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A season for moms, crowns, and caps 'n' gowns
Mother's Day is Sunday, May 12. Why we celebrate Mother's Day is explained in a search at history.com. The holiday arose in the early 1900s because of the efforts of one woman, Anna Jarvis. Following the death of her mother, she was inspired to honor the sacrifices that mothers make for their children. After gaining financial backing from John Wanamaker, Philadelphia’s largest department store owner, Jarvis organized the first Mother's Day celebration in May 1908 at a Methodist church in West Virginia and, on the same day, the Wanamaker store held its first Mother's Day event.
Emory students and faculty vote 'no confidence' in President Greg Fenves. Here's why
A significant crop of the Emory community wants Greg Fenves – the school’s president – to step down. Ben Dixon is part of that crop. He’s a junior undergraduate who voted “no confidence” in a student referendum conducted by the Emory Student Government Association (SGA) this week.
Cumby Collegiate High School Awards
Cumby Collegiate High School Awards Image Alexus Robertson received a Terry Scholarship of $40,000 per year for four years, presented by Josue Ramirez, a former Terry Scholarship recipient representing the Terry Foundation. ...
4A Softball: Canton advances to regional semifinals for first time
Canton is headed to the softball regional semifinals for the first time in program history. After two straight years of falling in the third round of the playoffs, the Eaglettes moved on win with a sweep of Lindale (9-1, 9-1) in the Class 4A Region II quarterfinals Thursday night at Tyler Legacy High School.
2024 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant scheduled for June 1
The 2024 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant will have the distinction of being the first big event to be held in the new Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center. The pageant will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at the Oak Avenue facility. Ladies who are Hopkins County...
East Texas summit emphasizes mental health treatment realities
Misconceptions surrounding mental health care can create barriers to seeking help, but by clarifying treatment realities, understanding and support can be fostered. “In their minds, they think of these old movies and films that have a very daunting representation of what [psychiatric] treatment is, and that is not reality,” said Brittney Nichols, Director of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at the UT Tyler School of Medicine.
Lady Wildcats take ninth place at State meet
Lady Wildcats take ninth place at State meet Image The Sulphur Springs Lady Wildcats golf team took home ninth place at the State golf meet this week, capping off a great season. Team members are, from left to right: Evey Birdsong, Autumn Allen, McKenna Meskimen, Kenzie Posey, and Alyson...
Mineola celebrates May Fiesta
The May Fiesta, sponsored by the Mineola Area Chamber of Commerce, filled downtown Mineola Saturday with colorful sights and sounds from mariachi bands to revving engines. Among the events were two performances by Mineola’s own folklorico dancers, with music by Mariachi Real de Dallas and a Selena tribute by Luzy Tinajero. Children got to try their luck at pinata bashing while those brave enough took on the pepper-eating contest. A car show also graced much of N. Johnson St.
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