Rock Creek Health & Rehabilitation ‘Mini Stew Contest ‘
The Hopkins County Stew Contest was such a success that Rock Creek Health & Rehabilitation’s Activity Director, Judith Beck, decided to bring a mini stew contest to her residents. Four stews were provided by Hospice Plus, Bethany Home Health, Cypress Home Health and Judith Beck. Four resident judges took their task of determining the best stew very seriously before determining the winner, Cypress Home Health. ...
Saputo Company Picnic Sees Great Turnout
The Saputo dairy product manufacturing company held an employee picnic in Heritage Park on October 17, 2015. A meal was served employees and a number of employee’s children were also present. People played games such as horse shoe, slingshot and volleyball, and prizes were also given out to employees. Saputo Picnic Saputo Picnic Saputo Picnic Saputo Picnic Saputo Picnic Saputo Picnic Saputo Picnic Saputo Picnic Saputo Picnic...
SSHS Athletic Director Warns Merchants Regarding Advertising Requests
A group is selling ads to local businesses that will in no way benefit the Sulphur Springs High School baseball program as they claim, according to SSHS Athletic Director Greg Owens. Owens states the group, Elite, is using crafty language when calling to request merchants to purchase an ad “to support our kids.” This is just one type of offers made to merchants that will not benefit the local school’s athletic program. “In our...
Downtown Renaissance Diminished by Business Failure for Others
With the recent number of new businesses opening in downtown Sulphur Springs, many of these new establishments have seen success in turnout. Other businesses, however, have not been as fortunate. The Home Plate Family Restaurant has closed their doors for good recently and Redneck Roadhouse has moved from their location on Interstate 30. They are among a number of restaurants and other establishments along I-30 and other places...
Burger Grind Named One of Texas’ Top Burger Spots
Burger Grind in Sulphur Springs has been named one of the top five burger locations in Texas according to a Texas travel magazine. The owner/operator of Burger Grind told KSST...
Local Businessman Arrested for Theft of Property
Dan Hamiter, 79, has been charged with theft of property over $1500 but less than $20,000 in a magistrates hearing Saturday morning at Hopkins County Jail. Hamiter was arrested Friday morning just after 9 a.m. at his home. A two time candidate for Sulphur Springs City Council and a local businessman know by his nickname “Dan the Man”, Hamiter purchased items at an auction conducted recently in Hopkins County at an auction...
Wendy’s Now Open
The Wendy’s restaurant in Sulphur Springs opened on Tuesday, October 20. The chain restaurant establishment saw success for its first day from both its employees and its customer turnout. “We’ve been very pleased with today’s success,” Co-Owner Mike Cox said,” What counts, of course, is a year from now. We’ve been in our ‘honeymoon’ phase, so in a year from now we’ll know...
Wendy’s Construction Nears Completion
The new Wendy’s establishment located on Industrial Drive off Interstate-30 is entering the final stages of construction. Foundation and structure have been completed, and parking remains incomplete while construction vehicles are on scene. The facade is well underway, and the Wendy’s sign was raised today, October 8. A full staff has already been hired in preparation for the opening date.
Chamber Connection September 24, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Chamber Connection September 24, 2015 by Meredith Caddell Social Media…how to utilize it for Business…Better Your Business Luncheon…Tuesday, September 29th Wish you knew how to utilize social media to help your business? Well, we have the perfect opportunity for YOU! Debbie Saviano, LinkedIn and Social Media Strategist will discuss how to incorporate social media into the business cycle. She will cover: 7 steps to a...
Chamber Connection – September 10, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Chamber Connection September 10, 2015 by Meredith Caddell Mark your calendars for the 46th Annual World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest-Oct. 24th Stew Cooks: Stew Packets went out this week, so please call us at the Chamber if you did not receive yours. The deadline to claim last year’s site is September 18th. All sites will be up for grabs, Monday, September 21st, so make sure to get your forms in ASAP! Sponsors:...
