A Few Days Left to Purchase Fireworks; If That’s Your Thing
December 29, 2025 – As New Year’s celebrations approach, many people plan to ring in the new year with fireworks, but laws governing their sale and use vary by state and locality. In Texas, fireworks retailers are legally allowed to sell consumer fireworks during a specific winter sales window that runs from December 20 through midnight on January 1. After that deadline, sales must stop, even if retailers still have inventory. This makes New Year’s Eve the final opportunity for Texans to legally purchase fireworks for the holiday. While...
read moreDinner Bell Menu for December 24 & 31, 2025
December 11, 2025 – WEEK OF: December 24 & 31, 2025 COMMUNITY PARTNER: N/A The Angel of the Lord told the Shepherds living in the fields, “I am bringing you news of great joy for all the people. Un to you is born this day in the City of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. From Luke 2: 10-11. This Christmas message has been repeated for over two thousand years. May it bring joy, peace, and comfort to you and your families. Merry Christmas from The Dinner Bell at the First United Methodist Church of...
read moreHopkins County Genealogical Society 2025 Holiday Hours
December 18, 2025 – The Hopkins County Genealogical Society announces that “We are so thankful for our members who are the heart and soul of the Hopkins County Genealogical Society. We are even more thankful for the many volunteers who contribute their time and their talent to make our society great. We wish all of you a happy day with food, family and friends. In observance of the Christmas holiday, the library will be closed at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025, and will reopen on Monday, December 29th at 9:30 a.m. ...
read moreThe Sulphur Springs ISD Wildcat Bands 2025 Christmas Concert was Held December 11th
December 17, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs ISD Wildcat Bands 2025 Christmas concert took place Thursday, December 11th, 2025. The concert was held at the Sulphur Springs High School Auditorium in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The festive concert was well attended. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this Holiday show piece. Enjoy! Merry...
read moreDinner Bell Menu for December 24 & 31, 2025
December 11, 2025 – WEEK OF: December 24 & 31, 2025 COMMUNITY PARTNER: N/A The Angel of the Lord told the Shepherds living in the fields, “I am bringing you news of great joy for all the people. Un to you is born this day in the City of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. From Luke 2: 10-11. This Christmas message has been repeated for over two thousand years. May it bring joy, peace, and comfort to you and your families. Merry Christmas from The Dinner Bell at the First United Methodist Church of...
read moreCanteen 2.0 Hosts “Steppa Central” Every Thursday in December
December 12, 2025 – Canteen 2.0, formerly VFW Post 8560, is hosting “Steppa Central” every Thursday in December. The activities take place from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. The address is 1 Veterans Drive, Sulphur Springs, Texas, 75431. All ages are welcome, however, kids must be accompanied by an adult. There’s music, dance, food, and more. Entry is free. Hosted by Jaila Phillips. American flag 44 440579 distressed american flag 4th
read moreBlue Christmas Service at First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs Scheduled December 14th
December 11, 2025 – A Blue Christmas Service will be held on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 301 Church Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas. Grieve and remember at a Blue Christmas service in the Sanctuary of FUMC of Sulphur Springs. They provide a safe space and a service to support you and your loved ones during grief, loneliness and pain in order to nurture healing. Joining with others to remember and mourn can bring support that is essential in moving forward on a journey to recapture the love,...
read moreDinner Bell Menu for December 17, 2025
December 11, 2025 – WEEK OF: Dec. 17, 2025 COMMUNITY PARTNER: Christus Health Systems Christus Health was founded on January 28, 1999, with the merger of Houston’s Sisters of Charity Health Care System and San Antonio’s Incarnate Word Health System; however, its story extends back to 1866, with the founding of St. Mary’s Hospital in Galveston, Texas by the Sisters of Charity. In 2016 Christus merged with Trinity Mother Frances Hospital and Clinics (itself a product of a merger of two Catholic based systems)...
read moreEast Texas A&M Celebrating Fall 2025 Graduating Class Across Five Ceremonies
December 11, 2025 – More than 36% of the class graduating with academic distinction. COMMERCE, TX, December 10, 2025—The class of 2025 at East Texas A&M University will soon be dismissed for the last time when fall commencement ceremonies take place on Friday, Dec. 12, and Saturday, Dec. 13 at the university Field House. Graduates by the Numbers In total, 1,344 will graduate from East Texas A&M over the weekend, an increase of 55 students over Fall 2024. Here’s a look at this semester’s graduating class: Age of youngest...
read moreThe Lions Club Annual Christmas Parade Marched Through Sulphur Springs December 5th
December 10, 2025 – The 19th Annual Sulphur Springs, Texas, Lions Club Lighted Christmas Parade took place Friday, December 5th, 2025, with much joy and celebration. Numerous local businesses, organizations, groups, marching bands, and clubs participated in the joyous Holiday parade. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this festive event. KSST’s James Terry provided commentary for the...
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