Hughes Springs HAPPENINGS
Business Spotlight:
The Chamber is putting the Business Spotlight on SteveO’s Garage in October. SteveO’s Garage is a locally owned and operated full-service Garage aimed at providing reasonably priced and quality automotive, motorcycle and lawn mower service to the citizens of Hughes Springs. It is a full-service shop with Computer Diagnostics for those troubling engine codes. He offers a full tire and brake service for cars, light trucks and motorcycles. Yes, he does motorcycle tires! Every oil change and tire rotation come with a 29-point vehicle inspection so you will know of any issues or upcoming issues. Oil and filters used will always be quality name brand. Never the cheap generic brands found at most “quick lubes”. SteveO’s Garage is a one-man operation. He says, “I take pride in my work and I do one at a time! Appointments suggested, but not required.” He offers free pick-up and delivery for HSISD Faculty during school hours. Hours of Operations: Monday thru Friday 8am to 5pm, sometimes on Saturdays. Located at 703 Pratt Road, in Hughes Springs. Phone: 903- 387-0011. Email: Steven.Vanover@aol.com.
TRUNK OR TREAT:
TRUNK OR TREAT WILL BE HELD, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 AT THE SPRING PARK. IF YOUR BUSINESS OR GROUP WANTS TO PARTICIPATE OR FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT TABITHA PERRY 903-575-7994
HISTORIC HIGHWAY 11 TREASURE TRAILS
The Historic Highway 11 Treasure Trails is back! This October 8th, 9th, and 10th will mark the fourth time six towns stretching from Linden to Sulphur Springs will join together to welcome visitors for a weekend of treasure hunting. This “80-mile yard sale was created in the summer of 2018 when the Camp County Chamber of Commerce reached out to Linden, Hughes Springs, Daingerfield, Winnsboro, and Sulphur Springs with the idea to co-host and event designed to showcase one of the most beautiful, scenic drives in Northeast Texas. Locals in each of the towns and along the stretches of highway between city limits clean out closet, garages and under beds and set up yard sale, making some quick cash and meeting the curious road warriors who come from as far away as Dallas and Shreveport to travel the trail end-to-end. Hughes Springs offers a city map with all the sales marked. If you want to participate this year, contact Luanne at the Chamber to have your sale added to the map. We have vendor spots available for rent if you need a spot along Highway 11. Vendor spots are $25 for three days. We also have the yellow signs for $10 each if you want an eye-catching way to advertise your sale.
Christmas Trees in the Park will be November 21, 2020 and Holiday on First Street and Cork & Fork will be November 23, 2020.
CITY NEWS
HUGHES SPRINGS RECEIVES FUNDING FOR HOUSING PROGRAM
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.
Flu Shots! October 9th at the Hughes Springs Community Building. Please call City Hall @ 903-639-7519 for times and prices.
The Red Radiance Garden Club’s “The Scarecrows are Coming” Fall Decorating Contest began on September 21st, and ends on October 5th.
To enter, please submit a photo of your scarecrow to Brinda.mandella@gmail.com. Judging will begin October 5th, and 3 winning decorations will be announced and awarded prizes!
CAR REGISTRATION RENEWALS ARE AVAILABLE AT CITY HALL. YOUR REGISTRATION CANNOT BE PAST DUE, AND YOU MUST BRING PROOF OF INSURANCE AND INSPECTION. CONTACT GLENDA RUSSELL.
The City of Hughes Springs takes credit/debit card payments online or by phone. There is a convenience fee of 4%. To make a payment by phone, call 844-556-6256. For online payments, please go to: www.hughesspringstxusa.com
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 OF NEW BOOKS.
COME HAVE A LOOK. DVD’S, AUDIO BOOKS, PUZZLES ALL AVAILABLE FOR CHECKOUT.
PAGE TURNERS BOOK CLUB HAS RETURNED ON 2ND AND 4TH THURSDAYS AT 10:30. THE BOOK FOR OCTOBER 8 WILL BE “JACKQUELINE KENNEDY” HISTORIC CONVERSATIONS.
For your convenience, a book drop and a 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. Masks and social distancing are required. Children 10 and under do not have to wear masks.
HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES ARE WELCOME AT 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:.$.25 FAX $2.00 PER FAX---NOT PER PAGE.
LIBRARY HOURS 10:00 am - 5:30 pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
Be Sure To Visit The Kids Corner
Wi-Fi may be used outside library. hslibrary is the login and also the password.
THE LEGACY NEWS
October 5th: Canvas & Cocktails Painting Class.
THIS CLASS IS CURRENTLY FULL! November’s painting will be posted on our Facebook page, and the City’s webpage on October 6th.
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LORRIEN@HUGHESSPRINGSTXUSA,COM
OR CALL 903-639-1095