Harvie Howard Chapman, Jr.
Harvie Howard Chapman, Jr. died on July 25, 2020 in Tyler, Texas. A beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, Harve never left home without a little spiral-bound notebook tucked in his shirt pocket. The lifelong writer and proud “advertising man” would take notes to help him remember the details of every day. But even more importantly, he used it to keep track of the people he loved. His notebook (along with a very full...
Dinner Bell Menu for July 22, 2020
Alliance Bank is the Community Partner Grab and Go from the Northeast corner of The First United Methodist Church campus starting after 11:00 a.m. every Wednesday. MENU Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Breasts Rice Pilaf with Mushrooms Fresh Pinto Beans Homegrown Tomatoes in Vinaigrette Buttered French Bread Slices Oatmeal Carmelitas (won the 1967 Pillsbury Bake off–old recipes can’t be beaten) Dinner Bell cares...
Democrats Select Hegar, Castañeda In July 14 Primary Runoffs
Just before 2 a.m. July 15, with all 3,178 polling locations reporting, Mary “MJ” Hegar and Chrysta Castañeda finished ahead of their opponents in the July 14 Democratic Party Primary Runoffs. While more Hopkins County Democrats voted for Royce West for United States Senator (262-190), across the state more preferred Hegar. She finished with 498,180 votes to Royce West 457,555 votes, giving her the state win with 52.13...
Dinner Bell Menu for July 15, 2020
Meal distribution is still under the covered driveway on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus. Grab and Go starts after 11:00 a.m. on Wednesdays. CITY NATIONAL BANK is the Community Partner. MENU Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuit Topping Roasted Summer Squash Marinated Tomato Salad Watermelon, Blueberries and Feta (our country’s colors–red, white and blue) DINNER BELL cares about the people of...
Marcus C. Warren
Graveside service for Marcus C. Warren, age 76, of Sulphur Springs, TX, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 9, 2020 at South Liberty Cemetery with Bro. C.J. Duffey and Bro. Jeff Tiemeyer officiating. Visitation will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Michael Formby, Michael Warren, Keith Woodruff, Dustin Holley, Tom Flatt, and Larry Crowson. Honorary...
Rowena Johnson
Rowena Johnson was the fourth child born to the late Sutton & Etta Williams Spigner. She grew up in the St. Mark Community where she was an avid softball player. It was the early years that Rowena accepted Christ as her personal Lord and Savior. Growing up on a dairy farm, she developed a great work ethic that would become a trademark of her life. After graduating Como – Pickton High School, she went on to...
Judy Gilreath Applauds Dinner Bell Sponsors, Volunteers, Community Partners and GSC Inc.
July 1 “curbside service” volunteers from Grocery Supply and Fidelity Express Judy Gilreath and the volunteers of Dinner Bell know how important sponsors are when it comes to feeding a crowd every week! So are willing, knowledgeable kitchen helpers and the indispensable community partners who make the Dinner Bell wheels turn, week in and week out. Although Judy has always loved cooking and being in the kitchen she admits...
121 Ballots Cast During 1st Day Of Early Voting In Party Primary Runoff Elections
The first day of early voting in the Party Primary runoff elections concluded Monday with 121 total ballots casts in Hopkins County, 106 cast in the Republican Primary Runoff and 15 in the Democratic Primary Runoff. Governor Greg Abbott on March 20 issued a proclamation postponing runoff elections across the state from May until July due to COVID-19 pandemic. Early voting in the party primary runoff elections will continue from 8 a.m....
‘Higher Love Movement’ Set for Peaceful and Inclusive Protest on Celebration Plaza
The protest slated for Saturday June 6th, 2020 has a title, a heart felt mission, and two passionate organizers. The ‘Higher Love Movement’ plans to stage a peaceful and inclusive protest on Celebration Plaza from 10AM until 6PM Saturday. We are hoping for a ‘peaceful hippie vibe’ says co-organizer Karla Pizano. “This protest is about getting people together, and talking about these issues.” said...
Uncharted Territory: Our Civic Leaders Make A Tough Decision
March 18th, 2020 By: Chad Young KSST applauds our civic leaders for the unprecedented move to place restrictions on “social gatherings” inside Hopkins County. The tough decision rested on our County Judge, Robert Newsom, who issued the declaration on March 18th, limiting social gatherings to 10. Newsom, as the most senior official in our county, issued the declaration after consulting with city, county, state and emergency...
