Tickets Selling Fast for Choral Society Celtic Christmas Weekend
Northeast Texas Choral Society will present A Celtic Christmas on Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13 at the First United Methodist Church Sanctuary. Director Carol Allen explains there will be some songs that most have not heard before but she adds the 90-voice Choral Society will also do everyone’s favorite carols in a Celtic style. Tickets at $10 each are going fast.
Saltillo Loses First Two in Miller Grove Tourney
In the Miller Grove Tournament first day of play, Saltillo lost both games Thursday.
Saltillo Lions poor third quarter proved too much to overcome as Wolfe City outscored the Lions 16-7in the quarter and 47-32 for the first game. In game two, McLeod’s strong first and third quarters dropped the Lions to a 1-8 season record and 0-2 for the tourney.
Friday, the Lions face Yantis in Yantis at 10:45 a.m. and Campbell at Miller Grove at 5 p.m.
In the first game, Lyle Bench led the Lions with 11 points followed by Michael Simmons with 6, Walker McGill and Lane Bench 5 each, Jonathon Vanholten 5, and Logan Camp 1. The Lions were 7 for 23 from the free throw line.
In the second game, Bench and Simmons led scoring with 8 each. The Lions were 3 for 5 from the free throw line.
Animals of the Week: Pebbles and Bam Bam
Pebbles and Bam Bam are two month old American Pit Bull siblings that were found chained to a fence together at the apartment complex on Freeman ST. Pebbles is the tan and white female while Bam Bam is the solid black male. Both puppies are very playful and loving with a strong sibling bond.
“The Police Department was called out, so they went out and picked them up,” Animal Shelter Officer Barbi Blanch said. “They were in the rain and the mud with no shelter. Nobody has claimed them, so they are now available for adoption.”
Both puppies have had their first round of shots and will receive the second round in three weeks. The siblings will not be attending any off site adoptions because of their breed, but will remain for adoption at the shelter.
“They are Pit Bulls and we want to understand whose adopting a Pit Bull,” Officer Blanch said. “We don’t want them going to people that want them to fight or use them as bait dogs.”
South Sulphur Flood Warning Extended Until Friday Afternoon
At 3 p.m. Thursday, December 3, 2015, the National Weather Service in Fort Worth issued a Flood Warning for the South Sulphur River near Cooper affecting Delta and Hopkins Counties. The flood warning is until 3 p.m. Friday or until cancelled. At 2:15 p.m. Thursday the river is predicted to rise to 18 feet–two feet above flood stage–by Friday afternoon.
The Weather Service cautions walking near riverbanks or driving cars through flooded areas.
Water Bill Phone Scam In Sulphur Springs
Home and business owners in Sulphur Springs may be receiving a phone call from a group claiming to be with the city’s water department. City Manager Marc Maxwell has announced that this is indeed a scam.
Scammers are attempting to con residents by calling to inform them that the water lines at their residence or business will be shut off unless a “remaining balance is paid in full within two hours of the phone call.”
Maxwell says to not be fooled by the claim. The City of Sulphur Springs alerts its residents by mailing out notices which allow them ten days to pay an overdue water balance.
Second Home Burglary in City This Week Similar to First
A second home burglary in two days in the city of Sulphur Springs was reported Tuesday. There appear to be some similarities. The second break-in occurred at a home in the south part of town. It was reported to police around 7:20 p.m. Tuesday. Entry was made by breaking a kitchen window. The house had clothes tossed and mattresses flipped. Some paperwork was disturbed and an envelope containing $2,500 was taken. Some items of value were not disturbed.
In a break-in reported Monday in the southwest part of Sulphur Springs, a thief broke a window to gain entry and took a safe containing $8,000 in cash as well as a pair of Rolex watches, a ring, a necklace and a bracelet. The total taken was worth an estimated $43,000. Sulphur Springs Police Detective Sgt. Bo Fox is investigating both cases.
Chamber Connection November 27, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Chamber Connection
November 27, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Dr. Ray Perryman to speak at Economic Outlook Conference, December 9th from 11:30-1:00pm
Dr. Perryman is back and has A LOT to tell us. He will discuss not only the economic outlook for Hopkins County and surrounding areas, but he will also touch on Obamacare and changes to insurance in 2016. Get your tickets now to hear noted economist, Dr. Ray Perryman on Wednesday, December 9th at the Hopkins County Civic Center. This year, you may email specific questions to [email protected] and we will ask Dr. Perryman to address these, so don’t miss out! Tickets are $15 which includes a wonderful lunch, catered by Birthwright BBQ & Catering For more information, please call the Chamber at 903-885-6515! Deadline to order tickets is Tomorrow, December 4th!
