Senior Citizens Center Offers Many Events For Residents Age 50 and Over
There are a lot of activities offered at and hosted by the Senior Citizens Center, including ongoing weekly activities as well as special monthly and annual events. ” This is a busy place. Come and reconnect with some old friends or meet some new ones. The coffee pot is always on complements of Guaranty Bank,” said Karon Weatherman, program and marketing director for the Senior Citizens Center.Weatherman has provided the following guide to ensure those interested can be sure to pencil these events on their calendar so they...
read moreHopkins County 4-H Members Earn District Honors
4-H is the largest youth organization in the United States. Close to 200 youth are members of 4-H in Hopkins County. Several members participated in District 4-H contests recently, and brought home numerous awards. The following is a list of the 4-H’ers along with their respective contests and placings: Food Show Marilena Reyes, Junior Breads & Cereals – 4thNatalie Vaughn, Junior Main Dish – 5thEthan George, Intermediate Main Dish –...
read moreChanges To Dairy Festival Parade Route, Carnival Dates Announced
The Hopkins County Dairy Festival Board has released the official event’s schedule for this year’s salute to the dairy families and industry for their contributions to our local economy. HCDF President Carolyn McKinney said there are couple of changes in this year’s events that all will want to be sure to note. The Dairy Festival Parade is expected to include a number of special guests, including the Budweiser Clydesdales and the 1st Calvary Division Band. Those who usually stage along the parade route to partake of the...
read moreWeaver Cemetery Memorial Day June 2
The Weaver Cemetery Association will meet at 11 a.m. on June 2, 2019, at the Weaver Baptist Church. All who have loved ones there, or an interest in the Weaver Cemetery, are encouraged to attend. Services will be followed by a covered dish lunch in the church dining hall. A Memorial roll call will be conducted to honor those that have died and been buried in the Weaver Cemetery since last year’s Memorial Day Service. The cemetery had 70 stones turned over and flags burned. The Sheriff and Trustees of Hopkins County came and did the...
read moreWWII History at PJC
Ken Hanushek PJC-Sulphur Springs Center history instructor Ken Hanushek describes an event from World War II while his students listen intently and make notes during the final days of the spring semester. Registration for summer and fall semester classes is underway on the campus. Call 903-885-1232 for more information.
read moreMitchell Chapel to Sell Baked Potatoes
Mark Your Calendar For June 7th, 2019 At 10:30 AM. First Lady Armor Bearers Of Mitchell Chapel Will Be Selling Loaded Baked Potatoes. The Baked Potatoes Come With Chopped Beef With All The Fixing. Get a loaded baked potato and A Drink For A Small Donation Of $10. Yes You Read It Correctly, Just $10. PRE-ORDER BY JUNE 5Th So Stop By Mitchell Chapel Church Of God In Christ(402 South Jackson St) And Grab You A Potato Or 2. If You Can’t Pick Up An Order, Just Call (903)885-0338 And We Will Be Glad To Deliver (2 orders or more). So Please Come Out...
read moreDinner Bell Menu For May 29th, 2019
Community Partner: The Knights of Columbus of St. James Catholic Church Herb Roasted Pork Loin Rice Pilaf Italian Cut Green Beans Salad Extravaganza Hot Yeast Rolls Lemon Cake To Die For Baked Pears (the no added sugar dessert) Schools out. The days are getting longer. Relax and have a cold drink of tea and a wholesome meal at Dinner Bell. Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church ). Hope to see you!
read moreTRAX To Get $100,000 Software Upgrade
A motion to review and consider approval of a contract with Shah Software is on the agenda for May 30th, 2019. Shah Software of Dallas, TX won the bid to provide transit scheduling software for the TRAX rural transportation service. Approval of the $100,000 contract is expected at the May 30th meeting. The Executive Committee of the Ark-Tex Council of Governments (ATCOG) will meet at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 30, 2019, at the Titus County Extension Office, 1708 Industrial Road, Mt. Pleasant, Texas.
read moreSS Public Library Summer Reading Program
The Sulphur Springs Public Library Summer Reading Program is coming up soon. Sulphur Springs Public Library Director, Hope Cain, says ” We look forward to summer every year and are pleased to be so well received. ” Please see the details about the 2019 Summer Reading Program below. Sulphur Springs Public Library Summer Reading Program 2019 Sulphur Springs Public Library Summer Reading Program 2019 Calendar
read moreTira News for May 22, 2019
By Jan Vaughn The regular quarterly meeting of the Tira City Council is scheduled for Monday, June 3, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. The public is always welcome and encouraged to attend. Rick and Judy Petty were in College Station on May 11 th for Tyler Petty’s graduation from Texas A&M. His fiancée Caitlin Vally also graduated. On May 18 th they were in Cedar Park, Texas to attend Tyler and Caitlin’s wedding. Tyler is their grandson. His parents are Chris and Robin (Fitzgerald) Petty. Yvonne went to Rowlett Friday and got to visit and take care of...
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