Dawna Pryor had a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark to Discuss Happenings at the Senior Center
On this exciting episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center Coordinator Dawna Pryor sat down with John Mark to chat about the exciting future activities planned at the Senior Center. Dawna and John Mark chatted about Valentine’s Day, the Single Seniors Soiree planned for singles, the 90 plus Bridges Banquet, and so much more. Be sure to check out this...
Dinner Bell for February 19, 2025
DINNER BELL, First United Methodist Church SPONSORS: Alliance Bank Wayne Cooper Construction, Inc. The doors to the kitchen of the First United Methodist Church will reopen at 11:00 a.m., for meal service beginning at 11:30 a.m. Doors will close at 12:45 p.m. We are blessed to have two sponsors this week for the Dinner Bell Ministry. First-time sponsor Wayne Cooper Construction, Inc....
The Next Hopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting to be Held February 20th
February 13, 2025 – Join us in-person, if you can, by Zoom, if you can’t make it! Thursday, February 20, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m. @ 611 N. Davis St., Sulphur Springs Tx– Patty Williams Have you ever wondered what life was like in the 1800s? Well, it often began with a shiver! Rich or poor, in a city dwelling or farm laborer’s cabin in the western frontier of Texas, the first step out of bed was likely to leave you...
19th Annual Gala Makes a Splash for Local Healthcare
February 13, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas — The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation hosted the 19th Annual Gala on January 25th, 2025. This year’s volunteer chairs were Linda and Joe Bob, Julie and Brad, and Teffany and Corey Burgin who selected the theme Serendipity by the Sea. The evening of dinner and dancing started off with a steel drum band and finished with guests celebrating good times for a good cause. The...
Breast Cancer Support Group Gathers for February Meeting
February 13, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The February meeting of the Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group was held on Monday, February 10. The gathering featured guest speaker and breast cancer survivor, Jalayne Minter, sharing her story of faith, courage, and humility. All breast cancer patients and survivors are welcome to participate. Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 5:30 pm in...
Grassburs are Common Grassy Weeds That can Negatively Impact Forage by Mario Villarino
February 11, 2025 – Grassburs, also known as sandburs or sticker weeds, are common grassy weeds that can negatively impact forage and hay quality in pastures and hayfields. They produce sharp, spiny seed pods that can cause discomfort to animals and reduce the value of hay. Identification: Grassburs are typically warm-season annuals or perennials. They are easily recognized in the mature stage by their distinctive seed heads,...
Lion Rodeo Boasts Two Event Winners at Annual Home Rodeo
Trace Harris and Jill White took home their third and second event wins of the 2024-25 season, respectively. SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX, February 5, 2025— The East Texas A&M Rodeo Team had two individual event winners at its 6th annual home rodeo at the Hopkins County Civic Center in Sulphur Springs, Texas on January 31 and February 1. Trace Harris and Jill White took the top spot in the Steer Wrestling and Breakaway Roping events,...
CHRISTUS Heart Month Focus: Importance of Cardiac Rehab for Patients
February 10, 2025 – (EAST TEXAS) – February is American Heart Month, and CHRISTUS Health is focused on all matters of the heart, including the importance of cardiac rehabilitation following a cardiac eventor surgery, what it entails and how it benefits patients. People who participate in a 36-week rehab program have a 47% lower risk of death and 31%lower risk of heart attack than those who attend only one session, according One...
Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson Visited on This Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson dropped by to chat about planting. John Mark and Ronnie discussed how we still could get a freeze. They also talked about what plants you want to plant during this time of year, what type of weed killer you want to put out during the current season, the fact that the time for pruning is...
SSHS Senior Jordan VanWinkle Stopped by for a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
Sulphur Springs High School Senior Jordan VanWinkle, an intern at the Hopkins County office of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, sat down with John Mark Dempsey on this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee. Jordan shared with John Mark how she is spearheading a program for female trustees at the Hopkins County jail. The project will involve the building of a greenhouse and will use hydroponics to grove fruits and...
