Saying “I Do” in 2020?
Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, 1200-B West Houston St., P.O.Box 518, Sulphur springs, TX 75483; 903-885-3443 – phone 903-439-4909 – Fax, [email protected] By Johanna Hicks, B.S., M.Ed., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent Christmas is one of the most popular times for couples to get engaged. The question is asked, the ring is given, and...
Tira News For Jan. 3, 2020
By Jan Vaughn Yvonne Weir reported that the Weir family had their Christmas get-together on Christmas Eve. She adds, “Mike was working, but we had the pleasure of having his mom come with Dacy. Destri and Eben came on Sunday and spent the night. Everly enjoyed the paper and everyone seemed happy with their gifts. It was a beautiful day and we spent time outside. We shot a few fireworks before everyone left. Also, Sarah and Lucas...
15th Annual Celebration For Hopkins County Residents Age 90 And Older To Be Held April 25, 2020
Hopkins County each year holds a special celebration to recognize senior adults for reaching the milestone of 90 years. The event is named in honor of Clara Bridges, a local resident who remained a vital part of her church community after reaching her 90th birthday. Bridges was born in Aug. 1912 and died Dec. 23, 2013. The 15th Annual Clara Bridges 90+ Banquet will begin at noon Saturday, April 25, 2020 and once again be held at First...
Another Gift to the Community; a Free Lunch at Evening Chapel CME Dec 24
L to R, Rev. Gailyn McCurdy, Pastor Debra Sharper, Ms. Hopkins County Senior Vender Wright A Christmas Lunch is offered to everyone on Tuesday December 24, Christmas Eve day, served starting at 11 am in the dining hall of Evening Chapel CME CHurch. The meal will be hosted by the pastors of two churches, Evening Chapel at 199 Putman Street, and by the New Beginnings Healing and Deliverance Ministry, newly located at 717 Jefferson...
Local Giving Has a Place in the Spirit of the Season
We hear it all the time, Hopkins County is a very generous and giving community! Well, Christmas time brings additional proof of that! The public is invited to these free holiday meals. There is a free community lunch on Friday December 20, 2019 at Mitchell Chapel Church of God in Christ. According to Bishop Nelson Gatlin, the meal will be served at 11 am until all gone. It will consist of chicken and dressing, green beans, potato...
Admissions Up At CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs has been “super busy” over the last 2 months, with a 28 percent increase in patient admissions during November alone. The emergency department experienced an almost 16 percent patient increase, CMFHSS Ministry President and Chief Executive officer Paul Harvey told Hopkins County Hospital District Board of Directors during...
Tira News For Dec. 18, 2019
Children with Santa Clause, along with Tami Joslin, Tira Council member, at the Tira Christmas party By Jan Vaughn We had a small, but good, group at the Tira Christmas Party on Saturday night. Following the meal, the Tira Volunteer Firefighters were recognized for their service to the community. Tami Joslin read the Christmas story from the Bible, and then Santa Clause arrived to visit with the kids. Chip and I spent Friday and...
Cross Country Cowboy Church Serves Dinner Bell
Members of Cross Country Cowboy Church served Dinner Bell on Wednesday December, 18th, 2019. This was the final Dinner Bell meal for 2019. The next Dinner Bell Community meal will be January 8th, 2020.
Community Breakfast on Christmas Morning
A free community breakfast stating at 8:30 AM on Christmas day will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs. The meal is sponsored by Bethany Ashby of NLC Loans. The breakfast will take place in the same part of the Church as Dinner Bell, but is not a Dinner Bell event. The best entrance in on Atkins St, just north of Alliance Bank. Everyone… Everyone is invited.
'Christmas Market on Main' a Success for Local Small Biz and Cavanaugh/Reed Fund
Marlene DeYong and Katy Moss Steelman enjoying the Market More than 25 Christmas vendors spread their tables and displays out on Main Street during Saturday’s second annual ‘Christmas Market on Main”! The event not only boosted foot traffic in the downtown Sulphur Springs shopping district, but shoppers from other towns got to know our merchant shops and eateries even better. Professional photos with Santa was...
