Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Announces the 2025 Gala Chairs
July 11, 2024 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Board of Directors is excited to share that the 2025 Gala chairs will be a family affair! Linda and Joe Bob Burgin along with their sons and daughters-in-law, Julie and Brad, and Teffany and Corey, have been tapped to chair the 2025 Gala slated for Saturday, January 25. The Burgins have been very involved in Hopkins County...
Texas Volunteer Firefighter Arrested on Felony Arson Charges
ALPINE, Texas — A volunteer firefighter and emergency medical services (EMS) crew member in Alpine, Texas, was arrested July 5 on suspicion of setting multiple brush fires in the area. David Matthew Neet, 44, of Alpine, Texas, was arrested by Brewster County Sheriff’s Officers in connection with multiple wildland fires spanning 2023 – 2024. An initial Brewster County Sheriff’s Office investigation found the origins of the serial arson...
Sulphur Springs Whataburger Adds DoorDash as McDonald’s Closes for Rebuild
Whataburger July 11, 2024 – The Sulphur Springs Whataburger recently added DoorDash as a delivery option to the many ways to get your Whataburger fix. DoorDash remains the most prevalent delivery service for restaurant delivery in Hopkins County as UberEats and others don’t seem to have as many drivers. Staff at the local eatery reports that the DoorDash delivery option has been very popular since implementation, and now...
Foundation Announces First Handbag Bingo Title Sponsor
July 9, 2024 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Designer Handbag Bingo has a title sponsor for the first time in its five-year history. The Alliance Bank family of businesses (Alliance Bank, Alliance Bank Financial Services, and Galyean Insurance) is this year’s title sponsor. This sponsorship augments the Alliance Bank group’s relationship with the Foundation and underscores...
Thousands of SWEPCO Customers Without Power Across East Texas
July 9, 2024 – According to SWEPCO 33,614 customers in East Texas are without electric services as an effect of tornadoes from Hurricane Beryl. Residents of East Texas began losing power as the storm moved into the area Monday. The estimated restoration of power is still to be determined in most areas. SWEPCO serves over 500,00 customers in the area. According to their message to customer via text at 6:04 yesterday “In the...
Armyworms are Notorious Pests that can Cause Significant Damage by Mario Villarino
July 8, 2024 – Armyworms are notorious pests that can cause significant damage to crops, pastures, and turfgrass. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offers comprehensive resources and advice to help farmers and gardeners manage these pests effectively. Armyworms are the larvae of certain moth species, commonly the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) and the true armyworm (Mythimna unipuncta). These caterpillars are...
A Visit From Santa in July Mentioned on This Second Cup of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, Sulphur Springs Public Library Director Hope Cain stopped by to visit. The two discuss the Sulphur Springs Library’s website, sslibrary.org, and some of the features it offers. They also talked about the ratings site, commonsensemedia.org, and all that it has to offer parents and guardians. John Mark and Hope also chatted about other resourceful...
Make Your Own Hot Pepper Spray From Master Gardener David Wall
July 7, 2024 – Many of you probably have or carry pepper sprays in your pocket or purse to deter bad guys. These containers are compact and can quickly deter a bad guy. The only problem with a spray is its short duration. It would be nice to have a spray bottle that could be used repeatedly at home, and in the garden. Pepper sprays are safer that chemical pesticides and repellents. They are non-toxic to your vegetable plants and...
Hopkins County United Way Excess Allocation Check Distribution
July 7, 2024 – On Tuesday, July 2, 2024, the Hopkins County United Way distributed Excess Allocation Checks. The event was held at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Thanks to the generous community of Hopkins County, United Way received contributions exceeding original allocations for the 2022-2023 Campaign, Chaired by Emily Glass. Hopkins County United Way Board members were pleased to...
Dinner Bell for July 10th, 2024
The Dinner Bell is pleased to Honor Grocery Supply Company and Fidelity Express for many years of contributions and personal involvement with its ministry. Grocery Supply Company was founded in 1947 in Mt. Vernon, Texas by Curtis McKenzie, Kenneth McKenzie and Woodrow Brittain. In 1953 it moved to Sulphur Springs on Oak Avenue at the train tracks. Presently the operation is located at the corner of Hillcrest Drive N and Main Street....
