Kelty Named Citizen of the Year at 92nd Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet
Tim Kelty was named Citizen of the Year and Carolyn McKinney was named Woman of the Year during the 92nd Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet. The 470 who filled the Exhibit Room at the Hopkins County Civic Center celebrated the accomplishments of several county residents and of the local chamber during the two hour event. With the dd1920’s theme, “Extra! Extra! Read All About It!”, a video highlighting...
Thank a School Board Member
(Sulphur Springs)—January is School Board Recognition Month and Sulphur Springs ISD is joining other districts across the state to thank these community volunteers for their commitment and contributions to our public schools. “School board members serve countless hours working to make public education the best it can be for every child,” said Michael Lamb, Superintendent. In a climate of change and challenge, they develop policies and...
Three SSHS BPA Members Qualify for State Competition
Three Sulphur Springs High School student members of Business and Professionals of America qualified for the BPA State Competition following their success at the Regional Competition conducted at Plano West High School recently. Seven qualified as Alternates to the state competition. Qualifiers, alternates, and others who competed include: State Qualifiers Advisor: Natalie Cruz...
Update: Martin Luther King Day: Hopkins County 27th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Ceremony Has Been Postponed
Update: The event has been postponed due to the Winter Weather Advisory issued for the area, according to organizer Dr. LaVelle Hendricks. Travel is expected to deteriorate in early evening. Dr. Ray Keck, President of Texas A & M Commerce, will serve as Master of Ceremony for the 27th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Ceremony is set for 7 p.m. Monday, January 15, 2018, at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. The Martin...
Aviation History: VC-137C 62-6000
This is probably the most famous aircraft of all the Boeing 707 family, as it was operated as the personal aircraft of the President of the United States by the 98th Air Transport Squadron, 89th Military Airlift Wing, USAF, from Andrews Air Force Base near Washington D.C. Known as “Air Force One”, VC-137C was the military VIP designation for this Boeing 707-320B, of which 62-6000 was the first delivered to the Presidential...
Chamber Connection January 11, 2018
Would you like to recognize an Outstanding Educator? Here is your chance…this year the Chamber of Commerce Education Committee wants to allow all Hopkins County Citizens to nominate their candidates for “Outstanding Professional Educator” (Administrator, Counselor, Diagnostician, or Teacher) “Outstanding Para Professional Educator” (Secretary or Aide) and “Outstanding Auxiliary Educator” (Maintenance, Custodial, Transportation, Nurse...
Mom, What Do You Do? By Johanna Hicks
Mom, What Do You Do? Recently, I had an eye-opening experience. Our family was dining at a local restaurant, and we were discussing school, athletics (our daughter, son and daughter-in-law are all employed with the Sulphur Springs ISD), movies, and work projects. My son commented that he knew that I taught diabetes education, nutrition, and sewing, but said, “Mom, what DO you do? Your job is confusing!”...
Chamber Connection January 4, 2018
Welcome to 2018! I wanted to pause for just a moment and say how thankful I am for you. I hope that 2018 is the year when your daydreams set into motion. Whatever that big dream is, pull the trigger. Do amazing, hard, beautiful things. Abandon fear and do that one thing that has been keeping you up at night. Build the house. Open the business from scratch. Take the job. Let 2018 be the year you have been desiring for so...
Hopkins County 27th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Ceremony Set
Dr. Ray Keck, President of Texas A & M Commerce, will serve as Master of Ceremony for the 27th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Ceremony is set for 7 p.m. January 15, 2018, at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday celebrates the life and legacy of a man who brought hope and healing to America. We commemorate as well the timeless values he taught us through his example — the values...
A year in review: 2017 Hopkins County Water Conservation and Preservation By Mario Villarino
A year in review: 2017 Hopkins County Water Conservation and Preservation Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas Relevance: Water conservation is a critically important issue for residents throughout the state of Texas. Proper use of fertilizers and gardening chemicals is important to the long term health and safety of residents in the county. Programs...
