Boom’s Bake Sale
Bentley Simons, a fifth grader at SSES, is a Texasports Division II State Champion after their win at The Star in Frisco on November 20th, 2022. This win advances the Bullitt 10u team to the United Youth Football League National Championships in Plant City, Florida starting December 3rd. Bentley is working hard on fundraising to make sure he and his entire football team can make this trip as it has been a dream of theirs since spring training. He is having his very own popcorn and bake sale as well as holding raffles for local restaurant and...
read moreUpcoming Activities: CASA Cookie Walk, Christmas Activities, Economic Conference
Chamber Connection: Nov. 23, 2022 If you’re decorating your Christmas tree and you’re looking for that special ornament, come see our local one. For the fifth year, the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce has commissioned a Christmas ornament, and this year it celebrates Heritage Park! The shipment is expected on Wednesday and there is a limited supply (70) and the cost is $40. If you would like to purchase one, drop by our office at 110 Main St. while supplies last! The Chamber office will be closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving....
read moreBlue Santa Program Kicking Into High Gear
Official Toy Drive Slated Dec. 1-2 At Walmart Hopkins County, Texas — The 2022 Blue Santa Toy Drive has already kicked into high gear. Working together with CANHelp, the Sulphur Springs Police Department, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office, the Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County Fire Departments, CJ Duffey, Choice Hospice, and members of numerous ministries, businesses, organizations, and individuals work to provide toys for children ages 1 to 14 years who currently reside in Hopkins County. Sign up applications are available online...
read moreSymphony League Auction Items for 2022
Bid Early! Bid Often it’s the Annual Sulphur Springs Symphony League Auction Saturday night starting at 6pm. You can listen live on 1230 AM, watch on Suddenlink Channel 18, or watch the auction via YouTube. No matter how you do it, call 903.885.0700 to place your bid! Cakehandbag
read moreHealth Care Foundation’s Annual Snowflake Campaign Kick’s Off
Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation recently kicked-off their annual snowflake campaign. The community is invited to pay tribute to friends or family members with a gift in their honor or memory. The Foundation will then send a notification to the honorees or designated contact to make them aware of the gift. The first snowflake for the 2022 HC Health Care Foundation’s Snowflake Campaign stands out against the bright, sunny day. In addition, a beautiful snowflake bearing the name of the individual being...
read moreRegister For Senior Citizens Center’s 4th Annual Chili Cook-Off By Nov. 23
The deadline to register for the Senior Citizens Center’s 4th Annual Chili Cook-Off is quickly approaching. Although the event is still 2 weeks away, those planning to enter the contest are asked to register as soon as possible. “I need to know how many would like to participate by Wednesday, Nov 23. They can fill out registration, or just call or email me and I will sign them up,” said Senior Citizen Center Coordinator Dawna M. Pryor. To register simply submit your name, address, phone number and email to the Senior...
read moreYantis Masonic Lodge Turkey Shoot Planned This Weekend
Yantis Masonic Lodge # 382 will host a Turkey Shoot this Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, with chances for people to win a turkey. This is the Lodge’s main annual fundraiser, which helps support Lodge operations. Turkey Shoot flyer The Turkey Shoot begins at 9:30 a.m., with shooting beginning around 10 a.m. and continuing until people quit shooting — usually around 4 p.m. There will be three shooting events consisting of trap/skeet clay shotgun shooting, .22 rifle target shooting, and pistol target shooting. Best out of five shots wins or the...
read moreSymphony League Auction Item: Nest
It’s a Google Nest Audio, donated by Grocery Supply Company. What’s a Nest? well imagine a Jukebox, with infinite capacity, that doesn’t require nickles, and can be activated by issuing a verbal command that starts like “Hey Google”. For example… “Hey Google, play Rick Astley – Never Gonna Give You Up!” Then feel the magic as you get Rick Rolled. You can also issue mandates such as “Hey Google, delete what I just said.” Need someone or something that listens to your every whim? This is for...
read moreSymphony League Auction Item: Bikes
Bill and Beverly Owens donated this pair of human powered bikes to the Symphony League Auction. Bill Owens, a man who knows about moving people, said he searched and searched for electric powered bikes, but says they won’t be available until 2024. Bills Bikes, and other items like the Weber grill will be up for grabs, going to the highest bidder on Saturday. This year’s auction will be held on November 19, 2022. Auction action starts at 6pm. The auction will be streamed, live via YouTube. As always, you can submit your bids by...
read moreChamber Connection – Nov. 16: Economic Development Lunch, Christmas Activities Planned
By Butch Burney If you would like a crystal ball to see into the economic future, then you’ll want to get a glimpse of what the experts are saying at the annual Economic Development Luncheon, set for Wednesday, Dec. 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hopkins County Civic Center. Aaron Demerson, commissioner representing employers of the Texas Workforce Commission, is our keynote speaker. Mr. Demerson will present to Hopkins County the economic outlook for Northeast Texas for 2023. He serves as an advocate for over 555,000 Texas employers...
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