Indian Summer Day Offers Traditional and New Features on Sat October 7
Indian Summer Day in Heritage Park is an opportunity for not just for food and fun, but an invitation to picture your own part in Hopkins County’s history. Indian Summer Day is held annually in Autumn inside Hopkins County Heritage Park, an 11-acre historical site within the city limits of Sulphur Springs. The grounds are furnished with buildings from Sulphur Bluff, Black Oak and other rural communities including a General Store, Chapel, schoolhouse, slaves quarters and a two-story log house. There is also a gristmill, an antique fire...
read moreNational 4-H Week, By Johanna Hicks
National 4-H Week For the 75th consecutive year, millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni across the country will be celebrating National 4-H Week during the first full week of October. Hopkins County 4-H will leverage National 4-H Week this year by showcasing the incredible experiences that 4-H offers young people , and will highlight the remarkable 4-H youth in our community who work each day to make a positive impact on those around them. We invite you to join us on Monday, October 2, 4:30 p.m. at the Hopkins County Courthouse. ...
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Shannon Oaks’ Pumpkin Patch Brings a Season of Fun for All Ages
Mandy McGraw Godwin and her husband Pastor Eric Godwin of Shannon Oaks Church are natives of Sulphur Springs. As a church activity, they decided to plan a “Pumpkin Patch” for area families to enjoy, and it soon became a community-size idea! Mandy had noticed that not only her own but other families were traveling at least an hour’s distance from Sulphur Springs for this type of seasonal entertainment for their children, and might be something needed locally. Through October, the Pumpkin Patch is a themed area of the Shannon...
read moreDinner Bell Menu For September 27, 2017
Dinner Bell Menu for September 27, 2017 Braum’s this week’s Community Partner. Grilled Chicken on a Bun Cheese Slices, Lettuce, and Tomatoes Condiments for the Sandwiches Pickled Okra Potato Chips AND for Dessett–Vanilla, Strawberry and Chocolate Ice Cream! Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, TX.
read moreMs. Texas Senior Patsy Crist: A Talented Lady Representing Hopkins County Well
Patsy Roan Crist of the Cumby area of Hopkins County is the newly crowned Ms. Texas Senior Classic. She won the title and crown at the state-wide pageant held in Tyler on Saturday September 23, 2017. In the competition, she modeled evening wear, gave her Philosophy of Life for the judges, and presented a hilarious “Vitameatavegamin” skit from the I Love Lucy Show as her talent. Patsy will be making appearances across Texas as the new titleholder. She won the Ms. Hopkins County title in May 2017 in Sulphur Springs at the...
read moreHopkins County Fall Festival Creative Arts Contest: Registration Opening Soon
By Savannah Owens The Hopkins County Fall Festival Creative Arts Contest is not to be confused with the Arts and Craft Show. Occurring on Oct. 27th and 28th, this event will be held from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Friday, and 9:00 am to 1:30 pm on Saturday. There are many different categories to enter in from photography to baked goods, sewing and more! (See the full list below.) KSST talked to Johanna Hicks, chairwoman for this event, to find out more about the Creative Arts Contest. “The Creative Arts Contest is similar to the contests...
read moreHopkins County Fall Festival Arts & Craft Show: Coming Soon
By Savannah Owens Get ready for October 27th and 28th, the Hopkins County Fall Festival and Extension Agency are hosting the Arts and Craft Show! The show will be held from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Oct. 27th and from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Oct. 28th in the Sulphur Springs High School Cafeteria and North Entry. The Arts and Craft Show is completely free to get in and open for anyone! Vendors can bring their homemade, non-commercial, items to sell, and customers can enjoy two days full of exciting finds. KSST sat down with Johanna Hicks,...
read moreSenior Citizen’s Center Fundraiser includes…Calendars?
The Senior Citizens Center is selling movie calendars as a fundraiser towards purchasing a new senior Citizens Center. “These are all photos of Senior Residents of Hopkins County dressed as Movie Characters and imposed into a Movie Set. The Calendar is a 2 Year Calendar so you will get your money’s worth. All of the Proceeds are going towards a new Senior Citizens Center. Our Seniors deserve a nice place to go and visit, play games and attend events. The current Senior Center is too small and doesn’t meet our needs any...
read more“Sip N See” at Historic Home is Next Stop on Lights of Life Campaign Trail
A little bit like a “show and tell”, the “Sip N See” fundraising event on September 28 will allow you to take a guided tour of a historic home and enjoy a special evening with friends. Meredith Caddell and her Lights of Life committee have arranged this peek into one of the most beautifully restored homes in Sulphur Springs as a fundraiser for hospital needs. Reservations are recommended by September 27 by calling the Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation office 903-438-4799. The home of Dr. Scott and Deanna...
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