Attention All Chamber Members….Membership Directories are being prepared NOW!!!
Chamber Members, we are going to print a little earlier than normal for the 2016 Membership Directory. We are going to have it ready for distribution the first part of January, so we need you to do a few things…
- Please go to www.sulphursprings-tx.com and click on the membership directory. Please check to make sure that we have the correct information for your business. We have been trying to check and recheck it but I’m sure we have made some errors, but we want to fix them.
- If your membership investment is past due, payment arrangements need to be made prior to
December 9th.
- If you find information that needs to be corrected, please call the Chamber at 903-885-6515!
- If you want to place an ad in the directory, please contact Lee Ann Peugh at 903-885-8663.
Lucy Lockets Pockets
Thank you to everyone who attended the ribbon cutting for Lucy Lockets Pockets, located at 405 Gilmer Street, Mary & Ronnie Day would love for you to stop by and check out their quaint little boutique! They have clothing, scarves, jewelry, crafty items, ornaments, plus tons more!
Redneck Bar and Grill
What a great grand opening and ribbon cutting we had for Redneck Bar & Grill! Guests were introduced to the absolutely BEAUTIFUL newest fine dining restaurant in Sulphur Springs. If you haven’t been in there, you need to check it out. They offer a daily lunch special which includes 2 sides, tea or water for $9. In the evenings, they offer a wide variety of steaks. They currently have Prime Rib on Friday nights and they are also currently offering quail and a 20oz Porterhouse as well. This place is not the same as Redneck Roadhouse…it may have the same name, but it is a totally different environment, menu and attitude. They are open Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 11-2 and 5-8:30ish. Friday and Saturday, they are open from 11:00am-9:30ish. They are located at 211 Main Street. They are also scheduling Christmas Parties for Sunday’s and Monday’s! For more information, please call 903-885-1600. Owners Zane Darling & Rowdy Crowson would love to see you!
Charmin Chic Boutique Ribbon cutting
Charmin Chic Boutique is a unique little gift shop located on our beautiful Main Street Downtown Sulphur Springs. It has a rustic bath and body feel, except with wine! They carry wonderful all natural handmade products as gifts or to pamper yourself. They have unique and fun wines, along with candles, soap, lotion and bath salts. Intentional Illumination Candles and Ladybug Blessings are two of their wonderful product lines. They even have a little Wine Ice Cream! All occasion gift baskets are always favorite. If they are not open and you need a gift, just give them a call and they will take care of you! It’s all about relaxation and pampering! They are located at 211 ½ Main Street. Their hours are Tuesday-Saturday 11ish-5ish. For more information please call Brandy Heilman @ 903-348-0441.
Hopkins County Jail
The new Hopkins County Law Enforcement Center had a wonderful grand opening and ribbon cutting. Guests were treated to a tour of the facility, delicious food and cake. Over 500 visitors made their way through the jail. Judge Robert Newsom welcomed everyone then introduced the Sheriff, County Commissioners, other local dignitaries as well as the construction company representatives that made the jail happen! It was a wonderful event and we are so fortunate to have this wonderful new facility!
Lights of Life Tree Lighting, December 3rd at 6:00pm
Join us for the Tree Lighting, Thursday, December 3rd, 6:00 p.m. in The Gardens at Memorial
Santa will arrive in time to help us light the Lights of Life Christmas tree
& the Volunteer Auxiliary will serve hot chocolate and cookies.
CASA Cookie Walk, December 4th from 9am-Noon at FUMC Family Life Center
Please stop by the Family Life Center at First United Methodist Church, Friday, December 4th between 9:00am and Noon for a Room full of Cookies! Cookies are $5/pound and all of the proceeds benefit our local CASA program.
Christmas in the Park, Friday, December 4th & Saturday, December 5th from 5:30-8:30pm
Each year they open the Historical Park to visitors of Christmas in the Park. The event begins at sunset and lasts for three hours. While in the park, visitors can enjoy a spectacle of lights, strolling carolers, musicians, a live nativity scene and Santa Clause. Free hot cocoa, coffee, punch, cookies and other goodies are served in various building on the grounds. Most of the historic buildings are open, with volunteers dressed in period costumes to help give the feeling of stepping into the past. The festival will run from 5:30-8:30. The $3 admission ticket is eligible for one of the many door prizes to be given away, compliments of local business owners. Come and step back in time to enjoy the start of the Christmas season.
