Second Cup of Coffee With Guest Steve Killian Conducted March 12th
Mar13

Second Cup of Coffee With Guest Steve Killian Conducted March 12th

Cooper Lake State Park Complex Superintendent Steve Killian sat down with John Mark Dempsey on KSST’s A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey. They chatted about such topics as the upcoming eclipse, Luck of the Irish Archery Shoot event for St. Patrick’s Day, The Levy Walk, and more. Be sure to check it out below! Cooper Lake State Park Eclipse day...

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Financial Incentives Program Aids Forestry Climate Solution Practices
Feb22

Financial Incentives Program Aids Forestry Climate Solution Practices

February 22, 2024 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Texas A&M Forest Service is awarding $8.25 million through the Texas Climate-Smart Initiative, a financial incentives program to fund non-industrial, private, small-acreage landowners. The five-year project, led by Texas A&M AgriLife Research and funded by the USDA’s Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities grant, will provide financial incentives to agricultural commodities...

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SSISD Bond Election set for May 4
Feb15

SSISD Bond Election set for May 4

Dr. Deana Steeber discusses the upcoming $157 million bond election for two new schools and the renovation of three others with KSST’s John Mark Dempsey. Dr. Deana Steeber discusses the upcoming $157 million bond election for two new schools and the renovation of three others with KSST’s John Mark Dempsey. SSISD Logo

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Plans Underway for the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s First MAN Bingo
Feb15

Plans Underway for the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s First MAN Bingo

February 15, 2024 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care (HCHC) Foundation is planning the first Man Bingo, to be called Mingo, featuring prizes that guys (and gals) will be excited to win.  The big night will happen on Thursday, April 18.   Sponsorships are available now with reserved tables for 8 going on sale on March 23, and individual tickets, if seats are available, will be available on...

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Sulphur Springs ISD Board Calls May 4 Election
Feb14

Sulphur Springs ISD Board Calls May 4 Election

February 14, 2024 – Sulphur Springs Independent School District contacted KSST to share that the SSISD Board has called for a bond election to be on the May 4th ballot.  The communiqué stated, “representatives from the SSISD Bond Planning Committee made a recommendation to our school board in January that outlined a plan to address our oldest facilities at the primary and elementary level.  … our Board of Trustees...

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AARP Tax-AIDE Officially Begins
Feb07

AARP Tax-AIDE Officially Begins

February 7, 2024 – The AARP Tax-AIDE program officially saw their first clients of the 2023 tax season this week. This volunteer powered service is available to anyone regardless of age or residence. Volunteers from as far as Greenville traveled to the Sulphur Springs Public Library to help people file their Federal Income Tax. They are not the only ones drawn to the Celebration City, clients are known to drive from as far as...

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A Heads Up to Local Businesses from Sulphur Springs ISD and The Chamber of Commerce
Jan26

A Heads Up to Local Businesses from Sulphur Springs ISD and The Chamber of Commerce

January 26, 2024 – The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, and Coach Faircloth, with SSISD Athletics, wish to warn local businesses that they have come aware of outside companies contacting local businesses in an attempt to solicit money on behalf of Sulphur Springs ISD athletic department. This is a scam! The Athletic Department at Sulphur Springs ISD does NOT partner with outside companies to solicit money on it’s...

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Signature Solar is the 2024 Gala Marquee Sponsor
Jan18

Signature Solar is the 2024 Gala Marquee Sponsor

Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is thrilled to announce its 2024 $40,000 Marquee sponsor for the 18th annual fundraising Gala.  Signature Solar’s Founder and Owner James Showalter has agreed to sponsor the upcoming Gala at this generous level.   Gala Co-Chair John Sellers and Foundation Executive Director Kayla Price met with Showalter and Signature Solar’s Kenny Rogers to discuss the possibility. ...

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Bell Concrete Sponsors the January 27th Gala
Jan15

Bell Concrete Sponsors the January 27th Gala

Our friends at Bell Concrete know how important a good foundation is for a house and a healthy community!  We appreciate them for helping us to build a strong Hopkins County Health Care Foundation by sponsoring the January 27 Gala! Visit LOLGala2024.GiveSmart.com for more information about the Gala. Pictured here are Gala Chair John Sellers and Bell Concrete’s Matt Jasmer. Bell Concrete and the Hopkins County Health...

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Chaney and Craig Johnson Sponsor the 18th Annual Gala
Jan11

Chaney and Craig Johnson Sponsor the 18th Annual Gala

Chaney and Craig Johnson: January 11, 2024 – Our sincerest appreciation goes to Chaney and Craig Johnson for their ongoing support of the Foundation!  Shown here in recognition of the Johnson’s sponsorship of the 18th annual Hopkins County Health Care Foundation are left to right, Gala Chair John Sellers, Gala Chair Kim Sellers, Chaney Johnson, and Craig Johnson.  Visit LOLGala2024.givesmart.com to view live and silent auction...

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