American Legion and VFW Team up with Carter Blood Care
Sulphur Springs American Legion Post 66 and VFW post 8560 are hosting a blood drive to help save lives. Everyone in Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County and all of North East Texas mark your calendar on 27 June 2020 from 0900 till 1430… that’s 9am till 2:30pm for the civilians. The Carter Blood Care bus will be at Bookshires in Sulphur Springs. Stop by say hi and save a life. Anyone needing more information abou the blood drive can call Andy Lowen at (903)355-3733 Thank you in advance!
read moreBeat the Heat Fan Drive Receives a Boost from GSC
Karon Weatherman, Director of the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen Center, reports that the Beat the Heat Fan Drive going on for local seniors got a big boost today when Grocery Supply Inc. stepped in to assist. GSC staffers Lori Dunavin Ray and Vickie Pickle delivered 33 new fans to the Seniors Center to help the cause. Seniors, if you need a fan to help keep you cool, contact Karon at 903-885-1661. Thanks GSC!!
read moreWesley United Methodist Church Tax-Aide Site Will Not Re-open
The Wesley United Methodist Church Tax-Aide site will not re-open for the remainder of this tax season. The health and safety of our volunteers, staff and taxpayers is our top priority, and the decision not to re-open was made based on health data trends for U.S. states and counties. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is offering online options to assist taxpayers affected by the suspension of in-person services:A self-prep option, providing taxpayers with free access to software so they can prepare taxes on they own, is available at...
read moreCommunity Players, Inc. Fundraiser Sale is June 20
Community Players Inc.Community Players Fund Raising EventDate: June 20, 2020Time: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PMPlace: B&B Rentals, 1422 N Hillcrest Drive, Sulphur Springs, TxCommunity Players Inc. is a non-profit organization that owns and operates Main Street Theatre, 225 Main Street, Sulphur Springs. The virus has darkened our doors but this is a prime opportunity for a major repair. The front of the building needs extensive work. Our Founder’s Award recipient, David Woody, and president, Lyndie Mansfield, have submitted a plan to the...
read moreReilly Springs Jamboree Remains Postponed in June
The Reilly Springs Jamboree continues to be postponed on a month-by-month basis due to COVOD-19 concerns. Thus. there will be no Reilly Springs Jamboree in June 2020. It is hoped that the shows can resume in the very near future, hopefully in July. Enola Gay Mathews, Mike Shing and the Running Creek Band are anxious to safely see you in attendance. Til then, please stay safe and stay well. Jamboree fans, please check Facebook and our website for news of the next show. Traditionally, the country music stage show is held on the...
read moreNo Problems at North Hopkins Water Supply Corp.
Per request from the North Hopkins Water Supply Corporation, customers should know that there is no water problem which needs correction. Apparently, a flyer is being circulated by mail regarding necessary water testing. The company which sent out the flyer is not associated with the North Hopkins Water Supply Corporation in any way. Customers may disregard the flyer, and feel confident that at any time water problems may arise, they will be contacted by the North Hopkins Water Supply Corporation.
read moreModified Relay For Life Will Feature Survivors Parade, Luminaries June 12
Things are ever changing due to Covid-19, and the Relay For Life Tri-County, TX Event Leadership Team has made changes this year to keep the community and survivors safe. Although later than normal, a modified Relay For Life event will still be held June 12. This year’s event will not include the normal survivor lap and booths. A survivor “parade” will at Buford Park, on the corner of North League Street and Connally Street, and an online silent auction is planned later this month. “While I am sad that we will not have...
read moreMobile Food Pantry Returns Hopkins County Saturday
North Texas Food Bank will be returning to Sulphur Springs this Saturday for those in need of food assistance. The Mobile Food Pantry will offer food in a drive-through only format from 9 to 11 a.m. June 13 at Hopkins County Civic Center, 1200 Houston St. There is no need to register for the mobile pantry pick up; it is first come, first served. In order to receive food, the recipient must arrive in a vehicle to pick up food. Mobile Pantry participants are required to give their name, share their family size, and meet income requirements to...
read moreWas Downtown Sulphur Springs a Progressive City in 1914? You Bet! Get the Book!
Hopkins County Historical Researcher Shirley Patchen has released her third book of historical research on Sulphur Springs. It’s titled The Progressive City: History of Downtown Sulphur Springs 1914 and it’s available at the Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library, 611 North Davis Street in Sulphur Springs, at a cost of $50. Already, there’s a waiting list for those wanting a book from the next printing this summer! Shirley, accompanied by her research mentor John Sellers, shared a preview of the book on June 10, 2020...
read moreCorvette Club Helping With “Beat the Heat” Fan Drive
The Sulphur Springs Corvette Club dropped off 54 Fans to the Senior Citizens Center for the Annual “Beat the Heat” Fan Drive. These guys, and ladies, are always willing to help the Senior Citizen Center out every year. Corvette Club Fan Drive 2020 Shown in Photo: Mack Pitts, Tim Gee, Karon Weatherman, David Johnson, Steve Judkins and Mike Hart. If anyone needs a Fan they can call the Senior Citizens Center at (903) 885-1661 and we will get your name of the List. 2020 Senior Citizens Center Fan Drive
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