Shifts Available for Salvation Army Kettle Bell Ringers; Angel Trees to Provide Clothing for 385 Children
Tammy Flemens, Treasurer of Hopkins County Salvation Army, is looking for your help with the 2015 Angel Trees. There are 385 local children on the Christmastime clothing program, from newborn through age 18. If you can make purchases of clothing, coats, shoes or blankets these children need, please select names off the trees and purchase some or all of those needs listed. Deliver them unwrapped by Dec 10 to either of the tree...
*Update* Burger Grind Grinds to a Halt
Burger Grind on Main ST has closed its doors for good. Burger Grind continues to see success in Tyler where the restaurant was first established. Its Sulphur Springs location, however, saw little to no service in the long run. According to Burger Grind owner Dennis Moreau, the Sulphur Springs location saw only a small lunch crowd and an even smaller crowd at dinner. The Sulphur Springs location was closed and a second location is...
Christian Bookstore Celebrates 25th Anniversary
The Good News Bookstore, a Christian bookstore, will soon celebrate its 25th anniversary under the ownership of Garry and Gena Jordan. Owners Garry and Gena Jordan were guests on KSST’s Good Morning Show with Enola Gay Tuesday morning. Garry said it is hard to believe they have been in business that long. Once known as Thee Bookstore, the Jordan’s began ownership of the bookstore when it was located under the then old...
Perryman Returns to Talk Economics
Dr. Ray Perryman, one of the foremost authorities on the economy, is returning to Sulphur Springs for an Economic Outlook Conference at the Civic Center on December 9. Meredith Caddell, Chamber of Commerce Chamber President, said Perryman has been better than ever the past two years. This year, he will address the insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare issues that will become apparent with changes January 1, 2016. He will also give an...
Chamber Connection – November 12, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Chamber Connection November 12, 2015 by Meredith Caddell Thank you to everyone who attended the ribbon cutting for Dr. Barnes Chiropractic Guests were treated to a nice array of hors d’oeuvres and drinks when we attended the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new office of Dr. Barnes Chiropractic, located at 525 Church Street. Dr. Barnes is open Monday-Friday 8-5. They also take all insurances including Medicare &...
Rodeo Week in Sulphur Springs November 16-22
Rodeo Week in Sulphur Springs November 16-22 leads right into UPRA Finals Rodeo, a 30-plus-year Sulphur Springs tradition. Watch the action and the top 15 cowboys and cowgirls in each exciting rodeo event. Attend at 7pm Friday andSaturday November 20 and 21, and the 2pm Matinee on Sunday November 22. Or win a free VIP ticket by listening to The Good Morning Show with Enola Gay, 6-9am weekdays or Afternoon Drive...
Pink Snow Cone Stand Will Live On Despite Relocation
The Pink Snow Cone Stand on Gilmer Street will be relocating after construction began recently on a Schlotzky’s chain restaurant in Windsor Plaza. The Pink Snow Cone Stand will be relocating tomorrow November 10, 2015 to an unreleased location. It will continue business next year, marking 22 years of snow cones in Sulphur Springs, Texas.
80th Store Anniversary Features Holiday Open House
Sulphur Springs Floral’s Holiday Open House began Thursday and continues through 5pm Friday November 6. The public is invited to a complimentary buffet and wassail with all the sights and smells of the holidays. Lydia Bryant and staff at 116 Bill Bradford Drive are celebrating the 80th year store anniversary. Decor and giftables are 25% off storewide, plus a large selection of clearance holiday merchandise is included.
McDonald’s Receives New Sign
The McDonald’s chain restaurant off Interstate 30 on Shannon Road in Sulphur Springs has received a new sign after their previous sign was damaged two years ago. The construction job was done by Ark-La-Tex Superior Signs who began work on Monday November 2, 2015. “We had some lighting issues that were happening in our roadsign, and we also had a storm that had blown off half of the arches, so we had it replaced,”...
Lights of Life Campaign Celebrates 20th Anniversary
The 20th Anniverary of the Lights of Life Campaign began Tuesday in the lobby of Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. Gloria Mitchell, Donna Rudzik and Polly Swatsell the 2015-2016 Lights of Life Campaign Chairs officially kicked-off of the celebration campaign. Previous Campaign Chairs were recognized as the 2015-2016 10th Anniversary Lights of Life Honorees. Past chairperson who will be recognized are: Mickey Master Barnett (2006),...
