Dinner Bell for March 25, 2026
March 19, 2026 – WEEK OF: March 25, 2026 COMMUNITY PARTNER: Charles Dawson, Texas Trading & Investments 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. Charles Dawson is this week’s Community Partner. Charles is a lifelong Hopkins County resident and lifelong member of...
A Look at Your 2026 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen Contestants
March 19, 2026 – A reception was held March 16th, 2026, to provide parents and contestants information about the upcoming 2026 Hopkins County Dairy Festival. At this event a group picture with the 2026 Queen Contestants and the 2025 Dairy Festival Queen, was taken. Gena Prickette shared this photo with KSST, along with some info on the contestants. Photo from Parent Contestant receptionFront Row: left to rightKaylie Resendiz,...
Enter to Win Two Free Tickets to the Knights Of Columbus Fish Fry – Week Five
March 19, 2026 – KSST has two tickets for the Annual Knights of Columbus Fish Fry. They will be cooking that USA catfish and all the trimmings every Friday evening during lent. This is the fith fish fry of 2026. These tickets are only good for the March 20th meal. To enter to win the tickets, comment on this post on Facebook. Make sure to give your opinion on the special beans. One winner will be chosen at random. Grand...
A Burn Ban for Hopkins County Can’t Be Far Off
M<arch 19, 2026 – Warm, dry weather is setting the stage for ideal outdoor work conditions across Hopkins County, but officials warn the same pattern could soon increase fire risk. Forecasts show a stretch of above-average temperatures, moderate south winds and little to no rain expected over the next 10 days. Those conditions are creating a window for residents to tackle outdoor projects such as welding, clearing brush and...
Paris District Roads to be Resurfaced Notification
March 18, 2026 – PARIS – Over 100 miles of Northeast Texas Roadways will receive new surfacesStarting next week, according to plans awarded last winter by the Texas Department ofTransportation. Contractor Clark Construction of San Antonio, TX was awarded the contract to seal coathighways in all nine counties within the Paris District with a low bid of $12.9 million. TheParis District includes Grayson, Fannin, Hunt, Rains,...
The 2026 Dairy Festival Begins!
March 18, 2026 – The 2026 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Parent and Contestant Information Reception was held Monday, March 16th, 2026, at the Southwest Dairy Museum in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this reception. Check it out and learn what the theme is for this year’s Hopkins County Dairy Festival! 2026 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Parent and Contestant Information Reception...
Support Group Reflects on Lent and Celebrates Foundation’s Community Pride Award
March 16, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The ladies of the Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group enjoyed a message from Father Justin Wylie at their meeting on March 9. Fr. Wylie shared his reflections about prayer, gratitude, and the season of Lent. “There are three pillars to a good Lent: fasting, almsgiving, and prayer. Fasting means voluntary hunger or thirst; almsgiving refers to giving up something you enjoy for the...
Trading Post for March 16, 2026
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East Texas A&M Student Lands Internship with the Texas Rangers
March 16, 2026 – Honors College student Ruby Blaylock is soaking up real-world experience with Major League Baseball through her internship with the Texas Rangers. If you head to a Texas Rangers game this season, you might spot a familiar Lion behind the scenes. Ruby Blaylock of Mabank, Texas, an Honors College senior at East Texas A&M University, has earned a competitive internship with the Major League Baseball club...
IYKYK Gala Moments
March 16, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is known for havingfun, so this look back at Gala history is provided with a wink and a smile! As far back as 2009, the Civic Center has been decked out for the annual event. No area is left untouched. Food tables, corners, and dead-end hallways…all have the festive touch of volunteers. The more random and over-the-top decorated areas are the...
