The 36th Annual Martin Luther King Jr Awards Ceremony was Held January 19th
February 3, 2026 – The 36th Annual Martin Luther King Jr Awards Ceremony was held January 19th, 2026, at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Dr. H.B. Nash is the Pastor. Master of Ceremony for the event was Deacon Ricky Godbolt. The Keynote Speaker was Stephanie Conley. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this joyous event. Dr Martin Luther King...
read moreDistrict Alignments for 2026-28 Have Been Announced by the UIL
February 2, 2026 – The new district alignments for 2026-28 have been announced by the UIL. In football, 4A Division 1, Sulphur Springs will be in District 7 with Caddo Mills, Kaufman, Mabank, Paris, Ferris and Waxahachie Life. Paris is the only current district opponent that will be the same. The longest trips will be 95 miles to Ferris and 108 miles to Waxachachie Life. The teams from District 7 will be atched against teams from District in football bi-district play, including Lindale, Kilgore and Longivew Pine Tree. In...
read moreRaise Your Glass, and Your Bid!
February 2, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – Gather your friends, pour some drinks, and let the biddingbegin! The Gala Auction Pre-Sale opened online February 2 and will close Sunday, February 8 at 9 pm. Fantastic items for sports lovers, fans of the arts, girly girls, and cool moms and dads are all up for grabs. Login at Gala2026.GiveSmart.com because it’s bid o’ clock somewhere! Pictured here having fun at the 2023 Gala are as follows: Back row l-r: Taylor Beasley, Christina Cooper, Hannah Fite, Micah Walden. Middle row: Sarah Mills...
read moreFoundation’s Special Gala Auction Pre-Sale Starts Monday
January 29, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is holding a special Gala Auction Pre-Sale following the postponement of its 20th Anniversary Gala for the safety of the public during winter storms. The online auction will feature a selection of unique and popular items originally planned for the anniversary Gala that are just too good to wait for! Bidding will open on February 2 at 8:00 a.m. and close on February 8 at 9:00 p.m. All available items may be previewed exclusively online at...
read moreNew Date for Postponed Gala
January 29, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, TX – You can’t keep a good Foundation down! The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation postponed its 20th anniversary Gala for the health and safety of the community. That means the Foundation will have more time to share the history of the Foundation, the Gala, and the people who were instrumental in both. The new date for the Gala will be Saturday, May 9. The Foundation would like to express its appreciation for the vendors, all of whom were very kind to us about the...
read moreEast Caney Missionary Baptist Church Sulphur Springs Hold 36th Pastoral Pre-Musical and Anniversary Observance February 1st
January 29, 2026 – East Caney Missionary Baptist Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will observe their 36th Pastoral Pre-Musical event January 31st, 2026, beginning at 6:00pm, and Anniversary February 1st, 2026, beginning at 2:30pm. The public is invited. East Caney Missionary Baptist Church is located at 6133 County Road 2310, Sulphur Springs, Texas, 75482. East Caney Missionary Baptist Church 36th Pastoral Anniversary February 1 2026 hendricksfly
read moreEast Texas A&M News Release: President’s Gallery Showcasing Professor Emeritus’ Photography
January 29, 2026 -The University Gallery at East Texas A&M University is pleased to announce Chaddy Dean Smith: A Retrospective. The exhibition will be on view January 12- May 15, 2026, in The President’s Gallery, located in the McDowell Business Administration Building across from room 295. The gallery is open weekly, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Celebrating the work of photographer Chaddy Dean Smith, the exhibition features his evocative explorations of the American landscape, which have garnered...
read moreDinner Bell for February 4, 2026
January 29, 2026 – WEEK OF: February 4, 2026 COMMUNITY PARTNER: Discount Wheel & Tire of Sulphur Springs The doors to the kitchen of the First United Methodist Church will reopen at 11:00 a.m., for meal service beginning at 11:30 a.m. Doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Discount Wheel & Tire of Sulphur Springs is a tire shop and auto service center located at 1432 S. Broadway Street in Sulphur Springs, TX. Since they first opened their doors in 1994, they have built a solid base of customers and...
read moreHopkins County GOP President’s Day Candidate Forum to be Held February 16th
January 29, 2026 – The Hopkins County GOP will hold a President’s Day Candidate Forum and Dinner February 16th, 2026. The event will be held at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Program begins at 6:00pm. For more information, please call 903-439-4591. Hopkins County GOP President’s Day Candidate Forum and Dinner February 2026 with Doors Open at 5pm
read moreSulphur Springs ISD to be Closed Wednesday
January 27, 2026 – The Sulphur Springs ISD issued a Facebook announcement Tuesday afternoon: “Due to the conditions of rural roads, campus parking lots, sidewalks, and the predicted freezing fog tomorrow morning, we have made the decision to remain closed on Wednesday, January 28. All after-school activities and events will be rescheduled. The safety of our students, staff, and families is always our top priority. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe and warm.” Earlier, the school district announced: “We are closely...
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