Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In Arlington
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2023 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Arlington on Thursday, July 13. The Governor’s Small Business Summits aim to help Texas small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs reach new heights by connecting them with the resources and information needed to start, strengthen, and grow a business. “Small businesses play a powerful role in propelling our state’s booming...
UPS Contract Talk Falls Through, Strike Has Been Authorized By Union
On the day negotiators had said UPS must present its “last, best and final” contract offer, talks broke down Wednesday with each side blaming the other and walking away from the table. Currently the contract with 340,000 UPS workers expires July 31, and if they go on strike, it could have significant consequences for the economy – higher prices for individuals and longer waits on supply chain problems, experts say. Talks are at a...
Gafford Chapel Cemetery Annual Memorial Day Service
July 6. 2023- Gafford Chapel Cemetery will be holding their annual memorial day service on July 9th starting at 10:45 and will be held at the Gafford Methodist Church. Located at 6839 Texas Highway 11 W.
Designer Handbag Bingo Is Sold Out, But You Could Still Win A Purse
Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Designer Handbag Bingo tickets may be sold out, but if you still want a chance to win a luxury designer handbag, then do not delay! Purchase a ticket for the Mystery Handbag Raffle featuring a gorgeous handbag from a top designer. Tickets are available at handbagbingo23.givesmart.com until they are sold out. Only 350 tickets are being sold at $20 each. Jordan’s...
Honda Recalls Over 100,000 Vehicles Due To Brake Failure
Honda has issued a recall of over 100,000 vehicles ranging from year models 2020 to 2023 due to brake issues. The recall, which Honda reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on June 29, includes certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. A total of 124,077 cars are potentially affected. The issue lies in a loose fastener that connects the brake...
Leadership Sulphur Springs
The Leadership Sulphur Springs Class is a community leadership development program sponsored by the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce. The course was created in 1989 with the concept of offering leadership training and community involvement for emerging business and community leaders. Leadership Sulphur Springs is a nine-month session, with meetings held once a month. The Selection Committee is looking for applicants who: Have lived...
Webworms And Insecticide By Mario Villarino
The fall webworm, Hyphantria cunea (Drury), is native to North America and is a common caterpillar pest of trees. It attacks more than 88 kinds of plants in North America, including many fruit, nut, and ornamental trees and shrubs. It does not attack pines and other needle-bearing trees (conifers). Fall webworms are known for their large webs on terminal foliage. Heavy infestations are rarely fatal, but if they occur over several...
Dinner Bell Menu for July 5th, 2023
10 % Club is the Community Partner. Always a supporter of Dinner Bell, the 10% Club remains loyal to the Dinner Bell Feeding Ministry, which is grateful for the continued blessings. GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday. MENU Baked Chicken Pieces Chili Cheese Frito Corn Salad ...
Auditions For Upcoming Community Players Production Of Nunsense
Main Street Theatre will be hosting auditions for their next up-coming production ‘Nunsense’. Nunsense is a hilarious spoof about the misadventures of five nuns trying to manage a fundraiser. Sadly, the rest of the sisterhood died from botulism after eating vichyssoise prepared by Sister Julia Child of God. Thus, the remaining nuns – ballet-loving Sister Leo, street-wise Sister Robert Anne, befuddled Sister Mary Amnesia,...
Sandy Beaches, Shady Campsites, And Cool Cabins Are Here Just For You This Summer At Cooper Lake State Park!
Cooper, TX— Cooper Lake State Park was made for summer fun! The park has two white sandy beaches waiting for you! Plant your umbrella, spread out a towel, and get ready to experience summer’s goodness. Water sports abound at the park. Whether you love fishing from the bank or boat, jet skiing, swimming, or kayaking, the lake is ful setting us up for water sports fun throughout the summer season. Also, don’t forget about our almost 200...
