Operation Restore: A Good Step Has Been Made at Mel Haven Cemetery
Group photo of volunteers during Operation Restore, a recent work effort at Mel Haven Cemetery in Sulphur Springs Mel Haven Cemetery is an important part of local history in Hopkins County, and efforts launched on a recent clean-up day has sparked an encouraging start to restoration of the property. Located next to Sulphur Springs City Cemetery, Mel Haven has been the final resting place of scores of black Americans since before 1900....
September 28 Pancake Fundraiser Will Benefit Childhood Cancer Victims
Brent Smith, a Hopkins County first responder with EMS, is inviting others to join him in raising awareness of Childhood Pediatric Cancer through a fundraiser planned by SSHS HOSA students. The project by these students, who are future health professionals, will be earmarked for their goal of donating needed items to the Ronald McDonald House in Dallas. Proceeds from the pancake fundraiser will also be used to assist local children...
Tradin’ Post for Thursday, September 19th, 2019
A ruby red Dooney and Bourke purse brand new, asking $100 but will negotiate on price call 903.513.6312 for question and pic, also have a smaller one asking $50 Home-grown goodies from our local family farm for sale: cantaloupe, yellow squash, bell peppers, large zucchini, a few watermelon, cucumbers & hot peppers. For more info, please call 469-693-2246 For Sale: 4X4 posts. Available in sizes 8, 10, 12, or 14 feet long. Asking...
Chamber Connection – Sept. 19, 2019
The Chamber is celebrating a big day!!! We are hosting our very own Ribbon Cutting Celebration on Tuesday, October 1st at our new location, 110 Main Street in Sulphur Springs. We will host an Open House from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with our ribbon cutting at noon. Please make plans to come celebrate with us! I have some more very exciting news! The Chamber of Commerce is currently selling our 2019 Hopkins County Christmas ornament. This...
Fall Festival Creative Arts Contest By Johanna Hicks
Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Consumer Sciences, 1200-B West Houston St., P.O.Box 518, Sulphur springs, TX 75483; 903-885-3443 – phone 903-439-4909 – Fax, [email protected] Interest is building for the Creative Arts Contest! Last month, I gave information about the Arts and Crafts Show, in which vendors sell their hand-crafted items. This week, I’m focusing on the Creative Arts Contest, which is...
Paris District Road Report For The Week of Sept. 16, 2019
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Sept. 16, 2019. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as...
Tradin’ Post for Friday, September 13th, 2019
Home-grown goodies from our local family farm for sale: cantaloupe, yellow squash, bell peppers, large zucchini, a few watermelon, cucumbers & hot peppers. For more info, please call 469-693-2246 For Sale: 4X4 posts. Available in sizes 8, 10, 12, or 14 feet long. Asking $5.00 each. Also, for sale, some 2X6s and 2X4s. And, a set of Attic stairs for $30.00. This party also has for sale, a “new” 2018 GMC Acadia grill for...
12th Annual Help-A-Child Benefit Plans Dual Fundraisers for Charity
Twelve years ago, Wade Bartley found a way to put on a fun farm-related event and help some charitable organizations at the same time. He called it simply the “Help a Child Benefit” and it has grown from a small tractor pull, chili cookoff and auction to a much-anticipated Fall event for families across and beyond the county. Last year, a new and different separate event was added to help in the fundraising called “Date Night at The...
Chamber Connection – Sept. 12, 2019
By Lezley Brown, CEO & president, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce I have some more very exciting news! The Chamber of Commerce is currently selling our 2019 Hopkins County Christmas ornament. This ornament is the second of our series and features our beautiful Buford Park, the 50th Anniversary Stew Contest and beautiful oak trees under a starry sky. It is dated with the year, made with 24 karat gold, shatterproof, and VERY...
Tradin’ Post for Tuesday, September 10th, 2019
For Sale: 4X4 posts. Available in sizes 8, 10, 12, or 14 feet long. Asking $5.00 each. Also, for sale, some 2X6s and 2X4s. And, a set of Attic stairs for $30.00. This party also has for sale, a “new” 2018 GMC Acadia grill for $350.00. And, “new” 2015 GMC Sierra electric mirrors. Asking $350.00 for them. If you are interested in any of these items, or for more info., please call 903-348-5820. For Sale: two...
