Chamber Connection December 8, 2016
Dec08

Chamber Connection December 8, 2016

by Lezley Brown The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 11th Annual Economic Outlook Conference on Tuesday, December 13th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Hopkins County Civic Center.  Dr. Perryman is returning to discuss the economic outlook for Hopkins County and surrounding areas. This year, you may email specific questions to [email protected], and we will ask Dr. Perryman to address these. Tickets are...

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“Updated with Video” Lighted Christmas Parade, Music, Lights Filled Celebration Plaza and Streets
Dec03

“Updated with Video” Lighted Christmas Parade, Music, Lights Filled Celebration Plaza and Streets

Celebration Plaza was filled with Christmas lights and revelry Friday night both before and after the Lions Club and City of Sulphur Springs Lighted Christmas Parade. Prior to and following the parade, live music from the sound stage, multiple vendors, and a snow slide provided a variety of opportunities. The evening began with a tree lighting ceremony. The parade, broadcast on KSST and videoed for replay on Suddenlink Cable Channel...

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Chamber Connection December 1, 2016
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Chamber Connection December 1, 2016

The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 11th Annual Economic Outlook Conference on Tuesday, December 13th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Hopkins County Civic Center.  Dr. Perryman is returning to discuss the economic outlook for Hopkins County and surrounding areas. This year, you may email specific questions to [email protected], and we will ask Dr. Perryman to address these. Tickets are $15 which...

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Christmas Calendar of Events in Sulphur Springs 2016
Nov30

Christmas Calendar of Events in Sulphur Springs 2016

THURSDAY DECEMBER 1….Lights of Life Tree Lighting in the Gardens at Christus Mother Frances Sulphur Springs hospital, at 6 pm. Santa will be there to visit with children, and everyone can enjoy carols, cookies and cocoa. FRIDAY DECEMBER 2…Casa Cookie Walk from 9 am til noon at First United Methodist Church Family Life Center. Lots of varieties of homemade cookies at $5 per pound! This benefits Hopkins County CASA...

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Chamber Connection November 23rd: Shop Local Saturday
Nov23

Chamber Connection November 23rd: Shop Local Saturday

It’s Thanksgiving week!!! There is always something to be thankful for, and it feels good to live with a thankful heart. I wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving!  Here are some things to on Thanksgiving and the week following. SHOP LOCAL events are Saturday, November 26! The Chamber of Commerce and Sulphur Springs are promoting a “Shop Local” Saturday for your Christmas shopping.  For Hopkins County to remain the amazing place that it...

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Chamber Connection November 17, 2016
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Chamber Connection November 17, 2016

Get ready!!!!  Holiday season is here and life is getting busy!  Here are many fun things you can do! Stinson RV Resort hosted a ribbon cutting celebration on Friday, November 11th at noon Stinson RV Resort hosted a ribbon cutting celebration on Friday, November 11th at noon.  They are located at 3641 East 1-30 in Campbell, Texas.  Their park is family built, owned and operated. They offer 75 pull through sites with black asphalt...

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Chamber Connection November 10
Nov10

Chamber Connection November 10

Chamber Connection-November 10th Back by popular demand!!!  The Chamber is taking orders for our “Do the Stew” t-shirts and hoodies.  For the first time, we sold out of stew t-shirts within hours of offering them.  If you loved the t-shirt or hoodie, please call the Chamber at (903) 885-6515 to place your name and size on the list. T-shirts are $10, and hoodies are $25. This will be the last chance to get a “Do the Stew” t-shirt!...

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Chamber Connection November 3rd
Nov03

Chamber Connection November 3rd

November.  How is that even possible?  As you read this article today we are exactly three weeks from Thanksgiving, and only six weeks from Christmas.  The time is officially here to buy that turkey and get him into the freezer, and to begin that gift buying process.  Every year we vow to slow a bit through the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons.  I hope this year, we are able to do so. Hopkins County will be a busy place throughout...

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Chamber Connection-October 27
Oct27

Chamber Connection-October 27

by Lezley Brown I have had elders counsel me that decades before this one were in fact scary and unforeseen.  Words like this have encouraged me to understand that when in the moment, time can be scary.  I’m unhappy about the world we are living in because so often it seems the bad overpowers the good. The election is a nightmare.  Violence is shocking and ever present.  Words are abundant and hurtful. But I witnessed something this...

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Miller Grove News
Oct21

Miller Grove News

by Brandon Darrow As the presidential election day draws near, Americans are bombarded with political ads, slanderous statements from both parties, and many misrepresentation of the facts.  My advice – just vote.  There are many out there who won’t vote and then criticize the winner of the election.  I’m not trying to tell anyone who to vote for but just to take a few minutes and cast your vote for whoever you believe will be...

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