Chamber Connection May 11, 2017
The Ice Cream Freeze-off is right around the corner! The Chamber of Commerce will host the 16th Annual Ice Cream Freeze-off on Saturday, June 10th at 4 p.m. on the Civic Center grounds. We have many sponsorship opportunities available to partner with the Chamber during Ice Cream, so please consider joining us for this fun day! You know what else we need? Ice Cream Cooks!!!! Have you ever thought about entering your delicious homemade ice cream? The entry is free of charge, so just go for it! Call the Chamber for more information, (903) 885-6515, or visit our website at www.hopkinschamber.org. We all scream for ice cream!
Heritage Christian Counseling will host their Annual Hamburger Cookout on Friday, May 12th
Heritage Christian Counseling will host their annual Hamburger Cookout on Friday, May 12, downtown on the First United Methodist parking lot between Alliance Bank and across from City National Bank. It begins at 11:00 a.m. and ends when they sell out! For $5.00 you can get a hamburger, drink, chips, dessert, and help a worthy cause. For more information, please call 903-438-6829.
The Oaks Bed & Breakfast will host their Grand Opening on Thursday, May 18th at 5:30 p.m.
The Oaks Bed & Breakfast, located at 516 Oak Avenue in Sulphur Springs, will host their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Celebration on Thursday, May 18th from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. They will be hosting tours and giving the history of the beautiful bed and breakfast. Please stop by at 5:30 for their ribbon cutting ceremony!
Hopkins County Historical Society is hosting their Arts & Craft Show May 19th and 20th
Hopkins County Historical Society is hosting their Arts, Crafts, & Collectibles Show and Sales on Friday, May 19th and Saturday, May 20th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Heritage Park. Heritage Park is located at 416 North Jackson Street in Sulphur Springs. You may also enter the craft sale by renting a booth. Outside booth space is $35, indoor space is $50. Any type of craft is acceptable. For additional information call Joyce Bateman at (903) 438-7431.
AgriLife Extension Service is offering their Twogether in Marriage Workshop on Saturday, May 20th
The spring Twogether in Texas Marriage Education Workshop is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. The free workshop includes Marriage Expectations, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Money Management, and Goals & Dreams. Lunch, materials, and refreshments will be provided. Engaged couples will receive a certificate to save $60 upon applying for a marriage license. Contact Johanna Hicks at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Hopkins County Office, at 903-885-3443 to sign up.
Goodwill Industries is having a Donation Drive on Saturday, May 20th
Goodwill Industries is having a Donation Drive on Saturday, May 20th. They will be serving hot dogs with chips and a drink. For every bag of clothes or of miscellaneous items you donate you will receive a 10% off coupon. They will be delivering the canned goods, non-perishable items, and hygiene products to the Community Chest on May 22nd.
Anniversary Party for Shadow Ranch is scheduled on Saturday, May 20th
Shadow Ranch, a nonprofit therapeutic riding center in Hopkins County, is hosting an anniversary party on Saturday, May 20th from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Shadow Ranch is located at 451 CR 2331 in Sulphur Springs. There will be free food, music, and a bounce house all open to the public. For more information contact Marion Cox at (214) 604-8005.
Lezley Brown
President/CEO
Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce
300 Connally Street
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
903-885-6515-office
903-885-6516-fax
www.sulphursprings-tx.com
Hazardous Weather Outlook for Thursday and Friday, May 10-11, 2017
The National Weather Service has posted a Hazardous Weather Outlook is for North and Central Texas.
Today and Tonight expect a few thunderstorms are possible this afternoon across the region. Lightning strikes will be the main hazards with any storms. A few storms could be strong and may approach severe limits this afternoon. The main hazards will be large hail and strong winds. Isolated to widely scattered storms will also be possible tonight, especially for areas west of a Temple to Terrell to Bonham line. Hail will be the main storm hazard.
A more appreciable threat for widespread thunderstorms is expected on Thursday and Thursday night as a dryline and cold front move across the region. As the capping inversion weakens, strong to severe storms capable of large hail and damaging winds are expected to develop, mainly east of a Gainesville to Granbury to Temple line during the afternoon hours. There will also be a risk for a tornado or two, especially if storms are able to remain discrete in nature. Towards the evening hours, storms should congeal into a line which will likely foster more of a damaging wind threat.
Thunderstorms may linger into the early morning hours on Friday morning across portions of East and Central TX. There will be chance for thunderstorms across parts of North and Central TX on Monday and Tuesday.
Wildcats Offense Gaining Momentum with Spring Drills
Wildcats Offense Coordinator Matt Young senses that his offense recently hit a little bit of a plateau during spring practice. The team has had nine workouts and had five more to go plus the May 19 Spring Game. Coach Young says about 90% or more of the offense for this season has been installed during the spring.
Young says the offense is currently in a grind phase where players have to make a decision to come out with the right attitude and not just go through the motions. After all, Coach Young says, football is an emotional game that needs to be played with enthusiasm. Monday was described as a lackluster day by Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens. Coach Young says Tuesday was better. He says the emotion was better and thus improvements were made.
Coach Young said lineman Charley Maddux, a junior to be and a question mark coming into spring, has done a tremendous job. He is playing next to big offensive lineman Norris English. Coach Young says running backs continue to try and get the running game in a groove. Cor’Tavius Pruitt has been added to the mix with returners Colton Allen Searn Rodgers and Lawrence Worth.
