SSHS Band Beating the Heat
The Sulphur Springs High School band practice has begun as the musicians get ready for the first football game of the season . The Flute section practiced their “Foga”or “flute yoga” warm-up. All of the band members practiced scales as well as the school fight song and popular songs such as “Will you be my girl”. There are a total of 120 students in the band and they were divided into 9 different groups based on instruments. Each instrument group and the color guard squad had their own space in the high...
read moreCHESS Homeschool Book Fair and Open House a Success
The 2017 CHESS Homeschool Book Fair & Open House was well attended at Central Baptist Church. Homeschoolers from all over the area came and browsed through the used curriculum, landing some awesome bargains. Booths for CHESS sports, robotics, and co-op offered a great deal of information. CHESS student handiwork and awards they had won were also on display. A teleconference with a representative with STOA, a national Christian Homeschool Speech and Debate group, was a big hit with many families looking to become involved with that....
read moreHopkins County SweeTees are World Series Champs!
The Hopkins County SweeTees are now Dixie Softball World Champs! The 5 and 6-year-olds defeated the Louisiana State team 22-21 in the Championship finals on Tuesday August 1, 2017. The team actually went undefeated in District, State and National tournaments, making them a perfect 14-0. According to Betty Sapaugh, Treasurer of the Hopkins County Girls Softball Association, a celebration is planned on Thursday August 3 at Coleman Park Field One, so everyone can meet the girls and coaches. A proclamation by Hopkins County Judge Newsom will be...
read moreReachOut Events at the Hopkins County Community Chest
Fridays from 12pm -3pm Councelors travel to ReachOut sites to provide the same services offered at the main office to low income households in our community sites are as follows: 1st Friday of each month – Arbala Community Center On the corner of FM 1567 @ FM 2081 Arbala Texas 75433 2nd Friday of each month – Como United Methodist Church 309 Lynch Street Como Texas 75431 3rd Friday of each month – Peerless Assembly of God- Bunkhouse 422 FM Spur 71 peerless Texas 75482 4th Friday of each month – Sulphur Bluff United...
read moreBBQ Fundraiser to Benefit Sandra Wade Nash
BBQ Plates to benefit Sandra Wade Nash’s battle with cancer.
read moreVideo & Story: Feeding Families Through Fruitful Harvest Ministry Since 2009
Back in 2009. Melba Sickles and her sister Barbara Martin stepped past wishful thinking and opened a food ministry to serve the local community. Today, Fruitful Harvest is serving 60-65 families weekly with a quantity of fresh produce plus a box of staples per qualifying family through an arrangement with the NE Texas Food Bank. Each week’s assistance also includes a printed devotional message, and time is available at the pick-up location for prayer and encouragement for those in need. Fruitful Harvest Food Ministry is a local offshoot...
read moreDinner Bell Menu For August 2, 2017
Dinner Bell Menu for August 2, 2017 The Menu: When your garden is overproducing and your kitchen is packed with produce, you make Ratatouille! This multi vegetable concoction originated in the Provence region of France. (southern France bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the south and Italy to the east) Baked Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Garlic Steamed Rice Ratatouille Garden Salad French Bread Crostini Assorted Cookies Tea or Water Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs,...
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Jack Phillips Heads to the Red Carpet in Nashville!
Not many 12-year-olds get the thrill of being nominated for a national music award, but Hopkins County’s Jack Phillips is among nine young finalists in the Josie Awards country category. As a finalist, he was recently interviewed live by phone by founder Josie Pasantino. Within the last few years, the Josie Awards has begun to fill a niche by recognizing the top independent artists in all music genres. The awards show is a glittering gala event bringing the best to one stage in Nashville, Tennessee. For 2017, the event will take place...
read moreSulphur Springs Animal Shelter Dog Wash and Adoption Event
The Sulphur Springs Animal Shelter Dog Wash and Adoption Event will be held on Saturday, July 29th from 10:00 – 3:00 pm at the Sulphur Springs Animal Shelter, 1313 N Hillcrest Drive (across the street from Red Barn). Shelter animals will be out and available for adoption. Adoption fees for dogs are $100.00, the dog will be spayed or neutered, had shots and have a microchip. The new family will also have the opportunity to have a free month of pet insurance. Adoption fees for cats are $85.00 and the cats come with the same things are...
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