Dirty Dog Deals May Lead to Long Prison Sentence
March 23, 2026 – A Hopkins County woman has been indicted and charged with federal violations related to an unlicensed breeding facility in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Kristine Michelle Hicks, 51, of Cumby, was named in an indictment returned by a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Texas this week charging her with acting as an animal dealer without a license and four counts of...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society to Hold Next Lunch & Learn March 25th
March 23, 2026 – Our “Fourth Wednesday Lunch & Learn” is scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 611 North Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Tx. The Hopkins County Genealogical Society invites individuals interested in genealogical research to attend. Bring your sack lunch, salad, or drive-through meal, and join us – and bring a friend. This event is free and open to...
A Look at Your 2026 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen Contestants
March 19, 2026 – A reception was held March 16th, 2026, to provide parents and contestants information about the upcoming 2026 Hopkins County Dairy Festival. At this event a group picture with the 2026 Queen Contestants and the 2025 Dairy Festival Queen, was taken. Gena Prickette shared this photo with KSST, along with some info on the contestants. Photo from Parent Contestant receptionFront Row: left to rightKaylie Resendiz,...
The 2026 Dairy Festival Begins!
March 18, 2026 – The 2026 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Parent and Contestant Information Reception was held Monday, March 16th, 2026, at the Southwest Dairy Museum in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this reception. Check it out and learn what the theme is for this year’s Hopkins County Dairy Festival! 2026 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Parent and Contestant Information Reception...
Is It Spring?? by Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson
March 12, 2026 – With recent temperatures reaching the 80s, it seems that spring is finally here! Although sweaters and jackets may no longer be needed, it might be a good idea to keep them close by, as there usually is a cold snap before Easter. And before spending $$ on plants and putting them in the ground, keep in mind the average date for last frost is the first week of April. Gardeners who plant now...
Texas Superstar Plants by Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson
March 12, 2026 – Did you know that Texas has a list of 90 plants that are considered “Super Stars”? Each plant on the list has been chosen by a board of horticultural experts from Texas A&M, Texas Tech University, AgriLife Extension agents, Texas Department of Agriculture, and the Texas Landscape and Nursery Association. These experts live and work in all parts of Texas, testing and providing reports on plants...
Hopkins County Commissioners Approve New Solar Projects
March 10, 2026 – Three solar projects are committed to expand in Hopkins County. Two new projects, as well as one older project that has a new agreement. The Hopkins County Commissioners Court working with consultant Jeff Snowden as they work through the due diligence process ultimately deciding to grant each company a tax abatement as well as enter into a PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) agreement. Three local school districts...
March Burn Ban Lifted in Hopkins County, Caution Advised When Burning
March 10, 2026 – With the promise of wet weather in the forecast, Hopkins County Commissioners have lifted the current burn ban for county residents. Emergency Management Director Andy Endsley reminds county residents to continue to exercise caution when burning as the State of Texas still mandates outdoor burning to take place when winds are forecasted to be between 6mph and 23mph. As Hopkins County is forecasted to receive...
Next Hopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting to be Held March 19th
March 9, 2026 – You are invited to come and hear our speaker, Kenneth Sivard, on Thursday, March 19, 2026. We will meet at 611 N. Davis, Sulphur Springs, TX., at 7:00 p.m. or you may join us via Zoom that evening. (See the Zoom link below). A sixth-generation McCurtain County native, Kenny Sivard joined the McCurtain County Historical Society at age fifteen. Working with the society, he has created...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library to be Open March 14th
March 9, 2026 – The Hopkins County Genealogical Society announces that their library will be open Saturday, March 14th, 2026, from 9:30am to 1:00pm. The library will be open for “all your research needs.” Come in and look for those ancestors you have wondered about for so long. The Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library is located at 611 North Davis Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas.
