Help-A-Child Benefit Kicks Off Saturday Morning
Saturday morning was busy, busy, busy for those involved with the annual Help-A-Child Benefit! Chili and dutch oven cobbler cooks were at work early this morning and ready to feed the crowds around 11 am. Lake Country Antique Tractor Association kicked off their tractor pulling around 9 am and were still going steady around noon. FFA projects were ready to be auctioned off and many were anticipating the Stone Groove Band featuring Queen Sadie Evans at 5 pm! dsc_0520 dsc_0559 dsc_0558 dsc_0556 dsc_0550 dsc_0543 dsc_0539 dsc_0531 dsc_0526...
read moreCattleman’s Classic and Rib-eye Round up
41 cooking teams were at work on Friday morning in preparation of the Cattleman’s Classic on Celebration Plaza Friday night. The Cattleman’s Classic is affiliated with the North East Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO). NETBIO is a group of independent cattle producers who work side by side with Agrilife representatives to enhance the beef industry in North East Texas. NETBIO calves and cows must meet specific requirements to be sold in a NETBIO sale, such as certain vaccinations, certifications by licensed veterinarians,...
read moreThe Walk To Remember Main Event at The Gardens Thursday Night
Walk to Remember is an event that funds Terrific Tuesdays at First United Methodist Church. Terrific Tuesdays is a place that caregivers can bring those suffering with Alzheimer’s while they run errands, go to appointments, etc. It not only benefits the caregivers, but also allows those suffering to experience social interaction with people their age. Several volunteers and those impacted by Terrific Tuesdays came out to support the fundraising event Thursday night at The Gardens. dsc_0426 dsc_0423 dsc_0422 dsc_0413 dsc_0408 dsc_0401...
read moreAnimal of the Week: Ginger
Ginger is a sweet, female that has been with the Sulphur Springs Animal Shelter since August 22nd, 2016. She was picked up at Douglas Intermediate School and an owner never claimed her. During the Animal of the Week interview, Ginger was playful and full of energy! She loves her head scratched, has a sweet temperament, and would be a perfect family dog! Ginger has visited a local vet to be spayed and get her shots. Her adoption fee is $100. To add Ginger to your family, contact the Sulphur Springs Animal Shelter at 903-438-9369. dsc_0365...
read more“Updated” Indian Summer Days At Heritage Park; Dutch Oven Cooking Contest Winners
Indian Summer Days 2016 Indian Summer Days 2016 Indian Summer Days 2016 Indian Summer Days 2016 Indian Summer Days 2016 Indian Summer Days 2016 Indian Summer Days 2016 Indian Summer Days 2016 Indian Summer Days 2016 Indian Summer Days 2016 Indian Summer Days 2016 Indian Summer Days 2016 The Hopkins County Museum and Heritage Park held Indian Summer days and the Dutch Oven Cooking Contest Saturday. Candle dipping, archaeology digs, Native American dancers and story tellers were present for children. All exhibits were open and in use. Black...
read moreLake Country Classics Car Club Makes An Appearance Downtown
Lake Country Car Club from Quitman, Texas made a stop in downtown Sulphur Springs Tuesday afternoon. The car club formerly held the largest car show in East Texas with 319 registrants in 2015. Several classics appeared on Gilmer Street while the club chatted with local car enthusiasts and made for a spontaneous, classic hometown event. If you missed the Lake County Classics, their next event is scheduled for September 29th, 2016 in the Quitman Dairy Queen Cruise. Lake Country Classics 2016 Lake Country Classics 2016 Lake Country Classics 2016...
read moreMeal A Day Menu September 26th – September 30th
Meal A Day Menu September 26th – September 30th Monday Sloppy Joes French Fries Cole Slaw Tuesday Sweet and Sour Chicken Egg Rolls Chinese Vegetables Wednesday Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Roll Thursday Ham and Potato Casserole Broccoli Corn Friday Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas Refried Beans Chips and Salsa Tossed Salad
read moreBookworm Box Author Signing
Local best-selling author and owner of the Bookworm Box, Colleen Hoover, held a book signing at The Venue At Two Nineteen on Saturday afternoon from 1 to 4 pm. 18 authors from various states and cities were a part of the signing. Authors included Fisher Amelie, Leighton Riley, Michelle Mankin, ME Carter, Susan Stoker, Cathlin Shahriary, Leslie Fear, Dawn L. Chiletz, Molly McAdams, Tillie Cole, Sara Ney, Colleen Hoover, Rachel Schneider, RK Lilley, Jessica Prince, Brenda Rothert, and SJ Sawyer. Many of the authors are self-published and fall...
read moreWright Resignation Accepted, Johnson Appointed In Tuesday School Board Meeting
Enrollment in Sulphur Springs Schools has increased over all and as of Friday, September 2, 4,415 students are of on the roll according to Superintendent Michael Lamb, who gave a report on district-wide student enrollment to the SSISD Board during their September regular session. The Board also accepted the resignation of longtime board member, Kerry Wright. With much reluctance, the Board accepted Mr. Wright’s resignation. “I don’t have to be a part of the board to continue to serve the district,” explained Kerry...
read moreFriday Night Movie- Pokemon The Movie 2000
This week Friday the 26th is movie night on Celebration Plaza! And this weeks movie is Pokemon The Movie 2000! This movie is about Ash’s adventure begins when a powerful storm beaches him and his friends on Shamouti Island just as the islanders are preparing to cast the hero role in their annual festival. They offer it to Ash. It sounds like fun, so he accepts. The festival enacts an ancient legend about three great and powerful Pokémon birds, Moltres, Zapdos and Articuno, who maintain nature’s balance on the earth by ruling the...
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