In past years, the Hughes Springs Area Public Library has offered a summer program through the months of June and July to help keep children busy. With COVID-19 derailing many events over the past three months, librarian Jean Austin has a plan in place to virtually help with summer plans.
Much ado has been made about all things the graduating class of 2020 has lost due to COVID-19 recently. From proms, games, banquets, extra-curricular activities, and more, the Class of 2020 has no doubt made history for all they have been through. The 2020 graduating class of Paul H. Pewitt High School completed their history on May 29 as they become the first class in in over forty years to graduate on the field at Brahma Stadium.
On May 26, former Congressman John Ratcliffe was sworn in as United States Director of National Intelligence, a title held by only five others in our nation’s history.
For those who have been having camping withdrawal, the wait is over! Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced May 26 that overnight camping reservations are once again open for all state parks.
The Pilgrim’s Company recently announced the 2020 recipients of their Tomorrow Fund, and Daingerfield’s Victor Gonzalez was one of three graduating seniors to earn the full scholarships from the poultry company.