Chamber Connection July 23, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Thank you to everyone who attended the ribbon cutting for North Texas Power Shopper. Jeff & Lois Schollmeyer held the ribbon cutting at the chamber and explained to the crowd that they were retired military, brought his wife home to her roots, and wanted to start a business that would benefit both the buyer and the seller. Jeff explained, “Connecting consumers with local businesses is what North Texas PowerShopper is...
Chamber Connection – July 16th 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Thank you to everyone who attended the ribbon cutting for 1st Assembly of God Reverend Rusty Posey greeted guests into their almost completed, beautifully renovated sanctuary at 1st Assembly of God, 434 Jefferson Street. S. Public Library to the Rescue. Summer Reading Program Theme “Every Hero has a Story” Research is clear that children who don’t read during the summer can lose up to three months of reading progress....
Chamber Connection – July 9th, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
American Legion Post #66 will host Blood Drive, Saturday, July 11th from 2-7 @ 118 Church Street. Blood supply is lowest during the summer months, so they need your help. The American Legion Post #66 will host a blood drive at 118 Church Street, this Saturday, July 11th from 2-7. The Carter Blood Care Bus will be in the parking lot. For more information or to schedule an appointment time, please call Daniel Sullivan at...
3rd Annual Music and Comedy Review a D.A.R.E. Fundraiser
The third annual Hopkins County Music and Comedy Review benefiting the Sheriff’s Department’s DARE program in rural schools is coming up Friday, July 24 in the Civic Center Banquet Hall. Tickets are $10 and will include a meal. Among entertainers will be Monty Tipps and Main Street, Brad Cummings, Dale the C, Cousin Cedric and special guest Stephen Pride, brother of Charley Pride.
Tira News By Jan Vaughn
The 2015 Hillis Reunion is coming up on June 20th and 21st, at the Tira Community Center. Minnie (Hillis) Reagor reports, “Any Hillis descendent from any branch is welcome! Our branch descends from Andrew “Jackson” Hillis (1815/17 – 1878) who married 1) Aliza Elizabeth Hawkins, and 2) Mary Ann Shelton, branching out from the Lauderdale Co, AL & Giles Co & Lawrence Co, TN regions… spreading out across various...
Virginia 4-H Group to Visit Hopkins County
Virginia 4-H Group to Visit Hopkins County Those of you who keep up with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Hopkins County know that we offer abundant opportunities including, camps, workshops, educational programs, field trips, exhibits, and the list goes on and on. Perhaps one of the most exciting opportunities pertains to our 4-H families. I’m talking about 4-H Exchange trips! During the past three summers, Hopkins...
Tira News By Jan Vaughn
We want to express our sympathy to the family on Johnny Joslin. He passed away on Sunday. A “celebration of life” memorial service was held on Wednesday at Community Bible Fellowship Church, followed by a meal/reception at the Tira Community Center. A fund to help with funeral expenses has been set up in Johnny’s name at Alliance Bank. Please keep the family in your prayers. The Tira City Council will meet at the Tira Community Center...
Summer Food Service at Travis Elementary
The Sulphur Springs Independent School District announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program. Breakfast and lunch will be provided at the Travis Elementary Cafeteria at 130 Garrison Street in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Dates for the program operation will be Monday through Thursday, beginning Monday, June 8, 2015 through July 9, 2015. Children between the ages of one through 18 are invited to attend. The cafeteria will...
Holy Highway Girl’s Home Fundraiser Fish Fry
For 29 years, Holy Highway Girl’s Home has been helping girls who are having a difficult time in their present situation and need a place to go. For some girls, entering the program at Holy Highway is the last chance before legal action is taken against them. Director Pam Burton Dickens and her staff do “the work of angels” when it comes to working with these girls ages 12-17. Through their efforts, the lives of...
Curriculum Changes Approved by PJC Regents
A requirement by the State of Texas to offer 60-hour degrees led to curriculum changes approved by the Paris Junior College Board of Regents on Monday evening. Adopted were changes to certificates in Business, Cosmetology, Jewelry, Computer Science, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Radiology, HVAC, Drafting/CAD, Mechatronics, Plumbing, and Welding after a presentation by PJC Dean of Workforce Education John Spradling. “We took the...
