New Texas Law Gives Officials More Power to Remove Unruly Fans at School Sporting Events
September 12, 2025 – As Texas schools dive into a new academic year and sports season, a recently enacted law is set to change the way spectator behavior is managed at athletic events. Senate Bill 2929, passed earlier in 2025, grants referees, umpires, and school officials expanded authority to remove unruly fans from stadiums, gyms, and other school sporting venues. The law was crafted in response to a rise in disruptive...
New Foods Announced for 2025 State Fair of Texas
By State Fair of Texas | September 10, 2025 | The State Fair of Texas is known for taking culinary creativity to new heights, and 2025 is no exception. Fairgoers have the opportunity to taste all of the finalists of the Big Tex Choice Awards and decide if they agree with the judges’ selections for “Best Taste – Savory,” “Best Taste – Sweet,” “Best Taste – Sipper,” and “Most Creative.” Additionally, all 2025 semi-finalist dishes will...
CANHelp Director Brian Crump Chatted About the Fire at CANHelp on This Second Cup Of Coffee
September 11, 2025 – The Executive Director of CANHelp, Brian Crump, had a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey recently. Brian and John Mark chatted about the fire CANHelp experienced in the beginning of September, the successful Back to School Fair that was held in the previous month, the upcoming coat drive, and much more. Be sure to watch this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee and learn how CANHelp is...
A Word of Thanks From the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation
September 11, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation, an IRS non-profit organization, has a message for the Hopkins County community…thank you! As one of the oldest charities in Hopkins County, we feel we can speak for all local non-profits when we express our appreciation for the generosity of our community.Since the International Day of Charity was recently celebrated, it is appropriate to share...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library to be Open September 13th
September 11, 2025 – The Hopkins County Genealogical Society announces that their library will be open Saturday, September 13th, 2025, from 9:30am to 1:00pm. The library will be open for “all your research needs.” The Hopkins County Genealogical Society hopes “you will join us in searching for those ancestors missing from your family tree!” The Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library is located at 611...
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...
COMMISSIONER SID MILLER ADVOCATES FOR PUBLIC COMMENT SUBMISSIONS ON RESTORING AMERICAN SEAFOOD COMPETITIVENESS
September 11, 2025 – AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller highlighted an opportunity to shape the future of our American seafood industry. NOAA Fisheries has opened a public comment period on President Trump’s Executive Order, “Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness.” Particularly in Texas, where the seafood industry has struggled, Commissioner Miller is urging those with feedback to submit public comments as...
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.
