Hopkins County History a Life Long Work for Bill and June Tuck
Bill Tuck is proud of the volumes of Hopkins County history compiled by his late wife, June Tuck. Tuesday on KSST’s Good Morning Show hosted by Enola Gay, Bill reminisced that he and June worked tirelessly on research and documentation for the half-dozen beautifully bound works. The books feature the cemeteries, schools and communities of Hopkins County as well as Civil War soldiers stationed here, obituary records, and a pictorial...
Chamber Connection June 18th, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Congratulations Winners of the 14th Annual Texas State Champion Homemade Ice Cream Freeze Off Winners in each division are as follows: Super Scoop Category: Jo Alice McCue – 1st place, Banana Pudding Carlie Penson – 2nd place, Fire & Ice People’s Choice Award Smiley Tooth Dentistry – Fruity Pebbles Big Dip Novelty Other Dakota Watkins – 1st Place, Candy Crush Joy Allen – 2nd Place –...
Chamber Connection June 12th, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Looking for something to do Saturday, June 13th? Sulphur Springs is the place to be! Keep your eyes up to the sky Saturday morning as the beautiful hot air balloons lift off around 6:00am (weather permitting) from Shannon Oaks Church. Then make your way to the parade that begins at 10:00am. Next, you won’t want to miss the Dairy Festival Queen Contestants & their families milking cows…at 3:00pm. Then of course, if you...
Chamber Connection – June 4th, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Texas State Champion Homemade Ice Cream Freeze-Off-Saturday, June 13th! Get your forms in Now!!! Entry forms are available for the 14th Annual Texas State Champion Homemade Ice Cream Freeze-Off at the Chamber of Commerce office at 300 Connally Street. The event will take place on Saturday, June 13th at 4:00pm at the Civic Center! Prizes are awarded in three categories: Little Dips (Ages 6-12), Big Dips (Ages 13 and Older)...
Crafts and Collectibles Show and Sale on June 19 and 20
Joyce Bateman displays items that will be showcased at the first-ever Arts, Crafts and Collectibles Show and Sale on June 19 and 20 from 9-5 in Heritage Park. Joyce and fellow members of the Hopkins County Historical Society are sponsoring the event at Hopins County Heritage Museum and Park at 416 N. Jackson St. The public is welcome free of charge. Vendors are also welcome, call 903-438-7431 or...
Chamber Connection May 28, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Texas State Champion Homemade Ice Cream Freeze-Off-Saturday, June 13th! Get your forms in Now!!! Entry forms are available for the 14th Annual Texas State Champion Homemade Ice Cream Freeze-Off at the Chamber of Commerce office at 300 Connally Street. The event will take place on Saturday, June 13th at 4:00pm at the Civic Center! Prizes are awarded in three categories: Little Dips (Ages 6-12), Big Dips (Ages 13 and Older) and Super...
Chamber Connection May 21, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Texas State Champion Homemade Ice Cream Freeze-Off-Saturday, June 13th! Get your forms in Now!!! Entry forms are available for the 14th Annual Texas State Champion Homemade Ice Cream Freeze-Off at the Chamber of Commerce office at 300 Connally Street. The event will take place on Saturday, June 13th at 4:00pm at the Civic Center! Prizes are awarded in three categories: Little Dips (Ages 6-12), Big Dips (Ages 13 and Older) and...
Tira News By Jan Vaughn
Mick and Linda Petty spent a couple of days in Fredericksburg last week. They drove the Willow loop, which is a beautiful 15-mile stretch of private lands just north of town where the wildflowers were beautiful. They also did a little window shopping. Linda commented that they had dinner one night at the Alamo Street café, “where they have some of the best hamburgers and onion rings in Texas, really a unique place to eat.“ She adds,...
Dutch Oven Cooking Class Offered
The annual John Chester Dutch Oven Cooking Class offered by Rick Wilson with the Hopkins County Historical Society will be held soon in Heritage Park. Wilson discussed the class on KSST’s Good Morning Show with Enola Gay Monday morning. The cooking class is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, at Heritage Park from 8 a.m. until noon. Cost of the class is $15 per person. Wilson said that those attending would learn the in’s...
Historical Society Second Annual Youth Art Show
Entries for the Hopkins County Historical Society second annual Youth Art Show are due on April 8 in Heritage Park from 10 a.m until 5 p.m. The event is scheduled for April 10 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and April 11 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Susan McCary, on the board for the Historical Society, discussed this year’s show on KSST’s Good Morning Show with Enola Gay Thursday morning. McCary calls the event a gift to the...
