Dinner Bell for July 2, 2025
DINNER BELL, First United Methodist Church SPONSOR: Credit Union of Texas The doors to Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church will open at 11:00 a.m. Meal service begins at 11:30 a.m. and doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Please come join us to share fellowship and a meal. Credit Union of Texas (CUTX) established a branch in Sulphur Springs in 2024. It is dedicated to making a positive impact in the...
Preserving the Past, Embracing the Future: Big Changes Ahead for the Winnsboro Historical Museum
June 26, 2025 – Tucked inside the beautifully restored 1908 Winnsboro Depot, the Winnsboro Historical Museum is a treasured local gem. Operated by the Winnsboro Historical Association, its mission is simple yet vital: to preserve, protect, and promote the history of Winnsboro, passing it on to future generations. More Room for History Exciting things are happening behind the scenes. Thanks to recent permission from...
Overview of the 89th Regular Texas Legislative Session
June 26, 2025 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Texas legislators allocated approximately $630 million in new funding, above current base funding, for Texas A&M Forest Service over the next two fiscal years. The 89th Texas Legislative Session ended June 2, 2025, and the governor signed the budget on June 22. The budget funds more volunteer fire department grants, the purchase and operation of wildfire suppression aircraft,...
CHRISTUS Health Patient Shares Story of Wound Recovery Using Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
June 26, 2025 – (SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas) – After seeking a remedy for an open wound on his foot for more than a year, a Sulphur Springs man is now walking unaided and back to work, thanks to treatment received at the wound care clinic at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs. In recognition of Wound Healing Awareness Month, CHRISTUS Health is highlighting the recovery of Johnnie Stone,...
2025-2026 Hopkins County United Way Team was Introduced at a Meeting June 17th
June 24, 2025 – The 2025-2026 Hopkins County United Way team was introduced to the media at a meeting June 17th, 2025. This United Way team marks 70 years of United Way and it’s efforts. Important dates to note were also talked about at this meeting. This meeting was held at the Hopkins County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Below is KSST’s coverage of the first portion of this...
Quitman Rancher Officially Joins Race for Texas Gov
June 24, 2025 – Democrat Bobby Cole, an East Texas dairy farmer, retired firefighter (Plano FD lieutenant), and poultry producer, has officially launched his campaign for Governor of Texas, challenging incumbent Republican Greg Abbott. Cole lives in Quitman, having been born near Houston and later moving to East Texas, where he now runs a 1,000-acre operation raising cattle and over a million chickens annually. Cole’s...
Company will Break Ground on Lithium Mining Facility in Nearby Mount Vernon
June 24, 2025 – A company will break ground on a lithium mining facility in nearby Mount Vernon in August that will create 120 jobs. Lithium is used in batteries, electric vehicles, computers and other devices. The Trump administration wants tp expedite production in order to end dependence on China for the mineral. Mount Vernon Mayor Brad Hyman says: “It’s going to be transformational for our county.” K-L-T-V television reports...
Sulphur Springs I-S-D Placed in the Top 10 in the UIL Lone Star Cup Standings
June 24, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs I-S-D placed in the Top 10 in the UIL Lone Star Cup standings for Class 4A – out of 218 school districts across Texas! Sulphur Springs took ninth place with 76 points, just behind eighth-place Lindale with 78. Among other area schools, Celina placed second, Sunnyvale was seventh, Frisco Panther Creek was 14th, Aubrey was 15th and Texarkana Pleasant Grove was 18th. The Wimberley I-S-D in...
Health Care Foundation Kicks-Off Summer of Healthy Fun
June 23, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation launched its new offering, Summer of Healthy Fun, on Monday, June 23, providing local media and the Foundation Board of Directors with an opportunity to sample what this new program has in store. The Summer of Healthy Fun is intended to let each Hopkins County citizen pursue their healthy goals through education and activities. At the...
6th Annual Designer Handbag Bingo is Sold Out
June 23, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – Tables for the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s 6th Annual Designer Handbag Bingo were completely sold out before noon on the first day of sales—a record-breaking response. Individual tickets will not be available for purchase. The event is expected to see 590 in attendance, making it the largest yet. This year’s title sponsor is Alliance Bank, Alliance Bank Financial Services, and...
