Opinion

What is the United States Bowling Congress?

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All the leagues at JP’s Classic Lanes are USBC sanctioned, and all league bowlers here are members of the USBC. So, what exactly does that mean? The United States Bowling Congress officially launched Jan.

My life as an uncle

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I first became an uncle in 2021. I have a three-yearold nephew, Tray Shawn, and a 21-month-old niece, Janiya Lynn. They are the best. Tray Shawn was born at 33 weeks and weighed four pounds, three ounces, when he was born. He stayed at Children's Hospital in Plano for a month. He likes cars, anything with wheels, Legos, number blocks, and Mrs. Rachel. He also loves it when his Pawpaw makes quacking noises at him and fake sneezes. He has the sweetest smile and the cutest laugh. When I hang out with Tray Shawn, we normally play with his cars and watch Dragon Ball Z. Sometimes we wrestle.

Community pride and our Celebration City impression

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Sulphur Springs has changed and changed again, many times. We have all seen those grainy photos of our square in horse and wagon days. In the 90s, Sulphur Springs became a Main Street City in a program sponsored by the Texas Historical Commission. Through that project, it saw updated signage at business doors, and trash receptacles painted like Holsteins to promote our dairy heritage. Community pride began to grow.

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.