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James D Worley
Oct19

James D Worley

Funeral services for James D. Worley, age 84 of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Rawlinson officiating with Robert Cook, Jerry Cook, Chad Cook, Earl Martin, Howard Holley, and Mike Thompson serving as pallbearers and Martin Springs Baptist Church as honorary pallbearers.  Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held...

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Chamber Connection    October 15, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Oct15

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...

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Why and When of Using Herbicides
Oct13

Why and When of Using Herbicides

Timing in agriculture: the why and when of using herbicides I often get questions related to herbicide use. According to the Texas Department of Agriculture, because of their potential to cause adverse effects to non-targeted vegetation, herbicide products containing selected active ingredients shall be classified as regulated herbicides when distributed in containers of a capacity larger than one quart for liquid material or two...

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Helen Marie Felton
Oct10

Helen Marie Felton

Helen Marie Felton, 90, of Sulphur Springs, passed away Friday, Oct. 9, 2015, after a brief illness. She was born June 11, 1925 in Josephine, Texas to James and Ida Woodard.  Helen was a graduate of Sulphur Springs High School.  On June 23, 1944, she married Guy Felton who preceded her in death in 2004. Helen was a committed member of the First United Methodist Church, the Crusader’s Class, Young at Heart, the Tanti Club, and...

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Lights of Life Sponsors Free Flu Shots
Oct05

Lights of Life Sponsors Free Flu Shots

The Hopkins County Memorial Hospital Health Care Foundation that has the annual Lights of Life and Gala campaign to raise funds for equipment for the hospital will be offering a service for those in need as a way to give back to the community. On KSST’s Good Morning Show with Enola Gay Monday , Bob Weaver, Chairman of the Board for the Hospital Foundation and  Jackie Thornton, Director of the Foundation, announced 125 free flu...

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Charlie Thomas Sims
Sep30

Charlie Thomas Sims

Funeral services for Charlie Thomas Sims, age 86, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 3, 2015 at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Harold B. Nash officiating.  Military graveside honors by the Hopkins County Military Coalition will follow at East Caney Cemetery with Cory Sims, Harry Sims, Cary Horton, Danny Sims, Damon Dugan, Chris Harris, Cody Williams and Cory Spigner serving as...

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Chamber Connection September 24, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Sep24

Chamber Connection September 24, 2015 by Meredith Caddell

Chamber Connection   September 24, 2015 by Meredith Caddell   Social Media…how to utilize it for Business…Better Your Business Luncheon…Tuesday, September 29th Wish you knew how to utilize social media to help your business?  Well, we have the perfect opportunity for YOU!  Debbie Saviano, LinkedIn and Social Media Strategist will discuss how to incorporate social media into the business cycle.  She will cover: 7 steps to a...

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Chamber Connection – September 10, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Sep09

Chamber Connection – September 10, 2015 by Meredith Caddell

Chamber Connection   September 10, 2015 by Meredith Caddell   Mark your calendars for the 46th Annual World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest-Oct. 24th Stew Cooks:  Stew Packets went out this week, so please call us at the Chamber if you did not receive yours.  The deadline to claim last year’s site is September 18th.  All sites will be up for grabs, Monday, September 21st, so make sure to get your forms in ASAP! Sponsors:...

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Chamber Connection September 3, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Sep03

Chamber Connection September 3, 2015 by Meredith Caddell

Chamber Connection September 3, 2015 by Meredith Caddell   Mark your calendars for the 46th Annual World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest-Oct. 24th Stew Cooks:  Stew Packets went out this week, so please call us at the Chamber if you did not receive yours.  The deadline to claim last year’s site is September 18th.  All sites will be up for grabs, Monday, September 21st, so make sure to get your forms in ASAP! Sponsors:...

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Barker Announces Candidacy for Commissioner Precinct 1 Republican Nominee
Aug30

Barker Announces Candidacy for Commissioner Precinct 1 Republican Nominee

Today Mickey Barker proudly announces his candidacy in the Republican Primary Election for the position of Commissioner of Precinct 1 in Hopkins County. Mickey has had the privilege of being active in various civic, business and community affairs in Hopkins County in the 38 years he has called this county home. After a successful thirty-six year construction management career with Verizon, now is the time to give back to the citizens...

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