Annual Walk Like Madd
Feb. 23, 2023- The 10th annual Walk Like Madd fundraiser will be hosted on September 16 starting at 5pm at Buford park. Walk Like Madd is a fundraiser for Mothers Against Drunk Driving, a organization that spreads awareness of the dangers of driving under the influence. Funds raised through Walk Like MADD events allow MADD staff and volunteers in our community to: Provide emotional support and assistance with medical and legal...
Como United Methodist Church Wildgame Dinner And Auction
Feb. 23,2023- Como United Methodist church will be hosting its Annual Wildgame Dinner and Auction on March 11 at 5:30pm located at the CUMC family life center. Como United is located at: 309 Lynch St, Como, TX
Could Cremation Go Green In Texas?
Feb. 23, 2023- Alkaline hydrolysis a new form of cremation created to give those who want cremation another option to choose from. Alkaline hydrolysis uses water, alkaline chemicals, heat, and sometimes pressure and agitation, to accelerate natural decomposition, leaving bone fragments and a neutral liquid called effluent. The decomposition that occurs during the alkaline hydrolysis process is the same as that of burial. There are...
Catalytic Converter Thefts Could Continue To Grow Worse
Feb. 22, 2023- Theft of catalytic converters has recently been on the rise and may continue to rise. Catalytic Converter thieves have recently been stealing converters more often, statistics compiled by the National Insurance Crime Bureau, a group focused on preventing and prosecuting insurance crime, show theft of “cats” skyrocketed 1,215% from 2019 and 2022. The situation could worsen as war between Ukraine and Russia rages on,...
Meal-A-Day Looking For Volunteers
Feb. 22, 2023- Meal-A-Day Sulphur Springs Texas is looking for any and everyone willing to volunteer in helping them create wonderful meals for all those who use the service. No cooking experience is required, Meal-A-Day only asks you know how to follow instructions. Call 903-885-1661 to become a Meal-A-Day volunteer.
Are Your Trees Dead? by Mario Villarino
Feb. 22, 2023- Recent winter storms in Texas will leave its lingering effects for months. Many Texas trees are still showing signs of stress from last year storms. Tufts of leaves give some a patchy, inverted look – while others are losing vast amounts of bark, or seemingly dying overnight – leaving many Texas home and land owners wondering what they should do. Texas A&M Forest Service send a unified message across the state:...
First Baptist Church Upcoming Events List
Night of Worship (NOW) You’re invited to participate in a special evening of worship through music on Sunday, April 2 nd at 6:00 p.m. Our choir and orchestra will lead, as we prepare our hearts for the week of Easter and focus our thoughts on all that our Savior did for us. Join us in giving thanks and praise to our risen Lord. Singing Men of East Texas The Singing Men of East Texas will present a concert at First Baptist Church on...
Nacogdoches officials searching for missing 16-year-old
NACOGDOCHES, Texas – Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office is asking for public assistance in finding a missing teen. Officials said that 16-year-old Sean William Fuller was last seen on Feb. 17 leaving a residence in the 2000 block of South FM 225 in Nacogdoches County. Fuller is an African American male that weighs approximately 115 pounds and is about 5-feet, 11-inches in height and was last seen wearing a black, red, grey and white...
Hopkins County Chambers Of Commerce Banquet Award Winners
Feb. 21, 2023- The Hopkins County Chambers Of Commerce Banquet was Feb 16 and several members of the community were selected and given awards during the banquet. The awards were Given to those who were outstanding in their fields. The award winners of the event were: Caregiver of the Year, selected by the Pilot Club – Carlie Penson Growth and Renewal Award, selected by the Downtown Business Alliance – Linda Galligher...
Auxiliary Volunteer’s Sponsorship Gift To 17th Annual Lights Of Life Gala
The CMF-SS Volunteer Auxiliary has made a $40,000, Platinum and Prairies, sponsorship gift to the 17th Annual Lights of Life Gala. Accepting the gift on behalf of the Gala are Volunteer Chairs (l-r) Logan and Whitney Vaughan joined by Volunteer Auxiliary members, Cindy Day, Dorothy McCaig and Sandra Taylor. Auxiliary volunteers gather for a photo with Paul Harvey, CEO of CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs,...
