Children’s Museum Takes Step Towards The Future: PRESS RELEASE
Children’s Museum Takes Step Towards the Future Silent Auction provides an opportunity to be involved with the Museum’s future. (April 10, 2018, Commerce, Texas) – The 2018 Silent Auction for the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum will be a pivotal event for the Museum. The event is set for Monday, April 23 in the Sam Rayburn Student Center on the Texas A&M University-Commerce campus. The bidding begins at 6:00 PM and closes at 8:00 PM. The Museum continues its challenges as it deals with issues involving the current building site....
read moreHopkins, Wood and Franklin County Relay for Life Survivor Dinner April 21
Survivors of cancer and Caregivers of cancer patients who live in Hopkins, Wood and Franklin Counties are invited to the free Tri-County Dinner on Saturday April 21 at 6 pm in the Fellowship Hall of League Street Church of Christ. It will be an evening to honor cancer survivors and caregivers, a night of fun and fellowship with games and door prizes, and with entertainment provided by Miss Sydnee Hawkins. The meal will be prepared by the Aiguilar Family. Purple Survivor T-shirts will be available for pickup that evening....
read moreTime to Clean-Up! City and County Designate Clean-Up Days for Residents
Hopkins County Precinct 1 Commissioner Mickey Barker and Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley want the public to know about Spring Clean Up opportunities extended to all citizens. This year, the County is planning to join in a 2-day portion of the City’s 2018 Clean-Up Week. For residents of Sulphur Springs, the entire week of April 16-21, 2018 is City-Wide Clean-Up Week. Additionally, two days (April 20 and 21) have been designated Clean-Up Days for residents of the four precincts in Hopkins County. Everyone who takes items to the...
read moreThe Oaks Bed and Breakfast Hosts SS Area Retired School Personnel Program
Ragan Dennis, Case Manager and Prevention Awareness Sponsor for SAFE-T presented a program during the April meeting of the Sulphur Springs Area Retired School Personnel at The Oaks Bed and Breakfast. About three dozen retired school personnel attended. Ragan described her job duties which include public information about SAFE-T’s hotline, outreach services, residential services and educational programs for schools. She related basic information about SAFE-T (Shelter Agencies for Families in East Texas) and it’s services which...
read moreYoung Eagles Flight Rally is Saturday April 14 at SS Municipal Airport
For youngsters with an interest in flying, parents can help them take advantage of a free world-wide program coming to Sulphur Springs called the Young Eagles Flight Rally. It is organized through the Experimental Aircraft Association and sanctioned by the Civil Air Patrol. Local EAA chapter #1094 is also called the Sulphur Springs Sport Aviation Organization, and is part of the global membership. According to local program coordinator Ben Scarborough, on Saturday April 14, 2018, youngsters age 9-17 will be invited to take a free flight with...
read moreInaugural “Freedom Ball” a Step Toward Success for Veterans Memorial Fund
The first-ever Hopkins County Freedom Ball, held in the Cedar Canyon Event Center on Saturday April 7, 2018, was declared a success by organizers Joe Dan and Mandy Kennedy and committees. The purpose of the Freedom Ball was to bring honor to current and retired military men and women as well as to seek funding for future needs of the Veterans Memorial. The Memorial is the focal point of the downtown Celebration Plaza, situated in front of the Hopkins County Courthouse in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Those needs include engraving of additional...
read moreDinner Bell Menu For April 11, 2018
DINNER BELL MENU April 11, 2018 In Memory of Jim and Joan Nowlin Community Partner of the Week Baked Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Garlic Cheesy Corn Bake Italian Cut Green Beans with Bacon Buttered French Bread Slices Assorted Cookies Fruit Cups–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 moreUPRA Rodeo April 20-21, 2018
The always exciting and entertaining 2018 U P R A Rodeo at the Hopkins County Civic Center Arena is Friday, April 20th and Saturday, April 21st 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Nine rodeo events each evening along with calf scramble, chuck wagon races, celebrity steer riding, mutton busting, steer scramble, and more. Children Tickets are $8… Friday Adult Tickets are $10… Saturday Adult Tickets are $12 and include the Dance after the rodeo with the Jason Waldon Band… Tickets are available at Circle E Western Store.
read moreHotdogs for Hope: How You Can Support Local Veterans: TODAY
The Operation Victor Echo Tango (V.E.T.) will be out today, April 7th, at Atwoods. Operation V.E.T. is a veteran oriented non-profit organization that provides assistance to local Veterans, their families, and other non profit organizations with a similar mission. They are there to “fill in the gaps” by using funding to provide veterans with food, bill payments, home repairs and more. They will be at Atwoods all day, selling hot dogs, waters, drinks, baked goods, raffle tickets to win a meat smoker, and t-shirts starting at $10....
read moreDriving Class, Banquets, and Brunch: Upcoming April Events
National Health Care Decision Day, Monday, April 9th 11:00 AM This is a FREE Brunch that is sponsored by At Home Healthcare, Carriage House Manor and CIMA Hospice. Come learn how important it is for YOU to make decisions about your health. Clara Bridges 90+ Banquet, Saturday, April 21st 12:00 – 2:00 Honoring all Seniors in Hopkins County that has made it to 90 Years of Age. If you know someone who fits that bill please call and tell me. I want to make sure we are honoring EVERYONE.. I don’t want to leave anyone out. ...
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