Catch These Local Rising Country Stars at “The Road Ahead” Concert July 28
Hanah Moore and Hailee Nixon are sisters, raised since babyhood by their Winnsboro grandparents Joyce and the late Kenneth Nixon. Now, eighteen years and thousands of miles later, the duo is about to launch a country music career on the always uncertain road ahead. Here is the story of Hanah and Hailee.
Very early in life, relates Joyce, natural talents came to the surface in the toddlers, especially in singing and dancing. The sisters loved to perform and they sang at church and at Winnsboro events as “Two Hearts Plus” sometimes with younger brother Christopher. By middle school age, they were coming into their own tastes in country music, expressing themselves through writing songs. This led them to learn to play guitar so they could be more mobile and self-sufficient. From the first, Hanah played acoustic rhythm and Hailee picked up the bass, and with Grandpa Bill on the drums, they formed a family band which they named “Scatterproof”. Additionally, both girls have been standouts in school band as horn players. Now as Hanah starts college at Ouachita Baptist University in Fall 2018 and Hailee enters her Junior year at Winnsboro High School, they are determined to remain scatterproof despite the 3-hour distance between them. Bookings for the duo already include numerous weekend events through the Fall and Winter of 2018/2019. Also, their first studio-recorded sampling of original songs is about to be released. That release date coincides with their first major concert and showcase, “The Road Ahead” at the Greenville Municipal Auditorium at 6:30 pm on Saturday July 28. Tickets are $12, available through the GMA and at the door. For the 4-hour talent extravaganza, Hanah and Hailee have invited Josh Davis, Fiddlin Jack Phillips, Josh Knight and Eric Vasquez, all from NE Texas and Landry and Company from the Shreveport area.
Hanah, Hailee and Nana Joyce Nixon
This Fall, Hanah and Hailee are nominated again in Vocalist and Duo categories at The Josie Music Awards at Dollywood and in the Rising Star and Duo categories at the Texas Country Music Awards to be held in Ft Worth. Back in June, they got to sing at The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville during the CMA week and won second place at a “Jim Reeves” songwriting contest in Texas. On August 11, they will compete in not one but two singing contests in one day, in Carthage and in Palestine, Texas. And with over 50 playing gigs across NE Texas during 2017, their Nana has logged hundreds if not thousands of miles as chauffeur, manager, booking agent, publisher, wardrober and roadie for a family ready for the “road ahead’.
Special Crimes Unit Purchase of Meth Leads to Arrest
Jordan Lee Chaney
Wednesday afternoon Jordan Lee Chaney, 22, was arrested at his residence on Fisher Street on a warrant for Manufacture Deliver Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, less than 1-gram, a State Jail Felony.
During an investigation by Special Crimes Unit, Chaney had sold less than 1-gram of methamphetamine on July 2nd of this year.
Chaney is in Hopkins County Jail held on a $25,000 bond.
Local Man Arrested for Selling Meth
Steve Sterling Fouse
Special Crimes Unit began an investigation into the possession and sale of Methamphetamine by Steve Sterling Fouse, 48, of Sulphur Springs. During the investigation, SCU purchased less than 1-gram of meth from Fouse in a drug free zone.
Wednesday afternoon at Kandie Ln and North Locust Street, Fouse was arrested by SCU when they observed him exiting a pickup at the location.
Fouse is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Manufacture Deliver Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, less than 1-gram in a Drug Free Zone, a Felony 3. He is held on a $25,000 bond.
California Woman Arrested for Controlled Substances, Counterfeit Bill
PABLO,MARNELYN, Alias: JAZMINE, JAZMINE LYN
The only passenger in the backseat of a 2017 Honda Accord stopped for a traffic violation by a Hopkins County deputy was 37-year old Marnelyn “Jazmin” Pablo of Stockton California. She was not wearing her seat-belt.
A probable cause search revealed the former Special Education Teacher Assistant; Founder, President and CEO of M & J Helping Hands, Inc, an organization to empower women; Creative Consultant at The Skor, LLC; and Distributor at Direct Cellars had in her possession a clear crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine, THC Wax, a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana, and, following arrest and transport to Hopkins County Jail, was found to have a counterfeit $20 bill.
