Jason Waldon and Alibis to Open Neal McCoy Concert September 10; Get Tickets!
Alibis L. to R. Robinson, Moon, Waldon and Trentham Local boy from a musical family heads up a popular band and opens for Neal McCoy! Sound exciting? Well, truthfully it is, but for Jason Waldon and The Alibis, it’s not their first chance to share a stage with big time artists appearing in college towns around Texas. But this concert is uniquely special because it’s ‘at home’ for Jason as well as members of The Alibis. Plus the fact that fans love Neal McCoy! Jason states, “I grew up listening to Neal and always...
read moreTexas A&M University-Commerce to Host Cultural Extravaganza
COMMERCE, TX—Colorful traditional attire, festive music and energetic performances will create a spectacular production at Texas A&M University-Commerce on September 2, 2021. The Cultural Extravaganza, an inaugural event sponsored by the Office of Intercultural Engagement and Leadership at A&M-Commerce, seeks to entertain students, faculty, staff and the Commerce community with performances that showcase the diverse cultures represented at A&M-Commerce. The event will also feature informational booths offering community resources...
read moreTransition to Fall at Cooper Lake State Park!
Steve Killian, [email protected], 903-916-0211 August 25th, 2021 texas parks Cooper, TX— Fall officially begins this month and always brings a variety of fun opportunities to be experienced at Cooper Lake State Park! A total of 27 programs focused on family fun, recreation, and learning about our natural world will be offered. Our highlighted program topics for September are Gyotaku and Dutch Oven Cooking. Learn a traditional form of Japanese art called Gyotaku (Gee – oh – tak – oo) that began over 100 years...
read morePBR Ticket Giveaway on KRVA
KRVA is giving away PBR tickets for Sunday August 29th at Dickies Arena! To enter to win like the post on KRVA! It’s that easy. Forty men will compete, but only one can be the Iron Cowboy. Don’t miss your chance to see history in the making! Winners will be announced on Thursday August 26th. Tickets will be available for pick up at will call.
read moreChamber Connection – August 25, 2021
By Butch Burney We are currently accepting applications for stew cooks for the 52nd Annual World Championship Hopkins County Stew Contest on Saturday, Oct. 23. Letters to past cooks were mailed out a couple of weeks ago. Come by the chamber office or send us an email and we will get the registration form to you or download one off our website, hopkinschamber.org. We are expecting a big turnout for this year’s event, so be sure and get your spot. We have also opened up our sponsor call for businesses that would like to sponsor some of the...
read moreAchievement Banquet Honors 4-H’ers with Gold Star Award, Scholarships and Volunteer Recognition
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsome with 4-H students honored at the Achievement Banquet Each year, the Achievement Banquet honors Hopkins County 4-H students who have excelled in their chosen areas of interest during the past 12 months. Now, just as a new 4-H enrollment year is beginning, these students were recognized for hard work and success during 2020/2021. All five 4-H clubs of Hopkins County had a number of students involved in the special recognition of the evening. Texas Agri-life Extension agents Johanna Hicks and Mario...
read moreAugust is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News – August 23, 2021 CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month According to the CDC, breastfeeding has health benefits for both babies and mothers. Breast milk provides a baby with ideal nutrition and supports growth...
read morePulled Pork Sandwich Lunch on Friday
Pulled Pork Sandwich, chips, coleslaw, bottle water and a cookie for $8!!! Beginning at 10 a.m., call Wesley UMC at 903-885-3383 to place your order. Deliveries will begin at 11 a.m. or you can pick up under the drive thru on the east side of the church (Big parking lot) Wesley United Methodist Church
read moreBlood Drive on September 11, 2021
The American legion Hopkins County Tx Post 66 and VFW Post 8560 will be holding a blood drive on 09/11/2021 from 0900 (9am) till 1400 (2pm) at Brookshires in Sulphur Springs, TX. There will be 9/11 t shirts for donors who scheduled online or simply walk up. Contact American legion post commander Andy Lowen at (903) 355-3733 or the American Legion Post at jag@9034401873 for more information or questions.
read moreNext Weekend The Toughest Sport On Dirt Heads To Dickies Arena!
Forty men will compete, but only one can be the Iron Cowboy. Don’t miss your chance to see history in the making! Get your tickets today for the PBR Iron cowboy at Dickies Arena.
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