Chamber Connection For Nov. 7, 2019
By Lezley Brown, CEO/president, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Lezley Brown I’m excited to let you know that we have begun work on the 2020 Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Directory. We distribute over 7,000 of these directories to visitors, relocation hopefuls, and even hometown heroes who are interested in learning more about our local businesses. They include historical information as well all things to the see and do...
Chamber Connection – Oct. 31, 2019
World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest Lezley Brown By Lezley Brown, president/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Thank you to all who attended the 50th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest! We enjoyed delicious stew, unfortunate weather conditions, and great memories. I love that we live in a community that welcomes an event of this size, allows us to think of our big dreams, and execute them. Thank you to our sponsors, our...
Martins Win First Place Honors At 15th Annual John Chester Dutchoven Cookoff
Winners of the 15th Annual John Chester Dutchoven Cookoff, held Oct. 5, 2019 Indian Summer Days were hailed a great success by Hopkins County Historical Society members, with numerous people from Hopkins County and other areas coming for the annual step back in history and the 15th Annual John Chester Dutchoven Cookoff held Saturday, Oct. 5, at Heritage Park The contest featured 12 entries. First through third place winners received a...
Pickton School Alumni Reunion Set for October 19 at Pickton Community Center
Paula Altenbaumer grew up near the Pine Forest community and went to school at the old Pickton School, located in southeastern Hopkins County. Paula and other alumni of the Pickton School plan a School Reunion on Saturday October 19, 2019 starting at 10 am inside the Pickton Community Center. A covered dish or pot luck lunch is to be spread at 12 noon. There will be plenty of time to renew friendships, and all former students and...
Chamber Connection for Oct. 3, 2019
By Lezley Brown, CEO/president, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce The deadline for entry into the World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest is Friday, October 4th at 5 p.m. All cooks signed up for the 50th Annual Stew Cook-off will need to pick up their stew goody bags on Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce (110 Main Street). Cooks will receive their grocery reimbursement from the Chamber, their...
Chamber Connection for October 3rd, 2019
Chamber Connection- October 3rd The deadline for entry into the World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest is Friday, October 4th at 5:00 p.m. All cooks signed up for the 50th Annual Stew Cook-off will need to pick up their stew goody bags on Tuesday, October 15th from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce (110 Main Street). Cooks will receive their grocery reimbursement from the Chamber, their goody bags, and a list...
Chamber Connection For Sept. 26
By Lezley Brown, president and CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce The Chamber is celebrating a big day! We are hosting our very own Ribbon Cutting Celebration on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at our new location, 110 Main St. in Sulphur Springs. We will host an Open House from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with our ribbon cutting at noon. Please make plans to come celebrate with us! I have some more very exciting news! The Chamber of Commerce is...
An Invitation from Hopkins County Historical Society
A program on Texas gemstones will be presented during the regular meeting of the Hopkins Co. Historical Society on Thursday September 26, 2019 at 7pm in the setting of the new Winniford Building inside Heritage Park, 416 North Jackson Street. Wes Hampton, owner of Hampton House Jewelry and Rock Shop, located in downtown Sulphur Springs, will present the program and share interesting facts about his hobbies in native gemstones and...
September 28 Pancake Fundraiser Will Benefit Childhood Cancer Victims
Brent Smith, a Hopkins County first responder with EMS, is inviting others to join him in raising awareness of Childhood Pediatric Cancer through a fundraiser planned by SSHS HOSA students. The project by these students, who are future health professionals, will be earmarked for their goal of donating needed items to the Ronald McDonald House in Dallas. Proceeds from the pancake fundraiser will also be used to assist local children...
Chamber Connection – Sept. 19, 2019
The Chamber is celebrating a big day!!! We are hosting our very own Ribbon Cutting Celebration on Tuesday, October 1st at our new location, 110 Main Street in Sulphur Springs. We will host an Open House from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with our ribbon cutting at noon. Please make plans to come celebrate with us! I have some more very exciting news! The Chamber of Commerce is currently selling our 2019 Hopkins County Christmas ornament. This...
