“Updated” King Joins ETBU Football Staff
A former Sulphur Springs High School Wildcat assistant and then head football coach will join his nephew, and a former Wildcat player, as they coach on the college level together. Not only as a football coach but as a committed Christian, Chuck King will make a strong addition to King’s nephew Josh Eargle’s staff. Eargle is head coach at East Texas Baptist University. King will be one of three new additions to the staff. King will...
“Updated” Chase Announces Candidacy for Commissioner Precinct 1
Pat Chase of Hopkins County announced today his candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct 1 in the Republican primary. In announcing his candidacy, Mr. Chase has expressed his desire to continue to serve his community by being elected Commissioner on the County Court, representing the 1st Precinct. “I have been involved with many local entities within the county and the city and I have always worked to provide a positive impact. My...
Guaranty Bank & Trust Expands to Rockwall County
MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas, June 2, 2015 – Guaranty Bancshares, Inc, parent company of Guaranty Bank & Trust (Guaranty), announces the signing of a lease for space in the Texas Centre located at 2255 Ridge Road, Suite 150 to operate a full service banking center. The multi-story property allows Guaranty to further extend its presence from Northeast Texas into Rockwall. Ty Abston, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Guaranty, said,...
Pavilion To Replace City Pool
The city of Sulphur Springs swimming pool is no more. Plans call for a large pavilion to go in its place. The pavilion will be a kit that is being purchased by GSC, Inc and Grocery Supply through a $75,000 donation. The pavilion will be between 5,000 and 5,400 square feet. Work has been slowed due to weather conditions, according to City Manager Marc Maxwell. Maxwell stated that the Chamber of Commerce Adult Leadership Class and...
SSHS FFA Ice Cream Supper, Projects Show, and Auction
The Sulphur Springs High School Ag Department is having its’ annual FFA Ice Cream Supper, Projects Show and Auction Saturday evening at the Civic Center. Ag Teacher Amber Norris said the event begins with the ice cream supper at 6 p.m. at the Regional Civic Center followed by the auction. Items in the auction include donated items from local merchants and the work of students. She stated feed troughs, barbecue grills, animal...
Martha Dean Dickson Hare
Funeral services for Martha Dean Dickson Hare will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, February 27, 2015 at the First Baptist Church of Mount Vernon with Clay Dixon and Jimmy Rogers officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery with Trey Brazil, Drew Conley, Mike Elliott, Wayne Foster, Jerry Hughes, Phillip Mattek, Billy Slaton, Jody Stanley, and Ryan Thompson serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Rody Alden and Shane...
Geral Buford Kennedy
Geral Buford Kennedy was born on October 10,1922 and lived 92 years on earth until called home to his reward on February 19, 2015. Geral began his life in Cunningham, Texas and later moved to Paris, Texas where he graduated from Paris Junior college just before enlisting in the Navy. While serving his country he completed training in radio communications and air gunnery. In 1945, he was thrilled to receive his aircrew wings....
Chamber Connection January 15, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Join us for the Winter Spectacular Chamber Banquet, Thursday, February 19th! Tickets will go on sale SOON for the 89th Annual Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet. It will be a relaxing casual evening of entertainment, great food and the recognition of some well-deserved businesses and individuals. The banquet will take place in the beautifully renovated Hopkins County Civic Center on Thursday, February 19th at 6:30pm. Tickets are...
Chamber Connection January 8, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
2015 Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Pictured in the photo Left to Right. Front: Penney Hemby-City National Bank, Neva Mohesky-Rock Creek Health & Rehab, Shanequa Hatley-Healing Hands Massage & Spa, Tammy Miller-Alliance Bank, Yorri Franklin-Hageman Reserve, Stephanie Stephens-Wesley House. Middle-L-R- Randy Rushin-Water Monitoring Solutions, Brandon Williams-Legacy Ag Credit, Treva Watson-Hopkins County, Doc...
A Year in Review – Family Nutrition
Happy New Year! Each year, I provide a highlight of Extension programming in the areas of diabetes, health, wellness, and community. Last week, I highlighted the diabetes education efforts in Hopkins County. The next “Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes” series is scheduled for March 24, 26, 31, April 2, and April 7. More information will be available as those dates draw closer, but if you or someone you know would be interested in...