Lion’s Club Electric Lights Parade and Christmas on the Square, Friday, December 4th
Line the streets of Connally and around the Square for the beautiful electric lights parade. If you are interested in entering the parade, stop by the Chamber office for the rules and entry form!
Along with the parade will be Tree Lighting, Snow Slide, White Tigers, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides and Vendors All beginning at 5:30 The parade will begin at 7:00pm
Christmas Lights Contest presented by The Sulphur Springs Downtown Business Alliance
The Downtown Business Alliance will host a Christmas lights Contest for the residents & businesses in the Sulphur Springs Downtown Historic District. They will have 2 contests: one for residents and one for businesses. 1st Place-$500, 2nd Place-$200, 3rd Place-$50. Judging will take place on December 11th & 12th. Participants’ lights must be on from 5:30-10pm. Displays will be judged on: 1) use of lights 2) creativity and 3)Theme or Scene Used. Winners will be announced Saturday, December 19th. In order to be judged for the contest, you MUST contact Linda Galligher at 903-348-3733 or email her at [email protected].
Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of Tin Roots, Monday, December 7th at 5:00pm
Please join us as we welcome Tin Roots to the Chamber of Commerce. We will have their ribbon cutting Wednesday, December 7th at 5:00pm. They are located at 1213 Mockingbird Lane.
Business After Hours & Ribbon Cutting for Express Care, Thursday, December 10th from 5:30-6:30
We are so excited to invite you to the Business After Hours and Ribbon Cutting for the new urgent care facility on the southside of town in the old Radio Shack Building, 1139 S. Broadway-Express Care! We will host their ribbon cutting at 5:30 and there will be lots of food and beverages. We hope to see you there!
Welcome R&R Ranch Senior Living to the Chamber of Commerce! R&R Ranch is a beautiful place located south of town on beautiful Camps Lake. This facility is a senior housing facility. Seniors make themselves at home…they can garden, fish, swim or walk around the lake. They are brand new, open to suggestions and will build to suit you! Rent includes electricity, water, meals, housekeeping and laundry. For more information, please call 509-592-6088 for more information!
We would like to welcome our newest Chamber of Commerce Members:
Tin Roots
1213 Mockingbird Lane
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
Zack King, Owner
903-440-4758
Garden Center & Boutique
Express Care
1339 S. Broadway
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
903-951-1000
Sherry Moore
Urgent Care Clinic
Charmin’ Chic Boutique
211 1/2 Main Street
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
903-348-0441
Brandy Heilman, Owner
Gift Boutique
Redneck Bar & Grill
211 Main Street
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
903-348-6455
Zane Darling & Rowdy Crowson, Owner
Restaurant
R & R Ranch
2704 CR 1103
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
903-439-3191
Laura Ensley, Owner
Senior Housing
That’s all for now…have a GREAT week!
City Manager’s Report
Marc Maxwell
Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Mawell reported to the city council Tuesday night:
STREETS, WATER AND SEWER – The Rockdale Road reconstruction project is underway. Westbrook Concrete Contractors is forming and pouring the concrete street one segment at a time. Water utilities have been replaced. This project will finish Rockdale Road on the north side of Interstate 30.
Plano Street is underway. This $268,000 project is a complete reconstruction of Plano Street from Texas Street westward to the cul-de-sac. It includes new water main, new sewer main and a new street. The sewer main has been replaced. The new water main is 50% complete.
Bill Bradford Road is on-deck. At an estimated cost of $1.4 million, this is a major project. It will include a new water main, a new sewer main, drainage improvements and a new asphalt street. Expect to award bids for materials at the next City Council meeting in January.
CLAIMS – We have one workers’ compensation claim for an alleged back injury.
We had two claims submitted for damages allegedly caused by potholes. Both claims were denied.
POLICE DEPARTMENT REMODEL – Reconstruction is going on now. Sheetrock work is underway.
REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES – Finance Director, Peter Karstens will NOT present a year-end summary of revenues and expenditures since the month just ended yesterday and the numbers are not compiled yet.
County and City Leaders Celebrate Opening of New Jail
Several county and city leaders participated in the ceremonies celebrating the opening of the new Hopkins County Jail including former County Judge Chris Brown. Hundreds toured the facility.
Here are comments and a video tour:
Community Bible Study Celebrates 25 Years in Sulphur Springs
Sulphur Springs has one of the longest running Community Bible Study groups in the nation. Kim Carr, National Director of Community Bible Study, states that the international group continues to grow exponentially. Yet, with all the growth, there is commonality–the study of the Bible.
Carr was the Wednesday morning guest on KSST’s Morning Show with Enola Gay.
