Geoffrey Stewart Awarded Janie Crump Memorial 4-H Scholarship
Bessonett, Allen Receive Danforth ‘I Dare You’ Award; Civic Center Manager Recognized For Support Of 4-H, Extension Hopkins County Extension Agents Johanna Hicks and Mario Villarino during Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning recognized five youth Monday morning for their outstanding achievements and contributions to 4-H and honored one local supporter of 4-H and Extension programs. One students received the...
It’s Time For The 5th Annual Chamber Of Commerce Photography Contest
BY LEZLEY BROWN, CEO/President, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce I know that you are all wondering about the 2020 Stew Contest, and whether or not it will be cancelled. The answer is … we don’t know yet, but the Chamber is doing everything in our power to plan this year’s stew in a way that will keep everyone safe. Cooks’ letters have been mailed out this week. Once we know how many cooks will be cooking in the...
Results From February UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest
Last Thursday February 6th, 2020, the Sulphur Springs High school Band hosted a UIL District Solo and Ensemble Contest. The event took place at the First Baptist Church here in Sulphur Springs. Overall, SSISD students received 34 first medals. Of that 34, 23 students qualify for state. The UIL State Contest will be held in May, in Austin, TX. Arneson, Brooklyn Solo: 1st div State Qualifying SoloistArroyo, Anthony Solo: 1st div State...
39 Members Of SSHS Choir Earn 1s At Region; 33 Advance to State Sole & Ensemble Contest
Sulphur Springs High School Choir students had great success at the regional UIL Solo & Ensemble contest Friday. The students earned 39 first division ratings on solos and advanced five ensembles to Texas State Solo & Ensemble at the regional UIL Solo & Ensemble contest on Jan. 31. Out of the 39 soloists earning medals, 33 advanced to Texas SSEC, which will be held in May at UT in Austin, according to SSHS Choir Instructor...
Stewpot Showdown! Scenes from History-making Stew Day 2019
Judging underway on Stewgrounds! Stew Day in Sulphur Springs, Texas dawned energizingly cool but quite damp from overnight rains, however that did not dampen the spirits of the cooks and volunteers busily preparing the official dish of Hopkins County! Pictured are just a few of the individual camps where cooking teams were ready to compete for the for the biggest World Championship Hopkins County Stew Contest to date: the 50th...
Littlefield, Sears Named Grand Champion Hopkins County Stew Winners
2019 Hopkins County Stew Contest winners Top honors at this year’s Hopkins County Stew Contest, awarded Saturday, Oct. 26, for the first and only time in honor of the festival’s 50th anniversary, went to Steve Littlefield and Dwayne Sears. Grand Championship Grand Champion Hopkins County Stew Winners Steve Littlefield and Dwayne Sears This contest featured only previous first place super stew champions, competing for the...
Brazzies Awarded In Health Care Foundation’s Mardi Bras For A Cause Contest
Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Saturday announced the following Brazzie Awards winners from this year’s Mardi Bras Contest at Saturday’s Hopkins County Stew Contest. Community members were encouraged to decorate a bra, promote breast cancer awareness and raise funds for the cause. Judge’s Pick Award winners in the business category went to Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, awareness category to Alliance...
2019 Hopkins County Stew Fest Boasts New Event: The Stew Fest Market
The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce is accepting vendors for the 2019 Stew Fest Market. This is a new event for 2019. It will be located on the south side of Buford Park and will take place Friday night before and Saturday during the Stew Contest activities. This will be a great opportunity to sell goods or to promote your business to more than 7,000 people who attend the Stew Contest annually. Vendors may rent booth space to sell...
Fall Festival Creative Arts Contest Winners Announced
The 2018 Hopkins County Fall Festival Creative Arts Contest results have been announced. A total of 279 entries were judged: Children division – 55; youth division – 122; adult division – 87; and older Texans division – 12. Three nursing home entries were also submitted. Best of show and Reserve Best of Show recipients for each entry division and age are: Youth Winners Art...
PJC-Sulphur Springs Stew Team Named Honorable Mention Beef Stew
GOOD COOKSThe PJC-Sulphur Springs Center “stew crew” turned out some delicious beef stew at the Hopkins County Fall Festival’s 49th annual stew contest over the weekend. The cooks captured an honorable mention ribbon on their first try in the cook-off. The crew, from left, includes PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Director Rob Stanley, students and PTK members Sylvia Feijen and Parker Cummings, PJC-Sulphur Springs campus Assistant...
