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Plethora of activities scheduled throughout the month
The annual Cinco de Mayo celebration will get going at lunchtime Saturday and continue into the evening at Celebration Plaza. Everyone is invited to join the food and fun in downtown Sulphur Springs. Several bands will be playing throughout the day and there will be food stations and vendors. County...
Giving Day raises $3.54 million for area nonprofits
Giving Day raises $3.54 million for area nonprofits News Staff Thu, 05/02/2024 - 05:20 Image Body Nonprofits in East Texas benefited from the generosity of 5,903 donors during East Texas Giving Day, the region’s recognized day of giving to support local nonprofits. The online fundraising...
Cars and community the subject of ‘Legendary’ reality show in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas (KTAL/KMSS) – A custom car shop in Mount Pleasant, Texas is the setting for an upcoming reality TV show. Jon Anderson is the owner of Legendary Customs. He has always been a charitable person but he decided to fully dedicate himself to helping others following a...
Lions rally back to take down Yantis, 16-7
Lions rally back to take down Yantis, 16-7 Image Eathan Rees (8) delivers a pitch during the Lions' game against Yantis Monday. Rees earned the victory in his 4 2/3 relief innings, striking out 12 batters while allowing just two walks and one earned run in the Lions' 16-7...
Baseball Recap: Maud has no trouble against Como-Pickton
Maud extended their postseason success on Saturday against Como-Pickton. They blew past the Como-Pickton Eagles 15-2. Maud might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won eight matchups by eight runs or more this season. Trentyn Sisson and Brock Windham did most of the damage at the...
The bloom of Wildfiower Trails Festival ushers in Spring
, , , , , , , , Rain or shine, the Wildfiower Trails Festival bloomed from April 25 - 27 and East Texans gathered in Hughes Springs to usher in a new season. For those not familiar with the area, the Wildfiower Trails Festival is celebrated in Hughes Springs, Avinger, and Linden. According to the City of Hughes Springs, it all began in the early 1970s. An East Texan botanist, Peggy Amerson, shared her love of photographing wildflowers in the Hughes Springs, Linden, and Avinger areas. After sharing her slides with the Historical society, she made a statement about wishing...
Baseball Recap: Como-Pickton falls despite strong effort from Tucker LeCroy
It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Como-Pickton can now relate to. They took an 11-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Maud Cardinals on Saturday. Como-Pickton was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Maud apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played last Thursday.
Lady Lions fall short vs. Bloomburg, 4-2
Lady Lions fall short vs. Bloomburg, 4-2 Image Senior Ryleigh Redar (10) delivers a pitch during the Lady Lions' game against Bloomburg last Wednesday. Redar was one of three Lady Lions that played in their final high school softball game in the Lady Lions' 4-2 loss. Photo by DJ Spencer ...
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