SAVE BIG AT THE 2024 STATE FAIR OF TEXAS
August 1, 2024 – There are endless ways for you to save throughout the 2024 State Fair of Texas, with a wide variety of discounts. One of the best ways to save is by purchasing a STATE FAIR OF TEXAS SEASON PASS. Experiencing everything at the State Fair in one day is nearly impossible – but we have the perfect solution. 2024 SEASON PASSES ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE ONLINE AT BIGTEX.COM/TICKETS FOR ONLY $60, which includes...
Dinner Bell for July 31, 2024
The Hopkins Rains Farm Bureau became a Partner with The Dinner Bell Feeding Ministry on February 17, 2016 during its promotion of “Farm Connection Week”. It has continued that relationship and has even added another date this year for Partnership. It also gave the ministry a member of the swine family purchased at the Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show to butcher and use for meat for several menus. Though the Farm...
There is Still Time Left to Celebrate National Corn Month
AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller proudly joins farmers nationwide in celebrating National Corn Month this July. Texas corn producers plant over 2 million acres of corn annually, contributing a remarkable $1.7 billion to our state’s economy each year. The corn industry supports countless jobs in agronomy, trucking, and logistics. As one of Texas’ most versatile crops, Commissioner Miller recognizes that...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society to Hold Next Lunch & Learn July 24th
Lunch & Learn will be held this coming Wednesday, July 24, 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 join us. Bring your sack lunch, salad or drive-through meal and your tablet or laptop, if you wish. We are...
Dinner Bell for July 24th, 2024
If you are a farmer, a rancher or “country living is just for you”, Texas Farm Credit is able to help!!! Farm Credit Bank of Texas is part of the Farm Credit System established in 1916 by Congress to support rural agricultural communities. It consists of cooperative banks and associations who provide credit to individuals and businesses throughout the United States. The FCS assist the rural community and...
Dinner Bell for July 17th, 2024
Texas Heritage National Bank (the 141st largest bank in Texas) is “Large Enough to meet your needs yet small enough to care”. It was chartered as The Bank of Daingerfield in 1889 but converted to a National charter in 1892 becoming The National Bank of Daingerfield. It has operated continuously since its inception weathering both the Great Depression and the banking crisis of the 1980’s. Its headquarters is in...
Dinner Bell for July 10th, 2024
The Dinner Bell is pleased to Honor Grocery Supply Company and Fidelity Express for many years of contributions and personal involvement with its ministry. Grocery Supply Company was founded in 1947 in Mt. Vernon, Texas by Curtis McKenzie, Kenneth McKenzie and Woodrow Brittain. In 1953 it moved to Sulphur Springs on Oak Avenue at the train tracks. Presently the operation is located at the corner of Hillcrest Drive N and Main Street....
Dinner Bell for July 3rd, 2024
LET’S CELEBRATE OUR COUNTRY’S INDEPENDENCE!!! The Dial Study Club was organized in 1951 when the Junior Waverly Club realized the need for an additional study club for young women in Sulphur Springs. Gretchen Dial was their sponsor and naming the new club after her was in recognition of her many community activities. The young ladies in Dial believed then as they do now in community improvement and involvement...
An East Texas town wants to revolutionize how the state cares for people living with memory loss
By Jess Huff and Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune June 19, 2024 QUITMAN — Addy Lois Dunn’s memory became a concern after she began running red lights and forgetting well-worn routes. She would soon be diagnosed with dementia, and her family, including her son, Randy Dunn, would rally to her care. That was more than 20 years ago. Addy is now gone. She died in February 2012 at 74. Yet, her battle inspired Randy, who is now the mayor...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society to Hold Next Lunch & Learn June 26th
Lunch & Learn will be held this coming Wednesday, June 26, 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 join us. Bring your sack lunch, salad or drive-through meal and your tablet or laptop, if you wish.We did not have time...