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Brian Bert McAllister
We announce with the deepest sorrow, Brian Bert McAllister, age 41, of Altoona, Iowa (formerly of Mount Vernon, Texas) passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home on November 25, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. with Mother Ethel Channon officiating.
Health Care Foundation Participates in Giving Tuesday
Sulphur Springs, TX – Giving Tuesday has become a well-known, global effort to raise awareness and donations for non-profits during the holiday season. Many charities feel a financial pinch due to the increased needs of those they serve during this time. This is the second year that the Hopkins...
Blue Santa Toy Drive 2023
October 30, 2023 – Help give others a Merry Christmas this year, and donate to the Blue Santa Toy Drive. Sheriff Lewis Tatum and staff will be accepting unwrapped, new toys at the Wal-Mart parking lot. You can also grab a delicious Chopped Brisket sandwich made by CJ Duffy.
Symphony Auction Items Rolling In at KSST Studios
November 17, 2023 – It’s that time of the year again when the North East Texas Symphony League prepares for their big annual fundraiser by collecting and organizing all of the wonderful items that will be up for grabs at this year’s auction. Plenty of Christmas gifts will be available for bidding as well as some items you may want to keep for yourself. The usual assortment of electronics are appearing including a large flat-panel television. A Weber grill with all of the accessories including a lesson on how to grill a steak on it from a certified Weber grill master will prove to be a “hot” item.
Casual Community Thanksgiving Supper in Brashear
November 17, 2023 – For anyone who needs a meal or just someplace to hang out at on Thanksgiving, you can head over to Brashear, TX. The Brashear Catering Company is hosting a Thanksgiving Potluck Supper from 2pm – 6pm. Click here for more details. The owner will...
Make Sure Your Donation is Tax Deductible
November 17, 2023 – Tis the season for holiday giving, and with the end of the 2023 Tax Season coming up, it’s also the season of giving for tax benefits. We have all heard the phrase, “I did it for the tax deduction.” Just make sure when you give, if you really need or want a tax benefit, that you follow a few rules. First and foremost, consult a tax professional. They are the experts and their guidance can mean a happy April, or a sad sad story come tax season.
Algae Overgrowth a Common Issue Plaguing Pond Owners by Mario Villarino
November 16, 2023 – When looking at the old fishing hole or stock tank, if there’s a thick mat of bubbly yellow-green substance floating on the surface of the pond, or the pond appears to be colored bright green, blue-green, or sometimes even red, then there may be an algae problem. Algae overgrowth is one of the most common issues plaguing pond owners.
SAFE-T Crisis Center Partners With Double Good Popcorn
November 16, 2023 – The SAFE-T Crisis Center is raising funds to help victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. They serve 9 counties around Mt. Pleasant, including Hopkins. They hope to raise $25,000 by November 19, 2023. You can help out by following this link to a Pop...
17th ANNUAL SULPHUR SPRINGS LIONS CLUB CHRISTMAS LIGHT PARADE
November, 16 2023 – It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Sulphur Springs and we would like to invite everyone to get into the Christmas spirit with the annual Lions Club lighted Christmas parade! The seventeenth annual Sulphur Springs Lions Club Christmas Light Parade will be held on the evening of Friday, December 1, 2023 at 7:00 PM. A stunning showcase of festively lit parade entries will bring Christmas cheer to the viewers of all ages. This year’s parade Chairman, Greg Cravens, stated that he “cannot think of a better community atmosphere than the downtown square with the Christmas Tree Lighting, the Downtown Market, and the Christmas Light Parade all in one night. It would be hard to not.
No Strike at Local Starbucks for Red Cup Day
November 16, 2023 – Business was brisk at the Sulphur Springs Starbucks Store as baristas whipped up customer’s favorite holiday beverages on what is historically the company’s busiest day. Customers ordering certain beverages on Red Cup Day received a 2023 Reuseable Holiday Cup as employees were hard at work filling orders. Thousands of employees of other Starbucks’ locations chose this day to stage a walkout and strike for better hours and higher pay, but the Sulphur Springs location employees were steadfast in their committment to supplying the caffeinated bevarages to their loyal customers. No work on whether any local employees are members of the Starbucks’ Workers United union that instigated the walkout, but for now Sulphur Springs Starbucks’ customers are safe to get their Peppermint White Hot Chocolate, and other special holiday drinks.
North East Choral Society Celtic Christmas December 2-3, 2023
November 15, 2023 – The Northeast Texas Choral Society will present A Celtic Christmas on Saturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 3 at the SSISD High School Auditorium. Get your tickets at singerscount.org, or in person at Alliance Bank, City National Bank, or Guaranty Bank and Trust.
Bethlehem Experience at County Line Baptist Church of Point
November 15, 2023 – Bring the family and experience the sights and sounds of the First Christmas. There will be interactive shops with unique keepsakes available. Chili, frito pie, tea, water and hot chocolate will be provided. This event will go on rain or shine.
Rusty Mannon
Memorial services for Russell “Rusty” Wayne Mannon, age 47, will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 18, 2023 at West Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Eason officiating. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. Honorary pallbearers will be the East Texas Cowboys, the Texas Bomber’s, Class of 1995, Ryan Ruthart, Heath Horton, and Billy Raxter. Rusty passed away on November 9, 2023 in San Antonio, Texas.
Suspect Attempts to Flee Arrest At Stampede Solar Farm on Skid Steer
November 15, 2023 – What turned out to be a very short and slow speed chase started in Saltillo as law enforcement showed up looking for a suspect wanted on a federal warrant for violation of probation. Supervisors of the construction company, IEA Constructors, obliged law enforcement in locating the suspect who was busy at work operating a skid steer. Once the suspect, Jesus Alberto Alaniz, spotted law enforcement in the supervisor’s truck, Alaniz attempted to flee the area in his construction apparatus.
Texas A&M Forest Service Annual Meeting Honors Personnel and Service
November 14, 2023 – SAN ANGELO, Texas – Texas A&M Forest Service held the agency’s annual personnel meeting today in San Angelo, Texas. Agency employees gathered from across the state to recognize accomplishments of the past year and employee achievements. Texas A&M Forest Service Director Al Davis...
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