No Ms. Hopkins County Senior Pageant in 2020!
Jul15

No Ms. Hopkins County Senior Pageant in 2020!

Pageant organizer Karon Weatherman announced the cancellation of the 2020 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant, which had been moved to August 2020. Here is the announcement which Karon sent out. I hate to but I am going to have to Cancel the 2020 Ms Hopkins County Pageant this year. I had already moved it from June to August, due to COVID-19 precautions. The Ms Texas Senior Classic Pageant had already been cancelled for 2020, so...

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Mother’s Day ‘Wave Parade’ Hosted by Hopkins Place
May12

Mother’s Day ‘Wave Parade’ Hosted by Hopkins Place

On the morning of Friday May 9, 2020, a crowd from the community lined up to bring cheer and joy to the residents of Hopkins Place in Sulphur Springs. They did this by parading past in their vehicles, circling the facility, honking, waving and displaying hand-made signs of “We Love You”, “Happy Mother’s Day!” and other wishes for the special day. According to Administrator Rachel Gilbert, “among our...

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Kindness Matters: Vender Wright Sings to Residents of Carriage House Manor
Apr30

Kindness Matters: Vender Wright Sings to Residents of Carriage House Manor

Vendor sings familiar favorites acapella and shouts “Thank you, Jesus” often during her joyful presentation Vender is not only the talented Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic 2019, she is a loving and gifted singer who volunteers regularly at Carriage House Manor Nursing Home in Sulphur Springs. “Though she doesn’t have a family member in residence here, she likes to come out to cheer people up and lift their...

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Calling All Ladies Over 60! Ms. Hopkins County Senior Pageant and Tea is June 5,6
Feb24

Calling All Ladies Over 60! Ms. Hopkins County Senior Pageant and Tea is June 5,6

Karon Weatherman’s dream of a Pageant for the Senior ladies of Hopkins County came true when the first one was held in 2010. Since then, the Pageant has marked a time to celebrate the contribution, vibrancy and inner beauty of the senior woman, and to celebrate the changing image of aging. If you know a gracious and talented senior lady who is lovely inside and out, please encourage her to enter the Pageant! It is free to enter,...

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Local Ms. Hopkins County Sr. Contestants Go to the Ms. Texas Senior Classic Pageant
Sep30

Local Ms. Hopkins County Sr. Contestants Go to the Ms. Texas Senior Classic Pageant

L. to R. Jan Gray, Stella Bagley, Linda Pickle-Hill, Mary Ivey, Patsy Crist and Nancy Bolton Among this group of seven past contestants of the Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant, there are two past Ms. Texas Senior Classic, three past Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic, and several runners-up who also placed in the Top Ten at the 2019 State pageant. Current Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic, Vender Wright, was not pictured. The...

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Meet Four More Contestants for  Ms. Hopkins County Sr!
May23

Meet Four More Contestants for Ms. Hopkins County Sr!

Everyone of this year’s field of ten contestants is excited about the Pageant, set for Saturday June 1. Let’s meet four more of the ladies who visited the KSST studios during the Good Morning Show with Enola Gay. L. to R. JanGray, Vender Wright, Marjean Allen and PamGeorge Marjean Allen is a first-year contestant who learned about it through Karon Weatherman at the Senior’s Center,and immediately signed up! Marjean...

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Raffle to Fund Ms. Hopkins County Senior Trip to State Pageant this Summer! Tickets at Seniors Center
May16

Raffle to Fund Ms. Hopkins County Senior Trip to State Pageant this Summer! Tickets at Seniors Center

from: Karon Weatherman, Director of Sulphur Springs Sr Citizens Center We have a project going to raise money for the 2019 Ms Hopkins County Senior Pageant Winner to help pay for her expenses at the State Pageant. We are selling 50/50 Raffle Tickets for $ 1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. You can purchase your Raffle Tickets at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center or from any of the 10 Contestants. I will list them on the bottom of this...

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Peggy Rial of Mesquite Crowned Ms. Texas Senior Classic, Five Local Contestants Provided Strong Competition
Sep23

Peggy Rial of Mesquite Crowned Ms. Texas Senior Classic, Five Local Contestants Provided Strong Competition

The 2018 Ms Texas Senior is Peggy Purves Rial of Mesquite, Texas. She has competed in the Pageant for the last 12 years. She was crowned on Saturday, September 22, 2018 in Tyler by outgoing Ms. Texas Senior Classic Patsy Roan Crist of Cumby, Texas, former Ms. Hopkins County Sr. 2017. Peggy Rial of Mesquite, the new Ms. Teas Senior Classic Patsy Crist gave up her crown following a whirlwind year of appearances representing the State of...

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Local Senior Royalty to Compete in Ms. Texas Senior Classic Pageant in Tyler
Aug20

Local Senior Royalty to Compete in Ms. Texas Senior Classic Pageant in Tyler

Reigning Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Mary Ivey and reigning Ms. Texas Senior Classic Patsy Crist also of Hopkins County will travel to Tyler, Texas for the September 22 state title pageant. Friends, family and fans are invited to show support for them by attending the pageant at the Tyler Holiday Inn. It will be an evening of talent and charm, as well a celebration of the changing face of aging for today’s senior woman....

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2018 Senior Prom Followed the Yellow Brick Road to Priceless Memories, Growth in Building Fund
Jul30

2018 Senior Prom Followed the Yellow Brick Road to Priceless Memories, Growth in Building Fund

The much-anticipated 2018 Seniors Prom was fun for all and blessed with talent, a host of volunteers and numerous sponsors which assured a memorable evening. For the 100 attendees, there were celebrity photos, lots of prizes, a dinner amidst theme decor, naming of Prom King and Prom Queen, and special entertainment by the Senior Entertainment Group. The dinner menu consisted of Chicken Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Providence...

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