This Year’s Back to School Fair was a Very Popular and Huge Success
August 10, 2025 – The CANHelp 2025 Hopkins County Back to School Fair was held at the ROC in Sulphur Springs August 7th, 2025. The annual event was well attended and gave a lot back to the community. There was a bounce house, snow cones, games, plenty of school supplies, and so much more! If you missed it, or just want to see it again, be sure to check out KSST’s coverage of this successful event...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, August 10, 2025
Hey Friends, a while back I took my family to Kentucky to the Ark Experience and wow was it powerful. And as we were coming home from Kentucky, we were listening to a sermon and the pastor told a story of a woman on a plane. He said, as she looked out one window she saw a beautiful sunset and as she looked out the other side windows she saw an approaching storm. And in that moment I feel like the Lord spoke to my heart what he...
East Texas A&M University Partnered with The Sports Facilities Companies of Florida to Operate its new Sports Facility
August 8, 2025 – East Texas A&M University has partnered with The Sports Facilities Companies of Clearwater, Florida, to operate its new state-of-the-art sports facility, set to open in fall of 2026. With over 90 managed venues and about 4,000 employees, SFC welcomes nearly 30 million guest visits and produces almost $1 billion in economic impact each year. ET A&M President Dr. Mark Rudin says: “The Sports Facilities...
One of East Texas A&M University’s Most Iconic Buildings is Coming full Circle – Binnion Hall
August 8, 2025 – After decades of academic use, one of East Texas A&M University’s most iconic buildings is coming full circle. Binnion Hall … on the east side of campus adjacent to Monroe Street … is set to undergo a transformative renovation that will return it to its original purpose: student housing. Scheduled to begin next year, the project will breathe new life into the three-story building, quoting a university news...
Fans of Colleen Hoover’s Novels can Look Forward to More Movies Based on her Books
August 8, 2025 – Fans of Colleen Hoover’s novels can look forward to three more movies based on her books. On her Facebook page, Hoover, the best-selling author from Sulphur Springs and Saltillo, has announced that filming has been completed on movies based on her books, “Regretting You,” “Reminders of Him,” and “Verity.” “Regretting You” will has a release date of Oct. 24 this...
Dinner Bell for August 13, 2025
DINNER BELL, First United Methodist Church SPONSOR: Christus Health The doors to Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church will open at 11:00 a.m. Meal service begins at 11:30 a.m. and doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Please come join us to share fellowship and a meal. In July 2016 the Hopkins County Hospital District and Christus Health formed an alliance in which Christus became the leasing entity of...
Meal A Day Menu – August 11-15, 2025
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for the remainder of the week of August 11-15 2025 includes: Meal A Day Menu Aug 11-Aug 15 2025 Meal-A-Day Meal-A-Day is a non-profit organization providing 150-160 meals Monday-Friday to local senior citizens. Approximately 120 meals each...
Sherri Lynn Ferrell
February 3, 1958 — August 7, 2025 Sulphur Springs Memorial service for Sherri Lynn Ferrell, age 67, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas with Bro. David Burns officiating. A private inurnment will be held at Posey Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Murray-Orwosky...
Cleve Williams
July 15, 1937 — August 6, 2025 Funeral service for Cleve Williams, age 88, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Williams passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Cleve...
Mayo or Whip on Your Texas Burger
August 7, 2025 – In Texas, where burgers are taken as seriously as barbecue, the choice between mayo and Miracle Whip on a hamburger can spark passionate debate. Traditionally, mayonnaise is the more common condiment on Texas burgers, offering a rich, creamy base that complements grilled beef, onions, and pickles without overpowering them. It’s a classic choice, especially when combined with mustard — a beloved staple in...
