4. Lineup Features Three-Time Consecutive GRAMMY Winners Dan + Shay, Reigning ACM and CMA Vocal Group of the Year Old Dominion and CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Carly Pearce. WHO: Eight-time Entertainer of the Year Kenny Chesney, the only Country artist on Pollstar’s Top Touring Artists of the Decade, returns to the road with a lineup featuring three-time consecutive GRAMMY winners Dan + Shay, reigning ACM and CMA Vocal Group of the Year Old...
read moreCANCELLED: Young Eagles Rally Originally Scheduled for Saturday, April 23, 2022, Has Been Cancelled
Ben Scarborough with the Sulphur Springs Aviation Association and the Young Eagles Project reports that the EAA 1094 Young Eagles Rally originally scheduled to be held Saturday, April 23, 2022, at the Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, has been cancelled due to issues with high winds. As of April 21, 2022, according to Ben Scarborough, an alternative date and location is planned to be May 21, 2022, in Quitman. However, this could change, so it is encouraged that interested persons continue to check youngeaglesday.org...
read moreCommunity Invited To First Responders Meet And Greet Event This Saturday
Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County residents are invited to two first responders events: a First Responders Meet & Greet from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 23, 2022, at the new Grays Building, located at 413 Beckham Street, on the south side of in Pacific Park; and to a Battle of the Badges Softball Tournament Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Sulphur Springs High School softball field. “We invite everyone out, the more the merrier. If you’re in for a good time and a lot of smiles, then come out and hang out,” Sulphur...
read moreCumby Spring Cleanup Days Continue
The City of Cumby Spring Cleanup began April 21, and will continue from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 22-23 and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 28-30. Two dumpsters will be placed inside the fencing of the City of Cumby Water Tank on Barker Street for use by residents of the City of Cumby. Those dropping off items should be prepared to present a copy of their City of Cumby water bill or a driver’s license with the Cumby address. While the dumpsters are provided for the convenience of residents who need to get rid of more items than will fill their...
read moreKids Kingdom Closed April 22-24, 2022
Kids Kingdom at Buford Park will be closed to the public Friday, April 22 through Sunday, April 24, for repairs, Sulphur Springs officials report. Kids Kingdom in Buford Park The Sulphur Springs Leadership Class has selected as a class service project the rehab of Mary Bonham’s Kids Kingdom in Buford Park. Friday and Saturday, April 22-23, have been designated as work days to re-stain all the wood in the park and Kids Kingdom and spread mulch. The class is also planning to replace and/or repair the equipment, such as the handicap swing,...
read moreRains County ‘Friends of the Library’ Book Sale is April 22, 23
Starting this Friday, April 22nd, the Friends of the Rains County Library will be having our semi-annual Book Sale from 9-5 and Saturday, April 23rd, from 9-2 with Saturday being our bargain day! Storytelling both day and Saturday entertainment from 10-noon by Storyteller and Indian flutist Richard W Nash. Sadies Place and New Day Beginning Dog Rescue Groups will be set up for you to find your furever friend! All at Emory City Centre, 735 N Texas Street, Emory, Tx! See ya there!
read moreGreat Opportunities Await You!
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected]. While providing an individual with my business card recently, I contemplated the Vision and Mission of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. Our vision is “Helping Texans Better Their Lives” and our mission is “Through the application of science-based knowledge, we create high-quality, relevant continuing education that encourages lasting and effective change.” Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides workshops, program...
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