Lake Fork Rescue…Just Another Day on the Water to These Local Heroes
Don Overstreet and Jack White started fishing together about six years ago. They’re both involved in competitive and recreational fishing with Lake Fork and Winnsboro Clubs. Don spent 41 years as working owner of Interstate Body Shop before he handed the business over to his son-in-law, Chuck Sickles. Jack spends about half his time with his commercial construction business headquartered in Irving, and the other half at his lakeside home at Yantis. On an average Thursday, they meet up for the Lake Fork Anglers weekly tournament,...
read moreGrab Some Free Fun at the Library…Story Time, Summer Reading Club, More
Remember “Bert” the Chimney Sweep from the Disney movie “Mary Poppins”? Josh Thompson, as Bert, was the reader for this week’s “Story Time” at the Sulphur Springs Public Library. The hour of fun for pre-school children also included music, exercise and guessing games led by Vivian Beasley, plus a story read by Mary Poppins herself, portrayed by Miss Kassidy Branch. Library Director Hope Cain says there’s still time to join in the free fun! Summer Reading Club is open to youngsters who like to...
read moreHelp Save Lives this July 4th By Johanna Hicks
Help Save Lives This July Fourth! For the past 242 years, on July Fourth, Americans have celebrated the birth of our great nation. We set off fireworks, fly American flags, attend special concerts, and partake in backyard barbecues and pool parties galore. But as the celebrations wind down and friends and families head home, it’s vital we all work together to spread this life-saving message: Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving. This Independence Day, Hopkins County Extension Office, and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway...
read moreShadow Renaissance Festival,Tournament Coming to Shadow Ranch!
Shadow Renaissance Festival will be a 3 day event, July 27-29, featuring vendors, activities for the whole family, and the main attraction – full contact jousting featuring The Knights of Valour with Shane Adams from the hit TV show Full Metal Jousting on History! There will also be a Nobleman’s Feast with the knights before each of the two shows for VIP ticket holders! Shadow Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of kids and adults with disabilities and/or debilitating situations in their...
read moreCarter Blood Care Needs Donations in N E Texas Region
Why are donations of all types of blood needed more during the summer and vacation months? Let’s find out! Lanie Wright, a consultant with Carter Blood Care in the Tyler Regional office, visited on the KSST Good Morning Show with Enola Gay to talk about the importance of giving donations of blood, especially during the summer months. Lanie stressed that while the need for blood increases during the vacation and holiday periods due to accidents on the roadways and elsewhere, the volume of blood donations actually goes down in the summer...
read more2nd Annual CANHelp’s Back to School Fair for Hopkins County, August 10th, 2018
CANHelp is sponsoring a Back to School Fair. The 2018 Back to School Fair is scheduled for Friday, August 10th from 3:00p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Hopkins County Civic Center. In addition,we are seeking community service agencies, schools, churches, and other local organizations to participate in the 2018 Back to School Fair to offer information about activities for children/youth and family services that are offered in our area. For Profit businesses that support our local communities are also welcome. There will not be a cost for a booth. All...
read moreUpdated: “Whipped Challenge” Is New Dairy Festival Food Contest
Extension agent Johanna Hicks and her office staff and volunteers knew it was a great idea…and Saturday June 16 proved it! All eight teams of local food-minded people were hungry to win when they entered the three-round creative competition. First they attended an orientation and reminder of the rules, then the teams were turned loose to find their preparation tables. The audience included local foodies and fans enjoying the shade on the grounds of the Civic Center complex. (Video presentation below.) The four-member teams worked...
read moreTAMUC Offers Summer Fun for Almost Everyone
By Laura Owens Texas A&M Commerce is hosting their FALL New Student Orientation this summer. Students arrived on June 14th to find energetic upperclassmen who were eager to help them get started. Students experienced several informational sessions around the campus, took identification card pictures and set up accounts. The day ended with a rally in the auditorium and special interest sessions. The day was filled with fun and camaraderie. New students were introduced to the TAMUC Mascot, Leo the Lion and the school spirit hand sign....
read moreDinner Bell Menu For June 20th, 2018
DINNER BELL MENU June 20, 2018 Community Partner City National Bank Menu: Beef and Chicken Fajitas with traditional toppings Pinto Beans Seasoned Rice Sopapilla Cheesecake Butterscotch Pudding (no added sugar dessert) Served Wednesdays at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, TX.
read more2018 Senior Ice Cream Freeze Off: Sign Up Today!
Please see attached Flyer for the 2018 Ice Cream Freeze Off that will be held on Thursday, July 12th at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center. If you would like to enter a Freezer Full of Ice Cream Please call or email Karon Weatherman at (903)-885-1661. Please tell her what flavor you will be making. Please have your Ice Cream here early so we can have everyone lined up and ready to serve at 2:00. The Judges will be the Senior Citizens that attend. If you have never been to one of my Freeze Offs I give all the Seniors who attend 3...
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