Governor Abbott Congratulates City Of Paris As Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community
July 25, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott recently congratulated the City of Paris on being designated the fourth Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission after completing the multi-step certification process. The Digital Media Friendly Texas program helps spur digital media production across the state and grow local jobs in animation, visual effects, video games, and extended reality. “Texas is a leader in innovation,” said Governor Abbott. “Building on our state’s long history of film and...
read morePaletas on the Square
July 25, 2025 – Mexican paletas are a beloved summertime treat—colorful, refreshing, and bursting with real flavor. Just dont call them ‘popsicles’. Paletas are packed with real ingredients and bear little resemblance to popsicles. Popsicles are typically made from a mixture of water, sugar, and flavorings, sometimes with added fruit juice or purees. They may also include stabilizers like guar gum or locust bean gum to improve texture and prevent ice crystals. Commercial popsicles often utilize high fructose corn syrup. Not...
read moreHealth Care Foundation Partners with Hospital District for Whole Blood Project
July 23, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation has donated $12,500toward the $25,000 whole blood program that the Hopkins County Hospital District/EMS will be launching soon to benefit the community. This will aid patients experiencing hemorrhagic shock from trauma and other medical emergencies. Due to the size of the county, transport time can be longer than in an urban setting. The availability of whole blood while in transport to the hospital will be lifesaving. “The Foundation is not a medical...
read moreMarked Down Market 2025
July 22, 2025 – Join us for a collaborative sidewalk sale featuring boutiques from East Texas. Shop incredible deals, small businesses, local farm produce, Greek Food truck, and many other unique vendors! Stroll through amazing markdowns, shop one-of-a-kind finds, and enjoy a full day of shopping, community, and summer vibes. What: Boutique Summer SaleWhen: Friday, August 2ndWhere: Gilmer St, Sulphur Springs (between Alliance Bank & CNB)Time: 9AM to 4PM
read moreHopkins County United Way Excess Allocation Check Distribution with the 2023-2024 Campaign
July 21, 2025 – This is KSST’s coverage of the Hopkins County United Way 2023-2024 Campaign excess allocation check distribution. Hopkins County United Way received contributions exceeding original allocations for the 2023-2024 Campaign, Co-Chaired by KK McKenzie and Jessica McInnis. Hopkins County United Way Board Members are pleased to distribute the additional donations to non-profit organizations that serve people in Hopkins County. Each organization received a portion of the excess. This event was held at the Hopkins County...
read moreFoundation to Host Free Menopause Seminar This Thursday
July 21, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is offering a free seminar about perimenopause, menopause, and hormones, Thursday, July 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This talk is beneficial for women in the heat of menopause as well as for women who want to be prepared for it and manage their hormones in the meantime. This free seminar is the next event planned for the Foundation’s Summer of Healthy Fun. To register, visit HCSummer25.GiveSmart.com. It will be held locally at the Medical Plaza, 113...
read moreNew Beginnings Healing and Deliverance Ministries will Present two Events July 26th and 27th
July 21, 2025 – New Beginnings Healing and Deliverance Ministries of Sulphur Springs, Texas, announces two events with one taking place July 26th, 2025, and the other being held July 27th, 2025. Ascension Technologies will present the program Saturday, July 26, beginning at 6:30pm. This program will be held at 717 East Jefferson Street, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The program on Sunday, July 27, will be In One Ministries Kingdom Administration. It begins at 4:00pm. This event will be held at 1200 Houston Street, in Sulphur Springs,...
read moreGreater Emmanuel Baptist Church to Hold Fundraising Concert July 26th
July 21, 2025 – Greater Emmanuel Baptist Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will hold a Building Fund Musical Event Saturday, July 26, 2025. The concert will take place at the Cypress Baptist Center in Sulphur Springs. The musical event will begin at 4:00pm. Reverend D. K. Young, Pastor. Demetra Robinson, Associate Minister. Greater Emmanuel Concert flyer 2 – Made with PosterMyWall 3 July 2025
read moreLearn What’s up at Cooper Lake State Park on this Episode of A Second Cup Of Coffee
July 15, 2025 – Aron Maib, Supervisor of Cooper Lake State Park, dropped by to have a chat with John Mark Dempsey. Aron and John Mark chatted about fishing at Cooper Lake, the park’s want for volunteers, and events coming up at the park. On July 18, 2025, Cooper Lake State Park will host a program on Amphibians, and a program on Nature Journaling. Also, on this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark and Aron discussed the Fishing With A Ranger event taking place July 19th, 2025, and the...
read moreFree Tea Day Coming July 17, 2025
July 15, 2025 – Join your friends and neighbors at McAlister’s Deli on Thursday July 17th for Free Tea Day. “Free Tea Day is our biggest day of the year here at McAlisters Deli,” said Lily Clayton Assistant Manager. “It is simply a day for us to give back to our customers and the community and to allow our staff to let loose and have some fun.” McAlister’s will be serving free tea ALL DAY on Thursday, July 17th – No purchase necessary. Each customer can get one free tea per person, whether its sweet,...
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