Burgers and Fries makes Another Wonderful Donation
Burgers and Fries made a Wonderful donation to the Meal A Day Program on Wednesday, May 4th. Their customers leave donations in the TIP jar and the employees donate all of their tips to Meal A Day.
Christopher Robert Blackwell
Born on a beautiful Sunday morning, September 28, 1975 in Dallas, TX, Christopher Robert Blackwell took his first breath of life on this earth. At the age of 49, on Sunday, July 13, 2025 in Tyler, Texas, Chris breathed his last breath and ascended into the Heavenly Realm with Jesus leading him home to a place of unconditional love and overwhelming peace. Chris is survived by his devoted mother, Diane Canaday Blackwell of Quitman; his...
Dinner Bell for July 30, 2025
DINNER BELL, First United Methodist Church SPONSOR: The Hopkins Rains County Farm Bureau The doors to the kitchen of the First United Methodist Church will reopen at 11:00 a.m., for meal service beginning at 11:30 a.m. Doors will close at 12:45 p.m. The Hopkins Rains County Farm Bureau has been a Community Partner with Dinner Bell Ministry since February 17, 2016. In 2025, they added another week as a...
Old Saltillo Cemetery Annual Meeting and Memorial Service to be Held July 20th
July 10, 2025 -OLD SALTILLO CEMETERY ANNUAL MEETING/MEMORIAL SERVICE SUNDAY, JULY 20, 2025 – 10:30 A.M. Members of the Board of Directors of the Old Saltillo Cemetery Association have been making plans for the 2025 Memorial Day Program/Annual Business Meeting. As tradition, the program will be held on the third Sunday, July 20th from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon at the beautifully renovated and air-conditioned Old Saltillo United...
Dinner Bell for May 21, 2025
DINNER BELL, First United Methodist Church SPONSOR: Pat Connally The doors to Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church will open at 11:00 a.m. Meal service begins at 11:30 a.m. and doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Please come join us to share fellowship and a meal. We would like to thank Pat Connally for her generous gift and partnering with Dinner Bell this week. A story of Pat’s parents follow in Pat’s...
Paris Junior College Honor Society Garners Awards at State Convention
March 23, 2025 – At the recent Texas annual meeting of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the two-year college honor society, the PTK Beta Zeta Chapter at Paris Junior College garnered several awards: Five-Star Chapter Award, College Project Award of Merit, the Outstanding Officer Award, and recognition of PJC President Dr. Stephen Benson. Photo cutline 1: The PJC contingent at PTK Texas included, from left, PJC President Dr. Stephen...
Texas Ag Commissioner Miller Provides Agency’s 2024 Accomplishments
A 2024 Year in Review for the Texas Department of Agriculture January 24, 2025 – AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller kicks off the new year with his signature Texas charm and a tip of his hat, welcoming 2025 with optimism and gratitude. After a year of hard-fought achievements in 2024, the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) stands ready to embrace new opportunities, building on its successes to keep Texas at...
North Texas Food Bank to Mark 25th Anniversary of Empty Bowls Fundraiser on February 27
Event Proceeds Will Support North Texans Facing Hunger. Dallas, TX, January 14, 2025 – The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is set to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its Empty Bowls fundraiser on Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Perot Family Campus in Plano. Presented by Kroger, the event will feature bowl-friendly dishes from top local chefs, drinks, and the opportunity to select a handcrafted bowl made by local...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society to Hold Next Lunch & Learn October 23rd
October 22, 2024 – The Fourth Wednesday Lunch & Learn will be held this coming Wednesday, October 23, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 611 North Davis St., Sulphur Springs, TX. The Hopkins County Genealogical Society invites anyone who wants to learn more about doing genealogical research to come on in. Bring your sack lunch, salad or drive-through meal and your tablet or laptop, if you wish. Last month we viewed a...
Peggy Ann Long
August 11, 1947 ~ October 6, 2024 (age 77) Peggy Ann Long of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away from this life to eternal glory with her Lord and Savior on October 6, 2024, at the age of seventy-seven. While we would wish for more time together, we are thankful for all that the Lord allowed and that she no longer suffers. She was a praying Mama, whose support and love were unconditional. Above all, she would want you to know that she...
