4 Veterans Recognized For Participation In DFW Honor Flight
Four local veterans were recognized Thursday for participation in a DFW Honor Flight. Troy Gilbreath made the trip to the national’s Capital last fall, but was honored along with Philip Gabbert, Richard Patterson and Gene White on June 9, 2022, on Celebration Plaza at send off celebration for their Honor Flight 47, which departed early Friday morning from DFW. Hopkins County send off and recognition for three Sulphur Springs...
HCSO Canine Chiv Named Top Dog At USPCA Trials
HCSO Deputy Colt Patterson and K-9 Chiv Congratulations to Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Colt Patterson and his canine partner, Chiv, who came home with the trophy for Top Dog at the recent United States Police Canine Association trials held in Greenville. In addition to the trophy for having the overall “Top Dog,” Patterson and Chiv earned recognition as the first place Patrol K-9 Team and the fifth place...
Gina Law’s Retirement, Appointment Of New Director Announced For Lake Country CASA
News Release – June 10, 2022 In the 32 years since Lake Country Child Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) was founded, the group has only had two executive directors. CASA’s current director, Gina Law, has served 21 of those years, fiercely supporting and upholding children’s rights. Now, she is ready to pass the torch. Lake Country CASA’s new Executive Director Amy Glenn with her family (Courtesy photo) “I have looked for...
2022 Dairy Festival Parade To Be Held Saturday, But Parade Route Shorter This Year
The 2022 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Parade will be held this Saturday, but those planning to attend should be aware, the parade route will be shorter this year. Rachel Bramlett’s parade entry in 2019, the year she competed and won the Hopkins County Dairy Festival Pageant. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. this Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Buford Park, depart down Connally Street, turn at Celebration Plaza onto Gilmer Street,...
4 Teams Log Over 2,400 Miles During 4-Week Walk Through Texas History Program
Four teams consisting of eight members each logged over 2,400 miles during the 4-week Walk Through Texas History Program this spring. Walk Through Texas History is a four-week program designed to help Texans establish the habit of regular physical activity while learning the rich history of Texas. Each adult team may include up to 8 team members, all working together to reach designated goals while following along legendary...
Hopkins County United Way 2022-2023 Campaign Chair, Theme, Goal Announced
The Hopkins County United Way 2022-2023 campaign chair, theme, goal and dates for the 2022 kickoff lunches were announced, and the budget and allocations committee recognized this week. Kristy Moseley, who served as the 2021-2022 campaign chair and will this year serve as HCUW president, introduced Emily Glass as the chairperson for the 2022-2023 fundraising campaign and and new board member. Hopkins County United Way 2022-2023...
Opening Ceremony For Dairy Festival Slated Friday
The Hopkins County Dairy Festival will officially kick off this weekend with balloons, a parade, dairy show, and milking contests. Dairy Fest Pageant contestants The Opening Ceremony begins at noon on Celebration Plaza and will include a ribbon cutting. However, the Hot Air Balloons Rally and Glows will be held at 6 p.m. Friday at Shannon Oaks Church, weather permitting. The festival will kick into high gears Saturday, June 11, with...
Hopkins County Dairy Festival Board Recognizes Top Sponsors Of 2022
The Hopkins County Dairy Festival kicks into high gear this Friday with an opening ceremony and continues the next two Saturdays. The annual salute to the dairy industry wouldn’t be possible, however, without the generous support of local businesses and organizations. The DF Board took time this week to recognize some of this year’s top sponsors. The DF has four levels of sponsorship, Festival Underwriters, Dairy Partners,...
Hospital District Accepting Landscaping Bids For New EMS Station & District Headquarters
Hopkins County Hospital District is another step closer to finishing out the new EMS station and district headquarters. The District is now accepting landscaping bids for the facility, being constructed across Airport Road from CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs and the current facility. Hopkins County Hospital District “Our intent is to get someone local if possible to do the landscaping. We are looking at getting...
Chamber Connection – June 8: Entries Hopkins County Stew Logo Contest Open Until July 14
By Butch Burney It’s June, which means stew is in the air – or at least the planning has begun. Hopkins County stew pot The 53rd Annual World Championship Hopkins County Stew Contest is opening up its annual logo contest. This year’s theme is Road Trip Stew 22 (the stew is Oct. 22, 2022), a take off from Route 66. The logo contest runs through June 30. The winner will receive four stew tickets, four T-shirts with the logo on the...
