Hopkins County United Way Held Their Second Weekly Meeting October 7th
October 12, 2025 – The Hopkins County United Way members held their second meeting of the 2025-2026 Campaign October 7, 2025, at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Executive Secretary Susan Berning reached out to KSST with a report on the meeting. Susan reported, “On behalf of Ashley Crump and Kaitlyn Hankins, I am very pleased to report Campaign pledges to date total $23,708.78!! If you attended our meeting …, please note the total is slightly higher than reported at the meeting. Our...
read moreHopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting to be Held on October 16th
October 12, 2025 – Join us Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Hopkins County Genealogical Society Research Library, 611 North Davis St., Sulphur Springs, TX , for a program by Major, (Ret.) USAF, David W. Wims: “Tools of the Trade – Captain Samuel H. Walker and the Percussion Revolvers of 1836-1860.” David W. Wims was born in Ft. Worth, Texas and graduated from High School in Houston, Texas. He attended University of Houston and East Texas State University, where he was...
read moreDinner Bell Menu for October 15, 2025
October 12, 2025 – COMMUNITY PARTNER: State Farm Insurance Agencies Bear Littleton and Julia Wilhite 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 1922 George J. Mecherle, a retired farmer, created a mutual automobile insurance company in Bloomington, Illinois. He founded the company on the basis of fairness, seeking to provide lower auto rates for...
read moreNational Prescription Drug Take Back Day October 25
October 10, 2025 – Texans are encouraged to safely dispose of unused or expired medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25. The nationwide initiative, led by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), provides secure drop-off locations at law enforcement agencies, pharmacies, and community centers across Texas. The event aims to prevent prescription drug misuse, accidental poisonings, and environmental harm caused by improper disposal. Residents can find nearby collection sites through the...
read moreThe Saltillo Fall Carnival is on Friday, October 24, 2025
October 9, 2025 – The Saltillo Fall Carnival is on Friday, October 24, 2025. The stew and chili donation dinner starts at 5:30 pm, the queen’s coronation ceremony is at 7:00 pm with a $1.00 entry. Carnival games, cake and pie walks, and Bingo start after the queen’s coronation ceremony. Tickets for carnival games can be purchased that night, $6.00 bundles for 20 tickets, an all night bingo band is $25 per bingo card. We hope you can join us for a fun filled family event. Thank you,Kelli OlveraSaltillo PTO...
read moreFall Into Outdoor Fun at Texas State Parks
Oct. 9, 2025 – AUSTIN— The temperature is finally cooling off, so it’s time to go outside! Fall is the ideal season for warming up by a campfire, telling stories and making s’mores, and Texas State Parks have family-friendly events and programs for all to enjoy. Birthdays and History Head to the beach Oct. 11 to step back in time and celebrate 50 Years Through the Ages at Galveston Island State Park. On Oct. 18, stop by Inks Lake State Park for its 75th Birthday Celebration, a fun-filled day of archery, fishing,...
read moreState Fair of Texas Announces Retirement of Beloved Log Ride After 2025 Season
DALLAS (October 8, 2025) — The State Fair of Texas announced Wednesday that the 2025 Fair will be the final season for one of its most iconic attractions — the Log Ride. Fairgoers are encouraged to “take your final ride” and enjoy one last splash before the Midway favorite closes permanently at the end of this year’s Fair. Introduced in 1986, the Log Ride quickly became a signature part of the Fair’s family-friendly fun, offering thrills, laughs, and a refreshing break from the Texas heat. Over nearly four decades, the attraction has welcomed...
read moreLearn About the Texoma Gospel Music Association Fall Gathering on This Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
October 7, 2025 – Ina Gore, with the Texoma Gospel Music Association, dropped by for A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey to discuss the “Fall Gathering” Gospel Festival scheduled for October 10th through 11th, 2025, at the ROC in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Ina and John Mark chat about the Texoma Gospel Music Association, Gospel Music today, Buddy Gore, and so much more. Be sure to check out this informative episode below. Texoma Gospel Music Association Fall Gathering Oct 10 and 11 2025 at the ROC in Sulphur Springs...
read moreThe Ultimate Girls Night Out… And It’s Free!
October 7, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – Celebrate breast health with the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Monday, October 13! Johanna Hicks will lead a self-exam demonstration using a silicone prosthetic breast model in a hands-on learning experience, teaching ladies how to detect breast lumps. Celebrate “the girls” is perfect for moms and daughters, friend groups, women’s clubs, and any other woman who wants to learn more about breast health. Door prizes and refreshments will be provided. Self-exams and...
read moreGrace Methodist Church Breaks Ground on New Church Home in Sulphur Springs
Sulphur Springs, Texas — September 24, 2025 — Grace Methodist Church marked a significant milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony for its new church home, drawing approximately 150 people to celebrate this next chapter in the church’s history. The congregation of Grace Methodist Church currently worships at 876 Wildcat Way in Sulphur Springs at 10:00 a.m. each Sunday. The new facility—located on the land where the groundbreaking took place—will provide a permanent spiritual home for the thriving church community. The event was a...
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