Hopkins County Genealogical Society is A Busy, Award-Winning Group
Congratulations to the Hopkins County Genealogical Society! The local organization earned two more awards from the Texas State Genealogical Society. during 2017. The Quarterly, edited by Carol Ann Dixon, was named second-best in state. A new publication based on The Collection of Kenneth and Sidney Brice, complied by Shirley Patchen and other members, received a third-place award. Do you remember the old City Directory published in Sulphur Springs where you could look up individuals and businesses and cross-reference them by name, street...
read moreHopkins County Freedom Ball To Benefit Local Veterans Memorial
As the first of its kind in Hopkins County, the Freedom Ball will honor and celebrate military Veterans during an evening of dinner and dancing. The Freedom Ball, at the Cedar Canyon Event Center at 6:00 pm on Saturday April 7, 2018, is a black-tie event with military uniform optional. Emcees Carrie Nuckols and John Sellers will introduce members of the Memorial Committee who will review their mission of engraving additional veterans names on the wall and present the vital importance of the preservation and maintaining of the Veterans...
read more2018 Chamber Banquet Will Recognize Excellence in Leadership during 2017
Lezley Brown, CEO of the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, is excited about the annual Membership Banquet on February 15, because besides the coveted awards that will be the focal point of the evening, it is planned to be a fun, enjoyable evening for the community. Every Chamber of Commerce banquet has a theme, and this year’s selection is a “1920 Newsboy” theme complete with Roaring 20’s dress (optional) as well as a banquet meal themed from that era. The buffet will feature ham, chicken, garden-fresh vegetables...
read moreMary Bonham’s 90th Birthday Celebration
A 90th Birthday Celebration is scheduled to honor local citizen Mary Bonham. The celebration is planned for Sunday, February 11th, 2018 at the City Hall Council Room from 2-4pm. All of Mary’s friends, past and present, are encouraged to stop by and wish Ms. Mary a Happy Birthday!! Light refreshments will be served.
read moreMother’s Culture Club “Enchanted Forest” Daddy Daughter Dance is February 3 at Civic Center
Mother’s Culture Club members Morgan Massey Vail and Maci Chester Fowler are part of the planning committee for the Valentine-season “Daddy Daughter Dance” on Saturday February 3, 2018. Admission to the “Enchanted Forest” date night at the Civic Center will include music for dancing, professional photos by Rock Star, a photo booth for casual pictures, refreshments and door prizes. Unicorn rides and face painting will be available by donation. The event will be held from 7-9 pm and tickets can be purchased in...
read moreCumby HS VEX Robotics Competition: RESULTS
By Savannah Owens On Saturday, January 27th, 2018, Cumby High School hosted the VEX Robotics Competition. Twenty six teams from eleven school districts around Texas came to compete in the qualifying, and final elimination rounds of the Tournament. Most teams were comprised of 5-6 high school students with a few Jr. high groups. A lot of work goes into the final products. Students plan, build, test, and rebuild their robots in the year before the competition. Some robots are worked on for 1500-2000 hours. For the competition each team is...
read moreDinner Bell Menu For January 31, 2018
Honoring Fidelity Express this week’s Community Partner. Chicken, Rice and Dressing Casserole Oven Roasted Squashes Garden Salad Buttered French Bread Cherry Crisp Layered Pudding (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 moreYou’re Invited: Lil’ 4’s Club Hosts One Year Anniversary
The Lil’ 4’s Club invites you to celebrate their one year anniversary on Saturday, February 24th from 10am-5pm, at the Lil’ 4’s building (200 Fuller st). For more information or if you want to get involved contact Letitia C. at (214)-809-1908.
read moreCumby ISD Celebrates School Board Appreciation Month
January is School Board Appreciation Month. At Cumby ISD, we appreciate our board every day!!! Being a board member is a very thankless job, so when you see a board member, tell them thank you and how much you appreciate them volunteering their time to making our school and community better. Cumby ISD is fortunate to have such caring and supportive board members. Our board President is Jason Hudson, VP is Tammy Giles, Secretary is Tony Aguilar, and other members are Kenny Campbell, Jody Jarvis, Marsha Krotky, and David Tremor. In November we...
read moreWalk the Walk to Lighten Up, East Texas By Johanna Hicks
Walk the Walk to Lighten Up, East Texas! Last week, this column focused on how we can help stop or slow the spread of germs during this cold and flu season. Thanks for the positive feedback! Along the lines of health and wellness, I want to tell you about an opportunity that will kick off in February, just in time to get in shape for the spring and summer months! Be a part of Walk Across Texas! What is Walk Across Texas? Walk Across Texas! is a free 8-week program designed to help Texans establish the habit of...
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