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Looking to celebrate Galentines? Here’s what’s happening in Tipton County

By Echo Day on January 22, 2025

Galentines Day – the day in which we celebrate our female friendships, which originated from an episode of Parks & Recreation – is coming and local merchants have fun activities for you and your girlfriends to enjoy together. Decorate cookies with your faves Join Akins Clothing Co. and Flowers & Frosting Cake Co. for their first-ever Galentine’s Cookie … [Read more...] about Looking to celebrate Galentines? Here’s what’s happening in Tipton County

Tipton County prepares for a busy weekend with a lot of events

By Echo Day on May 12, 2023

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, Tipton County will not disappoint.  Saturday is an especially busy day. Here’s what’s planned:  Atoka Farmer’s Market Pop-Up, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., open lot across from town hall Household Hazardous Waste Collection, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Brighton High School; dispose of your leftover chemicals, lawn and garden products, and … [Read more...] about Tipton County prepares for a busy weekend with a lot of events

Covington’s Chocolate Tour is set for Saturday – here’s what you need to know

By Echo Day on February 3, 2023

Saturday the Chocolate Tour returns to downtown Covington. Here’s what you need to know about the county’s sweetest event. The Chocolate Tour has become a tradition The 11th annual event will take place on Feb. 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the square. The tour is hosted by the Covington Economic Development Corp.We’re expecting temperatures in the mid 40s and after being … [Read more...] about Covington’s Chocolate Tour is set for Saturday – here’s what you need to know

‘Willy Wonka Jr.’ opens at Tipton Rosemark Academy tonight

By Echo Day on January 25, 2023

This weekend, the Performing Arts Center at Tipton Rosemark Academy will be transformed into a wondrous chocolate factory as the Middle School Theatre Department performs “Willy Wonka Jr.” Based on the story by Roald Dahl, “Willy Wonka Jr.” follows the eccentric candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. … [Read more...] about ‘Willy Wonka Jr.’ opens at Tipton Rosemark Academy tonight

Food truck festivals and memorial ceremonies: Here are 10 things to do in Tipton County in May 2022

By Echo Day on May 6, 2022

The weather is heating up and the events calendar is starting to fill. Here are 10 things to do in Tipton County this month, from fishing and food trucks to events honoring the fallen officers and veterans. Fish for prizes at Glenn Springs  The 27th Annual Children’s Fishing Derby at Glenn Springs Lake in Drummonds happens this Saturday, May 7, from 9-11 a.m. The free event is … [Read more...] about Food truck festivals and memorial ceremonies: Here are 10 things to do in Tipton County in May 2022

A 9/11 memorial event will be held in Atoka Saturday morning

By Echo Day on September 10, 2021

On Saturday, Sept. 11 the Town of Atoka will host a 9/11 memorial to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks on the U.S. On that day, four separate terror attacks by militant group al-Qaeda took place with two planes crashing into the World Trade Center, one into the Pentagon, and a fourth into a field in Pennsylvania after missing what many believe was its … [Read more...] about A 9/11 memorial event will be held in Atoka Saturday morning

Juneteenth event planned Saturday in Frazier Park

By Echo Day on June 17, 2021

On Saturday the county’s second-ever known celebration of Juneteenth, the day commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States, will be held in Covington. Though it is a big event in many Texas towns, Juneteenth isn’t as widely celebrated in other areas of the United States. “The purpose is to understand the history of Juneteenth and how the people in … [Read more...] about Juneteenth event planned Saturday in Frazier Park

Covington, Atoka planning to host spring festivals

By Echo Day on February 12, 2021

Though the pandemic may change their plans, both Covington and Atoka are planning to host their annual BBQ festivals this spring. Last year both were cancelled, as were many events around the country, but plans are already in progress in case conditions will be favorable this year. In January, Atoka Parks and Recreation Director Dorothy Isbell announced the town would be making … [Read more...] about Covington, Atoka planning to host spring festivals

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