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As 2022 comes to an end, it is time to get nominations in for those individuals and businesses that have been outstanding this year.
We accept nominations for Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Small and Large Businesses of the Year, and other excellent recognitions. The awards will be announced at the Chamber’s membership banquet on Thursday, Feb. 16, at the Hopkins County Civic Center.
Nominations can be sent to Butch@HopkinsChamber.org or mailed to the following addresses:
Citizen of the Year—Chamber of Commerce—110 Main Street, SS, TX 75482.
Woman of the Year—Beta Sigma Phi Organization—PO Box 72, SS, TX 75483.
Caregiver of the Year—The Pilot Club—PO Box 131, Sulphur Springs, TX 75483.
Community Pride Award—Adult Leadership Class—110 Main Street, SS, TX 75482.
Agriculturist of the Year—Hopkins/Rains Counties Farm Bureau— 233 College St., Sulphur Springs 75482.
Growth and Renewal—DBA—109 Jefferson St. E, SS, TX 75482.
Outstanding Professional Educator (Administrator, Counselor, Diagnostician, or Teacher)—Chamber of Commerce—110 Main Street, SS, TX 75482.
Outstanding ParaProfessional Educator (Secretary or Aide)—Chamber of Commerce—110 Main Street, SS, TX 75482.
Outstanding Auxiliary Educator (Maintenance, Custodial, Transportation, Nurse or Cafeteria)—Chamber of Commerce—110 Main Street, SS, TX 75482.
Businesses of the Year nominations should be for those businesses which exhibit outstanding community involvement—civic, church, educational, benevolent, humanitarian, or other.
Large Business of the Year—Chamber of Commerce—110 Main Street, SS, TX 75482.
Small Business of the Year—Chamber of Commerce—110 Main Street, SS, TX 75482.
Hopkins County Ornaments
See our local one if you’re decorating your Christmas tree and looking for that unique ornament. For the fifth year, the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce has commissioned a Christmas ornament, and this year it celebrates Heritage Park!
There is a limited supply (70), costing $40. If you want to purchase one, drop by our office at 110 Main St. while supplies last!
Monday, January 30, 2023
- CDC training for new volunteers, 8:05 a.m.
MPHS FBLA at Area Leadership Conference, Region 8 ESC
The 2023 SKYWARN season kicks off Friday, January 6! These classes will cover severe thunderstorm characteristics, cloud formations, identifying hazards associated with severe thunderstorms, how to report, and basic weather safety. Check out our full schedule and additional details at weather.gov/fwd/skywarnmap! We hope to see you at one of these classes!
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
- Wallace RLA interim testing
- Basketball
MPHS Girls JV & Varsity at Texas High (away), 5:00 p.m.
MPHS Boys 9th, JV & Varsity vs. Texas High (home), 5:00 p.m.
- Soccer
MPHS Girls JV & Varsity at Hallsville (away), 5:30 p.m.
MPHS Boys JV & Varsity vs. Hallsville (home), 4:30 p.m.
- Softball
MPHS JV & Varsity vs. Hughes Springs (home—scrimmage), 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
- Wallace Math interim testing
- MPHS English I & English II benchmark
- Golf
MPHS Boys Varsity at Emerald Bay CC, Bullard
Thursday, February 2, 2023
- Region 8 Science Fair
- MPHS English I & English II benchmark
- MPHS FFA @ San Angelo Stock Show
- MPHS SkillsUSA at TSTC, Waco
- Basketball
MPJH Girls 7th & 8th grade at Marshall (away), 4:30 p.m.
MPJH Boys 7th & 8th grade vs. Marshall (home), 5:00 p.m.
Friday, February 3, 2023
- CDC Parent Committee meeting, 8:05 a.m.
- Sims Chillz on Wheels day
- MPHS Choir at Solo & Ensemble auditions
- MPHS FFA at San Angelo Stock Show
- MPHS SkillsUSA at TSTC, Waco
- Swim
MPHS at Region IV Championships, New Caney
- Basketball
MPHS Girls JV & Varsity at Pine Tree (away), 5:00 p.m.
MPHS Boys 9th, JV & Varsity vs. Pine Tree (home), 5:00 p.m.
- Soccer
MPHS Girls JV & Varsity vs. Whitehouse (home), 5:30 p.m.
MPHS Boys JV & Varsity at Whitehouse (away), 4:30 p.m.
- Softball
MPHS JV & Varsity vs. Redwater (home—scrimmage), 4:30 p.m.
Adopt a pet today- give a dog or cat a forever home! Head to the Paris Animal Shelter or look for the Lamar County Humane Association in front of Petco on Saturdays. And if you have a pet, have them spayed or neutered.
Are your housing issues keeping you up at night? Behind on rent or facing eviction? Have you applied for rental assistance, but it’s taking too long? We may be able to help. Just call 1-888-982-1163. Attorneys and advocates answer calls Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm. You can leave a message anytime, and help and resources are free. Immigration status is not required. Visit www.DRTx.org/housing for more information.
Saturday, February 4, 2023
- MPISD Destination Imagination at Regionals, Mesquite
- MPISD Winter Guards at NTCA competition, Frisco
- MPHS Tiger Dolls at ADTS North Texas Regional competition, Rockwall
- Bass Fishing
MPHS at Lake Fork
- Swim
MPHS at Region IV Championships, New Caney
- Baseball
MPHS JV & Varsity vs. Pittsburg (home—scrimmage), 11:00 a.m.