People once again crowded both sides of Connally Street for a taste of Hopkins County at the Hopkins County Stew Contest Saturday.
Below are the contest results:
Best Appetizer: Juan and Ashley Ortiz, Smoke Eaters BBQ
Campsite/Costume:
John Chester Award for Super Campsite: Wade Juarez and Anita Reed, Diamond Bar J
Best: Juan and Ashley Ortiz, Smoke Eaters BBQ
Honorable Mention: Jo Lawson, Lone Star RV Retreat, Farm Country
Beef:
1st: Jeff and Anitha Sanderson, CHRISTUS Mother Frances - Sulphur Springs
2nd: Debbie Horton and Donnie Peters, Northeast Texas Farmers Co-op
3rd: Ernie Franklin and Ashley Franklin, Independence Baptist Church
Honorable Mention: Patricia Grossenbacher and Buddy Sawyer, BEF Foods
Super Beef:
1st: Tonya and James Ross and Brent McClendon, Alliance Bank
2nd: Garrett Glass and Laura Glass, Guaranty Bank
3rd: Steve Littlefield and James McMahan, Remax Advanced
Honorable Mention: John Wilburn and Rudy Ellis, Simply Eventful Wedding Planning
Chicken:
1st: Jeff Tiemeyer and Andy Crouch, The Way Bible Church
2nd: Carley and Bobby Vickery, Landers Creek
3rd: Tony and Vicki Bassham, All Seasons Outdoor Power
Honorable Mention: Juan and Ashley Ortiz, Smoke Eaters BBQ
Super Chicken:
1st: Kylie Smith and Katey Brown, Financial Solutions
2nd: Lawana and Broc Hohenberger, Bulkley Trucking
3rd: Nancy and Larry Fite, Berry Appraisal
Honorable Mention: Kimberly Kirkland and D'Anne Chaney, i3 Verticals - Netdata
*Updated Monday, Oct. 25 to have more names, change article organization and correct minor errors.