Two Long-Running Gala Traditions
March 24, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s well-known Gala is full of history and traditions, some better known than others. Two long-running traditions are opening with a prayer and the national anthem. The prayer began at the second Gala held in 2007. Wanda Galyean was the chairperson of the event, and Jackie Thornton was the Foundation’s executive director. The first person to lead the blessing was Kelli Cody, who did so through song. The organizers that year said...
read moreHopkins County Genealogical Society to Hold Next Lunch & Learn March 25th
March 23, 2026 – Our “Fourth Wednesday Lunch & Learn” is scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 611 North Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Tx. The Hopkins County Genealogical Society invites individuals interested in genealogical research to attend. Bring your sack lunch, salad, or drive-through meal, and join us – and bring a friend. This event is free and open to the public! We are especially excited about this month’s speaker and presentation. His name is...
read moreLocal Author Sharon Feldt Had A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey Recently
March 19, 2026 – Local author, and owner of the small local business the Book Nook on Main, Sharon Feldt, was a guest on KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey recently. Sharon and John Mark chatted about the book club Sharon hosts at her house once a month, the book, “The Boy, The Mole, The Fox, and The Horse,” and upcoming events scheduled at The Book Nook on Main, downtown Sulphur Springs, Texas. Don’t miss this charming segment and learn about some books you might want to read. A Second Cup of...
read moreDinner Bell for March 25, 2026
March 19, 2026 – WEEK OF: March 25, 2026 COMMUNITY PARTNER: Charles Dawson, Texas Trading & Investments 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. Charles Dawson is this week’s Community Partner. Charles is a lifelong Hopkins County resident and lifelong member of First United Methodist Church. A financial advisor and commodity broker for over 45 years, Charles owns and...
read moreEnter to Win Two Free Tickets to the Knights Of Columbus Fish Fry – Week Five
March 19, 2026 – KSST has two tickets for the Annual Knights of Columbus Fish Fry. They will be cooking that USA catfish and all the trimmings every Friday evening during lent. This is the fith fish fry of 2026. These tickets are only good for the March 20th meal. To enter to win the tickets, comment on this post on Facebook. Make sure to give your opinion on the special beans. One winner will be chosen at random. Grand Knight Chris Aguilar hand breading that USA Catfish. Service starts at 5PM and goes till 7pm, right here in...
read moreThe 2026 Dairy Festival Begins!
March 18, 2026 – The 2026 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Parent and Contestant Information Reception was held Monday, March 16th, 2026, at the Southwest Dairy Museum in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this reception. Check it out and learn what the theme is for this year’s Hopkins County Dairy Festival! 2026 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Parent and Contestant Information Reception March 16 2026 at the Southwest Dairy...
read moreSupport Group Reflects on Lent and Celebrates Foundation’s Community Pride Award
March 16, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The ladies of the Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group enjoyed a message from Father Justin Wylie at their meeting on March 9. Fr. Wylie shared his reflections about prayer, gratitude, and the season of Lent. “There are three pillars to a good Lent: fasting, almsgiving, and prayer. Fasting means voluntary hunger or thirst; almsgiving refers to giving up something you enjoy for the month of Lent and donating the money saved to a charitable cause; and prayer means communication in the...
read moreIYKYK Gala Moments
March 16, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is known for havingfun, so this look back at Gala history is provided with a wink and a smile! As far back as 2009, the Civic Center has been decked out for the annual event. No area is left untouched. Food tables, corners, and dead-end hallways…all have the festive touch of volunteers. The more random and over-the-top decorated areas are the bathrooms. Not just one or two, but all four get in on the action. Historically, they went with the theme. In...
read moreWildcats Played Their First District Game in Baseball Action March 10th
March 13, 2026 – The Sulphur Springs, Texas, High School Wildcats competed against the Pittsburg Pirates in baseball action Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Wildcat Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas. This was the Wildcats first District Game of the season. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this game. KSST’s Sports Director, John Mark Dempsey, and Tony Flippin, called Play by Play and provided Color...
read moreFirst United Methodist Church to Host Blood Drive April 19th
March 12, 2026 – First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, and Carter Blood Care, will hold a blood drive Sunday, April 19th, 2026. Those who donate will receive a quilted tote bag. The blood drive is scheduled for 10:00am to 2:00pm. It will be held in the Gym of First United Methodist Church, 301 Church Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas, 75482. For more details, email B. J. Hardman at [email protected]. A photo ID is required. First United Methodist Church Carter BloodCare Blood Drive April 19 2026
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