Commerce ASPIRE Celebrates Second Anniversary
Feb26

Commerce ASPIRE Celebrates Second Anniversary

The Commerce community gathered to reflect on the achievements of the ASPIRE program in a second-anniversary celebration held February 20 at the Sam Rayburn Student Center.  At the Dinner & Dialogue:  ASPIRE Community Update, attendees discussed the achievements of the program and how to move the program forward. ASPIRE is a partnership among Commerce ISD, A&M-Commerce and the City of Commerce with a purpose to...

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Fifth Annual Play it Forward Tournament & Fundraiser
Feb22

Fifth Annual Play it Forward Tournament & Fundraiser

Swing into spring at CANHelp’s 5th Annual PLAY IT FORWARD Tennis Tournament and Fundraiser on Saturday, April 13th at the Sulphur Springs High School Tennis Complex. Early Tournament registration is now open and ends Sunday, March 31st.  Late registration ends on Sunday, April 7th at midnight. Don’t know how to play tennis….no worries. The tournament is open to all, whether you are new to tennis, a leisure player or have played...

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Roberts Named Citizen of the Year at 93rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet; A Number of Awards Presented at “Love Makes the World Go Round” Event
Feb15

Roberts Named Citizen of the Year at 93rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet; A Number of Awards Presented at “Love Makes the World Go Round” Event

Craig Roberts was named Citizen of the Year at the 93rd Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet. “Love Makes the World Go Round” was the theme for the Valentine’s Day event at the Civic Center. The annual event honors local citizens and Chamber of Commerce members who contribute to the quality of life in the county. A number of awards and recognitions were presented. Craig Roberts named Citizen...

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Bright Star Baseball Announces Partnership with The Miracle League
Jan30

Bright Star Baseball Announces Partnership with The Miracle League

Sulphur Springs, TX — (January 30, 2019)— Today, Bright Star Baseball announced a new partnership with The Miracle League, an organization that builds baseball and playground facilities for children with special needs. With this new partnership, Bright Star Baseball will continue its Celebration Field campaign to raise funds to provide transformative experiences for youth and adults of all abilities through the magic of inclusive...

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Attend FBC “Pass the Legacy” Grandparenting Conference on Evening of January 11
Jan02

Attend FBC “Pass the Legacy” Grandparenting Conference on Evening of January 11

FBC’s Fred Lewis and Bruce Welch Fred Lewis, Associate Pastor at First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs, and Bruce Welch, Pastor of Education, are inviting grandparents and great-grandparents in the area to a conference designed especially for them. The conference will help those in a grandparenting role, many who are raising their grandchildren, to become better equipped to “pass the legacy”, a valuable resource of...

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Chamber Connection November 29, 2018
Nov29

Chamber Connection November 29, 2018

The Sulphur Springs Hopkins County EDC andthe Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce are hosting their annual Economic Outlook Conference at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center on Wednesday, December 5th from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.  We are so excited to welcome Mr.Richard Froeschle, current Labor Market Economist, as our keynote speaker at the 2018 Economic Outlook Conference. Mr. Froeschle will present Hopkins County the economic...

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Agrilife: Hopkins County 4-H Members Featured; Master Wellness Volunteer Training; Jalapeno Cornbread
Nov13

Agrilife: Hopkins County 4-H Members Featured; Master Wellness Volunteer Training; Jalapeno Cornbread

Hopkins County 4-H Members Featured                In the next few weeks, you’ll be reading about the variety of programs, series, workshops, field days, and other events offered through Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Hopkins County.  We recently held our annual Extension Leadership Banquet to honor our committees, Master Volunteers, 4-H leaders,...

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Chamber Connection October 18, 2018
Oct18

Chamber Connection October 18, 2018

The Stew Contest is almost here!!  The Chamber had a successful meeting Tuesday night with our soon to be stew cooks who were able to pick up their goody bags and grocery reimbursement checks. If you are already signed up to cook stew but missed the meeting, please come by the Chamber to pick up your awesome goody bag. The 49th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest will be held at Buford Park on Saturday, October 27th.  Stew service will...

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Win A Pair of Tickets to Date Night at the Brewery
Oct17

Win A Pair of Tickets to Date Night at the Brewery

Like this story and make sure you like KSST’s Facebook page, and you could win a pair of tickets.  Enjoy a Taco Bar by Lefty’s Catering, live Music by Jason and the Alibis at the BackStory Brewery Thursday October 18th, 7PM. In conjunction with Help-A-Child Benefit, proceeds go towards children’s charities. A few tickets are still available for $25 each, just call 903-348-1878 for more information. Winner’s...

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Chamber Connection October 11, 2018
Oct11

Chamber Connection October 11, 2018

All cooks signed up for the 49th Annual Stew Cook-off will need to attend the cooks come-and-go reception on Tuesday, October 16th at 6 p.m. at the Southwest Dairy Museum.  Cooks will receive their grocery reimbursement check from the Chamber, their goody bags, and a list of rules and regulations for the Stew Cook-off.  Please make plans to be there!!!  T-shirts will be available for purchase that night. Call the Chamber for...

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