Pablo is charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams (meth), a Felony 3; Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2 less than 1-gram, (wax) a State Jail Felony, and Forgery Financial Instrument Money, a Felony 3. She is being held on a total of $40,000 in bonds.
Hearts of Life Presents Rufus for Adoption
Rufus is still searching for his forever home! Rufus celebrated his 1st birthday in April. He is still a typical puppy and everything that comes with it! He does need training to be the best dog he can be, but he currently enjoys playing with his brother Rowdy at all times. (We would love Rufus & Rowdy to be adopted together!) Rufus is enjoying his pool time as well and would love to share the pool with you!
His adoption fee is $100.00 which includes all previous vetting, neuter and rabies shot. Please contact Hearts of Life Animal Rescue by phone at 903-439-5019, email at [email protected], Facebook.com/heartsoflife or Petfinder.com.
Chamber Connection, July 19, 2018
by Lezley Brown, CEO Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce
It’s time to turn in your t-shirt designs for the 49th Annual Stew Contest!!! The Chamber will be accepting submitted designs from Monday, July 16th through Tuesday, July 31st. The submitted entries will be voted on by the Chamber Board of Directors, and the winner will be announced on August 9th. If your design wins the t-shirt contest, it will be used on all shirts, hoodies, and marketing for the 49th Annual Stew Contest! Email your designs to [email protected]. We can’t wait to see the entries!!!!
Introducing a huge night of networking sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce! The Chamber is hosting The Chamber Showcase, a night of networking that features Chamber members in Hopkins County, on Thursday, August 2nd at the Sulphur Springs Country Club. If you are a member of the Chamber, you may rent a booth for the evening on a first come first served basis for $50. Even if you don’t want to have a booth, we encourage you attend the event for $10 and enjoy the opportunity to do it all in one night… just imagine food show + exhibit hall + speed networking! This will be a huge value and opportunity for you and your business! Only Chamber members may host booths, but anyone may attend to network and meet business professionals from our area. You will be so glad you came! Call the Chamber to ask questions or make reservations at (903) 885-6515.
I’m just so excited about the upcoming 3rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Photography Contest! Let me review the basics. Anyone of any age can enter as we have a children’s category. The picture must be newer than January 1, 2016 and must have been taken in Hopkins County. The contest will be open from August 1st to August 31st. There are seven categories you may enter: Natural World, Travel, People, The Hopkins County Experience, Altered Images, Mobile, and Children’s Category. Only digital images are accepted (no prints). To submit your photograph, email the picture to [email protected]. Rules and releases will be available on the Chamber of Commerce website. I cannot wait to see your beautiful photos!
Adult Leadership Class being offered for the Fall! Sign up Now!!!
Lynda Hager reported that she would be offering an Adult Leadership Class starting in August for anyone who is interested. The Adult Leadership Class is a community leadership development program sponsored by the Hopkins county Chamber of Commerce. The course was created in 1989 with the concept of offering leadership training and community involvement for emerging business and community leaders. Leadership Sulphur Springs is a nine-month session, with meetings held once a month. For more information, please call the Chamber of Commerce at 903-885-6515.
Splish Splash Water Bash
The Hopkins County Fall Festival is throwing a Splish Splash Water Bash on Saturday, July 21st from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Celebration Plaza in Sulphur Springs. Kids seven and under are free, and children eight years of age and older are $5. Kids under five must be accompanied by an adult. Ice cold soda and water will be on sale. Make plans to go and have a great time!
Reilly Springs Jamboree
Monty Tipps and Main Street will serve up traditional country music in a 2-hour show on Saturday, July 21st at 6 p.m. Admission to the monthly (3rd Saturday night) Jamboree is $10 person. A special concert will be held on Saturday, August 18th at 6 p.m. featuring the world-famous Blackwood Quartet. Tickets will be $15 general admission or $25 for the Meet-and-Greet with reserved seating for the Blackwood Quartet’s “Gospel Side of Elvis” Concert, a part of their 85th Year Anniversary Tour. For tickets and information, contact Enola Gay Mathews at (903) 438-3568.
