More Suspects Caught Up in Cattle Theft
Jan22

More Suspects Caught Up in Cattle Theft

January 22, 2025 – Two more suspects will be spending the night in the Hopkins County Jail as two suspects have bonded out of jail in a local cattle theft case. As the plot thickens on the theft of almost 100 head of cattle, so far, Gabriel Gomez, age 20, and Jeremy Gomez, age 19, are the latest suspects facing theft charges in the cattle case stemming from an investigation on Farm-to-Market Road 3236. The investigation now...

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Suspected Cattle Rustlers Rounded Up in Hopkins County
Jan22

Suspected Cattle Rustlers Rounded Up in Hopkins County

MUNOZ, RICARDO BARAJAS, ADRIAN January 22, 2025 – Local investigators rounded up two individuals so far suspected of heading up cattle that were not their property and moving them on up to Delta County to be sold. The investigation started with a report from a rancher on FM 3236 in Hopkins County on January 18th of this year that cattle were missing from the property. Texas Cattle Rancher investigators got involved and soon...

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Preparing for Winter Storms is Crucial to Ensure the Safety of Individuals by Mario Villarino
Jan22

Preparing for Winter Storms is Crucial to Ensure the Safety of Individuals by Mario Villarino

January 22, 2025 – Preparing for winter storms is crucial to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals, livestock, and property. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offers comprehensive resources to help Texans effectively prepare for and respond to winter weather events. Key Preparedness Steps: 1. Stay Informed: Keep abreast of weather forecasts and heed advisories from local authorities. Reliable...

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Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library to be Closed January 20th, 2025
Jan19

Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library to be Closed January 20th, 2025

EVERYBODY can be great. Because  ANYBODY can serve.You only need a HEART full of grace.A SOUL generated by LOVE The Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library will be closed Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  We will reopen Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. Dr Martin Luther King Jr

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Incorporating Indoor Plants Into Your Home can Enhance Your Living Space by Mario Villarino
Jan18

Incorporating Indoor Plants Into Your Home can Enhance Your Living Space by Mario Villarino

January 18, 2025 – Incorporating indoor plants into your home can enhance your living space and provide various health benefits. According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, plants can improve mental health by reducing stress levels, especially during the winter months.  For those new to indoor gardening or seeking low-maintenance options, consider the following plants: • Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata): Thrives in...

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Hopkins County Genealogical Society to Hold Next Lunch & Learn January 22nd
Jan17

Hopkins County Genealogical Society to Hold Next Lunch & Learn January 22nd

January 17, 2025 – Lunch & Learn will be held this coming Wednesday, January 22, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 611 North Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Tx.  The Hopkins County Genealogical Society invites anyone who wants to learn more about doing genealogical research to join us.  Bring your sack lunch, salad or drive-through meal if you like. We are excited to have our society president, John A. Sellers, as our...

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Tax Appointment Scheduler is Live!
Jan16

Tax Appointment Scheduler is Live!

January 16, 2025 – They tell us the only sure things are death and taxes. The local AARP Foundation’s Tax-Aide program can’t do much for the former; we are here to help with the latter by offering free income tax preparation and filing services during the upcoming tax filing season. Need tax filing help? Tax-Aide has got you covered. Our trained and Internal Revenue Service-certified Tax-Aide volunteers will provide this...

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CHRISTUS Health Opens new ENT Clinic in Sulphur Springs
Jan16

CHRISTUS Health Opens new ENT Clinic in Sulphur Springs

January 16, 2025 – (SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas) – CHRISTUS Health announced today the addition of ear, nose and throat (ENT) services and opened a new ENT clinic with a ribbon cutting and blessing. Located at 101 Medical Plaza, adjacent to CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, the nearly 2,000 square-foot clinic features multiple exam rooms, procedure room and audiology testing booth. The clinic began seeing patients...

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Chamber Connection – January 16, 2025
Jan16

Chamber Connection – January 16, 2025

By Butch Burney Be a star at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce’s 98th Annual Banquet and Community Awards, because the theme for the Feb. 13 event is Vintage Hollywood. At the banquet, we will recognize Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Caregiver of the Year, Community Pride Award, Agriculturist of the Year, Growth and Renewal, Outstanding Professional Educator, Outstanding ParaProfessional Educator, Outstanding Auxiliary...

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Sulphur Springs EDC Executive Director Chris Brown sat Down with John Mark on This Second Cup Of Coffee
Jan13

Sulphur Springs EDC Executive Director Chris Brown sat Down with John Mark on This Second Cup Of Coffee

On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down with Hopkins County Sulphur Springs EDC Executive Director Chris Brown. The two chatted about the Liberty Trailer Project, Hopkins County Days, the upcoming Legislation Session, and much more. Be sure to check out this episode and learn what’s going on and what is in store for Economic Development today, and in the near future, for...

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