2014 Year in Review
As we 2014 quickly comes to a conclusion, it is time for me to share with you the educational accomplishment of the Agricultural and Natural Resources plans during the year. For 2014, there were 3 outcome plans that I will share with you during the following weeks. 2014 Hopkins County Youth Science of Agriculture Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hopkins County, Texas...
Chamber Connection December 19, 2014 by Meredith Caddell
Chamber Connection December 19, 2014 by Meredith Caddell 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...
Chamber Connection December 11, 2014 by Meredith Caddell
Thank you to everyone who attended the ribbon cutting for Hopkins Place. Guests were treated to delicious treats and beverages as well as a tour of their beautiful facility, located at 890 Camp Street. Congratulations to the EDC, City and County on the Grand Opening of Heritage Parkway. The new road & cul de sac, just past Raven Industries off the Loop, will offer many opportunities for future growth in that area. Douglas...
Chamber Connection November 20, 2014 by Meredith Caddell
58th United Finals Rodeo-Nov 21st, 22nd & 23rdRodeo Kick off Bash-TONIGHT 20th @5:00–square It is such an honor for Hopkins County to host the United Finals Rodeo in Sulphur Springs at the Civic Center! Let’s show the Cowboys & Cowgirls just how excited we are that they are coming to town. Please be on the square, Thursday, November 20th at 5:00. We will have a ribbon cutting, the Circle E Stagecoach will be downtown for...
Chamber Connection 11/12/14 by Meredith Caddell
Stew Cooks–Pictures are in and available for pick up at the Chamber at 300 Connally Street Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for Brian Toliver Ford Lincoln. Thank you to everyone who attended the grand opening and ribbon cutting for Brian Toliver Ford Lincoln. Hundreds of guests were treated to a fabulous lunch, hosted by the Toliver’s as they shared their beautiful new showroom with the community. Representatives from Ford...
Chamber Connection October 30, 2014 by Meredith Caddell
Thank you Hopkins County for Making Stew Fest 2014 a HUGE Success!!! To host an event that gathers over 7000 people in one day, takes a TON of dedicated volunteers to make it happen. I cannot go another day without thanking all of the wonderful people who helped with the stew contest. It would take the whole paper to list them all but I will try to list them in categories…so here goes…Thank you Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors...
“Updated” Larry Pyror Named Built Ford Tough Texas High School Football Player of the Week
Ford Motor Company is proud to announce the winners of the 2014 Built Ford Tough Texas High School Football Player of the Week trophy for week 8. These six Built Ford Tough gridiron heroes are honored for their performance on the field and their leadership off the field – and among these six all-stars is Sulphur Springs High School’s Larry Pryor. Pryor rushed for 232 yards and four touchdowns, passed for 137 yards and ran...
Cover Girl Contestants
The reigning 2013-2014 Cover Girl, Sarah Weatheread, a Senior at North Hopkins High School, is the daughter of John and Melissa Weatheread. She is a member of the Lady Panthers volleyball and softball teams. She is a member of the Hopkins County 4-H, BETA Club and participates in UIL.She attends church at the First Assembly of God in Cooper. After completing high school, Sarah plans to get her teaching degree at Texas...
Chamber Connection October 2, 2014 by Meredith Caddell
Thank you to everyone who attended the Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening for Brendal’s Bakery Guests were treated to a wide array of delicious cupcakes as we celebrated with owners Gary & Brenda LaMonte, the grand opening of Brendal’s Bakery & Cupcake Couture! They are located at the corner of Main & Gilmer Street. The bakery offers a wide array of products from cupcakes, cookies, any kind of cake imaginable, plus many...
Hopkins County 4-H Year Has Started!
4-H is a national organization which helps young people develop life-long knowledge and skills to become engaged citizens. Through 4-H, youth are also taught how to meet the diversities and challenges of today’s society by bringing together youth and adults to design programs that will teach skills for living. 4-H is truly a model of the “learning by doing” teaching concept. It reaches people in their own communities with delivery...
