Looks Like it will be Stew Weather on Saturday
October 21, 2024 – The weather forecast is in, and it looks like it will be stew weather on Saturday. At the time that stew service starts – 10:45 a.m. – the forecast is showing the temperature will be in the upper 60s. Not too hot and not too cold for a healthy serving of Hopkins County stew. The 55th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest, sponsored by Alliance Bank, is coming to Buford Park on Saturday with more than 170 pots of stew in contention for the title of World Champion Hopkins County stew cook. Chicken and beef stew is prepared...
read moreWatch Your Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats Take on Paris in a Rivalry That has Lasted 100 Years
October 21, 2024 – Below is KSST’s coverage of the Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats District Football game against the Paris Wildcats in Paris, Texas. The game was held Friday, October 18, 2024 in Paris, Texas, at Wildcats Stadium. The excitement of the night began with a care flight helicopter landing on the field to deliver the game ball. This game marks the 100th anniversary of the fierce, but friendly, rivalry between Sulphur Springs and Paris in high school football. KSST’s Sports Director John Mark Dempsey called...
read moreBrian Crump Chats With John Mark About the CANHelp Coat Drive on This Second Cup Of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark had a Skype conversation with Hopkins County CANHelp Executive Director Brian Crump. The two chatted about the coat drive now under way with CANHelp. Brian explained where you can drop off donated coats, how long the coat drive was going to last, whom the coats were be collected for, and so much more. John Mark Dempsey and Brian Crump also briefly talked about Blue Santa. Give the video a view below and learn some ways of how you can help your community....
read more2024 United Way Pledges Continue to Come in as Officials Hold Their Third Meeting
October 17, 2024 – The Hopkins County 2024-2025 United Way officials held their third Campaign Pledge Meeting October 15th at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension building in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Executive Secretary Susan Berning reported to KSST that “… Campaign pledges to date total $41,349.22. We look forward to adding to that number at our meeting next Tues., Oct. 22…” Stay tuned for future updates.
read moreLearn About the Food Drive for Community Chest on this Second Cup Of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down with guest Keri Osborne. Keri organized a food drive for the Sulphur Springs Community Chest. The food drive is going on now through October 23, 2024. John Mark and Keri chatted about the food drive, where you can donate, what items the Sulphur Springs Community Chest is in most need, and much more. View this episode below and learn how you can give back to your...
read moreHopkins County Genealogical Society to hold Their Annual City Cemetery Walk November 3rd
October 15, 2024 – Same the date! Sunday, November 3, 2024, 2:00pm to 4:00pm… the Hopkins County Genealogical Society will hold their annual City Cemetery Walk… “If Headstones Could Talk…” The Hopkins County Genealogical Society will honor some of the residents of City Cemetery who served our country in their day by portraying then in costume and telling stories in anticipation of Veterans Day 2024. Cost is a $10 donation. Reserve your spot by calling 903-885-8523, or in person at 611 North Davis Street....
read moreSt. Philip’s Episcopal Church Invites the Community to Their “Blessing of the Animals” October 19th
October 14, 2024 – St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, located at 1206 College Street, invites the community to bring their pets to the Church October 19, 2024, for their “Blessing of the Animals.” The event will be held from 1:00pm to 2:30pm. They invite you to bring your dogs, cats, longhorns… any pets to this event. “All are welcome.” There will also be a petting zoo of farm animals at the event. You can also meet the fun-loving dog, Jerry, with Hearts of Life Animal Rescue. Bring your favorite critters...
read moreSulphur Springs Church of the Nazarene to hold Their Fall Craft Fair October 19th
October 14, 2024 – The Sulphur Springs Church of the Nazarene will hold their Fall Craft Fair Saturday, October 19, 2024. The fair will be open from 8:00am to 3:00pm. The Craft Fair will be held at the Sulphur Springs Church of the Nazarene, 1300 South League Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas. You can expect handmade jewelry, housewares, Christmas Decor, Freeze Dried sweet treats, Food Trucks, Gift Baskets, and so much more. This is an indoor event so will be held, rain or shine. Church of the Nazarene Fall Craft Fair...
read moreThings are Jumping at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center in October and November
October 14, 2024 – Activities are a many coming up at your Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center. The Silver Santa Keep Warm Drive, with the help of the Sulphur Springs Corvette Club, Fireside BBQ, and Cherished Events and Catering, is under way. You can donate blankets, heaters, socks, coats, and other items to help keep our Senior Loved ones warm this winter. Drop off donated items at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center, or Fireside BBQ. The Sulphur Springs Senior Activity Center Stew Cook-Off is scheduled...
read moreFossil Day in Ladonia Texas
Fossil Day in Ladonia, an event by Chamber of Commerce of Ladonia, is coming up Rocktober 19, 2024. It all goes down at the Ladonia Fossil Park at 2853 FM 2990, Ladonia, TX 75449. This is a come and go event! Starting around 9:00 am, on Saturday, October 19, come join us to see what fossils come from the North Sulphur River and talk to the pros. Dallas Paleontological Society will have members here to help ID what you have found in the past or that day. It’s a come and go event, so be prepared to take a journey into the river and look...
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