TXU, Community Chest Partner To Assist Those in Crisis
Oct20

TXU, Community Chest Partner To Assist Those in Crisis

TXU Energy Aid has partnered with Hopkins County Community Chest to enable assistance for those in crisis to pay utility bills. A check presentation took place Tuesday morning at Community Chest on Linda Drive. Kim Campbell, with TXU, said they would partner with Community Chest following changes made in local agencies who serve those in need. TXU chose to partner with Community Chest because the agency is not tied to those with low...

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Family & Community Health In Hopkins County
Dec21

Family & Community Health In Hopkins County

Johanna Hicks  Note:  This is the 5th in a series of Extension program impacts for 2022 By Johanna Hicks, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent For Family and Community Health in Hopkins County, [email protected]. I want to start by wishing everyone a Merry Christmas.  I know this is a bittersweet time for many as they have experienced loss, financial issues, illness, breakdown of relationships and other hardships in 2022.  However, we all...

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Hopkins County Community Once Again Comes Through For United Way, Agencies It Helps
Nov10

Hopkins County Community Once Again Comes Through For United Way, Agencies It Helps

The Hopkins County community has once again come through for United Way and the 18 agencies it will help with funds from the 2022-2023 campaign. Hopkins County United Way officers and campaign workers extend heartfelt thanks to all for their contributions, which have helped make this another successful campaign year. Hopkins County United Way campaign workers cheer as other volunteers turn in and report on contributions received over...

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Community Invited To ‘Be the Service’ By Helping With Thanksgiving Food Program
Nov03

Community Invited To ‘Be the Service’ By Helping With Thanksgiving Food Program

Area churches have come together again this year, through the Hopkins County Christian Alliance, for the purpose of serving the community through the annual “Be the Service” project. The community, for a number of years, has helped provide for those in need all of the food needed to provide a Thanksgiving meal, completely free. This includes a Thanksgiving turkey with all the fixings and groceries that one might need to...

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Community Packs Downtown For 2022 Independence Day Celebration
Jul03

Community Packs Downtown For 2022 Independence Day Celebration

Celebration Plaza was packed Saturday night for the 2022 Independence Day Celebration, hosted Saturday, July 2, by Sulphur Springs Symphony League for the 30th year. In fact, families, couples, friends, small groups and individuals lined the sidewalks and parking lots for 2-3 block in all directions around the square with chairs, blankets, snacks, drinks and glow-in-the-dark necklaces and lighted wands for the kids. Northeast Texas...

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Community Invited on Saturday, July 3, for Free Independence Concert and Fireworks Downtown at 8 p.m.
Jul03

Community Invited on Saturday, July 3, for Free Independence Concert and Fireworks Downtown at 8 p.m.

American Flag Thanks to the Sulphur Springs Symphony League, the 2021 Independence Concert and Fireworks will take place at 8pm on Saturday July 3. This year’s event is the 29th annual extravaganza hosted by the Symphony League. Bring the family for this heart-stirring, flag-waving red, white and blue occasion, free and open to everyone. Conductor Dr. Doug Bakenhus and the NE Texas Symphony Orchestra will present a thrilling...

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Billie Dean Chester
Sep23

Billie Dean Chester

Graveside service for Billie Dean Chester, age 93, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Friday, September 25, 2020 at Sulphur Bluff Cemetery with Kevin Chester officiating. Visitation will be held from 11 to 1 P.M prior to the service at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Billie Dean passed away atChristus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs on September 22, 2020. Billie Dean Chester was born near Winnsboro, Texas, on...

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Family of Marie Chester Invites Friends, Family to Celebrate Her 95th Birthday on Sunday Nov. 10,  2 – 4 pm
Nov07

Family of Marie Chester Invites Friends, Family to Celebrate Her 95th Birthday on Sunday Nov. 10, 2 – 4 pm

Marie Chester Marie Cranford Chester, who has raised a family of Hopkins County cooks, will celebrate her 95th birthday on Sunday November 10, 2019, come-and-go between 2 and 4 pm inside the Fellowship Hall of Sulphur Bluff United Methodist Church. No gifts, please! Marie was born at Paducah, Texas in 1924 but got to Hopkins County “as quick as she could”, when her family settled in the South Liberty Community where she...

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Community Calendar for April 7-11, 2017
Apr06

Community Calendar for April 7-11, 2017

A Youth Fundraiser lunch is planned at Wesley UMC in Sulphur Springs on Friday April 7 from 11am til 1pm. The chopped beef sandwich plate and drink is $7.50, with delivery for minimum of three plates offered within the City limits. Contact 903-885-3383 or go to 614 Texas Street. This Friday, ReachOut Hopkins County will serve at the Miller Grove Methodist Church from noon til 3pm, bringing the services of Hopkins County Community...

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Holiday Express Train Event 2023 in Pictures
Dec12

Holiday Express Train Event 2023 in Pictures

December 12, 2023 – Thanks goes out to everyone who attended and donated during this holiday event.  By the numbers, over 2700 attended and the Salvation Army received $564 in donations.  The Hopkins County Community Chest also collected a significant amount of food for distribution. This special train makes an appearance almost every December in Sulphur Springs, TX.

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