Two Gala Photo Releases
January 16, 2026 – Gala Photo Release: Chaney and Craig Johnson The Johnson family has supported the Foundation for generations. Pictured here fromleft to right are Foundation Board Member and Co-Chair Bob Weaver, Craig Johnson,Chaney Johnson, and Foundation Board Member and Co-Chair Heather Johnson,sister-in-law to Chaney and Craig. To learn more about the Foundation’s Gala, visitGala2026.GiveSmart.com. Supporting the...
Learn About the “Little Ducky’s Book Pond” Event Being Held January 17th on This Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
January 15, 2026 – Learn about the “Little Ducky’s Book Pond” event taking place Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Book Nook on Main, downtown Sulphur Springs, Texas, on this charming episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. Sharon Feldt, owner of the Book Nook on Main, visited with John Mark to share info. about “Little Ducky’s Book Pond,” which begins at...
2 Gala Photo Releases
January 15, 2026 – Proceeds from the event on January 24 will help fund the surgical services expansion of CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs. This expansion will double the number of operating rooms and increase the footprint to 19,000 sf. The new surgical suites will be larger and accommodate the latest technology, including the capacity to facilitate robotic surgical systems. To learn more, visit...
Gala Photo Release: Wound Evolution – Tyler
January 15, 2026 – There is one way to win a Live Auction item without attending. The 100 for $100 Raffle offers your choice of select Live Auction items featuring packages such as a trip to Cabo, Montana Fly Fishing, private dinner party packages, and many more fabulous items. Only 100 tickets will be sold, each for $100. The winner will be drawn during the Gala. Get yours while they are still available at...
Gala Photo Release: Grocery Supply Company
January 15, 2026 – As longtime Foundation supporters since the beginning in 1997, the McKenzie family is a great example of the lasting community partnerships that have bolstered the success of the Gala over the past twenty years. Cheers to many more years of improving local healthcare and cheers to January 24! Grocery Supply Company is Gala-ready! The Foundation is grateful for their sponsorship
Gala Photo Release: Alliance Bank
January 15, 2026 -January 24 will include fabulous silent and live auctions, a delectable catered dinner, and dancing with a live band—all to thank the donors, sponsors, and volunteers who have made it all possible. Tickets are sold out, but certain items from the Live Auction and all items from the Silent Auction can be won online at Gala2026.GiveSmart.com. Proceeds will contribute to the surgical services expansion of CHRISTUS...
Gala Photo Release – Omega Hydration and Wellness
January 15, 2026 – The 20th Anniversary Gala will help fund the surgical services expansion of the local nonprofit hospital CHRISTUS Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. For more information, visit Gala2026.GiveSmart.com. To learn more about the expansion, visit SpreadOurWings.GiveSmart.com. Gabriela Camacho of Omega Hydration and Wellness has generously sponsored the upcoming Gala to be held on January 24. The event will celebrate...
Gala Photo Release: Cody Drug
January 15, 2026 – The event has raised more than 3.3 million dollars and completed 35 local healthcare projects over the past 20 years. This year, proceeds will help fund the surgical services expansion at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs. The expansion will double the number of operating rooms and expand the types of surgeries that will be offered locally. For underwriting, sponsorships, and tickets to...
Gala Photo Releases
January 15, 2026 – The Gala is officially sold out! To be added to the waiting list, call (903) 438-4799. The event has raised more than 3.3 million dollars and completed 35 local healthcare projects over the past 20 years. This year, proceeds will help fund the surgical services expansion at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs. The expansion will double the number of operating rooms and expand the types of...
The Topic on This Second Cup Of Coffee is the Hello, Dolly! Production Being Held January 16th – 18th
January 14, 2026 – Shining Star Productions cast members Brad Cummings, Jacob Harris, and Larissa Hyde dropped by for A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey to chat about the production of Hello, Dolly!, which is being presented at the Sulphur Springs High School Auditorium January 16th, 17th, and 18th, 2026. John Mark and the actors discussed what you can expect from this fabulous musical, what all went into putting this...

