BUSINESS OF THE WEEK Shannon Oaks Church This week, we are highlighting Shannon Oaks Church, a non-denominational family of faith in Christ here in Sulphur Springs. We got to meet with a few of the staff members this morning, and they are some of the nicest people you'll ever come across! Pastor Eric Godwin told us that their mission is "to tell the world about the love of Christ and the gift of salvation and life available through Him." 💚 Our #BOTW, Shannon Oaks Church, started out in the mid-1970's with "a living room of people who were longing to see others know the freedom of a relationship with Jesus, without the baggage of religion." At first, Shannon Oaks was in alignment with a mainstream denomination, but in 2003, leaders of the…

BUSINESS OF THE WEEK M&F Western Products This week, M&F Western Products is in the spotlight! This local, family-owned business has been running strong since 1969. Today, they manufacture and distribute a variety of western products, including boot supplies, hat supplies, wallets, buckles, jewelry, leather care and much more. The story behind our #BOTW is pretty special! Chester (pictured below, on the left) and Evelyn Eddins started out repairing boots and shoes in 1951, and eventually, business evolved into selling western boots and clothing. Their children, Mickey and Frankie Eddins, used their knowledge of the industry, which they learned from growing up in the store, to start M&F Western Novelty in 1969. They started out by simply selling boot jacks and hat covers, and from there, they expanded the business and added…

BUSINESS OF THE WEEK Century 21 Firstgroup It's a very rainy Tuesday ☔️, but we won't let that stop us from celebrating our next Business of the Week!!! Century 21 - First Group, located here in Sulphur Springs, provides real estate sales and services to much of Greater East Texas. Over three generations, what started as custom home and commercial building construction has evolved into farm/ranch and commercial/residential real estate services, as well as commercial/residential property management. One of the questions we like to ask our businesses is, "What is your biggest inspiration in life or in your job?" Deborah Wright told us that their enjoyment and inspiration comes from seeing their clients happy with their real estate experience, whether they are buying or selling their property and/or home. If you…

BUSINESS OF THE WEEK Broadway Veterinary Hospital Broadway Veterinary Hospital opened in 1985, to serve the large and small animals of Hopkins County and surrounding counties. Dr. David Black and Dr. Chris Gilbreath provide comprehensive health care for your pets in a compassionate and caring way, with an outstanding staff that can meet every need. According to Dr. Black, he and Dr. Gilbreath grew up caring for animals, and both worked for veterinarians in high school. That is what paved the direction of their education and gave them the want to become veterinarians, themselves. One of the questions we ask each Business of the Week is, "What is your biggest inspiration in life or in your job?" Dr. Black, with Broadway Veterinary Hospital, told us that he loves being able…

BUSINESS OF THE WEEK Heritage Christian Counseling Center Our next "Business of the Week" is Heritage Outreach Ministry Foundation, doing business as Heritage Christian Counseling Center! Heritage Christian Counseling Center, which will begin its 23rd year on June 1st, offers faith-based counseling for many needs, such as marriage, individual, alcohol and drug addiction, depression and more. Their goal is to "ensure that everyone in need of mental health care will receive the help they need, regardless of their ability to pay." Dr. Mary Leshe is the director of our #BOTW, Heritage Christian Counseling Center. She told us that Heritage is a direct result of her seeking counseling for herself during a difficult time in her life. She returned to school, so she could help others receive the benefits and healing that…