Hunt Regional is offering July Mobile Mammography Coach in Sulphur Springs
Hunt Regional Hospital is offering the Tubby Adkisson Memorial Mobile Mammography Coach on Thursday, July 26th in the Spring Village Shopping Center in Sulphur Springs. All insurances accepted at Hunt Regional are also accepted for the Mobile Mammography Coach, including Medicare and Medicaid. They can also help with payment resources for uninsured/income-eligible women or those who choose to pay cash. For help with payment resources please call The Bridge Breast Network at (214) 821-3820 x 21. To schedule individual screening mammograms, please call (903) 408-5010. Appointments and pre-registration are requested.
Shadow Renaissance Festival & Tournament
Get ready for the Shadow Renaissance Festival and Tournament on July 28th and 29th at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. The Shadow Renaissance Festival will feature the Knights of Valor Full Contact Jousting with Shane Adams of Full Metal Jousting. Fair time will be Saturday, July 28th from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, July 29th, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission will be $10 for ages 14 and up. There is a free family day on Friday the 27th from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. In addition, there is a special Nobleman’s Feast! Tickets are available at www.showrenfest.com and at the Chamber of Commerce located at 300 Connally Street in Sulphur Springs.
Fire in Texas is hosting a blood drive on Friday, July 27th
Carter Blood Care and Fire in Texas are hosting a blood drive on Friday, July 27th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fire in Texas is located at 1334 Sharon Lane in Sulphur Springs. Please bring valid ID. For more information, contact Audrea Caudle at (903) 438-0300.
Sulphur Springs Public Library presents their Summer Reading Program for June and July
The Sulphur Springs Library is hosting a summer reading program called Fun with Mary Poppins Reading Program 2018. Story time will be each Tuesday at 10 a.m. in July (except for July 10 and 17). Watch for special guest appearances along with fun, stories and great prizes. Minecraft is back every Friday afternoon at 3 p.m. beginning June 1 and ending July 27. Don’t miss the Texas A&M Chemistry Road show July 10th from 10 a.m. -11:30 a.m. at the CIVIC CENTER. ***This program contains flame effects and explosions and is suitable for grades 3 and up. Students in grades 3 and up will be allowed to sit in the front marked rows. Parents with younger children must be seated behind the marked rows. On July 17 at 10 a.m. enjoy the Medieval Times knight with a special Medieval Story time performance. The last Story time for summer 2018 is Tuesday, July 31st at 10 a.m. The library is happy to answer any questions, please call (903) 885-4926, or you can visit www.sslibrary.org.
Landers Creek Outfitters has scheduled their ribbon cutting celebration
Landers Creek Outfitters, located at 214 Main Street in Sulphur Springs, has scheduled their ribbon cutting celebration on Wednesday, August 8th at noon. Please make plans to come by, check out this brand-new business, and network with other business professionals as we welcome them to Hopkins County.
CANHelp is hosting their 2018 Back to School Fair on Friday August 10th from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
CANHelp is hosting their 2018 Back to School Fair! Through the support of community and corporate sponsors, this event will be a one-stop destination to prepare the whole family for the start of school! The fair will offer free health and vision screenings, dental screenings and fluoride applications, immunizations for children and adults, haircuts, food and drinks, backpacks and school supplies (for low and moderate-income families of Hopkins County) and more. The 2018 Back to School Fair is scheduled for Friday, August 10th from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Hopkins County Civic Center, 1200 Houston Street in Sulphur Springs. You must register for school supplies in advance. Call CANHelp at (903) 885-9797 (ext. 1) or visit www.canhelponline.org for more details.
Lezley Brown
President/CEO
Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce
300 Connally Street
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
903-885-6515-office
903-885-6516-fax
www.sulphursprings-tx.com
Update: Excessive Heat Warning Continues Through Sunday Evening
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning in effect from Wednesday, July 18, at 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. Sunday evening. High temperatures ranging from 103-108 are possible each afternoon. The very hot temperatures will increase risk of heat related illnesses.
An Excessive Heat Warning means that a prolonged period of dangerously hot temperatures will occur. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are likely. Be sure to check on persons with health problems and the elderly, as they are the most susceptible to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Never leave young children or pets in an enclosed vehicle, even for a short time, as temperatures can quickly rise to life threatening levels. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside.
