Chamber Connection September 7, 2017
Here’s a little update on the 48th Annual Stew Contest! The Chamber has already mailed out Stew Cook letters and Sponsor letters. If you have not received your letter, please call the Chamber at (903) 885-6515. If you would like to cook or sponsor a stew pot for the first time, please don’t hesitate. Give us a call and we will get you signed up! Deadline to enter and KEEP YOUR STEW SITE from last year is Friday, September 15th. On...
Indian Summer Day Announced for October 7 at H C Heritage Park and Museum
Everyone of all ages will enjoy discovering Hopkins County’s own heritage through living history. There will be outdoor cooking, art, handmade items, pioneer skills demonstrations, tours and children’s attractions. Youth and adults who wish to enter the cooking competition are welcome to enter.
County Treasurer Jim Thompson Announces Re-election Campaign
Hopkins County Treasurer Jim Thompson has announced his campaign for re-election. A 51-year resident of Hopkins County, Thompson is serving his first term in office, and has filed documents to officially establish his campaign in the Republican primary for another 4-year term as Hopkins County’s chief financial officer. Thompson said, “The voters strongly placed their faith in me almost 3 years ago to handle the daily financial...
Local Doctor in Stable Condition Following Heart Attack
Following a severe heart attack, Dr. I L Balkcom is in stable condition in Baylor, Scott & White Medical Center, Plano, also known as The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano, according to a member of the board of the Hopkins County Hospital District. Dr. Balkcom is a family practice physician at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic in Sulphur Springs and is well known for his performances with the Northeast Texas Choral Society. Dr. Balkcom suffered...
Three Local Men Arrested for Heroin Possession
Three men were arrested following a traffic stop by Hopkins County Deputies Tuesday night on the South Service Road at FM 2653. A search of the vehicle and surrounding area resulted in finding a clear plastic baggy with a brown substance believed to be heroin. The baggy was located on the ground near the passenger side of the suspect’s vehicle. No one admitted to ownership of the narcotics, therefore all three were placed under arrest...
NETBIO Requests Local Help To Assist South Texas Ranchers in Need
If you’d like to help the Northeast Texas Cattleman’s’ Beef Improvement Organization assist flooded farmers and ranchers in the Southeast Texas area, here is a local donation opportunity sent by Dwyatt Bell, NETBIO President The NETBIO organization is receiving donations and purchasing hay and other items that we are shipping directly to the South Texas Independent Cattlemen in Beaumont and Winnie. Since Friday we...
Equine Donations Sought to Assist South Texas Hurricane Victims
An effort to acquire horse feed, cattle feed, dog food, vet supplies, vet wrap, fly sprays, antibacterial soap, poultry feed, cat food, OFF insect repellant for humans, and hay is underway on the parking lot at Atwoods. The effort is organized by Martha Hayward, owner of 4X4 Performance Horses, and a realtor. Donations may be dropped off until 5 p.m. today. The items will be taken to individuals in Crosby, Texas who have been...
Burkett Announces Candidacy for Republican Nomination for Texas Senate District 2
Cindy Burkett announced her candidacy for the Republican nomination for Texas Senate saying she will work hard to turn the conservative values “we share into the principles our State lives by.” She will challenge Republican State Senator Bob Hall. (see video below) She says, “Our families need property tax relief. I will deliver results. Our kids need us to fix our broken school finance system. I can get it done....
