‘Christmas Market On Main’ Was a Success for Shoppers, Vendors and Merchants Too!
Dec09

‘Christmas Market On Main’ Was a Success for Shoppers, Vendors and Merchants Too!

The ‘Christmas Market on Main’ shopping event held in downtown Sulphur Springs on Saturday December 5, 2020 brought Christmas cheer and plenty of variety for shoppers. The event was sponsored by the Sulphur Springs Downtown Business Alliance, and organized by DBA member Marlene DeYong, owner of Marlene’s Sass n Class Boutique located at 212 Main Street. More than 24 vendors set up their shops on the brick street, and...

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Shop Local at ‘Christmas Market on Main Street’ December 5 from 9am-4pm
Dec04

Shop Local at ‘Christmas Market on Main Street’ December 5 from 9am-4pm

Love shopping local at Christmastime? Here’s some great news! The Christmas Market on Main Street will be held downtown Sulphur Springs on Saturday December 5, 2020 between the hours of 9am and 4pm. More than two dozen vendors and merchants will be set up in an open-air market style and inside their stores, so plan to ‘shop til you drop’! Many will be offering door prizes and complimentary refreshments. You’ll...

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Chamber Connection: Christmas Market – A Perfect Opportunity To Shop Local
Dec02

Chamber Connection: Christmas Market – A Perfect Opportunity To Shop Local

By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Welcome to December, everyone! I’m excited to let you know that we have begun work on the 2021 Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Directory. We distribute over 7,000 of these directories to visitors, relocation hopefuls, and even hometown heroes who are interested in learning more about our local businesses. They include historical information as...

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Sulphur Springs City Manager's Report For January 2020
Jan08

Sulphur Springs City Manager's Report For January 2020

Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell Below is the City Manager’s Report reported by Marc Maxwell Jan. 7, to Sulphur Springs City Council. WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT Construction is complete with the exception of sowing grass seed which is ongoing. For all intents and purposes this project is complete. Budget for the project was $18,800,000. We expect total expenditures on the project to come in at $18,400,000. This project is...

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'Christmas Market on Main' a Success for Local Small Biz and Cavanaugh/Reed Fund
Dec09

'Christmas Market on Main' a Success for Local Small Biz and Cavanaugh/Reed Fund

Marlene DeYong and Katy Moss Steelman enjoying the Market More than 25 Christmas vendors spread their tables and displays out on Main Street during Saturday’s second annual ‘Christmas Market on Main”! The event not only boosted foot traffic in the downtown Sulphur Springs shopping district, but shoppers from other towns got to know our merchant shops and eateries even better. Professional photos with Santa was...

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Holiday Shop-at-Home Gets Boost by Vendors on Dec. 7 "Christmas Market on Main"
Dec02

Holiday Shop-at-Home Gets Boost by Vendors on Dec. 7 "Christmas Market on Main"

Marlene DeYong and Katie Moss Steelman are Main Street business owners. They both own and operate retail clothing shops in downtown Sulphur Springs, and they both employ practical and innovative ways to reach the shopping public, echoing the same message, “shop and spend with your local merchants in your home town!” Both Marlene’s Sass and Class and Simply Spoiled carry a broad inventory of ladies and...

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Downtown Business Alliance Plans ‘Brick Street Market’ to Coincide with ‘Quilt Show’
Jul10

Downtown Business Alliance Plans ‘Brick Street Market’ to Coincide with ‘Quilt Show’

Bringing business to local merchants is part of the vision of the Downtown Business Alliance. Knowing that the Bright Star Quilt Guild’s two-day ‘Quilt Show’ at The Roc brings a volume of visitors to Sulphur Springs annually, DBA members have designed an attraction to further enhance ‘shopping local’! Brick Street Market, an outdoor vintage market, is set for Saturday September 21, 2019 and designed to...

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Don’t Miss the 2nd Annual Brick Street Vintage Market on September 15, Sponsored by the Sulphur Springs Downtown Business Alliance
Sep12

Don’t Miss the 2nd Annual Brick Street Vintage Market on September 15, Sponsored by the Sulphur Springs Downtown Business Alliance

Over 60 vendors of art, antiques, collectibles, woodcrafts, junque, handmade soaps and lotions, quilts, needlework and much more will be centered downtown Sulphur Springs all day on Saturday September 15. The market will be open from 8am til 5pm, with vendors, demonstrations and attractions lined up on Connally and Main Streets and across Celebration Plaza. No need to worry about something to eat! All the downtown restaurants, coffee...

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2018 Hopkins County Junior Livestock Market Show By Mario Villarino
Feb16

2018 Hopkins County Junior Livestock Market Show By Mario Villarino

As we get closer to our NETLA Junior Market Livestock Show (Feb 22,23 and 24) I wanted to share with you a little bit about the event. The North East Texas Livestock Association  (NETLA) is a non-for-profit association created with the purpose of promoting youth development and is composed of volunteers, FFA advisors, 4-H leaders and myself, the Hopkins County Extension Agent. As an organization, we promote youth development during...

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Brick Street Vintage Market was a Major Success
Sep17

Brick Street Vintage Market was a Major Success

By Savannah Owens Saturday marked the debut of the Brick Street Vintage Market, sponsored by the Downtown Business Alliance (DBA). The beautiful sunshine filled day was perfect for shoppers as they strolled around Sulphur Springs historic square. Children could be found playing in the splash pad fountain or involved in a game of tag on the lawn as shoppers visited with vendors. Visitors to the market also enjoyed shopping in local...

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