Gala Prepared to Offer Nods to the Past
November 20, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, TX – You probably know by now that the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation loves to celebrate! From fun events like the Gala, Man Bingo, and Designer Handbag Bingo to wonderful life-saving free clinics, the Foundation likes to spread joy. As we get closer to January 24, and the 20th anniversary Gala, we asked Heather Johnson to share what we can expect at the Gala this year. Heather is a member of the Board of Directors with the Foundation and is also serving on the leadership...
read moreSnowflake Campaign Will Warm Local Hospital Patients
November 20, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is preparing for the generosity of the community this season as it awaits the names of individuals and organizations to be recognized with a snowflake bearing names of those being honored. Through the Snowflake Campaign, the community is invited to pay tribute to friends or family members with a gift in their honor or memory. The Foundation will then send a notification to the honorees or designated contacts to make them aware of the...
read moreDinner Bell Menu for November 26, 2025
November 26, 2025 – COMMUNITY PARTNER: The Dinner Bell Feeding Ministry will not be preparing meals on Wednesday, November 26th so our dedicated volunteers may share the Thanksgiving Holiday with friends and families. Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with love, laughter, and gratitude. Enjoy the time with your loved ones! See you December 3rd for food and fellowship! MENU:HAPPY THANKSGIVING! We encourage everyone to take care of YOURSELF by following safe health practices! Wear masks where required! Wash your...
read moreCHRISTUS Health Launches Drug Take-back Program in Sulphur Springs
November 19, 2025 – SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas – Unused and out-of-date prescription drugs and over-the-counter medication can now be safely disposed of at CHRISTUS Health in Sulphur Springs, thanks to a new drug take-back program. Located at the emergency room entrance at Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, the collection receptacles allow for safe disposal of drugs, no questions asked. “We want to provide the folks in our community with the safe, secure opportunity to clean out their medicine cabinets and make their homes and...
read moreMcKay Law Annual Turkey Giveaway Coming Up Monday
November 19, 2025 – McKay Law is hosting a Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway on November 24th, 2025, at Buford Park in Sulphur Springs, TX, starting at 10 AM. This is a first-come, first-served event for those in need of a turkey and a bag of sides to create a full meal. Community members are encouraged to arrive early at either location, though volunteers will remain on-site until all meals have been distributed. No registration or pre-qualification is required – the giveaway is open to all families in need.
read moreA&M CEA Mario Villarino Visited on A Second Cup Of Coffee to Discuss the NETBIO Annual Meeting November 21st
November 19, 2025 – Texas A&M AgriLife Hopkins County Extension Agent Mario Villarino-Gutierrez visited on KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey to talk about the next NETBIO Annual Meeting taking place November 21st, 2025, at 12:00pm, at the Sale Barn in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mario and John Mark also chatted about the beef industry and it’s future, the dairy industry, and much more. Be sure to check out this interesting episode of A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. A Second Cup of Coffee...
read moreThe Season Opener of Lady Cats Basketball was November 11th
November 14, 2025 – The season opener of Sulphur Springs Texas High School Basketball was November 11th, 2025 with a game against Van. The game was played in Wildcat Gym in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Below 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 game and see how your Lady Cats started the season. Go Lady...
read moreNext Hopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting to be Held November 20th
November 14, 2025 – Members: this meeting includes our annual election of officers. Your attendance in-person or via zoom is important to ensure we have a quorum for the vote. The Hopkins County Genealogical Society is pleased to welcome Pat Chase, local author and long-time HCGS member, as guest speaker for our November meeting. Pat will share the story behind his book Jonathan Knight – Pathfinder of American Roads. Pat has lived in Sulphur Springs for more than forty years and has served on the HCGS Board of Directors....
read moreCHRISTUS Health Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Flight for Life in East Texas
November 14, 2025 – Ceremony held at Mother Frances Hospital to recognize the achievement (EAST TEXAS) – CHRISTUS Health is proud to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Flight for Life, its trusted air medical transport service dedicated to saving lives across the region. Established in 1985, CHRISTUS Flight for Life is a cornerstone of the region’s emergency response system. Covering more than 120,000 square miles, CHRISTUS Flight for Life operates from four strategically located bases in Longview, Mount Pleasant,...
read moreDinner Bell Menu for November 19, 2025
November 19, 2025 – COMMUNITY PARTNER: The Knights of Columbus A partner with Dinner Bell since 2017, the Knights of Columbus have smoked our Thanksgiving meal turkeys since 2018. The Knights of Columbus was organized in Connecticut in 1882 to serve their church, community, and family with virtue. Fraternity and patriotism were added to the Knights founding principles of charity and unity in 1885 and 1900 respectively. In 1951 the Knights initiated the adoption of the phrase “under God” as an addition to the...
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