“Updated” Chase Announces Candidacy for Commissioner Precinct 1
Pat Chase of Hopkins County announced today his candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct 1 in the Republican primary. In announcing his candidacy, Mr. Chase has expressed his desire to continue to serve his community by being elected Commissioner on the County Court, representing the 1st Precinct. “I have been involved with many local entities within the county and the city and I have always worked to provide a positive impact. My...
Dairy Matriarch
by Cindy Roller and KSST’S Enola Gay Green acres spread so far and wide on one of the oldest family-owned dairy farms in Hopkins County which is over seen by one of the oldest living dairywomen, Wilma White. Just like the many memorable years of operation, White has lived and created a lifetime of tales – literally milking time. The farm was established in 1935 in Sulphur Springs, Texas, before Interstate 30 had even been built...
Clara Elizabeth Young
Memorial services for Clara Elizabeth Young, age 94, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 28, 2015 at Wesley United Methodist Church with Rev. Steve Cook officiating. A private family interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Honorary pallbearers will be the Harvey-Crusaders Sunday School Class and Dr. I. L. Balkcom. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. Young passed away Sunday, May 24,...
Chamber Connection May 21, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Texas State Champion Homemade Ice Cream Freeze-Off-Saturday, June 13th! Get your forms in Now!!! Entry forms are available for the 14th Annual Texas State Champion Homemade Ice Cream Freeze-Off at the Chamber of Commerce office at 300 Connally Street. The event will take place on Saturday, June 13th at 4:00pm at the Civic Center! Prizes are awarded in three categories: Little Dips (Ages 6-12), Big Dips (Ages 13 and Older) and...
Chicks for Charity
Chicks For Charity in Hopkins County received the Community Pride award at the Chamber Banquet in February for their unique way of funding local nonprofit agencies with little effort. The Chicks meet once every three months and vote for a nonprofit to support. Each member writes the charity a $50 check. In three and a half years, the Chicks have donated close to $84,000. If you’re interested, they meet next on Thursday at 6:30...
Chamber Connection May 14, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Thank you to everyone who attended the ribbon cutting for Silver Cactus Emporium & Gospel Opry! Buddy and Ina Gore welcomed guests to their ribbon cutting for the Silver Cactus Emporium Antique & Craft Mall as well as the Gospel Opry yesterday afternoon! Whether you need space for a family get together, birthday party, music show, anniversary party…the sky is the limit. They have facilities that include tables &...
Richard Clement
Funeral services for Richard Wallace “Clem” Clement, age 95, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 17, 2015 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., prior to service time. Honorary pallbearers will be John Christopher Clement, Natalie Ann Clement, Tommy Shelton, Lynn...
Chamber Connection May 7, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Thank you to everyone who attended the Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for Best Western Trail Dust Inn & Suites last Friday evening. It was a wonderful event with live music and food provided by Home Plate Family Restaurant. Guests were entered to win fabulous prizes along with a night’s stay in the spectacular Presidential Suite. The Best Western Trail Dust Inn & Suites is located at 1521 Shannon Road, E. in Sulphur...
Chamber Connection
Chamber Connection April 28, 2015 by Meredith Caddell Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for Best Western Trail Dust Inn & Suites, Friday, May 1st at 5:00 Please make plans to join us for refreshments, music and door prizes, this Friday from 5-7 at the Best Western Trail Dust Inn & Suites! They are located at 152 Shannon Road, E. in Sulphur Springs. It has been a long haul since the fire, but they are up and going and would...
Dorman Allen Morgan
Funeral services for Dorman Allen Morgan, age 78, of Como, TX will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 26, 2015 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. L.D. Baxley officiating and Sis. Pam Burton assisting. Military graveside honors by the Hopkins County Military Coalition will follow at Greenpond Cemetery with Daniel Williams, Matt Williams, Denver Hines, Jeff Moreland, Martin Dewitt and Brian Burton serving as...
