Pumpkin Patch at Central Baptist Church
Join CBC on October 17th, 2020 for a Pumpkin Patch celebration. Pumpkins donated by Hopkins County Sheriff.
read moreTreat Street 2020
Central Baptist Church welcomes everyone on October 31st, 2020. Join in the fun at 840 Connally St in Sulphur Springs, TX.
read moreCumby VFD Stew Fundraiser
October 3rd, 2020 the Cumby VFD will have a drive thru service to purchase shirts or get some stew. Supporter shirts are $20.00 each and the stew is by donation. Come by Black Jack Park from 10am to 2pm and support some local firefighters.
read more2020 Youth Winner Earns Hopkins/Rains County SWCD Scholarship, Hay Show Set for October 20
Pictured left to right: Hopkins/Rains SWCD board member Max Palmer, scholarship recipient Kyler Moore and board member Andy Wright The Hopkins/Rains County Soil and Water Conservation District, sponsor of the annual Hopkins County Hay Show, extends scholarship opportunities to area youth in agricultural studies. Kyler Moore was the 2020 recipient of a $1500 scholarship. The 2020 Hay Show will be held on Tuesday October 20 inside the Hopkins County Civic Center, with a bbq lunch at 11:30am and the hay show to follow. Hay entries are due by...
read moreLocal Genealogical Society Seminar Had Good Results
Almost 40 persons signed up for the day-long instructive research event John Sellers, local historian, has guested as speaker at dozens of Genealogical Research events held in several states The new Winniford Building inside Heritage Park in Sulphur Springs allows comfortable space for social distancing while learning
read moreHopkins County United Way Goal, Theme Announced At Workers Kick Off Lunch
The 2020-2021 Hopkins County United Way goal and theme, along with a few changes to the annual campaign, were announced at the annual workers kick off lunch, held Tuesday, Sept. 22, at First United Methodist Church. Hopkins County United Way campaign workers kick off lunch, held Sept 22, 2020, at First United Methodist Church Campaign Chair Mike Horne said the goal this year is to be United Together to raise $150,000 to benefit people of all ages through HCUW’s allocations to 19 local agencies. Horne chose the theme based on the...
read moreStew 2020 Only One Month Away
Chamber Connection — September 24, 2020 By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Here’s the best news I’ve been able to give you in a really long time… Stew 2020 is happening! It’s going to look very different than it usually does, but we did not have to cancel the event entirely. You will be able to drive through and pick up stew… and the best part is, as long as you order in advance, you can be very specific on whose stew you would like to purchase. You can make your pre-order beginning October 1 by calling...
read moreOctober is Child Health Awareness Month, and Hopkins County Fall Festival, Christmas Joys Quickly Approaching
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County In October, celebrate Child Health Awareness Month by becoming more aware of children’s health issues and evidence-based strategies to prevent them. This unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the way children are interacting with their peers, participating in activities, and receiving education. By staying connected with their pediatrician, kids can fight against health disparities, strengthen their immune system and mental...
read more47th Annual Christmas Joys And Heart Smart Nutrition
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County Most people don’t enjoy reading information about health and wellness. My husband always tells me that people would rather be entertained. Perhaps that’s why the Christmas Joys program is so popular, and it’s like pulling teeth to get people to register for the diabetes series. However, this column will provide a little of both – education and something fun! Let’s talk cholesterol. Several things affect cholesterol levels. Not all factors...
read moreMiss Behavin’ Named Business of the Week
Chamber Connection — September 17, 2020 By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Here’s the best news I’ve been able to give you in a really long time… Stew 2020 is happening! It’s going to look very different than it usually does, but we did not have to cancel the event entirely. You will be able to drive through and pick up stew… and the best part is, as long as you order in advance, you can be very specific on whose stew you would like to purchase. You can make your pre-order beginning October 1 st by calling...
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