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...
State Fair of Texas Announces Safety & Security Measures for 2025 Event
By State Fair of Texas | September 5, 2025 The State Fair of Texas is one of the largest annual events in the world – attracting nearly 2.4 million people in 2024 and bringing an estimated economic impact of nearly $680 million to North Texas every fall. The State Fair of Texas engages leading security experts in the industry to ensure the safety of our patrons, vendors, and staff. We are constantly evaluating our...
Your Sulphur Springs Wildcats Competed Against Greenville in Their Homecoming Game September 5th, 2025
September 8, 2025 – Kyler Vandelaar and Lucy McKenzie were crowned Homecoming Princesses and Emma Boatman was crowned the Wildcats 2025 Homecoming Queen in festivities held before the football game September 5th, 2025. After the celebration the Wildcats gave it their all and took on the Greenville Lions in a fierce Homecoming football competition. It was an exciting game and everyone was ready to keep the exciting competition...
Mt. Pleasant Nursing Program Get $1M in Grants
September 7, 2025 – The Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) Nursing Program has secured more than $1 million in competitive grant funding to expand and strengthen its nursing education opportunities. The combined awards, totaling $1,037,871.79, will enhance curriculum, improve student success initiatives, and provide cutting-edge training resources for future healthcare professionals. The funding includes $244,867.95 from...
Uncork Texas Wines Program Sponsors TEXSOM 2025 Podcast
September 7, 2025 – The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has announced its continued sponsorship of the TEXSOM 2025 podcast series through its Uncork Texas Wines program, partnering with TEXSOM and the Italian Wine Podcast for the second consecutive year. The initiative aims to elevate the profile of Texas wineries and grape growers while connecting them with an international wine audience. Uncorked: Wine, Music & Art...
Paris District Road Report for September 8, 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 8, 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...
Chamber Connection – September 3, 2025
By Butch Burney The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce is partnering with two other entities to bring you a free Leadership Seminar as part of our extended Lunch and Learn series. The seminar, to be held at the Sulphur Springs Country Club from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18, will feature George Manning, Professor of Psychology and Business at Northern Kentucky University, who brings decades of expertise as an acclaimed...
Dinner Bell Menu for September 10, 2025
September 4, 2025 – COMMUNITY PARTNER: Charles Dawson 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 First United Methodist...
COMMISSIONER SID MILLER BACKS SHRIMP LABELING LAW TO PROTECT TEXAS PRODUCERS
September 4, 2025 – AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is reminding Texans that Senate Bill 823 is effective as of September 1, 2025. This law introduces new protections for consumers and marks a significant victory for Texas shrimping and aquaculture. It requires informing consumers if the shrimp sold in the state are imported from outside Texas, thereby increasing awareness and supporting the critical Texas...
