Health Care Foundation Announces 2026 Gala Project
September 11, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation, an IRS nonprofit organization, is proud to announce its funding project to benefit from the 2026 Gala proceeds.The board of directors has approved a $250,000 donation from the 2026 Gala proceeds to purchase new medical equipment for the surgical wing expansion at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs. The Foundation is also...
Governor Abbott Orders Flags Lowered To Honor Charlie Kirk
September 10, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott today directed all state government buildings to lower the United States and Texas flags to half-staff, in accordance with President Donald J. Trump’s proclamation honoring the memory of Charlie Kirk. Flags should be returned to full-staff at sunset on Sunday, September 14, 2025. The Governor released the following statement earlier today after the news of Kirk’s...
Fall Festival at the Encounter Church in Dike
September 10, 2025 – Join the folks at Encounter Church in Dike, Tx on October 26 for Fall Fun.
Food Drive Benefiting Community Chest
September 10, 2025 – Donate food to Hopkins County Community Chest during a food drive ending October 11. There are several location where you donations can be dropped.
What is the Safest Day for a Family to Attend the Texas State Fair?
September 9, 2025 – The State Fair of Texas, one of the largest and most popular fairs in the nation, attracts millions of visitors each year. For families planning their trip, safety and comfort are often top concerns—especially given the fair’s massive crowds, bustling midway, and late-night entertainment options. Click here for up-to-date safety information provided by the State Fair of Texas. Traditionally,...
Library Director Hope Cain Had a Second Cup of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
September 9, 2025 – Sulphur Springs Public Library Director, Hope Cain, had a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey to share what the library has going on for the community. Hope and John Mark chatted about how September is fine free month at the Sulphur Springs Library, the Halloween Costume Swap coming up starting September 15th, 2025, some of the new books at the Sulphur Springs Library, and so much more. Be sure to...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society September Monthly Meeting to be Held on the 18th
September 9, 2025 – Former Air Force One Navigator to Share Memories of 9/11 Join us Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Hopkins County Genealogical Society Research Library for a program by Retired Lt. Col. Everett DeWolfe. He was the Navigator for Air Force One on 9/11 and will be talking about his experiences that day. Lt. Col. DeWolfe spent 28 years in the Air Force with twelve of them being on the crew of Air...
New Beginnings Healing & Deliverance Ministries to Hold Lunch Plate Fundraiser September 12, 2025
September 9, 2025 – New Beginnings Healing and Deliverance Ministries announces their Lunch Plate fundraiser being held Friday, September 12, 2025. The event begins at 11:00am. They ask that you please place your order by Thursday, September 11th. Call or text 903-458-3685. Cost is $13 a plate. Each plate consists of meat loaf, beans, cabbage, corn bread, and dessert. The address is 717 East Jefferson Street, Sulphur Springs,...
Theme Announced for the 20th Anniversary Gala
September 9, 2025 – The next Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Gala, to be held on January 24, 2026, will be a milestone for our community as it marks the 20 th anniversary of this fun and impactful event. A subcommittee of the Foundation Board of Directors is leading the Gala. The subcommittee has decided that it wants to celebrate the anniversary and the success this community has had in supporting local healthcare. The...
Senior Center COOR Dawna Pryor Dropped by KSST for a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
September 8, 2025 – Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center Coordinator, Dawna Pryor, dropped by the KSST studios for A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. Dawna and John Mark chatted about what’s up at the Senior Citizens Activity Center. They discussed the different card games played at the Center, the Senior Center 2025 Olympics coming up September 12, 2025, the Center’s 2025 Stew and Soup Cook...
