Chamber Connection
Chamber Connection October 22, 2015 by Meredith Caddell Stew Contest is ON!!! Saturday, October 24th!!! The 46th Annual World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest will take place as planned, Saturday, October 24th at 10:45am. After many conversations with stew cooks, discussions with the City of Sulphur Springs and questions from out-of-town visitors, the decision was made this morning to move forward with the stew contest. We...
United Way at 40% of Goal
Hopkins County United Way is near $64,000 or 40% of their 160,000 campaign goal. Price Orwosky, Campaign Chair, said small gifts from small businesses and individuals were the primary source for the third week report. He expects next week to include a number of larger donations. Eighteen agencies will receive funds from United Way. 100% Club for October 20, 2015; companies/individuals meeting or exceeding the posted goal EDC Office;...
Brashear News
Wow, this weather is so hot for this old gal. Can’t wait for cooler weather. So sorry I have not had any news the past two weeks, but things are looking up. Brashear has a new business, CW’s Haircuts. You will find it on Spur 67 West just as you head out of Brashear. Stop by and check it out. Busy time in around Sulphur Springs, the World Famous Stew Contest is coming up with Fall Festival beginning this weekend. There will be a...
Chamber Connection October 15, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Cattleman’s Classic & Ribeye Cook-off, Friday, October 16th NETBIO Annual Meeting, Friday, October 16th 10:00am will have the proclamation for Friday, October 16th as Beef Day 12:00 Beef Council will have a cooking demonstration in Celebration Plaza until the The Ribeye Cook-off begins at 2:00 on the square with 30 cooking teams, including restaurants and amateurs. The event is $25 which includes a 14 oz. certified Angus...
Cooper Lake State Park October Activities
Park officers at Cooper Lake State Park are excited about the wildlife, changing colors, and temperatures that lure people to the area state park. They write, “Here we are 2 weeks into the official fall season and we still have temperatures that rival summer weather. The plants seem to know the difference however. As you drive through the park and view the wildlife you are also greeted with the changing of colors of the leaves....
Chamber Connection October 8, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Live 2 Lead Conference featuring John C. Maxwell, October 9th at Texas A&M Commerce Live 2Lead is a half-day, leader development experience designed to equip attendees with new perspectives, practical tools and key takeaways. They will learn from world-class leadership experts, be prepared to implement a new action plan, and start leading when they get back to the office with renewed passion and commitment! For more...
Hopkins County United Way Near 25% of Year’s Goal
Hopkins County United Way’s first report meeting Tuesday, October 6, 2015, had workers celebrating a big start with big donations as $39,187. was reported by Drive Chairman Price Orwosky. Orwosky said the amount is almost 25% of the $160,000 goal with five weeks remaining in the campaign. The packets have been in the hands of businesses for only two weeks. He noted $20,000 of the amount was donated by Coleen Hoover and The Book...
Tira News By Jan Vaughn
Tira News By Jan Vaughn Some of the Tira residents will be participating in a community garage sale today (Friday) and Saturday, October 2nd and 3rd. It should be a nice weekend to be out shopping. Destri Weir, Dacy Campbell, and Dustin Weir and their families met Yvonne and Robert Weir at Gloria’s on Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall on September 19th to celebrate Destri’s birthday a little early. They enjoyed a delicious meal and...
Autumn Trails Begins
This Weeks’ Autumn Trails Activities: October 2-3 October 2- *Photo and Art Contest –Kids are encouraged to participate! Early drop offs can be made at the Winnsboro Center for the Arts. They will be on Display at the Autumn Trails Ball, Winnsboro Civic Center– Several Divisions- Cash Prizes *Autumn Trails Grand Parade- 4pm- Leaves from the Water Tower-Sign up online at www.winnsboroautumntrails.com This is for anyone and...
Annual Extension “Christmas Joys” Holiday Program
Annual Extension “Christmas Joys” Holiday Program Time is flying! School just started yesterday (or so it seems), and fall is officially here. I love the Thanksgiving and Christmas season, and my thoughts have turned to the annual “Christmas Joys” holiday program. It appears that many others have also thought about it, judging from the number of individuals who have called to reserve seats! For those who are not familiar with the...
