Two New Books Offered on Early History of Hopkins County
Genealogists John Sellers and Shirley Patchen have compiled two new books from existing records on early history of Hopkins County. Both books are indexed by surname and business name, and locations mentioned in the books are geographically indexed as to the original sites of historic places and features. You can purchase “The Collection of Kenneth and Sidney Brice Early Histories of Hopkins County” for $30 and the “Hopkins County 1895 Souvenir Booklet” for $20. Shipping cost is $3 each. Contact the Hopkins County...
read more“A Heart That Forgives” Premieres in Sulphur Springs on April 1, 2017
A faith-based movie “A Heart That Forgives…Everyone Has a Story” will be presented in a public screening on Saturday April 1 at Shannon Oaks Church. at 6pm. This is the fourth feature-length film for Christian audiences produced by “Poor Child Films”, a company owned by Eric King of Sulphur Springs and M. Legend Brown of Terrell. Featuring a professional cast and crew, the movie tells the story of two foster brothers at different ends of the spectrum of life….one a drug dealer and the other a...
read moreCommunity Calendar March 30-April 8, 2017
The 55+ Health Fair will be Tuesday, April 4th at the ROC and 1st Baptist Church from 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon. There will be more than 50 Vendor Booths and every Vendor will bring a $25.00 Door Prize for your chance to win. ETMC – Quitman will be doing FREE Cholesterol Checks and other groups will be testing your Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar. Seniors are welcome to come and bring friends. Feel free to educate yourself on health services being offered in the community. Two Fish Fry fundraisers are planned on Saturday April 8,...
read moreFBC Yantis Hosts First Ever Drive-Thru Easter Event
FBC Yantis will host a first ever Drive-Thru Easter Event on April 8th, 2017.
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Bake Sale Benefit for Shanda Beck Vaughn on March 25, 2017
A Bake Sale Benefit will begin at 10am on Saturday March 25, 2017 along the sidewalk in front of Caps and Flasks and across from Muddy Jakes, corner of Main and Davis Streets in downtown Sulphur Springs., Texas. There will be chocolate pies, buttermilk pies, Pina Colada cake, Coca Cola cake, candies, cupcakes, brownies and many other specialty treats prepared to benefit the local resident. Shanda Beck Vaughn has been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer and is undergoing chemo treatments. Funds will be used for treatments and medical expenses. The...
read moreHoly Highway Girls Home Plans Fish Fry Fundraiser on May 13, 2017
The 5th annual Holy Highway Fish Fry Fundraiser will be held on Saturday May 13 at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Pickton, Texas. Serving will begin at 5 pm complete with all the side items, desserts, tea and coffee. There will also be silent and live auctions through the evening with proceeds going to projects and activities of the girls’ school and home. Individuals and businesses are invited to support Holy Highway by purchasing a table for 10 for $100, or to enter by donation at the door. For sponsorship details or information about...
read moreYantis High One Act Play Going to Contest on April 1st, Needs Funding
Yantis High School’s One Act Play Group is going to Area contest on April 1st. We are hosting a dinner theatre at the Yantis school cafeteria on Thursday March 30th, 2017 to help raise funds for contest costs. DSC_4670 DSC_4677 DSC_4706 (1) DSC_4706 DSC_4734 DUTB 2 DSC_4658 Meal will begin at 6:00 and our production of Digging Up the Boys by Laura Lundgren Smith will be performed at 7:00. Meal and admission are by donation....
read moreSAFE-T Candlelight Vigil for Crime Victims Awareness Week, April 4th, 2017
The guest speaker will be Will Ramsey, District Attorney.
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