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Ribeye Roundup Cookoff is Here!
Oct06

Ribeye Roundup Cookoff is Here!

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Chamber Connection October 6, 2016
Oct06

Chamber Connection October 6, 2016

The Chamber is crazy busy right now preparing for the Stew Contest on Saturday, October 22nd.  Just a reminder, the deadline for entry into the contest is Friday, October 7th at 5:00 p.m.  All cooks signed up for the 47th Annual Stew Cook-off will need to attend the Cooks Meeting on Tuesday, October 11th at 6 p.m. at the Southwest Dairy Museum.  Cooks will receive their grocery reimbursement check from the Chamber, their goodie bags,...

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“Updated” Sheriff’s Service SUVs Are Welcomed Addition to County Law Enforcement
Sep27

“Updated” Sheriff’s Service SUVs Are Welcomed Addition to County Law Enforcement

When the three new Sheriff’s Service SUVs arrive and are put in service by Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies, the level of law enforcement will add another layer of diversity for the county according to Sheriff-elect Lewis Tatum. The new Pursuit SUVs were approved Monday by Hopkins County Commissioners court. Tatum told KSST News that the new SUVs will be police pursuit vehicles and therefore better prepared for the task of police...

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Tira News
Sep23

Tira News

by Jan Vaughn Wesley Weir played Bright Star baseball Monday night. Yvonne Weir visited her grandson, Nicolaas, (Destri’s son) in Wednesday in Dallas. On the way home she visited Elise and Eli (Dacy’s children) in Caddo Mills. Yvonne also shared, “Wesley and Robert attended the carnival Wednesday night. Wesley had a wonderful time.” Chip and I met Jacob, Tiffany, and the kids at Coleman Park to watch Jakota play soccer on Saturday...

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Wesley Ryan Peugh
Sep14

Wesley Ryan Peugh

Funeral services for Wesley Ryan Peugh, age 35, of Arlington will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 17, 2016 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tim Eden and Cody Lee  officiating.  Interment will follow at Shiloh Cemetery with Cody Lee, Adam Peugh, Louis Gonzalez, Mason Smith, Jon Morgan and Aaron Hanna serving as pallbearers.  Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, September 16, 2016 at West Oaks...

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Chamber Connection: Stew Contest is October 22
Sep08

Chamber Connection: Stew Contest is October 22

Chamber Connection-September 8th How do you eat an elephant?  One bite at a time, of course.  That’s been our motto around here lately!  Planning a World Famous Stew Cook-off has many layers to it, but it certainly is fun!  The time to enter your world famous stew is HERE! Stew Cook-off updates: The Chamber has already mailed out Stew Cook letters and Sponsor letters.  If you have not received your letter, please call the Chamber at...

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Tira News
Sep02

Tira News

By Jan Vaughn Don’t forget to stop by the Tira Community Center on Tuesday evening (September 6th) for a reception honoring Floyd Payton, former Mayor of Tira. A brief council meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m., followed by the reception. Brenda Allen and Yvonne Weir have been traveling. They went to Glacier National Park in Montana, by way of Colorado. Yvonne reports, “Montana’s mountains and lakes were beautiful.” They traveled to...

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Tira News
Sep02

Tira News

By Jan Vaughn Don’t forget to stop by the Tira Community Center on Tuesday evening (September 6th) for a reception honoring Floyd Payton, former Mayor of Tira. A brief council meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m., followed by the reception. Brenda Allen and Yvonne Weir have been traveling. They went to Glacier National Park in Montana, by way of Colorado. Yvonne reports, “Montana’s mountains and lakes were beautiful.” They traveled to...

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Breakfast Breaks the Fast
Sep01

Breakfast Breaks the Fast

On the Breakfast Soap Box Bear with me as I climb up on my soap box. Each morning while getting ready for work, I listen to a local radio station for news and music. A contest is currently taking place where listeners can call in to give an answer to a question and win a prize. The radio announcer always greets the person calling in and asks if they have eaten breakfast. I have yet to hear one person say, “Yes!” Most comment that they...

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Join the Wildcats in Orlando for less than $400 each!!
Aug26

Join the Wildcats in Orlando for less than $400 each!!

Last minute travel deals can sometimes be very attractive.  This is the case when I checked on a trip to Orlando for a client for next week.  I found a package deal (airfare, hotel, and car) for $297 EACH (based on two in one room).  Not only is it a direct American Airlines flight both ways, but four nights at a Disney resort AND an economy rental car for the duration.  Check out the link here: Last Minute Disney Deal  You can see...

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