Chamber Connection – January 9, 2025
By Butch Burney Come to the Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Banquet and Community Awards and be a star, because the theme for the Feb. 13 event is Vintage Hollywood. At the banquet, we will recognize Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Caregiver of the Year, Community Pride Award, Agriculturist of the Year, Growth and Renewal, Outstanding Professional Educator, Outstanding ParaProfessional Educator, Outstanding Auxiliary Educator...
Remember Your Baptism January 11th is the Main Topic on This Second Cup Of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down with Pastor Peter McNabb from First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The two talked about the Cookbook, Feed My Sheep, the Dinner Bell, and other topics, but the main subject of the conversation was “Remember Your Baptism” which will be observed January 11, 2025, at First United Methodist Church. Take a look...
East Texas A&M Gallery Hosting Wheeler Brothers’ Traveling Exhibition
January 7, 2025 – The University Gallery at East Texas A&M University is pleased to announce “Novel Toys, Tricks, and Games,” a traveling exhibition by Texas art scene vets, the Wheeler Brothers. The exhibition will be on view from January 15 through February 28 in the University Gallery located at 2005 University Dr. in Commerce, TX. The Wheeler Brothers will be in attendance at the opening reception on Wednesday, January...
Meet the Freshmen: Brent Money
Money has stressed the importance of actions over rhetoric when it comes to lawmakers in the Texas House. By Brandon Waltens | January 3, 2025 – After navigating four elections in the course of a year due to a vacancy, Greenville attorney Brent Money is eager to be sworn into the Texas House later this month. Money said his decision to run was motivated by concerns about government overreach and a loss of freedoms in Texas. “I’m...
An Evening With Dennis Swanberg February 15, 2025
January 2, 2025 – An “Evening with Dennis Swanberg” will be held Saturday, February 15, 2025. A Meal will be Provided. The event will begin at 5:00pm. The event is being held at Lake Highlands Baptist Church, 1500 College St, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. If you are wanting to come to this event you have to make reservations due to limited seating, Call the office at 903-885-9188. Dennis...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Holiday Hours
December 27, 2024 – The Hopkins County Genealogical Society announces that, in observance of the New Year’s Holiday, they will be closed Tuesday, December 31, 2024, and Wednesday, January 1, 2025. They will reopen Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 9:30am. The Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library is located at 611 North Davis Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas. The Hopkins County Genealogical Society wishes everyone a safe...
Some More Photo Ops With More Gala Sponsors
December 27, 2024 – Carriage House Manor Thank you to our friends at Carriage House Manor for their sponsorship in support of the 19th annual Gala! The Tanton family is joined by the 2025 Gala Chairs, the Burgin family. From left to right are Brad Burgin, Julie Burgin, Arvis Tanton, Sheila Tanton, Shandra Dunn, Sharla Campbell, Linda Burgin, and Joe Bob Burgin.Visit Gala2025.GiveSmart.com for more information....
ENT Clinic Opens Soon
December 27, 2024 – A new ENT clinic will open Thursday January 16, stating at 10 am. You are invited to attend.
Farm From School with Texas Farm Bureau in Spring 2025!
This program offers a virtual opportunity for K-5 classrooms to engage with a farmer or rancher to learn about how agriculture connects to grade-level concepts. This program is open to Texas public, private, and homeschool educators. Classes will meet with a different farmer or rancher during February-May. Topics and dates for the Spring 2025 semester will be announced later this winter. Program details are available in...
Paris Junior College fall Graduation Debuts Changes
December 26, 2024 – Nearly 370 students applied to graduate and more than 100 chose to walk across the stage at Paris Junior College. New this year were two ceremonies, and students sported green gowns as part of the College’s 100th anniversary celebration. Graduating students were also featured speakers this year. “To each of you, I extend my heartfelt congratulations on earning your college degree or certificate....
