March 30 – Chamber Connection: Be a Kids’ Hero At CASA Superhero Virtual Walk Promoting Child Abuse Awareness
Mar30

March 30 – Chamber Connection: Be a Kids’ Hero At CASA Superhero Virtual Walk Promoting Child Abuse Awareness

Upcoming Chamber of Commerce Events Include Golf Tournament, School-Focused Lunch & Learn, Kids Kingdom Rehab Project, Marketing Seminar By Butch Burney Golfers have until noon Friday to enter the 33rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, coming to Sulphur Springs Country Club on Friday, April 8. The tournament format is a six-person scramble, with the low net team putting their names on the trophy. The morning tee time is...

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2022-23 Head Start And Pre-Kindergarten Registration At SSISD To Be Held Next Month
Mar23

2022-23 Head Start And Pre-Kindergarten Registration At SSISD To Be Held Next Month

Sulphur Springs ISD Head Start and pre-kindergarten registration for the 2022-23 school year will be held next month. This year’s Head Start and Pre-K roundup offers virtual and in-person registration, but all families with eligible children must provide the same required documentation. Head Start and pre-k programs are located inside Douglass Early Childhood Learning Center, 600 Calvert Street. Head Start provides: certified...

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March 23 Chamber Connection – Golf Tourney, Cornhole Tourney, Kids Kingdom Repairs Planned
Mar23

March 23 Chamber Connection – Golf Tourney, Cornhole Tourney, Kids Kingdom Repairs Planned

By Butch Burney There are morning tee times still available for the 33rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, coming to Sulphur Springs Country Club on Friday, April 8. The tournament format is a six-person scramble, with the low net team putting their names on the trophy. There morning tee time is 8 a.m. Registration is $750 per team, and that includes three carts, 12 mulligans, six meals, range balls, company banner on hole...

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March 16 Chamber Connection – Business After Hours, Marketing Strategy Session Coming Up
Mar16

March 16 Chamber Connection – Business After Hours, Marketing Strategy Session Coming Up

By Butch Burney, Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Spots are filling up for the 33rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, coming to Sulphur Springs Country Club on Friday, April 8. Chamber Golf Tournament flyer The tournament format is a six-person scramble, with the low net team putting their names on the trophy.There are two tee times: 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The morning group is limited to 18 teams, while the afternoon...

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Chamber Connection – March 9: Golf Tourney, Kids Kingdom Rehab, Marketing Speaker, After Hours Mixer Among Upcoming Activities
Mar09

Chamber Connection – March 9: Golf Tourney, Kids Kingdom Rehab, Marketing Speaker, After Hours Mixer Among Upcoming Activities

By Butch Burney, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, [email protected] Get your registration in now for the 33rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, coming to Sulphur Springs Country Club on Friday, April 8. Last year, we had 35 teams participate in the fun day of golfing, and we hope to have more this year. The tournament format is a six-person scramble, with the low net team putting their names on the...

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Did You Observe – Or Even Know There Was A -National Sleep Awareness Week?
Feb24

Did You Observe – Or Even Know There Was A -National Sleep Awareness Week?

Johanna Hicks By Johanna Hicks, B.S., M.Ed., Hopkins County AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, [email protected] It seems as though there is a national recognition for just about everything – National Donut Day, National Twin Day, Dr. Seuss Day, National Taco Day, etc. However, there are those that raise awareness for health and wellness issues. An article recently came across my desk that will strike a...

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95th Annual Hopkins County Chamber Of Commerce Membership Banquet Awards
Feb18

95th Annual Hopkins County Chamber Of Commerce Membership Banquet Awards

More than a dozen awards were presented Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, during the 95th Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet to those who’ve made a big difference in Hopkins County over the past year and some businesses that have continued to provide exceptional service and a positive impact on the community. 95th Annual Hopkins County Chamber Of Commerce Membership Banquet Awards, Feb. 17, 2022 Chamber...

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City Applying For $3 Million Community Development Block Grant To Help Build New Senior Citizens Center
Jan07

City Applying For $3 Million Community Development Block Grant To Help Build New Senior Citizens Center

Hearing Slated Jan. 11 For Public Comments To Discuss Submission Of Grant Application The City of Sulphur Springs plans to ask for a $3 million Community Development Block Grant to help build a new senior citizens center, which is expected to cost considerably more than originally budgeted due to continued increases in construction materials. In December 2021, Sulphur Springs City Council approved KSBR to work with city officials to...

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Extension Addresses Family Nutrition
Jan05

Extension Addresses Family Nutrition

This is a continuation of program impact summaries provided by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service during 2021 in Hopkins County. This week focuses on the Better Living for Texans/Family Nutrition program area. Johanna Hicks, Extension Agent By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Hopkins County Family & Community Health Agent, [email protected] Relevance In Hopkins County, approximately 4,010 receive...

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A Year in Review – Master Wellness Volunteers
Dec29

A Year in Review – Master Wellness Volunteers

By Johanna Hicks, Family & Community Health AgriLife Agent for Hopkins County, [email protected] As we gear up for the new year, I wanted to share another Extension component that has reached thousands of people – the Hopkins County Master Wellness Volunteer initiative.  But first, here’s a brief description: Primary program areas for Family & Community (FCH) agents are health, nutrition, family well-being, and food safety....

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