Fort Worth’s National Cowgirl Hall of Fame and Museum Inducts Reba McEntire
by Enola Gay The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, located in the cultural district of Fort Worth near the Will Rogers Coliseum, has had my heart ever since Grand Opening Day on June 7, 2002 when I covered the day’s celebration for KSST with a portable cassette recorder. Actually the Hall of Fame has been in existence since 1975 but the museum showplace was new. This January during the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, I returned to the mecca honoring women of the American West who have displayed extraordinary courage and...
read moreAdvocates Wanted for SAFE-T Crisis Center
SAFE-T Crisis Center (Sulphur Springs Outreach) is needing Advocates for their Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Programs. SAFE-T will have a training session for Advocates on February 26 at 1:00 PM at the Plaza Conference room in the Memorial Medical Plaza Building. If you are interested in becoming an Advocate for SAFE-T and attending this training, please call the Sulphur Springs Office at 903-439- 0325 or pick up an application at our office located at 613 Gilmer Street.
read moreDinner Bell Menu For February 7, 2018
DINNER BELL MENU February 7, 2018 Legacy Hospice this week’s Community Partner. It is cold outside so let’s have Chili inside! It’s Chili Bar Time–We provide the chili and the add-ins You make your bowl of red “your way”! Chili Bar–homemade chili plus (your choice) Beans, roasted corn, cheese, onions, jalapenos, sliced black olives, homemade salsa, cilantro, sour cream and chips Cornbread Muffins Garden Salad Assorted Cookies Layered Pudding (Sugar Free Dessert) Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place...
read morePlanning to Say “I Do?” Don’t Miss This! By Johanna Hicks
Planning to Say “I Do?” Don’t Miss This! Hopefully, you have read or heard about the Twogether in Texas Marriage education workshop. This event only takes place three times each year, but the benefits are huge! Twogether in Texas is recognized by the state of Texas as being an important part of helping couples have a successful marriage. As a matter of fact, engaged couples who complete the workshop are given a certificate to save $60 upon applying for a marriage license. That is the state portion of the fee...
read moreHopkins 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...
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