When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. To reduce risk during outdoor work the occupational safety and health administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments.
Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency – call 911.
Areas affected include Hopkins, Delta, Hunt, Rains, Lamar, Van Zandt, Henderson
Several Wildcat Basketball Players on Recruitment Radar of Postsecondary Schools
KSST has done several stories about the tremendous recruiting interest in Wildcats Basketball stand out 6-foot-8 power forward Victor Iwuakor, who will be a senior this school year. Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta says several other Wildcats have also drawn interest from colleges.
Perhaps the tallest of the Wildcats, 6-foot-9 power forward Xavier Cork, an incoming senior, is attracting a lot of attention from recruiters. Coach Cipoletta says Cork is being recruited by schools including Texas State, Louisiana Tech, Stephen F. Austin, Sam Houston, Princeton and West Point.
6-foot-3 guard Keaston Willis, an incoming senior, is being recruited by schools such as Drake, Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin.
Coach Cipoletta says four Wildcats that will be juniors this school year are at an age where they are just beginning to be recruited. He says Baylor is interested in players like 6-foot-8 forward Godsgift Ezedinma and 6-foot-7 point guard Michael Jefferson. Also drawing interest are 6-foot-5 forward Cameron Kahn and 6-foot-4 forward Sadaidriene “Day-Day” Hall. Coach Cipoletta said another pair of incoming juniors are also piquing the interest of college recruiters, 5-foot-10 guard Grayson McClure and 6-foot-5 forward Kai Taylor. McClure has taken more than 21,000 practice shots this summer. Taylor was a high scoring player on the Wildcats JV last season.
Coach Cipoletta says he gets calls and text messages all the time from schools such as North Texas, Dartmouth, UT Tyler, Dallas Baptist, UT San Antonio and St. Edwards of Austin. He says coaches attend open gym and practice sessions during the season. Coach Cipoletta says they come to look at a particular player and end up discovering several others that intrigue them. He says just about every kid who will be on the varsity roster this season has the chance to play in college at some level. Coach Cipoletta credits success due to hard work for the tremendous interest. He also praises his players. Coach Cipoletta says college coaches know the type of kid they could be getting from Sulphur Springs.
The Sport of Jousting Comes to Hopkins County Civic Center July 28, 29, 2018
Because jousting was history’s first extreme sport, the History Channel’s “Full Metal Jousting” series in 2012 brought the sport out of the dark ages. Now, rodeo record-holder Rope Myers of Van, Texas has joined a competitive jousting team which will appear in Sulphur Springs, Texas during the Shadow Renaissance Festival and Tournament. Rope finds the head-to-head sport exciting and challenging and he is also eager to help the fundraising efforts that the tournament assists.
Butch Myers, left, and eldest son Rope Myers at Resistol Arena in 2012
Rope and his siblings were raised in a rodeo family that originated in the Boulder, Colorado area. Like his dad Butch, Rope started out in Little Britches and Junior rodeos and adopted steer wrestling as his main sport. The family settled in the Athens, Texas area and helped build the equine industry there. After high school, both Rope and his brother Cash went into competitive rodeo. Rope first qualified for the National Finals Rodeo in 1995, won the World Championship in 2001, and retains the arena average record today. During recent years, Rope and his wife Candice have combined his rodeo and her music ministry careers at Sky Ranch, a premiere Christian youth and retreat center in Van, Texas. Still, Rope finds time to help when and where he can, and accepted the invitation to joust again with the Knights of Valor team for the local Shadow Ranch fundraiser. Shadow Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center is a 501(c)3 non profit organization operating in Hopkins County which accepts disabled and disadvantaged children and adults as students in specialized riding classes. The 2018 Shadow Renaissance Festival and Tournament proceeds will assist with operating expenses, expansion and Literacy programs in place at Shadow Ranch.
Tickets to the festival grounds, Jousting matches and Nobleman’s Feast are available at shadowrenfest.org and through a link on facebook, also at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, 300 Connolly Street in downtown Sulphur Springs.
