Your New Hopkins County Covergirl is…
The 2017 Hopkins County Covergirl is Breeanna Hicks. The Judges Choice award went to Cassidy Seaney. Miss Congeniality was Allie Price. 2017 covergirl 5 2017 covergirl 6 2017 covergirl 7 2017 covergirl 8 2017 covergirl 9 2017 covergirl 1 2017 covergirl 2 2017 covergirl 3 2017 covergirl...
read moreA Local Eagle Scout Needs Your Help
Nathan Tiegiser is working on his Eagle Scout Project. He decided to refurbish the signs in Pacific Park, on Saturday November 11th. However this task is not a small feat. There are four signs approximately 4’x8′ x 8″. Each sign is in need of the wood backs and wood frames being replaced and new paint all around. The lettering is engraved and will also need paint. Nathan needs you to help fund his Eagle Scout Project, by purchasing supplies for the troop. Supplies that will be needed: 4 sheets of treated plywood 3/4 in ...
read moreThe Fall Festival Carnival: More than Meets the Eye
The Fall Festival Carnival offers food, fun rides, a petting zoo, and exciting games. There was an artist carving wooden statues with a chainsaw. Carter blood care and the Hunt regional mobile mammography coach were out for the community as well. But there’s one opportunity that stands out from the rest. The Broken Wheel Ranch Project is offering horse rides to the public at the carnival to raise money for their cause: helping veterans. What you may not have known is that Broken Wheel Ranch is a theraputic riding center for veterans....
read moreFall Festival Arts and Crafts Show Provides Something for Everyone
The Fall Festival Arts and Crafts show, located in Sulphur Springs high school entry and cafeteria, has items and gift ideas for everyone in the family. Gorgeous jewelry, canned preserves and tasty food items, metal work, quilts, purses, stuffed animals, hand-made pens, baking mixes, aroma-therapy items, and much, much more. Visit the show Saturday to purchase stocking stuffers and gifts for people you love! The Arts and Craft show will be open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, on Saturday October 27th, 2017. The FCCLA chapter had sugar scrubs, cookie...
read moreFall Festival Creative Arts Contest is a Collection of Astounding Must-Sees
The Fall Festival Creative Arts contest houses an array of talented artwork and items. It will be open 9:00 am to 1:30 pm on Saturday October 27th, 2017. Make sure to stop by Sulphur Springs high school to see all of the talented work! Here are pictures of some of the amazing entries! Creative Arts Contest 33 Creative Arts Contest 34 Creative Arts Contest 35 Creative Arts Contest 36 Creative Arts Contest 37 Creative Arts Contest 38 Creative Arts Contest 39 Creative Arts Contest 40 Creative Arts Contest 41 Creative Arts Contest 42...
read moreCan Help Sponsors Annual Coat and Blanket Drive For Those in Need
The winter months can be a tough time for everyone, especially those already struggling to get by. Thankfully, for those in Hopkins County, help is available. Please join CANHelp by participating the annual FALL COAT & BLANKET DRIVE to ensure everyone in Hopkins County stays warm this winter. CANHelp and its partners are now accepting new and gently used coats and blankets of all sizes from now through the beginning of the year. CANHelp’s FALL COAT & BLANKET DRIVE provides an easy way for individuals and families to make a difference...
read moreWhat’s a Quarter Auction? The Nov. 2 Fun Event Benefits Lights of Life!
Meredith Caddell, Executive Director of the Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation, continues the series of fundraisers for the Lights of Life Campaign, which will culminate at the Gala on January 27, 2018. Already, the Lights of Life Style Show and a Sip’n See Historic Tour have brought in donations for purchase of needed equipment for the local hospital. The next event is the Quarter Auction to be held at the Civic Center at 6pm on the evening of Thursday November 2, 2017. Tickets to attend are $10 each from local merchants and at the...
read moreFinal Reminder about “Christmas Joys” By Johanna Hicks
The weather has been absolutely crazy lately – up and down – but with cooler temperatures, Fall Festival, and the rapidly approaching holiday season, everyone seems to be in a festive mood. For me, the annual “Christmas Joys” program jump-starts my holidays! This year’s program is full of great recipes, decorating ideas, and gift-giving ideas! For those who have already signed up, please remember to attend! The 1:30 program is full, and we don’t want to leave anyone out that would like to come. However, we still have seats left for...
read moreMajor Fall Festival Fun…Creative Arts Contest and Arts ‘n Crafts Show ‘n Sale!
According to Johanna Hicks, Texas Agri-Life Extension Agent and organizer of the Creative Arts Contest and the Arts n Crafts Show n Sale, this should be a big year for entries and vendors. The Creative Arts Contest brings in foods, horticulture, arts, ceramics, handiwork and items created by people who live in Hopkins County. There are several dozen categories in which you can enter your items for judging. There are also age categories for entries, from children youth, adult, senior citizens and Nursing Home entries. Last year there were more...
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