Walk Like MADD Fundraiser September 26
The Walk Like MADD event, a fundraiser for Mothers Against Drunk Driving, is coming up on September 26. Law enforcement groups participating should be motivated to get as many walkers as they can signed up. Between the Sulphur Springs Police Department and the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office, the one with fewer sign ups will be required to wear tutus during the walk. MADD Special Events Coordinator Kelli Martinez and Law...
”Walk Like MADD”!
Kelli Martinez, Special Events Manager of the Mothers Against Drunk Driving Tyler Region and Officer Corley Weatherford of the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department guested on the KSST Good Morning Show with Enola Gay this morning. They are reminding the community about the “Walk Like MADD” event coming up on September 26 in Buford Park. Walkers of all ages are welcome to register and show support of Mothers Against...
With 958 Texas Deaths in 2020, Local MADD Event Rounds Up Support for Mothers Against Drunk (and Drugged) Driving Campaign
Chapter Board members of MADD were introduced by Director Becky Hicks Held on the breezy late-summer evening of September 25, 2021 along oak-shaded walking spaces at Shannon Oaks Church in Sulphur Springs,Texas, the local Walk Like MADD event was successful and well-attended. Serving as not only a local walk but as one of the only MADD events within the Northeast Texas region, a good response came from county law...
Seventh Year for MADD ‘Walk to Remember’ in Sulphur Springs
When the crowds gather and the walkers take to the track on September 28, 2019 at Shannon Oaks Church, it will represent the seventh consecutive year for the MADD walk in Sulphur Springs. The regional office of MADD, or Mothers Against Drunk and Drugged Driving, was seeking a community to host the annual Walk Like Madd event. They found their home and a lot of support in Sulphur Springs. Becky Hicks, Walk Like Madd coordinator for...
Drunk Driving Victim Invites Public to Local MADD Walk on September 29 at Shannon Oaks
MADD NE Texas Program Director Beth Powell with Melinda McDonald, crash victim Back in 2017, Melinda McDonald had almost arrived back home in Hopkins County from a Christmas shopping trip when her car was suddenly struck from behind by an intoxicated driver. Melinda remembers little from the impact except the sensation of the car rolling and anxiously hoping for the safety of her infant granddaughter who was in a car seat behind her....
5th Annual MADD Glow Walk
By Savannah OwensThe 5th Annual Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Glow Walk was held Saturday September 30th, 2017, at Celebration Plaza. With over 150 participants forming nine teams and some individual walkers the square was packed with people wanting to bring awareness, support victims and their families, and remember their loved ones. They raised $16,000, of their goal of $19,000. Many of the businesses in Sulphur...
MADD Family Fun Glow Walk
It’s still more than a month away but already 132 walkers or runners have signed up to participate in the 2nd annual MADD Family Fun Glow Walk on Saturday, September 27 at Buford Park in Sulphur Springs. There were 102 participants last year. Cost for early registrants is $20 for adults, $15 for youths and you can also register your dog. You can register on line at www.walklikemadd.org. By Don Julian, KSST News and Sports Director...
Sulphur Springs Chrysler Jeep Dodge Donates $2500 to MADD
Tuesday afternoon, Sulphur Springs Chrysler Jeep Dodge presented MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, with a check for $2500. The car dealer is the top-presenting sponsor for the 2014 Walk Like MADD event coming up next month. The donation allowed MADD to go over their goal and representatives of MADD are excited about how far over the goal they can go now. Sulphur Springs Chrysler Jeep Dodge will be giving a truck away prior to the...
Chamber Connection September 27, 2018
The Chamber has a few sites left in the 49th Annual Stew Cook-off. The deadline for entry into the contest is Friday, October 5th at 5:00 p.m. All cooks signed up for the 49th Annual Stew Cook-off will need to attend the cooks come-and-go reception on Tuesday, October 16th at 6 p.m. at the Southwest Dairy Museum. Cooks will receive their grocery reimbursement check from the Chamber, their goody bags, and a list of rules and...
