NEWS ARCHIVES November 2008

The Golden Jubilee: 1976 Dairy Festival Queen inspired by annual parade

By TERRY MATHEWS, News-Telegram Arts Editor

Nov. 2, 2008 - Kim Tucker Huffstetler's first memory of the Hopkins County Dairy Festival will forever be associated with the annual parade. Huffstetler attended her first festival in 1965, after her family moved to Sulphur Springs from Cincinnati, Ohio.

Early voting ends - general election set Tuesday

By FAITH HUFFMAN, News-Telegram News Editor

Nov. 2, 2008 - The early voting period concluded Friday, leaving registered voters only one more opportunity to cast ballots in school, county, district, state and presidential elections.

Local, state and national races to be decided

From Staff Reports

Nov. 2, 2008 - Among the contested races and propositions on this year's general election ballots, in order of office, election, candidates, and choices are:

Opera director has Hopkins County ties to Connally family

By TERRY MATHEWS, News-Telegram Arts Editor

Nov. 2, 2008 - As arts editor, I cover a lot of authors and entertainers who don't live within driving distance of Sulphur Springs. I usually talk to these people in what we call "phoners," 10-20 minute telephone interviews that are set at a specific time on a specific date.

FROM MY KITCHEN WINDOW: Fall's ruby red gift

CINDY WELCH, Chef, caterer and food enthusiast

Nov. 2, 2008 - The pumpkins and fall squash of October bring the luscious colors of gold and orange to the aisles of the local market.