Medical Marijuana Bill Considered by Texas Lawmakers
by Eva Hershaw, The Texas Tribune – April 28, 2015 A bill that that would allow epilepsy patients in Texas to use medicinal oils containing a therapeutic component found in marijuana was considered by state lawmakers in an emotional hearing on Tuesday. House Bill 892 would legalize oils containing CBD, a non-euphoric component of marijuana known to treat epilepsy and other chronic medical conditions. By 2018, the measure would...
Chamber Connection April 16, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Congratulations to Mattison Insurance for being the Low Net winners at the Golf Tournament! Thank you to the 230 golfers that participated in the Chamber Golf Tournament last Friday! It was an absolutely beautiful day at the Sulphur Springs Country Club! Although no one hit a hole in one for the $250,000 from Baucom Insurance, or the Dodge Truck from SS Dodge, or the Kubota from Farm Country OR the $5,000 from The Communications...
Chamber Connection by Meredith Caddell
Chamber Connection April 9, 2015 by Meredith Caddell Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament—Come out for the FUN!! This Friday we will be having a wonderful time at the beautifully renovated Sulphur Springs Country Club! If you would like more information, please call 903-885-6515. There are several morning tee times remaining, so get your forms in NOW. We will have lots of contest holes, hole in one chances plus much more! If you...
Chamber Connection March 26
by Meredith Caddell Ribbon Cutting for Bright Star League of Cultural Arts, Friday, March 27th at Noon on the Square!!! Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament—April 10th @ SS Country Club…Register NOW! Registration forms are available NOW for the 26th Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament that will take place on Friday, April 10th at the beautifully redesigned Sulphur Springs Country Club. If you would like more information, please...
Chamber Connection March 19, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament—April 10th @ SS Country Club…Register NOW! Registration forms are available NOW for the 26th Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament that will take place on Friday, April 10th at the beautifully redesigned Sulphur Springs Country Club. If you would like more information, please call 903-885-6515. There are only a few afternoon tee times remaining, so get your forms in NOW. We will have lots of...
Chamber Connection March 12, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Don’t forget to cheer on the Spring Fever Bike Rally Participants, Saturday from 9-2! If you aren’t on the route, come to the square around noon and cheer them on! They would love to see you! Reserve your space now on the New Printed & Online Map The Chamber of Commerce is happy to have partnered with Community Matters, Inc., and award-winning publisher, on this all-new, redesigned map publication. This map will be a detailed...
New Opportunities at the Sulphur Springs Public Library
Hope Cain, the Librarian at the Sulphur Springs Public Library, wants you to know about a variety of services offered to the public by the library. A Spanish Language section has been established at the local library. Cain said that she wants the Spanish language community to let her know what they desire to have included in the collection. Are you preparing to take the Texas Driver’s Permit test? Why not practice before the big day?...
Second-Hand Smoke and E-Cigarettes – Bad News
I recently had the opportunity to exhibit some visuals and distribute fliers on the topic of smoking and second-hand smoke at a health fair. This is a touchy subject for many who have smoked for years and have no intention of quitting, while others know the dangers but simply choose not to quit or have tried to quit but were unsuccessful in their attempts. Whichever the case may be, there are some health problems associated with...
Extension Service is the “Go-to” Place for Opportunities
Are you or someone you know getting married in 2015? Do you want to learn to sew? Do you want to make an impact in the lives of others by being a volunteer? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, we have the solution! Recently, a visitor came into my office to discuss a particular topic and stated, “I had no idea that this office offered so much!” While that was a compliment, it was also a wake-up call. Texas A&M...
Chamber Connection December 11, 2014 by Meredith Caddell
Thank you to everyone who attended the ribbon cutting for Hopkins Place. Guests were treated to delicious treats and beverages as well as a tour of their beautiful facility, located at 890 Camp Street. Congratulations to the EDC, City and County on the Grand Opening of Heritage Parkway. The new road & cul de sac, just past Raven Industries off the Loop, will offer many opportunities for future growth in that area. Douglas...
