Help Save Lives this July 4th By Johanna Hicks
Help Save Lives This July Fourth! For the past 242 years, on July Fourth, Americans have celebrated the birth of our great nation. We set off fireworks, fly American flags, attend special concerts, and partake in backyard barbecues and pool parties galore. But as the celebrations wind down and friends and families head home, it’s vital we all work together to spread this life-saving message: Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving. This...
Multi-County 4-H Camp By Johanna Hicks
Multi-County 4-H Camp – Explore 4-H! 4-H is all about kids. One of the summer highlights available to 4-H members and guests is the Multi-County 4-H Camp. Plans are well underway, and registration forms will soon be available. “Explore 4-H” is the theme, and the dates are July 9-11, at Lakeview Baptist Encampment in Lone Star, Texas. Workshops for the 2018 camp will be Nature/Master Gardeners, Archery,...
Tira News July 7, 2017
The annual Tira Homecoming was held on Sunday, July 2nd. Larry Fitzgerald did a great job serving as Master of Ceremonies and singing two inspirational songs. Dusti James presented a rose to the families of those buried in the Tira Cemetery during the past year. Lynda Garner, accompanied by Tiffany Vaughn at the piano, led the congregation in singing the traditional “Church in the Wildwood” and “America the Beautiful” Several in...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report June 28-July 4, 2017
June 28th Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 8:01 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the area and the building was secure. At approximately 9:07 a.m., deputies contacted the reporting party in reference to a request to speak to an officer. Deputies gave the reporting party information regarding a civil issue that occurred on HWY 182 near Quitman. Deputies went out on an Arrest/Warrant...
Independence Concert and Fireworks Time Changed 30-Minutes Due to Rain
The annual Independence Concert will begin at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 1st. The event is delayed 30-minutes to allow for thunderstorms to move out of the area. The annual Independence Concert set for Celebration Plaza downtown Sulphur Springs. Plan to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating and claim your favorite place on Celebration Plaza for listening to the music and watching the fireworks. This year, there will be numerous...
A & M Forest Service Urges Fireworks Safety, Outdoor Fire Safety
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — As Texans from around the state make plans for the Nation’s Independence Day holiday, Texas A&M Forest Service urges vigilance with outdoor activities such as grilling, campfires and fireworks. According to the National Fire Protection Association, July 4th has the most fires reported than on any other day and fireworks account for two out of five of those fires, more than any other cause of fire. Recent...
Chamber Connection – July 7th, 2016
I hope you were all able to attend and thoroughly enjoy the Independence Day Concert and Fireworks presented by the Sulphur Springs Symphony League last Saturday night. The concert was flawless and the fireworks were truly a sight to be seen. What a wonderful night in Hopkins County! Thank you to everyone who worked diligently to make that beautiful night such a success. Ribbon Cutting for The Chocolate Finale was held at...
Fireworks Safety; County Fire Chief Endsley has Volunteer’s Heart
Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley visited the KSST Good Morning Show with Enola Gay during his first week on duty. He talked about fireworks safety for the Fourth of July weekend. With over 30 inches of rainfall during the first half of 2016, and with moderate conditions so far this summer, no burn bans have been placed for Hopkins County. He believes that may mean more fireworks in the hands of citizens this holiday. According...
Your Invitation to Brashear Baptist Church 4th of July
Pastor David Burns and congregation of Brashear Baptist Church are planning another 4th of July extravaganza, and you’re invited! The community event is Monday July 4, 2016 starting at 6pm for the first serving of grilled hamburgers and hotdogs. Several freezers of homemade ice cream along with homemade brownies will be awaiting their guests inside the Family Life Center. There will also be plenty of soft drinks, tea and water...
ORANGE BEACH PIER – JULY 16, 2015
Two or three times a year we go to the Gulf Coast near Galveston to sight see and fish. In August, 2012 we decided to try to find some new country and turned east toward Mobile, Alabama. (See article 1244.) At many beaches in Texas you are allowed to drive right out on the beach, set up camp, and fish. On the 2012 trip along the Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama coasts we were disappointed to see the rules were a lot more strict....
