Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s First Men’s Health Initiative Exceeds Goals
August 16, 2024 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation held two firsts this year. One was Man Bingo, also known as Mingo, which was bingo with prizes men (or anyone) would enjoy. This was held on April 18 for 198 players with a net income of approximately $12,000. Since it was the first year to offer Man Bingo, proceeds were expected to be less. With the income from Man Bingo,...
Dawna Talks About the Upcoming Olympics in Sulphur Springs on This Episode of A Second Cup Of Coffee
John Mark sat down, again, with Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center Coordinator Dawna Pryor on this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. The conversations covers such topics as the fan give-a-way at the Senior Activity Center, the upcoming Senior Olympics in September, the upcoming tailgate event, and much more. Be sure to check it out below! A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark...
Dinner Bell for August 21, 2024
Alliance Bank was chartered as “Sulphur Springs State Bank” (the “Bank”) on June 13, 2027. The Bank turned a profit in 1927and has accomplished this every year since that date; ninety-six contin ual years! The bank building at Main and Gilmer was ruined by a fire in 1934 causing the Bank to move to its present location on the North side of the Square. In 1937 the Carnation Milk Plant opened and began buying Grade A...
Texas A&M University-Commerce Secures $2.2 Million Grant to Enhance Student Success Programs
August 15, 2024 – The Department of Education grant aims to improve retention and graduation rates for first-time, full-time students at A&M-Commerce. COMMERCE, TX, August 15, 2024— Texas A&M University-Commerce is set to boost student success with a transformative $2.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Known as Title III Part A – Strengthening Institutions Program, the grant...
Chamber Connection – August 14, 2024
By Butch Burney Wind energy will be the topic for the Chamber’s Lunch and Learn on Sept. 11, featuring Apex Clean Energy. The energy company is anticipating investing in wind turbines in the western part of Hopkins County. The Lunch and Learn will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at The Grays Building in Pacific Park. Those in attendance will get a meal and information on the project, as well as the...
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Offers Resources and Guidance on Tree Care During Drought by Mario Villarino
August 13, 2024 – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension offers extensive resources and guidance on tree care during drought, recognizing the vital role trees play in both urban and rural environments. Drought conditions can severely stress trees, making them more susceptible to disease, pests, and long-term damage. AgriLife Extension’s approach to tree care during drought is designed to help homeowners, landowners, and...
Hopkins County Records – July/August 2024
Daily Instrument Register For 7/18/24 Thru 7/19/24 Amber Nicole Thomas and Kevis Scott Thomas to Sophie Alice Gonzales-Mata and Eugene Daniel Mata; Tract in the AC J Procello Survey Ramona Iris Fisk to Kevin Matthew Fisk; Tract in the Daniel Holbrook Survey LJ Martin Ranch LLC to Brian Joseph Drake and Jennifer Lynn McClintock; Tract in the AC F Marrs Survey Big Country Land Management LLC and DCTXLP LLC to Puja Giri; Tract in the Lot...
Dinner Bell for August 14, 2024
The City National Bank, the oldest bank in continual service in Sulphur Springs, was chartered in 1889. It also has locations not only in Hopkins County but also in Wood, Rains, Van Zant, Gregg, Upshur, Cass, Morris, and services surrounding counties. The original lot on the corner of the Sulphur Springs square and Connally Street was purchased for $3,350.00. The two story building, home of the bank until 1968, was built at a cost of...
Dawna Pryor Chatted with John Mark About Upcoming Activities at the Senior Center on This Second Cup of Coffee
Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen’s Activity Center Coordinator Dawna Pryor stopped by and visited with John Mark on this episode of A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey. The two talk about activities being held at the Senior Citizen’s Activity Center including a cook out, movie watching, “What Helps Me” discussion about preparing for the future such as a will, another discussion with a professional about...
Bees for Bananas? From Master Gardener David Wall
August 11, 2024 – The weather this year has played havoc with honeybees. First, way too much rain and lower than normal temperatures. Now, not enough rain and too much heat. Both conditions deter honeybees from foraging. Pollen is solidifying on flowers, making it very difficult to obtain. It’s just not a good time to be a honeybee, but they keep trying. So, what can we do to help? Something most of us have never even considered...
