Veteran’s Appreciation Breakfast at ECLC November 10
The Transitional First Grade classes of the Early Childhood Learning Center will be hosting a Veterans’ Appreciation Breakfast and presenting a program for the school and community on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. You will have two opportunities to view the program. We will perform for the Head Start and Pre-K classes at 9:00 a.m., followed by an encore presentation for the Kindergarten students and community members at 9:40 a.m. The program will be presented in the ECLC Developmental Play Area. Our military guests are also invited to enjoy...
read moreLights of Life Campaign Celebrates 20th Anniversary
The 20th Anniverary of the Lights of Life Campaign began Tuesday in the lobby of Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. Gloria Mitchell, Donna Rudzik and Polly Swatsell the 2015-2016 Lights of Life Campaign Chairs officially kicked-off of the celebration campaign. Previous Campaign Chairs were recognized as the 2015-2016 10th Anniversary Lights of Life Honorees. Past chairperson who will be recognized are: Mickey Master Barnett (2006), Wanda Galyean (2007), Dr. Bill & Peggy Dietze (2009), Craig Roberts & Jennifer Roberts (2010), Tom &...
read moreMeal-A-Day Driver Needed for Monday Route
Meal-A-Day, Monday Route 1 needs a driver. If you would like to give up an hour of your time and help us out please call me and let me know. It is an in town route that goes around by Hospital, Library and that area. You will be blessed more than you know. Meal-A-Day provides lunch time meals for people 50 years old or better. Meals cost $2.00 each, delivered or picked up at the Senior Center. Call ahead to make sure they will have a hot lunch available for you. Senior Center 150 Martin Luther King Jr Dr Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 (903)...
read moreSaputo Company Picnic Sees Great Turnout
The Saputo dairy product manufacturing company held an employee picnic in Heritage Park on October 17, 2015. A meal was served employees and a number of employee’s children were also present. People played games such as horse shoe, slingshot and volleyball, and prizes were also given out to employees. Saputo Picnic Saputo Picnic Saputo Picnic Saputo Picnic Saputo Picnic Saputo Picnic Saputo Picnic Saputo Picnic Saputo Picnic Saputo Picnic Saputo Picnic Saputo Picnic Saputo Picnic Saputo Picnic Saputo Picnic Saputo Picnic Saputo Picnic...
read morePremiere of A Man Called Jon a Success
Over 200 persons were in the audience at Shannon Oaks Church for the Sulphur Springs Red Carpet premiere of the movie “A Man Called Jon”. The film, created by the team of Michael Brown of Terrell and Eric King of Sulphur Springs, will also be premiered during November in other select locations. Members of the cast and production crew were present at the local premier. “A Man Called Jon” a full-length faith-based feature film, is a light-hearted drama about a young pastor who finds the path to the perfect church home...
read moreDiabetic Alert Dog Benefit for Local Girl
Sydnye is a 14 year old resident of Sulphur Springs and an 8th grader at Sulphur Springs Middle School. In March of 2013 Syd was rushed to Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler with extremely high glucose levels and other complications and was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes (Type 1). Like all type 1’s the daily complications affect every aspect of her life from school, home time and recreational activities. On any given day Sydnye’s glucose levels can plunge or soar without warning. A Diabetic Alert Dog or D.A.D, is a service...
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Chamber Connection October 22, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Chamber Connection – October 22, 2015 by Meredith Caddell Thank you Hopkins County for Making the Stew Contest a Success Who would have thought that regardless of 9 inches of rain, we would still be able to have a successful stew contest? A very special thank you to the 123 teams that cooked stew this year. Please know how very much we appreciate your dedication to this event. It is because of you that we continue to have this event for the community!!!! I always say that to host an event that gathers over 7,000 people in one...
read moreCumby Methodist Church Annual Stew Fundraiser
Cumby United Methodist Stew Saturday, November 7 All you can eat $6.00 Chicken and Beef Stew Coffee and Tea Cornbread and Crackers Cheese, Pickles and Dessert Stew to go $6.00 per quart Serving 11 a.m until stew is gone!
read more10th Annual Heritage Square Car Show on Celebration Plaza
The 10th annual Heritage Square Car Show is coming up Saturday, November 7 on Celebration Plaza from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Downtown Business Alliance vice-President Jason Tully says about 180 cars were registered for the show last year and he expects 200 this year. 25 awards will be given and there will be lots of cash prizes. All vehicles must be 1987 models or older.
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