Four Republicans Seek Sheriff’s Office: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
November 13, 2015 – Voters in the Republican Primary election in March will chose the next Sheriff for Hopkins County unless someone registers to run in the Democratic Primary. Although formal filing for election begins next week, four men have announced their candidacy for Sheriff. Each of the four will have the opportunity to address those attending the Hopkins County Republican breakfast meeting Saturday 8 a.m. at League...
Chamber Connection October 22, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Chamber Connection – October 22, 2015 by Meredith Caddell Thank you Hopkins County for Making the Stew Contest a Success Who would have thought that regardless of 9 inches of rain, we would still be able to have a successful stew contest? A very special thank you to the 123 teams that cooked stew this year. Please know how very much we appreciate your dedication to this event. It is because of you that we continue to...
D A Ramsay Will Seek Re-election
SULPHUR SPRINGS—October 10, 2015—Will Ramsay has announced that he will seek re-election as the District Attorney of the 8th Judicial District. Ramsay, a Republican, has held the post since he took the oath of office on January 1, 2013. The 8th Judicial District Attorney’s Office serves Delta, Franklin and Hopkins counties. “Being entrusted to serve the people of these three counties as District Attorney is one of the great blessings...
Chamber Connection October 8, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Live 2 Lead Conference featuring John C. Maxwell, October 9th at Texas A&M Commerce Live 2Lead is a half-day, leader development experience designed to equip attendees with new perspectives, practical tools and key takeaways. They will learn from world-class leadership experts, be prepared to implement a new action plan, and start leading when they get back to the office with renewed passion and commitment! For more...
Chamber Connection – October 1, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Chamber Connection October 1, 2015 by Meredith Caddell Visit the Chamber’s Facebook Page to Like your favorite Stew T-shirt! Ends Friday! Thank you to everyone who attended the ribbon cutting for Cricket Wireless! We are happy to welcome Cricket Wireless to the Chamber of Commerce. Please stop by and check out their amazing cell phone plans and rates! They are located at 1217 S Broadway Street in Sulphur Springs!...
United Way Drive Underway
A $160,000 goal is motivating volunteers as well as companies and individual donors in the 2015-2016 Hopkins County United Way drive now underway. Wednesday at noon, lead donors, company executives, and United Way committee-persons lunched at the Sulphur Spring Country Club to hear the inspiration of a letter written in 2001 by one of the county United Fund organizers, Bill Bradford, and guest speaker for the occasion, 1991 SSHS...
Chamber Connection September 24, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Chamber Connection September 24, 2015 by Meredith Caddell Social Media…how to utilize it for Business…Better Your Business Luncheon…Tuesday, September 29th Wish you knew how to utilize social media to help your business? Well, we have the perfect opportunity for YOU! Debbie Saviano, LinkedIn and Social Media Strategist will discuss how to incorporate social media into the business cycle. She will cover: 7 steps to a...
National 4-H Week – Join us for the Festivities!
National 4-H Week – Join us for the Festivities! Hopkins County 4-H’ers will be among thousands across the state celebrating National 4-H Week, October 4 thru 10. A full slate of activities will put our 4-H members in the limelight: Starting on Saturday, October 3, you will find our youth “tying the town green!” as they attach green ribbons to lamp posts, business doors, and the courthouse railing. On Sunday, October 4, we are...
Barker Announces Candidacy for Commissioner Precinct 1 Republican Nominee
Today Mickey Barker proudly announces his candidacy in the Republican Primary Election for the position of Commissioner of Precinct 1 in Hopkins County. Mickey has had the privilege of being active in various civic, business and community affairs in Hopkins County in the 38 years he has called this county home. After a successful thirty-six year construction management career with Verizon, now is the time to give back to the citizens...
City Pavilion Construction Begins Soon
Work is underway on the City of Sulphur Springs Pavilion being constructed at Buford Park on the site of the old city pool. Donated select fill, the type of soil that will compact and can be built on, was used to fill the hole created by demolition of the pool. Donations are also building the pavilion. Donations include: Leadership Class raised money for the picnic tables, GSC donated $75,000, SS Commercial Services paid for the dirt...
