Kelty Named Citizen of the Year at 92nd Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet
Tim Kelty was named Citizen of the Year and Carolyn McKinney was named Woman of the Year during the 92nd Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet. The 470 who filled the Exhibit Room at the Hopkins County Civic Center celebrated the accomplishments of several county residents and of the local chamber during the two hour event. With the dd1920’s theme, “Extra! Extra! Read All About It!”, a video highlighting...
Chamber Connection – February 5, 2026
By Butch Burney The cutoff to get your tickets for the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce’s 99th Annual Banquet and Community Awards is fast approaching. We will celebrate Hopkins County and Sulphur Springs as we recognize our 2025 Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Caregiver of the Year, Community Pride Award, Agriculturist of the Year, Growth and Renewal, Outstanding Professional Educator, Outstanding ParaProfessional Educator,...
Chamber Connection – December 3, 2025
By Butch Burney Nominations are being accepted for Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Small and Large Businesses of the Year and other superlative recognitions by the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce. The awards will be announced at the Chamber’s membership banquet on Thursday, Feb. 19, at the Hopkins County Civic Center. When nominating a person or business, please write in the nomination letter the reasons you are proposing...
Roy King
April 24, 1948 — September 26, 2025 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for Roy King, age 77, of Reilly Springs, will be held at 2:00p.m. Thursday, October 2, 2025 at First Baptist Church – Sulphur Springs with Dr. Jeff Gravens and Rev. C.J. Duffey officiating. Interment will follow at Reilly Springs Cemetery with Ryan King, Adam King, John Maxey, Chris King, Trent Miller, Jeff Miller, Zachary Ross, Matt Miller, and Brent McClendon...
Chamber Connection – February 6, 2025
By Butch Burney Friday is the cutoff to get your tickets for the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce’s 98th Annual Banquet and Community Awards. We will celebrate Hopkins County and Sulphur Springs as we recognize our 2024 Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Caregiver of the Year, Community Pride Award, Agriculturist of the Year, Growth and Renewal, Outstanding Professional Educator, Outstanding ParaProfessional Educator,...
Chamber Connection – January 30, 2025
By Butch Burney You have just a little over a week to get your tickets for the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce’s 98th Annual Banquet and Community Awards. We will celebrate Hopkins County and Sulphur Springs as we recognize our 2024 Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Caregiver of the Year, Community Pride Award, Agriculturist of the Year, Growth and Renewal, Outstanding Professional Educator, Outstanding ParaProfessional...
Chamber Connection – January 16, 2025
By Butch Burney Be a star at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce’s 98th Annual Banquet and Community Awards, because the theme for the Feb. 13 event is Vintage Hollywood. At the banquet, we will recognize Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Caregiver of the Year, Community Pride Award, Agriculturist of the Year, Growth and Renewal, Outstanding Professional Educator, Outstanding ParaProfessional Educator, Outstanding Auxiliary...
Chamber Connection – January 9, 2025
By Butch Burney Come to the Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Banquet and Community Awards and be a star, because the theme for the Feb. 13 event is Vintage Hollywood. At the banquet, we will recognize Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Caregiver of the Year, Community Pride Award, Agriculturist of the Year, Growth and Renewal, Outstanding Professional Educator, Outstanding ParaProfessional Educator, Outstanding Auxiliary Educator...
Chamber Connection – November 27, 2024
By Butch Burney We like to celebrate the great things about Hopkins County, and the best time to do it is at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Banquet and Community Awards. Nominations are being accepted for Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Small and Large Businesses of the Year and other superlative recognitions. The awards will be announced at the Chamber’s membership banquet on Thursday, Feb. 13, at the Hopkins...
Chamber Connection – November 20, 2024
By Butch Burney The annual Economic Development Conference is just around the corner, and we have an experienced speaker and college professor, Mick Normington, to present information on jobs, housing, unemployment and education for our area. Mick has two master’s degrees, co-authored the book “Working Texas Style,” previously worked at the Austin Chamber of Commerce and the Labor Market Department of the Texas Workforce...
