Woman and Veteran Owned Helicopter Tours Near Hopkins County
March 6, 2023 – Pilots from Semper Fly Helicopter Tours, a woman and veteran owned business, stopped by the KSST Studios for an interview on Monday. Brandi Rector and Mike Sanford own and operate several flight related businesses that are based in Southern Oklahoma. They are both veterans of the armed forces. More details on their individual services in the armed forces are available on their website. Bob Kerr, Judge...
Two Man Team Arrested for Forgery
March 3, 2023 – A two man team was arrested at a Sulphur Springs, TX business for attempting to cash forged checks. The men entered a Gilmer street business on Thursday around 4pm. Business staff called police after the checks were presented. When confronted inside the business by police, Kevin Lank Jones and Jason Daniel Robert Fontenot concocted a story about one of them being picked up by the other on the road. Their plan was...
Clarion Pointe Hotel Sponsors Lights Of Life Gala
Sharon and Charles Helm, owners of Clarion Pointe, have long been champions of the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation, having served as Gala chairs, volunteers, donors, Gala committee members, and on the Foundation Board. The Helms are joined by Whitney and Logan Vaughan, 2023 Gala Chairs, for a Lights of Life Gala sponsorship check presentation. Sharon (second from left) and Charles Helm (far left)
City National Bank Sponsors Lights Of Life Gala
City National Bank’s John Sellers and Don Sapaugh present a ceremonial check recognizing the bank’s Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Lights of Life Gala sponsorship to Gala Chairs Logan and Whitney Vaughan. Both Sellers and Sapaugh have served on the Foundation Board, the latter currently is serving a second appointment. John Sellers (L), Don Sapaugh (R) and (center) Logan and Whitney Vaughan.
Alliance Bank sponsors Lights Of Life Gala
The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation thanks Alliance Bank for sponsoring the 17th Annual Lights of Life Gala scheduled for April 22. Alliance Bank representatives Tom Sellers , Jessica Kultgen, Keith Shurtleff and James Law present Gala Chairs Logan Vaughan and Whitney Vaughan with a check for the Gala. Tom Sellers (l), Jessica Kultgen (3rd from left), Keith Shurtleff (second from right), James Law (r), Logan...
Carriage House Manor Sponsors Lights Of Life Gala
The Tanton family, who own Carriage House Manor, are long-time supporters of the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation. Arvis and Sheila Tanton (center) are joined by their daughters, Sharla Campbell (left) and Shandra Dunn (third from right) and grandchildren for a check presentation recognizing their sponsorship of the 17th Annual Lights of Life Gala. Accepting the check is Volunteer Gala Chair Whitney Vaughan...
Sulphur Springs Approves Over 20 Million Dollars Worth Of Construction Projects
March 1, 2023- Since January 1st of this year, the City Of Sulphur Springs has approved roughly 20 million dollars worth of construction and renovations through building permits filed with the city. The total revenue of building permits received in the city coffers totaled almost $40,000 for that time period. Notable projects filing for permits include: The recently approved CEFCO Travel Center near the intersection of I-30 and SH-19....
Chamber Connection – March 1
Spring seems like it may finally be here, so it’s time for the 34th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament, set for April 7 at the Sulphur Springs Country Club. Like last year, the registration fee for a six-person scramble team is $750, with tee times at 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. We have room for 25 afternoon teams and 18 morning teams on a first- come basis. Registration includes 12 mulligans, six meal tickets, and three carts. We also have many...
Guaranty Bank and Trust Are Proud Sponsors of the 17th Annual Lights of Life Gala
Guaranty Bank & Trust are proud sponsors of the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s 17th Annual Lights of Life Gala to be held on April 22. Representing the bank for a photo presentation are (l-r) Brandon Williams, Garrett Glass and (far right) Brad Thomas photographed with the Lights of Life Chair Whitney Vaughan (second from right). Guaranty Bank and Trust
Presidents Day Bank Closures
Feb. 17, 2023- In observance of Presidents Day several business will be closed as well as banks within town. Several banks have announced through social media that they will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2023 for Presidents Day, currently these banks are: City National bank Pilgrim bank Alliance Bank Guaranty Bank Texas Heritage National Bank All offices for these banks will be closed on Presidents...
