Jury Duty Originally Scheduled for January 26th Has Been Cancelled
January 23, 2026 – According to Hopkins County Deputy Clerk, Elsie Torres, the Jury Duty that was scheduled for Monday, Jan 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM for the Hopkins County Clerk’s Office has been cancelled. Judge Ginn has made the decision to cancel the trial due to inclement weather forecasted.
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Inclement Weather Closure Notice
January 23, 2026 – The Hopkins County Genealogical Society announces that due to forecasted inclement weather and for the safety of their volunteers and patrons, the library will close at 12:00pm on Friday, January 23, 2026. The library will reopen on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 9:30am. Be careful out there. The Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library is located at 611 North Davis Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas.
20th Anniversary Gala Postponed Due to Weather
January 20, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation has made the decision to postpone their 20th anniversary Gala scheduled for January 24. The Foundation has been asked by local officials to postpone the fundraiser since the Civic Center serves as a warming location for our community when needed. With that in mind as well as the Foundation’s concern for the health and safety of...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Has Cancelled Next Lunch & Learn January 28th
January 27, 2026 – Because we are not yet comfortable with the level of safety offered by our highways, roads and city streets, we are opting to close again tomorrow, January 28, 2026. Hopefully, we will reopen at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2026. We are normally closed for research on Wednesday anyway, but this means we will not be able to hold a Lunch & Learn this month. An email will be sent to our...
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...
CEA Mario Villarino Had A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey Again
January 16, 2026 – Hopkins County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent Mario Villarino-Gutierrez recently visited on KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. Mario and John Mark chatted about the importance of volunteers. Mario Villarino shared that those who would like to volunteer as a Master Gardener can get started with an online training session being held January 29th, 2026. John Mark and Mario also...
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...
