DPS Troopers Foundation Plans Bass Tournament on May 12 on Lake Fork
DPS Senior Trooper Joe Hogue now works in an administrative position in the Tyler, Texas headquarters, but you may remember him from the seven years he was assigned to the Interstate 30 corridor in Hopkins and Franklin Counties as a Trooper and Canine Unit handler. Joe is one of 4,200 members of the Department of Public Safety Officers Association (DPSOA) which, since 1977, has advocated on behalf of Troopers, Agents, Rangers, Officers, Communication Personnel and Forensic Scientists of the Texas Department of Public Safety. It is one of the...
read moreBone up on the Health of Your Bones By Johanna Hicks
Bone up on the Health of Your Bones The month of May is nearly upon us, and all across the nation, Osteoporosis Prevention Month will be recognized. Osteoporosis is often called the “silent disease,” because bone loss occurs without symptoms. The first sign may be a fracture due to weakened bones. A sudden strain or bump can break a bone. Osteoporosis is a major health threat for estimated 44 million (55%) of people 50 years and older, and an additional 34 million have low bone mass, placing them at risk. ...
read more“Spring Concert” Holds Songs, Surprises and Celebration…20 Years of NE Texas Choral Society
Get your tickets! There will be just two performances of the “20 Years, 20 Hits” Spring Concert by the Northeast Texas Choral Society during the weekend of May 5 and 6, 2018. Nearly 100 voices strong, the singers themselves are joyfully marking the 20th anniversary of community choral singing in the Sulphur Springs and Northeast Texas region, and celebrating it’s profound effect as one of the arts we can enjoy locally. You are encouraged to bring your children and youth for the concert experience too! Carol Allen says the...
read moreNationwide “Dentistry From the Heart” Ministry Coming to Sulphur Springs
Dr. Matthew Johnson and the staff of Summit Dental in Sulphur Springs, Texas is leading a group of nine local dentists and their office staff in a free dental ministry on Friday April 27, 2018. Working in teams, they will be providing as much dental care to persons who sign up for it, as they can in one day’s time. Their work will be mainly in extractions and fillings. Persons in line for the annual free dental program will be shuttled to Summit Dental offices by van from Davis Street Baptist Church. Dozens of people are expected to be...
read moreNorth Hopkins Stew and Auction
The annual North Hopkins Stew and Auction is to be held on April 26th in the NH Cafeteria. Complementary stew will be served starting at 6 pm followed by the live auction. The auction will feature items built by students throughout the year as well as items that were donated by local businesses in support of the schools FFA program. Over the course of the year the students have worked diligently to complete many projects and are excited to show case their hard work. NH Stew and Auction NH Stew and Auction NH Stew and Auction NH Stew and...
read moreHC Master Gardeners Present A Basic Home Vegetable Gardening Workshop through the Extension Service
Gardening is for everyone. Learning to do it right gives high yields in produce and in satisfaction! Hopkins County Extension Agent Mario Villareno and Master Gardener Robert Suson will be on hand as Master Gardener Susie Faltachek presents the program to interested persons assembled at the Extension office on April 24, 2018 at 7pm. Cost of the workshop is $10. The most seasoned gardeners are usually the ones who consistently use smart, simple skills that work, like selecting the right site for your garden placement. Vegetables need a lot of...
read moreClara Bridges 90+ Banquet: A Celebration with Food, Fun, and Loved Ones
The Annual Clara Bridges 90+ Banquet was held on Saturday, April 22nd, at the ROC in Sulphur Springs. There was about 200 in attendance. The Guests were served Pork Loin, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls Cake, Pie and Pear Dump Cake. The Mistress of Ceremonies was Elaine Harrison. The Music was given by: East Caney Youth Choir and Buddy and Ina Gore, Psalm 100. The Special Speaker was Lucinda Benton. Thank You to the Sponsors: 1st Choice Home Health, Texas Heritage Bank, Farmers Electric Cooperative, Guaranty Bank and Trust, Alliance...
read more3 Students Advance to State: Miller Grove 1A Region 3 UIL Academic Results
Miller Grove ISD administration launched a plan three years ago to win the district championship in academic UIL and start qualifying students for the state meet on a regular basis. This is a process, and we took a huge step this year. We were able to win the district championship this year and have qualified three students for the state meet. The One Act Play advanced to regionals for the first time and the school placed 7th in the region, which is the highest finish for the school. We are proud of what these students have been able to...
read moreDinner Bell Menu For May 2nd, 2018
DINNER BELL MENU May 2, 2018 Community Partner In Loving Memory Of Our Friends From The Dinner Bell Who Are No Longer Among Us Menu: Turkey Vegetable Soup Garden Salad Chili Cheese Cornbread Muffins Apple Walnut Cake Orange Cottage Cheese Fluff (sugar free dessert) Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, TX.
read morePhotos from UPRA Rodeo
Last Friday and Saturday, April 20th and 21st, UPRA held their annual rodeo. Events included; celebrity steer riding, barrel racing, mutton busting, calf and steer scrambles, calf-roping, and much more! The rodeo clowns kept the audience laughing at their crazy antics all night long. There were concessions available and Audience members could also ride a mechanical bull. UPRA Rodeo 41 UPRA Rodeo 42 UPRA Rodeo 43 UPRA Rodeo 44 UPRA Rodeo 45 UPRA Rodeo 1 UPRA Rodeo 2 UPRA Rodeo 3 UPRA Rodeo 4 UPRA Rodeo 5 UPRA Rodeo 6 UPRA Rodeo 7 UPRA Rodeo 8...
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