Hopkins County Honors 4-H Participants
September 24, 2025 – The Hopkins County Commissioner’s Court honored officers of the local 4-H group while announcing upcoming National 4H week with a proclamation. Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom proclaimed October 5-11, 2025 will be recognized in Hopkins County as “National 4-H Week” and “encouraged all citizens to recognize 4-H for the significant impact it has made and continues to make by...
Extra Special History Walks Available in October
September 23, 2025 – John Sellers would tell you that every History Walk he does is special, and we agree. In conjunction with the Uncorked: Wine Music and Art festival coming October 10th and 11th, John is offering two walks that are extra special. Sip and Stroll Tour Join our Sulphur Springs’ Historian, John, to learn the secrets of Sulphur Springs. A great way to spend an evening; enjoying the hidden elements inside our...
The 2025-2026 Hopkins County United Way Workers Lunch was Held September 17th
September 23, 2025 – The 2025-2026 Hopkins County United Way Workers Lunch was held September 17th, 2025. The luncheon took place at the Southwest Dairy Museum in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Various officials spoke at the event, helping continue kick off this year’s campaign. This year marks the 70th Anniversary of United Way. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this exciting event. Hopkins County 2025 United...
AgriLife Extension Publishes Wildlife-Focused New World Screwworm Resource
September 22, 2025 – Digital fact sheet outlines monitoring and reporting strategies to protect wildlife The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has released a new fact sheet, “Wildlife Monitoring and Management for New World Screwworm,” to help Texans protect wildlife from the threat of this potentially devastating parasite. Protect Texas wildlife Learn how to spot and report New World screwworm in free-ranging...
Spectrum Launches Gigabit Broadband, Mobile,TV And Voice Services in Hopkins County
September 22, 2025 – Spectrum Internet® with Speeds up to a Gig Now Availableto More Than 4,600 Homes and Small Businesses Network Buildout is Part of Spectrum’s $7 Billion Rural Construction Initiative HOPKINS COUNTY, TX. (September 16, 2025) — Spectrum, the #1 rural internet provider in the nation*, today announced the launch of Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services to more than 4,600 additional...
Building Housing Newspaper To Get New Mural Next Month
September 22, 2025 – A Mural Painting Picnic will be held Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT You are invited to leave your mark on the building occupied by the Sulphur Springs News Telegram. It’s a new community art mural! The Uncorked: Wine, Music and Art festival has outgrown it’s Main Street origins, and will now be held on Celebration Plaza. This event is part of the larger Uncorked:...
The Sulphur Springs Wildcats Competed Against the Mt. Pleasant Tigers in Football Action September 19th
September 22, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats Football game versus the Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Gerald Prim Stadium September 19th, 2025, was Senior Night for the Wildcats. Below is KSST’s coverage of this intense football game. KSST’s Sports Director, John Mark Dempsey, called Play by Play, and Tony Flippin provided Color Commentary. The game was played in Sulphur Springs, Texas. This video includes...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society to Hold Next Lunch & Learn September 24th
September 21, 2025 – We are so excited to have the opportunity to bring to you an in-person and professional speaker for our Lunch & Learn next week. It is not often we are able to do that and we cannot thank MIchele Bailey enough for agreeing to take the time from her very busy schedule to bring this talk to us. She is President of East Texas Genealogical Society, Director of Education for Texas State...
Paris District Road Report for September 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 September 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...
Calvary Baptist Church Will Host The Gospel Quartet The Lighthouse Boys October 3rd
September 19, 2025 – Calvary Baptist Church, located at 130 Lee Street, here in Sulphur Springs, Texas, will host a Gospel Quartet concert featuring The Lighthouse Boys, October 3rd, 2025. This concert is free to the public. A love offering will be taken up. There will be a dinner following the concert. The Gospel Concert begins at 6:30pm. The Lighthouse Boys are bringing their Southern Country brand of Gospel Music and Anointed...
