15th Annual Help-A-Child Benefit Kicks Off Today (Oct. 14)
Ag Mechanics Build Off Slated Friday; Cook-Offs, Livestock Show, FFA Project Show, Auctions Following On Oct. 15 In just a few hours, the 15th Annual Help-A-Child Benefit will kick off what promises to be two days of fun competitions and family-friendly activities designed to raise funds and awareness for organizations and programs which benefit children in the local communities. Benefit Events 1. Ag Team Competition Build Off Leading...
Chamber Connection – Oct. 12: Stew Festival, Youth Expo, Help-A-Child Benefit Coming Up
Stew Tickets Available Now At Local Banks; Stew Merchandise, Quart Tickets On Sale At Chamber Office By Butch Burney, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Now is the time to get your tickets before the 53rd Annual Hopkins County Stew Festival, sponsored by Alliance Bank, on Saturday, Oct. 22. official 2022 Stew Festival t-shirt This year, tickets are $8 each or four tickets for $28, if you buy them before Saturday. On...
Hopkins County Democrat Headquarters Opens
Hopkins County Democrats invite you to join them in celebrating the opening of their campaign headquarters at 312 South Davis Street. They will be serving a beans and cornbread lunch on Thursday, October 13 from 11:30 to 1:00. Come join them and learn about the candidates and pick up a yard sign or two. For more information contact Tommy Long at 903-438-6069. Please remind everyone that the last day to register to vote is tomorrow...
Dinner Bell Menu for October 12th, 2022
Dr. Andrew Yoder and Staff at I Focus Vision Center is a repeat Community Partner for Dinner Bell. Dinner Bell is so grateful for their continued support. GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday. MENU Hamburger Steak with Brown Onion Gravy Mashed Potatoes Blackeyed Peas Garden Salad...
Main Street Uncorked: T-Shirts and Parking
Main Street Uncorked 2022 is Saturday October 8th. You can still order t-shirts here, but they may not be available until after the event. “Our t-shirt printer is working overtime to fill last minute orders, but there is a limit to what they can do for us.” said Julia Wilhite. “We don’t want anyone to be dissapointed, but their shirt order may not be ready for this weekend.” Wineries, venders, and event...
What Drought Conditions Mean For Trees
Mario Villarino By Mario Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hopkins County, [email protected] The anticipation of drought can bring many thoughts to mind from water shortages to increased wildfire risk. But what do drought conditions mean for our trees? Drought is defined by a relatively long duration with substantially below-normal precipitation, usually occurring over a large area,...
Employers Wanted
Employers are invited to join the LEAP Expo October 27 and 28th, 2022. It will be held at the Hopkins County Civic Center. The Learning Endorsements and Professions (LEAP) Expo provides area 8th grade students with the opportunity to speak with local professionals and gain a better understanding of career pathways. The LEAP Expo features local employers from a wide variety of industries, non-profits, education and training providers,...
Friends of the Rains County Public Library BOOK SALE
Friends of the Rains County Public Library BOOK SALE OCT 21st and 22nd, Sadies Place and New Favorite Day Animal Rescue groups on site Saturday along with Richard Nash, Native American Flutist Saturday from 10-noon!
Chamber Connection – Oct. 5: Tickets For Hopkins County Stew Festival On Sale Now
By Butch Burney, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of commerce, [email protected] It’s just a little over two weeks before the 53rd Annual Hopkins County Stew Festival, sponsored by Alliance Bank, and stew tickets and merchandise are on sale! This year, tickets are $8 each or four tickets for $28. You can purchase them at Alliance Bank locations, City National Bank locations, Texas Heritage National Bank and Pilgrim Bank,...
