Alliance Bank in Sulphur Springs
Screamfest: Have Fun and Find What’s Your Reality at VR Social
Oct25

Screamfest: Have Fun and Find What’s Your Reality at VR Social

VR Social is owned by Scott Hanson. He has been in the computer and gaming scene from the day his parents bought him an Atari 2600 for Christmas. From there it was the gift of an Atari 800XL with a modem that brought him into the world of hacking and BBSes (Bulletin Board Systems). Scott Hanson always loves to discuss the latest in technology trends, so never hesitate to stop in and say hello. VR Social is a place where virtual...

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Almost Full Moon Telescope Viewing with VR Social
Oct14

Almost Full Moon Telescope Viewing with VR Social

Join us on the downtown square October 16, 7:30 to 10 p.m. We’ll have our large telescope set up on the lawn where you can see close up details of the lunar surface. This is a FREE event, we just want to share the wonder of seeing the moon up close with you!You will be able to take photos through the telescope lens with your phone. We have many eyepieces that will give different magnification options to see the craters up close!...

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Christian Values, Spirit-Filled Living, Social Justice Emphasized in MLK Awards Ceremony
Jan17

Christian Values, Spirit-Filled Living, Social Justice Emphasized in MLK Awards Ceremony

A praise dance presented by Zhakari Jackson and Spirit-filled music presented by the choir filled the emotional and spiritual cup of those attending the 26th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Ceremony at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church Monday night. The event saw over 100 individuals honored for their contributions and commitment to the life of Hopkins County. Ray Keck III, President and CEO of Texas A & M...

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Chamber Connection: Small Businesses In Sulphur Springs To Participate In Pink Friday, Nov. 19
Nov17

Chamber Connection: Small Businesses In Sulphur Springs To Participate In Pink Friday, Nov. 19

By Butch Burney I’m excited to let you know that we have begun work on the 2022 Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Directory. We distribute over 7,000 of these directories to visitors, relocation hopefuls, and even hometown heroes who are interested in learning more about our local businesses.  They include historical information as well all things to the see and do in Hopkins County. The best part is, they...

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Oct. 27, 2021, Chamber Connection: Halloween Activities, Wall That Heals, Antique Car Show, Charity Fundraiser Planned
Oct27

Oct. 27, 2021, Chamber Connection: Halloween Activities, Wall That Heals, Antique Car Show, Charity Fundraiser Planned

By Butch Burney What a great turnout Saturday for the 52nd Annual World Championship Hopkins County Stew Contest! We had almost 150 cook sites and around 6,000 visitors to Buford Park for the contest, which included a market with more than 25 vendors, a Friday night appetizer contest and concert. Thanks to so many volunteers, including more than 60 high school students, who volunteered their time and energy to make the weekend truly...

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Trick Or Treating Will Still Be Held On Sunday, Oct. 31, In Sulphur Springs
Oct26

Trick Or Treating Will Still Be Held On Sunday, Oct. 31, In Sulphur Springs

It’s official – trick or treating will be held on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Sulphur Springs for anyone whose wishes for their kids to participate in the Halloween activity. The City of Sulphur Springs posted a notice Tuesday, Oct. 26, on their social media page regarding Halloween. “We are not making a schedule change for Halloween. Oct. 31 is Sunday. Residents who wish to participate in Trick-or-Treat on Oct. 31 are...

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Chamber Connection: 52nd Annual World Championship Hopkins County Stew Contest To Be Held Saturday, Oct. 23
Oct20

Chamber Connection: 52nd Annual World Championship Hopkins County Stew Contest To Be Held Saturday, Oct. 23

By Butch Burney It’s stew time in Sulphur Springs! Saturday is the 52nd Annual World Championship Hopkins County Stew Contest, sponsored by Alliance Bank, Alliance Bank Financial Services and Galyean Insurance, at Buford Park. Get there on Friday to check out more than two dozen market vendors, who will be set up on the south side of the square, stay for the appetizer contest and get ready for Dubb and the Luv Machines in concert from...

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Ghost Glow Ride October 29
Oct17

Ghost Glow Ride October 29

ATTENTION GLOW RIDERS! Get your Halloween costume on and let’s ride….. Ghost Glow Ride is a free family bicycle riding event (perfect for Trunk-n-Treat rounds). We will meet at VR Social, in costumes, and ride to Coleman Park October 29 6 p.m. We cannot wait to crowd the streets with Ghosts & Goblins on bikes!This is part of the ScreamFEST week of events. Full details are...

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Upcoming Activities include Stew Contest, Help A Child Benefit, Halloween Events, Car Show
Oct13

Upcoming Activities include Stew Contest, Help A Child Benefit, Halloween Events, Car Show

By Butch Burney Get Your Stew On Who is ready for stew? The cooler weather signals that the 52nd Annual World Championship Hopkins County Stew Contest, sponsored by Alliance Bank, Alliance Bank Financial Services and Galyean Insurance, is almost here. The contest will be Saturday, Oct. 23, at Buford Park. Things are not just back to normal at the stew contest, but they are better than normal. We will have more than 140 pots of stew...

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Chamber Issues Final Call For Cooks To Register For Stew Contest
Oct06

Chamber Issues Final Call For Cooks To Register For Stew Contest

By Butch Burney This is the last chance for stew cooks to get their registration forms in for the 52nd Annual World Championship Hopkins County Stew Contest, sponsored by Alliance Bank, Alliance Bank Financial Services and Galyean Insurance. The contest will be Saturday, Oct. 23, at Buford Park. Get Your Stew On We have almost 140 pots of stew already registered, but we have room for more, if you get your registration in soon. Come by...

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