Kathryn Josephine Sealy Cash
Dec23

Kathryn Josephine Sealy Cash

Kathryn Josephine Sealy Cash, age 73, of Hagansport, Texas, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, December 20, 2025, at her beloved home after a short battle with cancer. Kathryn was born June 8, 1952, in Dallas, Texas, to Henry E. and Norma L. (Stanford) Sealy, the third of five children. She graduated from H. Grady Spruce High School in 1970. She married Trannie F. (Sandy) Cash, Jr. at Rylie First Baptist Church in Dallas on...

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Learn About the Current State of the Texas Cattle Industry on the Latest A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
Dec22

Learn About the Current State of the Texas Cattle Industry on the Latest A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey

December 22, 2025 – Hopkins County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent Mario Villarino-Gutierrez was our guest on the latest episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. Mario and John Mark discussed the latest NETBIO meeting, the threat of the screwworm, the state of the Texas cattle industry in December 2025, and more. You can watch this important segment below. New World screwworm fly (Cochliomyia...

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Warm, dry Holiday Weather Elevates Wildfire Risk Across Texas
Dec22

Warm, dry Holiday Weather Elevates Wildfire Risk Across Texas

December 22, 2025 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M Forest Service warns that unseasonably warm and dry conditions combined with freeze-cured grasses could spark more wildfires during the holidays.Texas is forecast to experience unusually warm and dry weather during this holiday season. These conditions can quickly dry vegetation and may support an increased number of wildfires. If strong winds and critical fire weather...

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Paris District Road Report for December 22, 2025
Dec21

Paris District Road Report for December 22, 2025

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains Counties for the week starting December 22, 2025. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades, and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they...

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The SSHS Lady Cats Competed Against Caddo Mills December 16th in Basketball Action
Dec19

The SSHS Lady Cats Competed Against Caddo Mills December 16th in Basketball Action

December 19, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Lady Cats challenged the Caddo Mills Lady Foxes in basketball action Tuesday, December 16th, 2025. The game was played in Wildcat Gym in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this game. KSST’s Sports Director, John Mark Dempsey, called Play by Play. Worth noting, a talented singer performed an awesome rendition of our great National...

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Hopkins County Genealogical Society 2025 Holiday Hours
Dec18

Hopkins County Genealogical Society 2025 Holiday Hours

December 18, 2025 – The Hopkins County Genealogical Society announces that “We are so thankful for our members who are the heart and soul of the Hopkins County Genealogical Society.  We are even more thankful for the many volunteers who contribute their time and their talent to make our society great.  We wish all of you a happy day with food, family and friends. In observance of the Christmas holiday, the library will be...

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The Sulphur Springs ISD Wildcat Bands 2025 Christmas Concert was Held December 11th
Dec18

The Sulphur Springs ISD Wildcat Bands 2025 Christmas Concert was Held December 11th

December 17, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs ISD Wildcat Bands 2025 Christmas concert took place Thursday, December 11th, 2025. The concert was held at the Sulphur Springs High School Auditorium in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The festive concert was well attended. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this Holiday show piece. Enjoy! Merry...

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Dinner Bell Menu for December 24 & 31, 2025
Dec17

Dinner Bell Menu for December 24 & 31, 2025

December 11, 2025 – WEEK OF: December 24 & 31, 2025 COMMUNITY PARTNER: N/A The Angel of the Lord told the Shepherds living in the fields, “I am bringing you news of great joy for all the people. Un to you is born this day in the City of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. From Luke 2: 10-11.  This Christmas message has been repeated for over two thousand years. May it bring joy, peace, and comfort to you ...

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Learn About Upcoming Christmas Events Downtown Sulphur Springs on This Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
Dec17

Learn About Upcoming Christmas Events Downtown Sulphur Springs on This Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey

December 17, 2025 – Local author, and owner of The Book Nook On Main, Sharon Feldt, had A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey to share what downtown Sulphur Springs, Texas, has going on this weekend for the Holidays. Sharon and John Mark chatted about the “Merry & Bright” event being held downtown Sulphur Springs, Texas, December 18th, 2025. They also talked about the “Christmas In The...

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Hopkins County Genealogical Society 2025 State Award Winners
Dec16

Hopkins County Genealogical Society 2025 State Award Winners

December 16, 2025 – Congratulations to our 2nd place Winners from the Texas State Genealogical Society awards. Carol Ann Dixon – Quarterly Editor was awarded 2nd place for the Hopkins county Heritage Quarterly . Larry Pettit- Web Master awarded 2nd place for our website Hopkins County Genealogical SocietyLibrary. https://hcgstx.org. Thank you both for all your hard work. HCGS State Award Winners HCGS State Award...

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