Cooper Davis Keeps World Championship Hopes Alive with Round 1 Win at PBR Unleash The Beast Major in Fort Worth
Capitalizing on rare stumble by world No. 1 Jose Vitor Leme, Davis gained 39 points in the race for the 2021 PBR World Championship as he seeks his second gold buckle Backed by the momentum of his home-state crowd, Texan Cooper Davis (Jasper, Texas) was dominant Saturday evening as action got underway for the second PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Unleash The Beast Major of 2021, the Tractor Supply Co. Iron Cowboy, presented by Ariat, in Fort Worth, Texas. Delivering his ninth 90-point ride of the season, the 2016 PBR World Champion...
read moreTonight’s Wildcat Football Game Starts at 7 PM
KSST will be broadcasting tonights game, and streaming it live. Kickoff is 30 minutes sooner than usual at 7PM. Don’t miss a second of the broadcast! Here is the link to the live broadcast on YouTube.
read moreBack to School Hygiene Drive
Help our community by donating hygiene products to Communities in Schools, a local organization that supports students in need. There are drop boxes located at BEAUTY GRACE & THE MAGIC SCOOP downtown Sulphur Springs. Beauty Grace is a modern boho women’s shop located at 220 Connally Street. When you donate, you will receive 20% off on apparel and shoes next Friday and Saturday, September 10-11. Be sure to follow them on INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK @shopbeautygrace or shop online www.beautygraceboutique.com
read moreSulphur Springs Public Library Announces Community Read Programs and the Wall that Heals
Sulphur Springs Public Library is pleased to announce our 2022 Hopkins County Reads program, designed to encourage the citizens of Hopkins County to connect through the reading and discussion of a common book. The library even has a giveaway cell phone stand with the Hopkins County Reads logo as a conversation starter. Strength, Honor and Remember: the legacy of the Vietnam War is the subject of our program. The kickoff is Tuesday, November 9 at 10:30am at Sulphur Springs Public Library, 611 North Davis. We welcome author...
read moreDinner Bell Served by the United Way Board
The Hopkins County United Way Board helped serve meals at the Dinner Bell on Wednesday September 1st, 2021. Hopkins County United Way encourages all business owners and community leaders as well as individuals to help United Way to meet it’s 2021 goal of $150,000. Once raised, the funds will be allocated among 18 local, hard-working non-profits which make up a broad array of ‘helping organizations’ across our county. Everyone can keep up with weekly progress by checking the ‘success thermometers’ to be located on...
read moreChamber Connection – August 31, 2021: Registration Deadline For Stew Cooks Approaching
By Butch Burney The deadline is approaching for all stew cooks to get their registration forms in for the 52nd Annual World Championship Hopkins County Stew Contest, which will be held Saturday, Oct. 23, at Buford Park. Come by the chamber office or send us an email and we will get the registration form to you or download one off our website, hopkinschamber.org. We are expecting a big turnout for this year’s event, so be sure and get your spot. The deadline is also approaching for businesses that would like to sponsor some of the winning stew...
read moreJason Waldon and Alibis to Open Neal McCoy Concert September 10; Get Tickets!
Alibis L. to R. Robinson, Moon, Waldon and Trentham Local boy from a musical family heads up a popular band and opens for Neal McCoy! Sound exciting? Well, truthfully it is, but for Jason Waldon and The Alibis, it’s not their first chance to share a stage with big time artists appearing in college towns around Texas. But this concert is uniquely special because it’s ‘at home’ for Jason as well as members of The Alibis. Plus the fact that fans love Neal McCoy! Jason states, “I grew up listening to Neal and always...
read moreTexas A&M University-Commerce to Host Cultural Extravaganza
COMMERCE, TX—Colorful traditional attire, festive music and energetic performances will create a spectacular production at Texas A&M University-Commerce on September 2, 2021. The Cultural Extravaganza, an inaugural event sponsored by the Office of Intercultural Engagement and Leadership at A&M-Commerce, seeks to entertain students, faculty, staff and the Commerce community with performances that showcase the diverse cultures represented at A&M-Commerce. The event will also feature informational booths offering community resources...
read moreTransition to Fall at Cooper Lake State Park!
Steve Killian, [email protected], 903-916-0211 August 25th, 2021 texas parks Cooper, TX— Fall officially begins this month and always brings a variety of fun opportunities to be experienced at Cooper Lake State Park! A total of 27 programs focused on family fun, recreation, and learning about our natural world will be offered. Our highlighted program topics for September are Gyotaku and Dutch Oven Cooking. Learn a traditional form of Japanese art called Gyotaku (Gee – oh – tak – oo) that began over 100 years...
read morePBR Ticket Giveaway on KRVA
KRVA is giving away PBR tickets for Sunday August 29th at Dickies Arena! To enter to win like the post on KRVA! It’s that easy. Forty men will compete, but only one can be the Iron Cowboy. Don’t miss your chance to see history in the making! Winners will be announced on Thursday August 26th. Tickets will be available for pick up at will call.
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