“Lights of Life” Style Show Will Benefit Health Care Foundation
Meredith Caddell, Executive Director of the Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation and Carrie Crowson, owner of Lou Nell’s Fashions have more in common than a sense of style. These ladies have teamed up to raise money for the Healthcare Foundation’s annual drive for new equipment for the hospital. As in years past, a goal has been set so that the hospital’s “wish list” can become a reality. The goal for 2017 is $400,000. September’s “Lights of Life Style Show” begins the drive and...
read morePilot Club Helps out Terrific Tuesdays During 2017 Fundraising Drive
The Pilot Club of Sulphur Springs recently presented a check for $200.00 to Karon Weatherman as a donation to the Walk to Remember, an annual fundraiser for Terrific Tuesdays. A series of mini-walk fundraisers are planned during September sponsored by various health facilities. Following the series of mini-walks, the major Walk to Remember will be held in the Gardens of Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs during early October. If you would like to join in, register early so that you can get a t-shirt to wear at the event....
read more2ND Annual “Fruit of the Spirit” Awards Announced by Pastor CJ Duffey Will Feature Tim Brown and Ten Awardees at September 16 Banquet
Pastor CJ Duffey of ColorBlind Ministries has announced that the Second Annual “Fruit of the Spirit” Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday September 16, 2017 at 2pm at the SSHS Cafeteria. Tickets are $25 each which includes the opportunity to hear and to meet Tim Brown, Heisman Trophy Recipient and NFL Hall of Fame Inductee. In addition to Brown’s address and the awards presentations, there will be a banquet meal catered by Big Smith’s BBQ. Brown will also conduct a book signing at the event. During a KSST Good...
read moreMitchell Chapel Community Meal Menu for September 7th, 2017
Its That Time Again That The Food Ministry Of Mitchell Chapel COGIC Serve The Community. Our Hearts Are With The People Of This Great Community And We Just Want To Do Our Part. There’s A Need And Mitchell Chapel COGIC Are Here To Help Where Needed. So This Thursday, September 7th, 2017, From 11:00 am Until 1:00pm, We Will Be Serving A Free Hot Meal To The Community. Menu: Specialty Spaghetti (ground meat, links, spaghetti sauce, spaghetti baked with cheese on top) Green Salad Garlic Bread Dessert Tea Or Punch So Stop By Mitchell Chapel...
read moreIndian Summer Day Announced for October 7 at H C Heritage Park and Museum
Everyone of all ages will enjoy discovering Hopkins County’s own heritage through living history. There will be outdoor cooking, art, handmade items, pioneer skills demonstrations, tours and children’s attractions. Youth and adults who wish to enter the cooking competition are welcome to enter.
read moreNETBIO Requests Local Help To Assist South Texas Ranchers in Need
If you’d like to help the Northeast Texas Cattleman’s’ Beef Improvement Organization assist flooded farmers and ranchers in the Southeast Texas area, here is a local donation opportunity sent by Dwyatt Bell, NETBIO President The NETBIO organization is receiving donations and purchasing hay and other items that we are shipping directly to the South Texas Independent Cattlemen in Beaumont and Winnie. Since Friday we have purchased and shipped 1,718 square bales, two pallets of feed, 640 bottles of water and some dog...
read moreWhat’s the History Behind Labor Day?
By Savannah Owens The Central Labor Union first created labor day in 1882, as a holiday to celebrate and appreciate workers. The first ever Labor Day was on Tuesday September 5th 1882, when union workers held a parade/march from New York City Hall to Union Square. After the parade, laborers headed to “Reservoir Park for picnics, concerts, and speeches. Two years later, the Central Labor Union moved the parade to the first Monday in September.” 12 years later, it became a federal holiday. During the American Industrial Revolution...
read more4-H recognition By Johanna Hicks
Hopkins County 4-H Recognizes Outstanding Leader/Member Most people have heard of 4-H, the state’s largest youth organization, but many don’t realize that 4-H is under the direction of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Hopkins County has a strong 4-H program, and this was evident at the recent 4-H Achievement Banquet. With over 160 4-H members in Hopkins County, 4-H offers a wide variety of opportunities. The 2017 4-H Achievement Banquet was attended by 4-H families, relatives, leaders, agents, and guests. Dr. Frannie Miller was...
read moreDinner Bell Menu For September 6, 2017
Dinner Bell Menu for September 6, 2017 City National Bank this week’s Community Partner. Baked Chicken Salad Cheesy Corn Bake Salad Greens with Watermelon, Cantelope and Strawberries Pear, Apple and Cranberry Crisp wuth Cinnamon Whipped Cream Buttered French Bread Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, TX.
read moreMatt Dunn & The Runaways + Kade Trentham = A Jamming Good Time
By Savannah Owens What started with 200 people grew to approximately 500 people by the end of the night for the Saturday night concert. The two acts were Matt Dunn and the Runaways and Kade Trentham. People were dancing and smiling with joy as they enjoyed the music from these local celebrities. Kade Trentham, a student at TAMUC, was the opening act. Trentham performed popular cover songs. Some of the cover songs he played were “New Problems” by Cody Simpson, “Can’t Feel my Face” by The Weekend, “Shape of...
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