By Butch Burney
Saturday turned out to be a glorious day for stew fans as an estimated 7,500 people jammed Buford Park to take part in the 55th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest, sponsored by Alliance Bank. The weather was pleasant in the morning, when stew was served from more than 170 pots!
A big thank you to all those who attended, to our sponsors and especially to those cooks, who spent most of Friday and Saturday making stew for us all.
It’s not too late to capture some of that magic with stew merchandise, including hoodies, mugs, tumblers, stickers and more. There are on discounted sale at the Chamber of Commerce office.
Cocktails and Conversation
Join us for our next mixer at noon on Thursday, Nov. 7, at Vino Lounge at 223 Main Street, from 5-6:30 p.m.
You don’t have to be a Chamber member to take part in the Cocktails and Conversation event. It is open to everyone to enjoy the atmosphere, cocktails and refreshments.
Get the first peek at this hip new hangout with interior design by Haus of Sabor and plants from The Plant Niche, and mingle with new friends, & try out all the wines.
Region 4 Rodeo
The Region 4 High School Rodeo will come to the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center the first weekend of November.
The action will start at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, and Sunday, Nov. 3.
Christmas Joys
Reservations are now being taken for the 51st Annual “Christmas Joys” Holiday Program on Monday, November 11 at the Southwest Dairy Museum.
The program will have two showings to accommodate the schedules of those wishing to attend – one at 1:30 p.m. and another at 5:30 p.m.
Contact the Hopkins County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office at 903-885-3443 to reserve a seat. Tickets are $10, payable at the door.
P.S. If you are a business looking for a way to get your name out there, please consider donating items for their goody bags. Donations will be accepted at the AgriLife Extension office, 1200B Houston Street in front of the Civic Center, until November 4.
Car Show
The Heritage Square Car Show is back for the 19th year! Hit the square this Saturday to check out hotrods, classic cars, muscle cars, and more. Bring your camera and the whole family for a day of fun!
Ribbon Cuttings
Join us for a ribbon cutting for Altura Homes at noon on Thursday, Nov. 7. The event will be at their development on State Highway 11 West.
