The Genealogical Society’s City Cemetery Walk is Just Around the Corner
October 28, 2025 – The Hopkins County Genealogical Society’s annual City Cemetery Walk is coming up November 2nd, 2025. Come learn about some of Hopkins County’s most interesting residents as Genealogical Society members portray individuals from Hopkins County’s history. The tour is scheduled for 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery. Cost is a $10 donation. Reserve your spot by calling 903-885-8523, or stop by the Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library at 611 North Davis Street, Sulphur Springs,...
read moreFood Resources Around Hopkins County
October 28, 2025 – Here are a few key support options and county-level hotspots in Texas to watch if Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are delayed — based on recent reports: 📍 Counties / Regions at elevated risk The North Texas Food Bank (12-county North Texas service area) estimates about 460,000 people could be impacted by a benefit halt in that region. In the South Texas / Rio Grande Valley region, counties such as Hidalgo County, Cameron County and Willacy County have been flagged for increased demand at food...
read moreHopkins County Chamber of Commerce Congratulates the 2025 Winners of the 56th Annual World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest, Presented by Alliance Bank
October 28, 2025 – Honorable Mention Campsite and Costume goes to site # 447, Jason and Angie Keyes sponsored by Brookshire’s Campsite and costume winner this year was site #196, Molly Stevens and Randy Brokmeyer sponsored by Jackson Dental Their $200 prize was provided by: Super Handy Convenience Stores Honorable Mention Super Campsite and Costume goes to site # (none) sponsored by The John Chester Award for Super Campsite winner is site #202, Roger Fernandez and Aaron Davis Sponsored by: Boby Evans Farms Their $250 prize...
read moreThe Hopkins County 2025-2026 United Way Held Their Fourth Report Meeting October 21st
October 27, 2025 – The Hopkins County 2025-2026 United Way held their fourth Campaign Report Meeting October 21st, 2025. The meeting was held at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this meeting. Hopkins County 2025-2026 United Way 2025 Thermometer as of 10-27-25...
read moreTaco Sale on Saturday Benefits Local Cancer Patient
October 27, 2025 – Join friends and family on Saturday November 1st, 2025 for tacos and other mexican treats. Proceeds go to support a local cancer patient. Service starts at 11AM. Click here for the location.
read moreThe SSHS Wildcats Traveled to Nevada, Texas, October 23rd to Play Football With the Community Braves
October 26, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs, Texas, High School Wildcats traveled to Nevada, Texas, October 23rd, 2025, to play football with the Community Braves. This is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this game. KSST’s Sports Director, John Mark Dempsey, called Play by Play, and Tony Flipping provided Color Commentary. Be sure to check out this exciting game and find out how your Wildcats did playing football on a Thursday instead of a Friday night. The game was moved to Thursday due to the chance of...
read moreDinner Bell Menu for October 29, 2025
October 26, 2025 – COMMUNITY PARTNER: Toliver Auto Group 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. For nearly a century, the Toliver name has stood for more than selling vehicles, it’s stood for serving people. What began as a small Dodge-Plymouth dealership in Haskell, Texas in the 1920s has grown into Toliver Auto Group, a family-owned network...
read moreWeekend Weather Outlook for Hopkins County
Daily Forecast: Friday, October 24: Low: 60°F (16°C), High: 78°F (25°C), Description: Breezy this morning; cloudy with a couple of thunderstorms; storms can bring flooding downpours and localized damaging wind gusts Saturday, October 25: Low: 59°F (15°C), High: 72°F (22°C), Description: Periods of rain and a thunderstorm; storms can bring flooding downpours and localized damaging wind gusts Here’s your forecast and event update for the weekend in Hopkins County, Texas, including the big stew-contest event: Weather Outlook Today (Friday):...
read moreThe Alamo Letter Unveiling Ceremony Took Place October 18th With a Touch of Rain
October 24, 2025 – The Alamo Letter Society of Hopkins County, Texas, Alamo Letter Unveiling Ceremony was held October 18th, 2025, on Celebration Plaza, Downtown Sulphur Springs, Texas. The ceremony honoring Historical Texas heros was well attended, but got shortened by rain. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this important...
read more2026 Big Tex Boot Design Contest Presented by Lucchese
By State Fair of Texas | October 22, 2025 | It’s time to hang up Big Tex’s old boots and design a new pair! The 2026 Big Tex Boot Design Contest officially kicks off today, October 22, 2025. In 2023, Big Tex got a brand-new pair of custom Lucchese boots, designed by previous contest winner Jessica Bonilla of Irving, Texas, and now he wants to give another loyal Fair fan the opportunity to design his next pair that he’ll debut at the 2026 State Fair of Texas. In 2023, the contest was narrowed down to five designs, with Bonilla’s design...
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