Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Designer Handbag Bingo Sponsors
Myra and David Watson Coldwell Banker Watson is supporting the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Designer Handbag Bingo slated for August 3. Myra and David Watson display the statement Tom Ford tote they are sponsoring as a bingo prize. For more information on the sold-out event, visit handbagbingo23.givesmart.com. Chaney and Craig Johnson Chaney and Craig Johnson are sponsoring this gorgeous blue Chloe bag as a...
Friday From The Chamber July 14th, 2023
Ribbon Cutting – TODAY We hope you’ll join us for a ribbon cutting at East Texas Surgery Center on Friday, July 14th, at Noon! Details for their Open House celebration are below. Business After Hours Join us for a fun and interactive Business After Hours next month at Red River Credit Union from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 20. Business After Hours is a great way to interact and network with other business...
HC Health Care Foundation Board Of Directors Votes To Fund Free Mammography Clinic
Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Board of Director’s held its regularly scheduled quarterly meeting on July 11. As part of the agenda, the Board discussed how to utilize the funds earned through the 4th Annual Designer Handbag Bingo slated for August 3. The annual Free Mammography Clinic will be funded with proceeds of the event. In October, two Saturdays will be designated to conduct the clinic...
Several Car Manufacturers Announce Recalls Of Vehicles
Several car manufacturers have announced recalls of multiple models of vehicles due to faults within said vehicles. Some of these manufacturers are as follows Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Lincoln, BMW and Porsche. Honda has issued a recall on over 124,077 vehicles including five models from 2020 to 2023 due to brake issues. The issue lies in a loose fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder. This could...
BGC Sells Pharmacies In Texas, Louisiana And Arkansas To Walgreens
Tyler, TX – July 11, 2023 – Brookshire Grocery Co. (“BGC”) today announced an agreement whereby Walgreens will acquire BGC’s 120 pharmacies in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas, which includes pharmacy customer prescription files and related pharmacy inventory. The vast majority of these locations are being converted to Walgreens pharmacies that will operate inside of BGC’s stores. “We are excited to take this next step with...
Chamber Connection – July 12
If you are a returning stew cook or a new cook who wants to get in on the biggest annual event in Hopkins County, it’s time to start registering. Registration for stew cooks is now available online at HopkinsChamber.org. The cost remains the same for our cooks — $100 registration fee. You can also pre-order this year’s T-shirt with Stew Cook on the back for just $20 each. If you are a returning stew cook, check your email...
Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In Arlington
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2023 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Arlington on Thursday, July 13. The Governor’s Small Business Summits aim to help Texas small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs reach new heights by connecting them with the resources and information needed to start, strengthen, and grow a business. “Small businesses play a powerful role in propelling our state’s booming...
UPS Contract Talk Falls Through, Strike Has Been Authorized By Union
On the day negotiators had said UPS must present its “last, best and final” contract offer, talks broke down Wednesday with each side blaming the other and walking away from the table. Currently the contract with 340,000 UPS workers expires July 31, and if they go on strike, it could have significant consequences for the economy – higher prices for individuals and longer waits on supply chain problems, experts say. Talks are at a...
Leadership Sulphur Springs
The Leadership Sulphur Springs Class is a community leadership development program sponsored by the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce. The course was created in 1989 with the concept of offering leadership training and community involvement for emerging business and community leaders. Leadership Sulphur Springs is a nine-month session, with meetings held once a month. The Selection Committee is looking for applicants who: Have lived...
Auditions For Upcoming Community Players Production Of Nunsense
Main Street Theatre will be hosting auditions for their next up-coming production ‘Nunsense’. Nunsense is a hilarious spoof about the misadventures of five nuns trying to manage a fundraiser. Sadly, the rest of the sisterhood died from botulism after eating vichyssoise prepared by Sister Julia Child of God. Thus, the remaining nuns – ballet-loving Sister Leo, street-wise Sister Robert Anne, befuddled Sister Mary Amnesia,...
