Sibyl Vickers has survived a lot in her 99 years. She lived through the Great Depression, lost her eyesight 30 years ago and struggles with hearing loss.
The City of Hughes Springs has had several re-openings after Governor Greg Abbott issued his latest Executive Order on April 27. The city outlined some of the openings in their recent city newsletter.
The Steel Country Bee has established a Community Marketing Grant Program to assist locally owned businesses during the COVID-19 crisis.
Some of most overlooked, and most affected in the community are those in area nursing homes. Residents have gone weeks without much contact with others in the facilities besides caregivers, and even longer without getting to see their families and friends outside of the facilities. At least one local nursing home is following the lead of other nursing facilities and organizing a “Mother’s Day Parade” to encourage their residents and give the community an opportunity to show their support.
The Legacy is still holding quite a bit of Student Artwork that was left following the Spring Art & Photography Show. Some of the pieces did win in the show. In addition, staff at The Legacy have an award check for two Daingerfield/Lone Star ISD students whose addresses were not provided. If you are or know these students, please contact The Legacy. Please give staff a call at 903-639-1095 and make an appointment to pick up submitted artwork.