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A Chocolate Party and you WERE invited

A Chocolate Party and you WERE invited

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 5:00am

Was that a dream? I walked through the front door, blinked to clear my eyes and there was chocolate everywhere. I blinked again, Hersheys, a big pile on that table; M&Ms, Milky Ways and Snickers, brownies and fudge. WOW. You weren’t kidding me. I must have gone to Heaven! Some of it looked homemade but some surely was store bought. (Man, three later, those brownies were the best.) Where was I? As I pinched myself, I came back to reality

During Hughes Springs’ centennial in 1978, citizens buried a 100-year (1878-1978) time capsule. No one may know its contents, but it’s a likely bet that when opened in 2078 Reece Hughes’ picture and story will be there.
Hughes Springs City Manager Tim Lambert holds an example of Chalybeate Springs water. This is not real, however. The bottle is empty but was once a promotional idea by the chamber of commerce. Lambert tells he believes someone in the town has a real, full
During festivals such as the recent Wildflowers Trail Festival in Hughes Springs, citizens are comforted by the funning water that flows through and gives Hughes Springs its name.
The historical marker for Chalybeate Springs in Hughes Springs displayed in Spring Park.
One has to get down into the stream bed itself in order to appreciate this view of the flow of Chalybeate Springs water through Spring Park in Hughes Springs.
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WHERE IS IT?

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 5:00am

It is here the 100-year capsule was buried in 1978, the town’s centennial year. A humorous fact about the capsule now is that probably no one knows what’s in it. And there are 53 more years to go.

A Feast of Freedom and Flavor

A Feast of Freedom and Flavor

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 5:00am

Every July 4th, the United States bursts into celebration to honor the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, a pivotal moment that marked the birth of a nation. This day is not only a reflection on liberty and democracy but also a vibrant showcase of community, culture, and culinary delights. Across the country, streets are painted in stars and stripes, fireworks light up the night sky, and outdoor gatherings become the epitome of summer revelry.

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