With quarterback Ryan Humphries playing baseball, Coach Young says D’Corian Young has been learning a lot. He says Young is seeing a lot of things each day.
Coach Young says receivers continue to make plays. He says Landry Tyson had a good day Tuesday and Austin Dodd had a nice catch. He also mentioned Bryce McQueen, Pacen Edwards and Jace Thompson.
Coach Young says for the rest of spring the emphasis will be on things to clean up like route running and making plays when the opportunity arises. Coach Young says he is a big fan of spring practice. He says tons of question marks are being cleared up and he has a better idea of what he has. Coach Young says he knows a lot more now about offensive line depth and receivers who can play. 
No More Lights at 19 and I-30
Although started a day later than announce, work has begun to install median curbs and islands on the north and south side of the State Highway 19/Hillcrest at I-30 intersection to help guide drivers as they travel through this interchange. Removal of the flashing caution lights was a first step.
This construction will sometimes require temporary lane closures. Flaggers will be on site to alert drivers to changing road conditions and to guide motorists through the area safely. TxDOT officials anticipate a two-week construction window for this project, weather permitting. With showers and thunderstorms in the forecast for Thursday, some work may be delayed.
Motorists are urged to use alternate travel routes whenever possible while this construction is underway. They should also be prepared to watch for and obey all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also plan for lane closures, and avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.
KSST is Giving Away More Texas Rangers Tickets!
KSST will be giving away a pair of tickets to each of the Texas Rangers Games this Weekend. Winners will be selected during Afternoon Drive 4-6PM on Thursday May 11th, 2017.
Rules:
- The tickets must be picked up from the KSST Studios before 5pm Friday May 12th, 2017.
- Ticket dates/games are first come, first served.
- The tickets must NOT be resold!
- Unclaimed tickets will be dispersed by KSST.
- Employees of KSST can not win.
- Winner’s names will be announced on the radio.
- Winner’s names will be posted on Facebook.
How to enter: Like KSST on Facebook, AND like this Post on Facebook.
Passion for Pints Blood Drive Sign Up Underway
Dairy Max and American Red Cross are teaming up to sponsor a blood drive, “Passion for Pints.” The event will take place on Thursday, June 8, at the Sulphur Springs VFW beginning at 11:30 a.m. and ending at 5:30 p.m. Hopkins County 4-H Clubs are assisting in recruiting donors. Contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Hopkins County, at 903-885-3443 to sign up for a time slot by May 25.
Each blood donor will receive a t-shirt and a certificate for a gallon of milk. After all, “A Pint of Kindness Deserves a Gallon of Thanks!”
Holy Highway Girls Home Fish Fry May 13, 2017
The annual Holy Highway Girls Home Fish Fry Fundraiser is coming up Saturday May 13, 2017 from 5-7 pm on the lawn of Tabernacle Baptist Church at Pickton. Suggested donation is $10 per plate. There will be an auction of major items. Tables for 10 can be reserved by calling 903-866-3300.
TABERNACLE PASTOR MIKE HAUN, HOLY HIGHWAY FOUNDER PAM BURTON, CEO LINDA WILLIAMS AND EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT CHRIS DICKENS ARE ORGANIZING THE EVENT
Ladies of Grace Offer Ladies Seminar May 19, 20
Grace Family Church in Sulphur Springs plans a free 2-day ladies seminar sponsored by the Ladies of Grace church group. Public speaker Peggy Joyce Ruth, author of the book “Psalms 91” will teach from her book “Psalms 91” a book inspired for parents and children. “Psalms 91” would make a great graduation gift for your high school Senior. Ms. Ruth has authored five other books, has appeared on numerous television stations and is a frequent speaker for conferences through Peggy Joyce Ruth Ministries. Her popular books can be found on Amazon. Ladies who would like to hear this author are invited to attend the seminar on Friday May 19 from 7-9 pm and on Saturday May 20 from 9 am til 2 pm. Snacks and beverages will be provided by the Ladies of Grace. Grace Family Church is located at 1901 East Loop 301 in Sulphur Springs. Pastor is Al Davis.
Run-off Election for Sulphur Springs City Council Place 6 is June 3rd; Early Voting Opens May 22
A run-off election has been ordered for Saturday, June 3, 2017 for the purpose of electing a City Council Member to Place 6 according to a resolution passed by the council in special session Tuesday afternoon, May 9th. On the ballot will be Dan Froneberger and Brad Burgin. In the May 6th municipal election, Froneberger received 155 votes and Burgin 153. Charles Oxford received 9 votes forcing the run-off.
Early voting by personal appearance begins May 22 and continues each weekday in the Municipal Building at 201 North Davis Street between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. until May 30, 2017.
As mandated by House Bill 2309 of the 79th legislature, two weekdays, Tuesday, May 23 and Thursday, May 25 will see the polls open 12 hours from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Application for ballot by mail should be mailed to Gale Roberts, City Secretary, 125 South Davis Street, Sulphur Springs, TX, 75482. The first day to receive mail applications is May 15th. Applications must be received no later than May 26th.
One again, Nell Furney will serve as election judge with alternates Michael Wolfe and Sarona Brown. Early voting clerk is Gale Roberts and alternates are Kathie Steele and Melissa Ford.
