Texas A&M University System Board of Regents Approves Name Change for Texas A&M University-Commerce
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents voted to change the name of Texas A&M University-Commerce to East Texas A&M University. COMMERCE, TX, November 7, 2024— During its quarterly meeting on November 7, 2024, The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents voted to change the name of Texas A&M University-Commerce to East Texas A&M University, effective immediately. The university will...
First Meeting of the Breast Cancer Support Group Scheduled
Sulphur Springs, TX – November 7, 2024 – The first meeting of the Hopkins County Breast Cancer support group will be held on Tuesday, November 12 at 5:30 pm at the conference room of the Medical Plaza located at 113 Airport Rd. The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation recently announced the group’s established to serve Hopkins County and the surrounding areas. The group will aid in keeping survivors informed of new...
TxDOT Partners with DPS to Help end the Streak of Daily Deaths on Texas Roadways
Starting Nov. 7, DPS will hand out flyers with safety messages during traffic stops Nov. 7, 2024AUSTIN – Every day for the past 24 years someone has died on a Texas roadway. Every. Single. Day. On the anniversary of the last deathless day on Nov. 7, 2000, Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) are working together to share safe driving messages in hopes to finally end this deadly...
The Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center Launches 2024 Angels of Hope Annual Holiday Campaign
More than 300 children from northeast Texas are available to sponsor for this year’s Angel Tree November 7, 2024 – (Winnsboro, TX) – The Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center (NETCAC) invites the community to “give back” during the 2024 Annual Angels of Hope holiday campaign for more than 300 children in northeast Texas who are alleged victims of child sexual and physical abuse or neglect. “We are grateful for how the community...
Chamber Connection – November 7, 2024
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. The awards will be announced at the Chamber’s membership banquet on Thursday, Feb. 13, at the Hopkins County Civic Center. Nominations can be sent to [email protected] or mailed to the following addresses: Citizen of the Year—Chamber of Commerce—110 Main Street,...
2024 Big Tex Business Masterclass Produces 15 Graduates
November 7, 2024 – On the evening of November 5, 2024, the annual Big Tex Business Masterclass concluded with a graduation ceremony for 15 hardworking and dedicated entrepreneurs. The five-month cohort comprised of several small businesses provides participants with a classroom, mentoring, and hands-on opportunities for growth and exposure to the food and beverage industry. The Big Tex Business Masterclass is a dynamic...
CPKC Holiday Train Will Be Close December 2, 2024.
November 6, 2024 – The much anticipated CPKC Holiday Train will make a stop in Texarkana, TX on December 2, 2024. The event will start around 4PM. A performance from American Authors and KT Tunstall is planned. Click here to see directions to the event. “The Holiday Train unites people in the spirit of the season as it travels across Canada and the United States, while generating critical support for our neighbours in need...
Curb Painting Company Does Not Have Permit to Solicit Door-to-Door
November 5, 2024 – City of Sulphur Springs warning residents that a company selling a service offering to paint address numbers on curbs is NOT a required service and that the company does not currently have a permit to sell “door-to-door” Solicitors involved with the company are saying that city services like police, fire and ambulance “look at the curb first for your address.” This information does not...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Deploys Election Day Rapid Response Legal Team
November 5, 2024 – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has deployed an Election Day Rapid Response Legal Team in major counties throughout the State to monitor day-of election activity and address litigation arising from the election, as necessary. The Election Day Rapid Response Legal Team will be equipped to enforce Texas election laws and take immediate action on any contingencies, including issues seen in previous cycles such...
ED Chris Brown with the Economic Development Corp Visited on This Second Cup Of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, Sulphur Springs EDC Executive Director Chris Brown sat down with John Mark. The two chatted about the small treasure Chris Brown found and brought to John Mark, Liberty Trailers large new facility being built, a group of important visitors Chris Brown got to show off Sulphur Springs to, and much more. Give this segment a view and learn how Sulphur Springs...
