Chamber Connection – June 18, 2024
By Butch Burney Oncor Electric Delivery is hosting a lunch for electrical, HVAC, insulation, lighting, plumbing, remodeling, roofing, window contractors and engineering to learn about Oncor’s Energy Efficiency programs. The programs are designed to benefit residential and business customers. The lunch is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 27 at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce. Call the Chamber office for more...
Ninth Paris Junior College President Begins his Tenure
June 18, 2024 – Dr. Stephen Michael Benson, the ninth president to serve Paris Junior College as it enters its 100th year, began his tenure on Monday, June 3. His first two weeks have helped him craft a short-term listening plan. “It is an incredible honor to be serving at the ninth president of Paris Junior College,” said Benson. “PJC plays an important role in the life of the communities that it serves, not only to educate the...
Meal-A-Day Passes Inspection Now a Step Closer to Move
June 7, 2024 – Meal-A-Day in Sulphur Springs is now one step closer to moving into the kitchen at the recently opened Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen Activity Center at 301 Oak Ave. The Texas Food Bank re-certified them as a partner this week. A new refrigerator in the kitchen. Because MAD relies partially on food provided by the Texas Food Bank, the TFB must inspect each facility before any TFB food can be shipped and stored....
Chamber Connection – May 21, 2024
By Butch Burney We all have our favorite super heroes, but right now, the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce is looking for a Stewper Hero! The theme for this year’s 55th Annual Hopkins County Stew Festival is Stewper Heroes and we are looking for just that right logo. The person who submits the winning logo will receive a Stewper-size package that includes four stew tickets, four T-shirts featuring the logo, one quart ticket and one...
Chamber Connection – May 1, 2024
By Butch Burney The annual Cinco de Mayo celebration will get going at lunchtime Saturday and continue into the evening at Celebration Plaza. Everyone is invited to join the food and fun in downtown Sulphur Springs. Several bands will be playing throughout the day and there will be food stations and vendors. County wide Clean Up Hopkins County Clean Up Days are Friday, May 3, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Saturday, May 4, 7 a.m. to noon....
The Good Book Nutrition Nook
May 1, 2024 – Lisa Mansfield Hill proprietress of the new faith based nutrition and wellness store in Sulphur Springs, dropped by the KSST studios this week for a brief interview. Her shop, inside the Good News Christian Bookstore on 1181 Broadway, is a labor love and mirrors her own lifestyle. Lisa Mansfield Hill Lisa previously worked at a similar store in Sulphur Springs. Her 15 years working with Donna Korth, who Lisa...
Chamber Connection April 10, 2024
April 10, 2024 – Chamber Connection – Butch Burney Way to go, Hopkins County! Monday was one of the most special days I have ever witnessed. The weather cooperated to give us a glorious view of one of God’s special wonders, and we had visitors from literally around the world to help us celebrate the Total Solar Eclipse on the centerline. At the Chamber, we personally met people from at least 35 states and nine different...
April is National Safe Digging Month
April 4, 2024 – Every year in April, National Safe Digging Month is an opportunity to remind homeowners, contractors, and any professional excavator to keep communities safe by calling 811 before any digging project. Did you know that the most common cause of outside natural gas leaks is digging or construction that disturbs natural gas pipelines? Pipelines carry natural gas around the clock to more than 76 million homes and...
Chamber Connection – April 3rd
By Butch Burney April 3, 2024 – Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime event in less than a week! We, at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, are more than excited about the Total Solar Eclipse. We believe no matter the weather – and we are firm believers that the day will NOT bring rain during our celestial event – that this will be one of the most memorable natural occurrences to ever grace our county. And, we are excited that...
Samuel Christopher Sapaugh
Services for Samuel Christopher Sapaugh, 61, will be held on two different dates. The visitation will be Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 6pm to 8pm, located at Hope Family Fellowship Church on 434 Jefferson St. Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. His celebration of life will be on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 11:00am at The House (formerly House of Blessings). The address is 1515 Sycamore St. Navasota, TX 77868. Samuel Christopher Sapaugh,...
