Chamber Connection – October 30, 2024
By Butch Burney Saturday turned out to be a glorious day for stew fans as an estimated 7,500 people jammed Buford Park to take part in the 55th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest, sponsored by Alliance Bank. The weather was pleasant in the morning, when stew was served from more than 170 pots! A big thank you to all those who attended, to our sponsors and especially to those cooks, who spent most of Friday and Saturday making stew for...
James “Cherokee” Morgan
Graveside service for James “Cherokee” Morgan, age 82, of Emory, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Eureka Cemetery in Hulbert, Oklahoma with Pat “Red Fox” Morgan, James Hinch, Ryan Hinch, David Benaroch, Steve LaRoza and Larry Wright serving as pallbearers. Mr.Morgan passed away peacefully at Emory Health and Rehab on Monday, October 28, 2024. James Daul Morgan was born on August 1, 1942, in...
Neighboring County to the South Institutes Burn Ban
October 30, 2024 – Hopkins County has yet to issue a burn ban this fall, but our neighboring county to the south issued one today. Residents of Wood County are now prohibited from outdoor burning. In Texas, local governments are empowered to take action on the behalf of those they serve. When drought conditions exist, a burn ban can be put in place by a county judge or county commissioners court prohibiting or restricting...
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Releases Photo of Suspected Truck Believed to be Used in Crimes
October 30, 2024 – Gangs burglarizing cars in Hopkins County seem to be well organized and using stolen vehicles to committ these crimes. One suspected vehicle being used has been identified as a stolen 2015 Chevrolet pickup. This vehicle may have scratches as it was driven through a barbed wire fence as it was stolen several months ago. Law enforcement believes the license plates will have been changed on the vehicle with...
The 2024 Hopkins County United Way Continues to Collect for a Great Cause in This Campaign Meeting
October 30, 2024 – The 2024-2025 Hopkins County United Way keeps working to collect for great causes. Check out KSST’s coverage of their latest meeting that was held Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Give it a viewing...
Check out the Game Everyone is Talking About; Wildcats Versus Community on October 25th
October 29, 2024 – Be sure to check out the game everyone is talking about… Below is KSST’s coverage of the Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats versus the Community Braves. The game was played Friday, October 25, 2024, at Gerald Prim Stadium in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Play by Play is called by KSST’s Sports Director John Mark Dempsey, and color commentary was provided by Tony Flippin. The Wildcats games are...
Sulphur Springs City Council Has Full Agenda for November Meeting
October 29, 2024 – The regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will take place at City Hall Tuesday, November 5th with the public portion of the meeting starting at 7:00 pm. Council members and city staff will begin an executive session at 6:30 pm to consult with an attorney, to hold Negotiations about Real Property; and to hold Deliberations Regarding Economic Development: Thermo 2 known as Thermo 2. Executive...
Jerry Dalton
October 20, 1950 — October 28, 2024 Sulphur Springs A family led Celebration of Life for Jerry Dalton, age 74, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at a later date. Mr. Dalton passed away at his home on Monday, October 28, 2024. Jerry Wayne Dalton was born on October 20, 1950 in Big Springs, Texas to Albert Wayne and Dellia Juanita (McCurdy) Dalton. Jerry was a jailer for Hopkins County working inmates at the Civic Center. He loved...
Mariachi Ensemble Brings New Sounds to A&M-Commerce
The newly established student organization will perform for the first time later this week. COMMERCE, TX, October 29, 2024—A new cultural experience has emerged at Texas A&M University-Commerce as the Mariachi Ensemble looks to wow audiences with performances of traditional Mexican music. Officially organized in May 2024, the ensemble is different from other musical groups at the university, as they officially function as a...
The Hopkins County Genealogical Society Reminds you to Turn Your Clock Back, and to Attend the Cemetery Walk on November 3rd
October 29, 2024 – The Hopkins County Genealogical Society would like to take this opportunity to remind the community that Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night, November 2nd, 2024. The Genealogical Society would also like to take this time to remind everyone to attend their annual Cemetery Walk on Sunday, November 3, 2024. The event will...
