Hughes Springs HAPPENINGS
The Chamber has chosen to put the Business Spotlight on The Plant Place. Robbie and Debra Higginbotham have opened this garden center/gift shop at 1504 E 1st St in Hughes Springs. Some of the items they sell in the garden center are flowers, trees, and hanging baskets. They will have seasonal plants throughout the year. The gift shop has candles, baskets, and home décor.
Robbie and Debra started R&D Wholesale in 1997. Debra delivers tropical plants to local florists in a 100- mile radius of Hughes Springs and Robbie is also a truck driver. The Plant Place is part of their retirement plan to get them off the road and to stay at home more.
Call them at 903-639-3399 and look for them on their Facebook page.
Hughes Springs Cruise Night!!
3rd Friday in September from 5-9pm.
LIBRARY NEWS
Library is OPEN but CURBSIDE PICKUP continues!!! As easy as 1,2,3! 1. Check the catalog for availability www.hsalibrary.org 2. Call or email to request up to 5 items: 903 639-1332 or info@hsalibrary.org 3. Pick up your books! 12 pm through 4 pm on the benches in front of the library.
Lots ofnew books. Come have a look. DVD’s, Audio books, puzzles - all available for checkout.
Page Turner’s Book Clubhas returned second and fourth Thursdays at 10:30. For your convenience, a book and video drop are located behind the library. They look like mailboxes. They are open 24/7.
Preschool Storytime and Elementary Homeschool Book Club returning on Tuesday, September 8 at 10:30 am. Homeschool families are welcome to the library. We will make every effort to assist you in locating age appropriate reading materials, and we offer an elementary age homeschool reading club. However, the library will never be able to purchase homeschool materials for your children. Just a reminder, if you are purchasing materials, it is best to order from an accredited Texas source. Texas materials will better equip your child to transition back into public school because not all states teach the skills at each grade level. Computers are open. Copy and fax service available. Copies are $.25 each, and faxes are $2.00 per fax. Library hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Be sure to visit the Kids Corner. Wi-Fi may be used outside library. Children under 10 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
CITY NEWS
Hughes Springs Receives Funding for Housing Program
The City of Hughes Springs has received a HOME Investment Partnerships Program grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to build new houses for low-income homeowners.
The purpose of the HOME Program is to expand the supply of decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income households. The program provides funds to demolish substandard housing and build a new home on the same site. To qualify for the program, homeowners must live in a substandard home, reside within the city limits of Hughes Springs, own their own home, be current on their property taxes, have no liens or encumbrances on their property, and have an income at or below 80% of the Cass County median income. Income limits are listed in the attached information sheet.
There is no cost to the homeowner to participate in the HOME Program. The assistance is provided in the form of a conditional grant for five years or a deferred forgivable loan 15 years. If the homeowner sells their home within that time period, they must repay a portion of the cost of the home. After that time period, the grant or loan is forgiven.
Applications for the HOME program are available at Hughes Springs City Hall, 603 E. 1st Street. An online application is available at bit.ly/HughesSpringsHOMEApp. Applicants who complete an application and provide all necessary documentation will be contacted for an interview and verification of information. The grant extends over a three-year period. Qualified residents are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. For more information about the HOME Program, contact the City of Hughes Springs at (903) 639-7519 or Kathy Boyles at (903) 276-4995.
Car registration renewals are available at city hall. Your registration cannot be past due, and you must bring proof of insurance and inspection. Please see Glenda Russell.
LEGACY NEWS
CANVAS & COCKTAILS PAINTING CLASS!
September 14, 6-8 pm:
Due to the holiday on the first Monday of the month, class has been scheduled for the 14th. Class is $25 (cash or check only) and includes all you need to complete a 16x20 canvas. You are welcome to bring light snacks and cocktails (no hard liquor, please), and must be age 21 or older to consume alcohol. Space is limited due to pre-registration from the previous class, so to reserve your spot, or check on availability, please call 903-639-1095.