2020 ‘Wreaths Across America’ in Sulphur Springs
The annual posthumous recognition for veterans of all wars was held in cemeteries across the nation on Saturday December 19, 2020. This year, five Hopkins County cemeteries took part in the solemn event. They are Sulphur Springs City Cemetery, Black Oak Cemetery. Pickton Cemetery, Greenview Cemetery and Gafford’s Chapel Cemetery. Almost 900 wreaths were placed in City Cemetery alone! Many local volunteers came together and made...
Hoop Dreams Basketball Suspends 2021 Season
Pilot Club Hoop Dreams Special Needs Basketball Season 2021 From a press release from President Beverly Owens: The membership of Sulphur Springs Pilot Club had hoped to wait till after the first of the year to make this difficult decision, but have received many calls asking about Hoop Dreams basketball. As you may know, Hoop Dreams Basketball involves many individuals, including Pilot Club members, Lions Club members, Teen Court...
Eddie Faye Johnson Pryor
A funeral service for Ms. Eddie Pryor is set for Saturday December 19, 2020 at 12 noon at Morning Chapel Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs. Eddie Faye Johnson was born December 15, 1949 to the late Jessie and Minnie Johnson in Sulphur Springs TX. She graduated from Douglas High School in Sulphur Springs TX in 1967 and was a member of Olive Branch Baptist Church. She united in marriage to Tommy C. Pryor July 14, 1967 and became a...
HC Genealogical Society Offers Holiday Gift Ideas, Here are Four of Them!
Gift shopping last minute? Or for a hard-to-buy-for friend? Here are several unique ideas right here in your ‘own backyard’ in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The following items are available at the Hopkins County Genealogical Research Library located at 611 North Davis Street, inside the public library. Even though the HCGS library is closed to walk-ins through January 4, 2021, the volunteer staff will still work with you to...
Shop Delicious Variety of Cheese Gift Crates from SW Dairy Museum thru Dec. 18
Christmastime calls for delicious Cheese Gift Crates from the SouthWest Dairy Museum in Sulphur Springs. These personalized gift crates come in several sizes for gifting or for keeping all for yourself! Select from cheeses of all types made by SW dairy farmers, add in sausage, cheesecake mixes, mulling spice and drink and dip mixes packaged to fill your personalized order. Pick up your cheese crates in person or have the staff ship...
‘Christmas Market On Main’ Was a Success for Shoppers, Vendors and Merchants Too!
The ‘Christmas Market on Main’ shopping event held in downtown Sulphur Springs on Saturday December 5, 2020 brought Christmas cheer and plenty of variety for shoppers. The event was sponsored by the Sulphur Springs Downtown Business Alliance, and organized by DBA member Marlene DeYong, owner of Marlene’s Sass n Class Boutique located at 212 Main Street. More than 24 vendors set up their shops on the brick street, and...
Observing Pearl Harbor Day and America’s Entry to WWII
On December 7, 1941, due to the devastating surprise air attack on our ships and planes at the Pearl Harbor base in Hawaii, the United States entered World War II. Great numbers of women, many whom had never worked outside their homes before, became 65% of the work force in 1942, filling a void created as soldiers deployed. Many industry jobs previously closed to them welcomed women to a variety of jobs. Nineteen-year-old Rosalind...
2020 Holiday Events in Hopkins County
A modified parade will be held December 4, 2020 by the Lions Club of Sulphur Springs There will be a drive-thru Lions Club Lighted Christmas Parade on Friday December 4, 2020 in Buford Park. The public can drive through the park between 6:30 and 8pm to view the lighted Christmas floats, which will be stationary. The modified holiday event is sponsored by the Sulphur Springs Lions Club. The Christmas Market on Main Street is set for...
December 4 is Deadline ! How Families Can Sign Up For ‘Blue Santa 2020’
The Blue Santa Toy Drive is an annual partnership of Hopkins County and Sulphur Springs Law Enforcement and Empty Stocking. This year’s sign-up process to receive toys in the Blue Santa Toy Drive for children of families in need of assistance is being conducted on-line only. Qualifying families can get on the list to receive Christmas gifts for their children ages 0-16. Please go to www.canhelponline.org to see the sign-up...
Shop Local at ‘Christmas Market on Main Street’ December 5 from 9am-4pm
Love shopping local at Christmastime? Here’s some great news! The Christmas Market on Main Street will be held downtown Sulphur Springs on Saturday December 5, 2020 between the hours of 9am and 4pm. More than two dozen vendors and merchants will be set up in an open-air market style and inside their stores, so plan to ‘shop til you drop’! Many will be offering door prizes and complimentary refreshments. You’ll...
