Bill Bradford Rd Partial Opening Impacting Local Business
Construction on Bill Bradford Rd, resulting in partial closure earlier this year, has impacted businesses and traffic on both ends of the road. Within the VF Outlet Mall, several businesses have reported a decline in customers due to the construction. Just recently, the road has opened up to one way traffic. Gary Jordan, owner of the Good News Bookstore located inside the mall, stated, “This time of year can be slow for us due...
Sweet Thangs Catering Co Open for Business in Cumby, TX
What started out as a place for the youth to go and relax has now become a successful business named Sweet Thangs Catering Company. This family owned and operated business is based in Cumby, Texas. They do a variety of events from Birthday Dinners to Sporting Events. Thanksgiving Dinner orders are being taken right now. Their motto is “You Think It, We Make It”. Sweet Thangs can be found on Facebook, you can call them at...
World Wide Photo Walk in Sulphur Springs!
PICTURE THIS…. THE ANNUAL WORLD WIDE PHOTO WALK IN SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS! Downtown Business Association member Perry Altenbaumer announces that Saturday October 1, 2016 is the annual World Wide Photo Walk and Sulphur Springs will again be joining in! The 7th annual Walk is sponsored by the Sulphur Springs Downtown Business Alliance. Amateur and wanna-be photographers are welcome to enter in this FREE, FUN and EDUCATIONAL event....
United Way Campaign Launches!
The Hopkins County United Way drive is now underway! Campaign Chair Brandon Williams reports that the campaign is traditionally held during the month of October, however, following the kickoff meeting on September 21, some of the volunteers have already begun contacting businesses and individuals who are ready to give! This year’s goal is $165,000 which will be dispersed among 17 organizations which have been chosen as this...
Chamber Cuts Ribbon at Reed’s Auto Detail
Owner Dylan Reed cut the ribbon on a new family business on Wednesday September 7, 2016. Reed’s Auto Detail is located at 207 Fuller Street. On hand were employees, family and friends to welcome the new business.
Latson’s Going Green By Putting In Solar Panels
Last Thursday, Latson’s Office Solutions Inc. received 30 solar panels. Mike Horne, owner of Latson’s explained that getting solar panels “made sense financially” as the payback ended up being 4 and 1/2 years for a solar panel that would last from 20-30 years. Latson’s qualified for a USDA grant that paid for 25% of the cost, and they also received a 30% tax credit. Horne elaborated on how the company...
Sulphur Springs Christian Preschool New Location Undergoes Renovation
The Sulphur Springs Christian Preschool, located in the Factory Stores of America outlet mall on 614 Bill Bradford Rd, has begun renovations on its new location. The new site for SSCP will be the old Sulphur Springs Athletic Club at 1129 Industrial Dr E, and is set to open for the start of the new school year on August 22nd. “For anybody that calls and enrolls their kids before the August 15th, we will be waiving their registration...
Start Saving Today for Tomorrow’s College Bills
If you have young children, you might be planning for their summer activities. But you also might want to look even farther into the future — to the day when your kids say “goodbye” to their local schools and “hello” to their college dormitories. When that day arrives, will you be financially prepared to pay for the high costs of higher education? Consider this: For the 2013–2014 academic year, the average cost (tuition, fees, room...
New Main Street Addition: Lyndsay’s Plates + Provisions
Lyndsay’s Plates + Provisions puts a modern twist on pure, home-cooked food. They take their customers back to the basics with food that is made from scratch. Lyndsay’s believes that food should have intention, every ingredient taken into our bodies should be given thought. The vision of Lyndsay’s is to provide the convenience people need without losing nutrition in the meantime. On Monday, July 25th, 2016,...
Schlotzsky’s Ribbon Cutting
On Wednesday evening, Schlotzsky’s held a friends and family VIP event. The Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting was first on the list of events followed by a presentation from a representative from the State Senate. After ceremonies, those who were in attendance were offered a free meal. This was the first time the Schlotzsky’s team of employees got hands on experience with serving customers. Schlotzsky’s grand...
