WELCOME HOME VIETNAM VETERANS! Yellow Ribbon Campaign’ Heralds Local Visit by THE WALL THAT HEALS
A Yellow Ribbon Campaign has been launched in anticipation of THE WALL THAT HEALS Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall and Mobile Education Center coming to Sulphur Springs November 4-7, 2021. In support of this ‘welcome home’ event for our nation’s Vietnam-era veterans, the Yellow Ribbon Campaign was created so that companies and individuals could show visible support as the event date nears. Anyone who wishes to have a...
Happenings at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center
There’s fun and activities all year round for local senior citizens to take advantage of. Besides seasonal parties and birthday-of-the-month get-togethers, There’s exercise, educational fun and meeting new friends! We’d love for you to share in the fun at 150 MLK Drive! The Tai Ji Quan class has started new session. If you come you will learn all the basic moves. Karen Moseley is a certified instructor. She will...
Hay Show: Deadline Oct. 11 for Hay Samples from Hopkins, Rains County Forage Producers
To continue a long-standing Hopkins County agricultural tradition, the Hay Show will take place on October 21, 2021. According to Andy Wright, it will be held at the Hopkins County Civic Center starting about 11:30 a.m with a BBQ lunch. Winning hay samples will be auctioned and Hopkins and Rains County producers will be announced. The event is an annual project of the Soil and Water Conservation District. The event sponsors two Ag...
Revival Underway at Brashear Baptist Church Through October 6
The Brashear Baptist Church family is inviting everyone to Revival through Wednesday October 6, 2021, at 7 p.m. nightly. Guest pastor Chad Poe will bring messages from the Bible book of Hosea, on the theme of “God Will Meet You in the Middle of Your Trouble and Give You Hope.” Other references will be examined from the inspired writings of the Old Testament. Chad and Melaina Ferrell will serve as Music Ministers...
‘John Chester’ Dutch Oven Cookoff, a Favorite Local Event
Participants in the 2021 John Chester Dutch Oven Cookoff at Heritage Park The John Chester Cookoff, an Autumn tradition in Hopkins County, was held on Saturday October 2 in Sulphur Springs’ Heritage Park. The number of participants was a little less than expected due to the threat of rain, but organizer Rick Wilson remained undaunted by the weather forecast. Despite an early shower, cooking began by 7:30am, and deliciously...
Local Committees for Visit of Vietnam Veterans ‘Wall That Heals’ Mobilizing Plans Including Yellow Ribbon Campaign
Mandy Kennedy and committees are meeting frequently to finalize plans Committee meetings are currently being held to define and refine plans for one of the biggest events ever hosted in Hopkins County. THE WALL THAT HEALS is scheduled to arrive in Sulphur Springs, Texas during the first week of November so that Hopkins County can “Welcome Home America’s Vietnam Veterans. Committee members include Stacy Davis, Danny Davis...
Ms. Texas Senior Classic State Pageant Names Vender Wright 2nd Runner Up
A royal evening was celebrated during the 2021 Ms. Texas Senior Classic Pageant held in Tyler, Texas on Saturday September 25th. Reigning Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Wilma Thompson was among the competitors. So was 2019 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Vender Wright, who was named Second Runner-Up. Here is a list of the ladies who were crowned, and some photos from the State Pageant, which celebrates the grace and beauty of the...
Abundant Community Generosity To 2019-2020 United Way Campaign Benefits Community Chest
Hopkins County Community Chest this week reaped the benefit of the community support of Hopkins County United Way. “Thanks to our generous donors, Hopkins County United Way is very proud to present an excess allocation payment in the amount of $16,197.54 to Community Chest from the 2019-2020 Hopkins County United Way campaign. This amount is in addition to excess allocation payments made in July to 16 Hopkins County non-profit...
With 958 Texas Deaths in 2020, Local MADD Event Rounds Up Support for Mothers Against Drunk (and Drugged) Driving Campaign
Chapter Board members of MADD were introduced by Director Becky Hicks Held on the breezy late-summer evening of September 25, 2021 along oak-shaded walking spaces at Shannon Oaks Church in Sulphur Springs,Texas, the local Walk Like MADD event was successful and well-attended. Serving as not only a local walk but as one of the only MADD events within the Northeast Texas region, a good response came from county law...
Raising Funds for Terrific Tuesdays; September Mini-Walks and The Walk to Remember October 7 on Celebration Plaza
The 2021 ‘Walk to Remember’ benefiting Terrific Tuesdays will take place on beautiful Celebration Plaza on Thursday October 7, at 10:30 a.m. According to organizer Tammy Reardon, “everyone is welcome to come out and walk on the inviting walking paths in front of the courthouse in downtown Sulphur Springs! It’s always a fun event and you’ll meet many people there whom you know, and who also share a love...
