Opinion

My Quinceanera

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A quinceanera is a traditional celebration in Latin American cultures that marks a girl's 15th birthday, and introduces her to family and the community as a “lady.” A quinceanera is a big party with family and friends, often including a religious ceremony, a fancy dress, and lots of dancing and food.

Busy Season 2024

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In Hopkins County, we have three busy seasons each year. Busy Season Number Two lasts through graduation season and Father’s Day. Then, when summer sets in, everyone is doing their own thing. Busy season number three begins with the school season, going through the holiday season, and ending on Dec. 31. Get ready, because busy seasons in Hopkins County are not for sissies!

Rocky Bleier would not listen to experts

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It takes great passion to overcome insurmountable obstacles in your life. When we are passionate about our desires, it becomes much easier to go above and beyond in our actions. Being an overachiever is not just about being passionate though. A person must be adaptable and resilient in the face of obstacles.

Sivard to speak about Choctaw Nation

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Hopkins County Generalogical Society has arranged for a much enjoyed previous speaker to return to the library to give a presentation entitled 'Doaksville, Choctaw Nation and its Relationship with Texas.' The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the Genealogy Lbrary at 611 N. Davis St., Sulphur Springs.

Turning around a team

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It is hard to realize there are coaches in your program that do not have loyalty. If the truth would be known, some coaches and players even want the team to fail. Some assistant coaches and players are concerned only about their future.

Two-handed bowling: the pros and the cons

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Last week’s report in this space focused on the future of two-handed delivery. This week, I want to cover some of the advantages and disadvantages of using this style. These tips have been gathered from various sources including professional bowlers and bowling coaches.

The hundred-year wood

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Old ways can be some of the best ways. How to guess when spring has arrived is one of those ways.

Always eating

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I sit down and look at the food spread in front of me: four cups of spaghetti with meat sauce heaped on a plate, three slices of garlic bread, salad ladled with ranch dressing, and a tall glass of milk. It doesn’t take me long to finish the meal off, and I know I will soon be hungry again.

Life update

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Hello, all. As you may have recognized, I have been MIA lately. I would never purposely do this, but it has been finals week and I’ve spent the last week on the road in various parts of Louisiana. I missed writing during this time simply because I felt like y’all missed out on so much. Keeping secrets from y’all isn’t my forté.