2018 Senior Prom Followed the Yellow Brick Road to Priceless Memories, Growth in Building Fund
The much-anticipated 2018 Seniors Prom was fun for all and blessed with talent, a host of volunteers and numerous sponsors which assured a memorable evening. For the 100 attendees, there were celebrity photos, lots of prizes, a dinner amidst theme decor, naming of Prom King and Prom Queen, and special entertainment by the Senior Entertainment Group. The dinner menu consisted of Chicken Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Providence Vegetables, Corn, Roll, Apple Cobbler and Homemade Ice Cream prepared and served by James Weatherman, Tammy...
read moreTwo Local Back to School Events Planned For Saturday August 11
Here are two separate Back to School giving events scheduled in Sulphur Springs, Texas on Saturday August 11, 2018. A Back to School Clothing Drive, sponsored by Hope Family Fellowship, is going on through August 6 for new and gently used clothing in boys and girls sizes for kindergarten through sixth grade. Donations of clothing are welcomed and are tax deductible. To make a donation of clothing, contact Wanda Reed at 903-348-2887 or take clothing donations to Good News Christian Bookstore inside the VF Outlet Mall. If you would like to...
read moreDinner Bell Menu For August 1, 2018
DINNER BELL MENU August 1, 2018 Community Partner Ryan McKenzie Family and Friends Menu: Ham and Swiss Salad Frito Corn Salad Marinated Green Beans with Sour Cream Dressing Fruit Melange Crispy Bread Slices Apple Walnut Cake Mandarin Orange and Cottage Cheese Salad (no sugar added dessert) Come out of the heat. Enjoy a cool glass of iced tea or water. Visit with your Wednesday friends. Enjoy a summer meal. Served Wednesdays at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs,...
read morePhotos From Shadow Renaissance Festival’s “Family and Friends Day”
The first day of Shadow Renaissance Festival was “Family and Friends Day” and vendors were still setting up during the early afternoon. Retail traders included Danna Bain and her Buffalo Girls Flea Market and Swap, Bruce Garner “The Leather Man” and Steve Plumlee’s “Cobwebs and Cubbyholes”. Performers setting up included Master Ash Cary of ‘Knightwings Birds of Prey’, a Fortune Teller, and The Great Rondini, Escape Artist. Here are some photos of the many attractions before the crowds...
read moreBasket Raffle Benefiting New Senior Center
A group of ladies have made and donated five beautiful baskets to be raffled off during the Senior Citizens Prom on Saturday, July 28th. Even if you didn’t get a ticket to the Prom, you could still win, and you don’t have to be present to win. Tickets for these baskets can be purchased by Saturday at 6:00 PM if you will not be attending the PROM. Tickets are $ 1.00 each or 6 for $ 5.00 These baskets are really NICE, and offer something for everyone! (See descriptions below) Come and support this effort for a NEW Senior Citizens...
read moreSerious Laughter at “Snow White Musicapalooza” Opening Aug 3 for Six Performances at Main Street Theater
Get ready for some serious laughter to round out your summer! The youth musical “Snow White Musicapalooza” will take the Main Street Theater stage in six performances, weekends August 3-5 and August 10-12, 2018. Director David Woody and the 18-member class of Children’s Summer Workshop tackled this fairy tale romp which is not your regular Snow White story! There are two Snow White’s, a team of dwarfs named Nerdy, Wordy, Creepy, Weepy, Rowdy, Howdy and Bob, plus guest appearances by the Evil Queen, the Huntsman, Papa...
read moreDr. Tris Gets Surprise Honor for 37 Years, 13,000 Deliveries
Dr. Somjai Tris is one of three practicing physicians with the longest careers serving the people of Hopkins and surrounding counties. During his workday on Wednesday July 25, 2018, this OB/GYN was surprised with an appreciation event shared with his 13,000th baby delivery, little Harper Jo Hoffman and her parents Jennifer Smith and Bo “Rocky” Hoffman. Mrs. Tris, the Tris office staff, nursery staff and about 30 friends and co-workers attended the affair held in the Perinatal Department in Christus Mother Frances Sulphur Springs...
read moreDinner Bell Menu For July 25th, 2018
DINNER BELL MENU July 25, 2018 Community Partner Hall Oil Company Menu: King Ranch Chicken Garden Salad Pinto Beans Mexican Rice Salsa Chili Cheese Cornbread Muffins Mexican Hot Chocolate Cake Mexican Chocolate Pudding This menu will add SPICE to your HOT DAY! Served Wednesdays at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, TX.
read moreClear Captions Hosted Pizza and Chat Presentation at Senior Citizens Center
Jason Taylor with Clear Captions and Teresa, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Access Specialist came and gave an excellent presentation at the Senior Citizens Center to Seniors who are Hearing Impaired. They gave information about: Counseling and Guidance, Hearing Evaluations, Help Finding Employment, Buying Hearing Aids and Communication Equipment, Aural Rehabilitation, Communication Assistance Services, Academic and Vocational Training and Communications Assessment and Training. One out of Nine Texans has a Hearing Loss. They will come back...
read moreGlimpses of “Mary Poppins” Cast at Dress Rehearsal…A Stage Full of Shining Stars
Shining Star Productions ‘Mary Poppins’ cast Kassidy Branch as the magical nanny, shown in this scene with her young charges, Mrs. Banks and a servant in the Banks home. The teen/adult cast will appear in three shows; Friday July 20 and Saturday July 21 at 7pm also Sunday July 22 at 2pm. The youth cast (not shown) will appear in two matinee performances on Friday and Saturday July 20 and 21. The play is staged in the SSISD Auditorium inside the Hopkins County Civic Center. Tickets are $12 person at the door.
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