Dinner Bell Menu for September 24, 2025
September 19, 2025 – COMMUNITY PARTNER: Alliance Bank 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. Alliance Bank was chartered as Sulphur Springs State Bank on June 13, 1927. The bank turned a profit that year and has done so every year since then, 98 continual years! The bank building at Main and Gilmer was destroyed by fire in 1934, causing the Bank to...
read moreCalvary Baptist Church Will Host The Gospel Quartet The Lighthouse Boys October 3rd
September 19, 2025 – Calvary Baptist Church, located at 130 Lee Street, here in Sulphur Springs, Texas, will host a Gospel Quartet concert featuring The Lighthouse Boys, October 3rd, 2025. This concert is free to the public. A love offering will be taken up. There will be a dinner following the concert. The Gospel Concert begins at 6:30pm. The Lighthouse Boys are bringing their Southern Country brand of Gospel Music and Anointed Ministry on Tour. Come out and enjoy a wonderful time of ministry and gospel music. The Lighthouse Boys 2025...
read moreLearn What’s Up at Cooper State Park on This Episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
September 16, 2025 – Check out this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey and learn what’s going on at Cooper Lake State Park. John Mark and Cooper Lake State Park Supervisor, Aron Maib, discussed the Veteran’s Suicide Awareness Ruck Hike events being held September 20th, 2025, at Cooper Lake State Park, the Hunters Education event being held at Cooper City Hall on September 27th, 2025, Christmas In The Park, and so much more. Don’t miss this interesting segment of A Second Cup Of Coffee...
read moreHopkins County United Way Kicked Off Their 2025 Campaign With a Ribbon Cutting September 12th
September 15, 2025 – Members of the community gathered at Celebration Plaza, Downtown Sulphur Springs, Texas, Friday, September 12th, 2025, to celebrate and help the Hopkins County United Way kick off their 2025-2026 Campaign with an exciting ribbon cutting. This year’s theme for the Hopkins County United Way is, “It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood.” This year marks the 70th Anniversary of the United Way. Stepping in as President of this year’s campaign is Lyndsay Palmer. Ashley Crump and Kaitlyn...
read moreTickets On Sale for Bentley’s Boo Bash
September 15, 2025 – Hello! I work at Jordan’s Place Pediatrics and we are hosting a fundraising event on October 11th for a patient of ours, Bentley Nelson, who is an 8 year old recently diagnosed with leukemia. The event is a carnival day with a bake sale and prize raffle built into the festivities, all proceeds go to the family. I was hoping to talk with someone about help with advertising for the event to get greater community support. My phone number is 903-348-8269. Thanks! Join us for a fun-filled carnival-style day in...
read moreThe Alamo Letter Society Announces Essay Contest for 7th and 8th Graders as Part of Plaque Dedication Event
September 8, 2025 – An important artifact of Texas History will be celebrated when a bronze replica of the famous “Liberty or Death” letter, written by Alamo Commander, William B. Travis, is unveiled on Celebration Plaza, Sulphur Springs, Texas, in a celebratory ceremony held at 2:00pm on October 18, 2025. This sure to be a grand event with music, fellowship, and more. As part of this awesome event, the Hopkins County Alamo Letter Society committee is conducting an essay contest for 7th and 8th graders of Hopkins County....
read moreSulphur Springs Wildcats Traveled to Bullard, TX, For Football Matchup September 12th
September 15, 2025 – Your Sulphur Springs, Texas, High School Wildcats traveled to Bullard High School in Bullard, Texas, to compete against the Bullard Panthers in football action. Below is KSST’s coverage of this exciting game. KSST”s Sports Director, John Mark Dempsey, called Play by Play, and Tony Flippin provided Color Commentary. Be sure to check out this thrilling...
read moreNew Foods Announced for 2025 State Fair of Texas
By State Fair of Texas | September 10, 2025 | The State Fair of Texas is known for taking culinary creativity to new heights, and 2025 is no exception. Fairgoers have the opportunity to taste all of the finalists of the Big Tex Choice Awards and decide if they agree with the judges’ selections for “Best Taste – Savory,” “Best Taste – Sweet,” “Best Taste – Sipper,” and “Most Creative.” Additionally, all 2025 semi-finalist dishes will also be offered at this year’s Fair; 2025 semi-finalists listed below are marked with an asterisk. In...
read moreCANHelp Director Brian Crump Chatted About the Fire at CANHelp on This Second Cup Of Coffee
September 11, 2025 – The Executive Director of CANHelp, Brian Crump, had a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey recently. Brian and John Mark chatted about the fire CANHelp experienced in the beginning of September, the successful Back to School Fair that was held in the previous month, the upcoming coat drive, and much more. Be sure to watch this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee and learn how CANHelp is giving back to your...
read moreA Word of Thanks From the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation
September 11, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation, an IRS non-profit organization, has a message for the Hopkins County community…thank you! As one of the oldest charities in Hopkins County, we feel we can speak for all local non-profits when we express our appreciation for the generosity of our community.Since the International Day of Charity was recently celebrated, it is appropriate to share how grateful we are to Hopkins County. It is your donations that keep our doors open and our services in...
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