Wildcats Took on Bonham in Basketball Action January 17th
Jan19

Wildcats Took on Bonham in Basketball Action January 17th

January 19, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats took on Bonham in basketball action January 17, 2025, at Wildcats Gym in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Below is KSST’s coverage of the thrilling game. Check it...

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Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library to be Closed January 20th, 2025
Jan19

Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library to be Closed January 20th, 2025

EVERYBODY can be great. Because  ANYBODY can serve.You only need a HEART full of grace.A SOUL generated by LOVE The Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library will be closed Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  We will reopen Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. Dr Martin Luther King Jr

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Paris District Road Report for Week of January 20, 2025
Jan18

Paris District Road Report for Week of January 20, 2025

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting January 20, 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 approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions...

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Incorporating Indoor Plants Into Your Home can Enhance Your Living Space by Mario Villarino
Jan18

Incorporating Indoor Plants Into Your Home can Enhance Your Living Space by Mario Villarino

January 18, 2025 – Incorporating indoor plants into your home can enhance your living space and provide various health benefits. According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, plants can improve mental health by reducing stress levels, especially during the winter months.  For those new to indoor gardening or seeking low-maintenance options, consider the following plants: • Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata): Thrives in...

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Hopkins County Genealogical Society to Hold Next Lunch & Learn January 22nd
Jan17

Hopkins County Genealogical Society to Hold Next Lunch & Learn January 22nd

January 17, 2025 – Lunch & Learn will be held this coming Wednesday, January 22, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 611 North Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Tx.  The Hopkins County Genealogical Society invites anyone who wants to learn more about doing genealogical research to join us.  Bring your sack lunch, salad or drive-through meal if you like. We are excited to have our society president, John A. Sellers, as our...

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John F. Kennedy (CV-67) Headed to Final Resting Place in Texas
Jan17

John F. Kennedy (CV-67) Headed to Final Resting Place in Texas

January 17, 2025 – The Navy’s Philadelphia Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility has sent another decommissioned vessel on its final voyage, marking the next step in its dismantling process. The John F. Kennedy (CV-67), a hulking remnant of its once-active service life, began its journey shortly before 9 a.m. as tugs carefully maneuvered it down the Delaware River. The operation required precision, ensuring the massive structure...

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Tax Appointment Scheduler is Live!
Jan16

Tax Appointment Scheduler is Live!

January 16, 2025 – They tell us the only sure things are death and taxes. The local AARP Foundation’s Tax-Aide program can’t do much for the former; we are here to help with the latter by offering free income tax preparation and filing services during the upcoming tax filing season. Need tax filing help? Tax-Aide has got you covered. Our trained and Internal Revenue Service-certified Tax-Aide volunteers will provide this...

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Dawna Pryor From the Senior Citizens Center Dropped by for This Second Cup Of Coffee
Jan16

Dawna Pryor From the Senior Citizens Center Dropped by for This Second Cup Of Coffee

Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center Coordinator Dawna Pryor dropped by to have a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. John Mark and Dawna chatted about various topics such as the Senior Center being open during the last cold spell, the Senior Citizens Center’s need for heaters and blankets for their Silver Santa Drive still under way, because it’s still cold outside after Christmas… and Dawna and...

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CHRISTUS Health Opens new ENT Clinic in Sulphur Springs
Jan16

CHRISTUS Health Opens new ENT Clinic in Sulphur Springs

January 16, 2025 – (SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas) – CHRISTUS Health announced today the addition of ear, nose and throat (ENT) services and opened a new ENT clinic with a ribbon cutting and blessing. Located at 101 Medical Plaza, adjacent to CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, the nearly 2,000 square-foot clinic features multiple exam rooms, procedure room and audiology testing booth. The clinic began seeing patients...

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Chamber Connection – January 16, 2025
Jan16

Chamber Connection – January 16, 2025

By Butch Burney Be a star at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce’s 98th Annual Banquet and Community Awards, because the theme for the Feb. 13 event is Vintage Hollywood. At the banquet, we will recognize Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Caregiver of the Year, Community Pride Award, Agriculturist of the Year, Growth and Renewal, Outstanding Professional Educator, Outstanding ParaProfessional Educator, Outstanding Auxiliary...

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