Local Entrepreneur Will Put Up Your Christmas Lights and Clean Your Gutters
November 9, 2023 – Jaden Furrh keeps busy year around. Since his lawn service is not currently in high demand, he is offering a new service, Christmas Light installations. Jaden Furrh aka the “Gutter Hero” can be reached at 903 474 5904. Furrh is a recent graduate of Miller Grove ISD. His entrepreneurial spirit keeps him learning and expanding his skills. Currently Jaden is focusing on customer satisfaction and...
Chamber Connection for November 7
Chamber Connection – Nov. 7By Butch Burney Get an inside look at next year’s economic forecast with Dr. Ray Perryman. The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce and Sulphur Springs/Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation are happy to announce that Dr. Ray Perryman, a renowned economist, will be headlining the Economic Outlook Conference scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 12, at the Hopkins County Civic Center. Perryman was a regular...
Grocery Supply Company donates $90,000 to Local Sulphur Springs Charities
On October 30, 2023, GSC Enterprises, Inc. held its 35th GSC Charity Golf Classic at Golf Clubs at the Tribute in The Colony, TX. The company presented $90,000.00 to six local and regional charities. These charities included Morgan’s Mercy Mansion, Court Appointed Special Advocates, Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center, Community Chest, SSISD Education Foundation, and the GSC Benevolence Fund. Grocery Supply Company donates $90,000...
Tyler Pipe, Blacklands Railroad Cut Ribbon on new Partnered Hub
November 2, 2023 – Representatives of Tyler Pipe, Blacklands Railroad, and the City of Henderson gathered on a chilly Monday morning to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Tyler Pipe’s new Industrial Drive location. Joe Holzbauer, plant manager of the Tyler Pipe plant in Tyler, TX, did the honors donning the giant shears and ushering in a new era for the near 100 year old company and its Blacklands Railroad partner. “Tyler Pipe has...
Heritage Transload Facility Ready For Northeast Texas Connector Traffic
November 1, 2023 – The Heritage Transload Facility is up and running in Sulphur Springs Texas. The work of many individuals, groups and entities has paid off. Currently around two trains arrive each week. This project has been in the works for several years now. Simply put, this facility provides both an origin and destination for rail freight moving across the nation. The Northeast Texas Connector The Northeast Texas Connector,...
Chamber Connection for October 31
Chamber Connection – Oct. 31By Butch Burney Ray Perryman is coming back! The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce and Sulphur Springs/Hopkins County Economic Development Commission are happy to announce that Dr. Ray Perryman, a renowned economist, will be headlining the Economic Outlook Conference scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 12, at the Hopkins County Civic Center. Perryman was a regular speaker at the conference but hasn’t appeared here...
Kettle Corn Rain or Shine at the Hopkins County Stew Contest
October 27, 2023 – Steve and Zandria, who are relatively new to the area, are setting up their popcorn business in the vender area at the Hopkins County Stew Contest. Their spirits are high, and they will be popin’ corn rain or shine. They also brought freshly made ‘fall inspired’ flavors, and time-tested-standards like butter and cheese corn. Look for the PopStyle booth next to the CANHELP booth in the center...
Chamber Connection for October 24
Chamber Connection – Oct. 24By Butch Burney Don’t miss the single biggest gathering each year in Hopkins County! The 54th Annual Hopkins County Stew Festival, presented by Alliance Bank, is this weekend. Tickets are $8 each for those 13 and over. Children 12 years and younger will eat free this year, thanks to Signature Solar’s sponsorship, but they still need a ticket. Tickets can be purchased online at HopkinsChamber.org or at the...
Atmos Energy Donates to Meal-A-Day
October 10, 2023 – Beth Dattomo of Atmos Energy presented Meal-A-Day of Sulphur Spring with a $5,000 donation this week. Meal-A-Day Director Amanda Dietlin and Manager of Public Affairs Beth Dattomo The donation is part of Atmos’ Fueling Safe and Thriving Communities initiative. Dattomo said that, “On behalf of Atmos Energy, we are proud to support a worthy cause such as Meal-A-Day. We are also impressed with how...
Veterans Breakfast At The Senior Center
October 12, 2023 – The inaugural Veterans Breakfast at the Senior Center in Sulphur Springs was well attended Thursday Morning. Veterans and Family members had a chance to chat and have breakfast together. This event is new to the activities available at the Senior center. It promises to be a monthly occasion from now on. Next month there will be a speaker, and more of the “Wetzel Breakfast Casserole”. The breakfast...
