SSISD Wildcats Face the Carter Cowboys Friday Night
November 8, 2023 – The Sulphur Springs Wildcats travel to Mesquite, TX Friday to face the Carter Cowboys of Oak Cliff at a neutral stadium. The SS Wildcats are 8-2 and the Cowboys are 7-4. This is a Playoff Game. Click here for a map and directions to E.H. Hanby Stadium in Mesquite, TX. Game Starts at 7:30PM. You can listen live on KSST AM 1230.
read moreEconomic Forecaster Dr. Ray Perryman is Returning for the Economic Outlook Conference
Mark your calendars now for December 12, 11:30-1:00. Renowned analyst and economic forecaster Dr. Ray Perryman is returning for the Economic Outlook Conference at the Hopkins County Civic Center, sponsored by the Sulphur Springs EDC. Tickets are $25 and include a catered lunch. Tickets available through the Hopkins County Chamber, 903-885-6515. Dr. Ray Perryman is President and CEO of The Perryman Group, an economic research and analysis firm based in Waco, Texas. He holds a BS in Mathematics from Baylor University and a PhD in Economics...
read moreChamber Connection for November 7
Chamber Connection – Nov. 7By Butch Burney Get an inside look at next year’s economic forecast with Dr. Ray Perryman. The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce and Sulphur Springs/Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation are happy to announce that Dr. Ray Perryman, a renowned economist, will be headlining the Economic Outlook Conference scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 12, at the Hopkins County Civic Center. Perryman was a regular speaker at the conference but hasn’t appeared here in five years. It’s time for his return. Perryman is an author,...
read moreBe The Service Providing Free Thanksgiving Meals
November 7, 2023 – Do you need a FREE Thanksgiving Meal, or know of someone who does? Be The Service is here to help. Be The Service is an annual event sponsored by local churches right here in Hopkins County. Join us Saturday, November 18th as we give out 1,000 thanksgiving meals to those who are in need consisting of a Turkey and all the fixings. Distribution starts at 10AM and runs until 1PM. Come to the Sulphur Springs High School Parking lot, Saturday, November 18 between 10AM until 1PM. As you arrive follow the traffic attendant’s...
read moreVFW Chili Contest This Saturday November 11
Come join us for our inaugural VFW Chili Cookoff! Event starts at 8am and judging is at 1pm. $50 entry fee with a 2lb minimum. Everyone is welcome! 1st place $500 and a sponsorship to the state chili cookoff2nd place $2503rd place $100Any non food vendors are welcome to rent a spot as well for more information call (903)885-4666
read moreGrocery Supply Company donates $90,000 to Local Sulphur Springs Charities
On October 30, 2023, GSC Enterprises, Inc. held its 35th GSC Charity Golf Classic at Golf Clubs at the Tribute in The Colony, TX. The company presented $90,000.00 to six local and regional charities. These charities included Morgan’s Mercy Mansion, Court Appointed Special Advocates, Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center, Community Chest, SSISD Education Foundation, and the GSC Benevolence Fund. Grocery Supply Company donates $90,000 to local Sulphur Springs Charities
read moreVeterans Breakfast This Thursday
The Senior Citizen Center will hold a monthly Veteran’s Breakfast on the second Thursday of each month.
read moreDinner Bell Menu For November 8, 2023
Water Oak School is the Community Partner for this meal. Dinner Bell appreciates the owners, staff and students for their continued support of this feeding ministry. Hopkins County Abstract, Kristen Monk and staff will assist in loading the food boxes and helping distribute them under the porte cochere (covered driveway) to those who come for meals. We are thankful for their assistance!!! GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist...
read moreSSISD Wildcats Face the Anna Coyotes Tonight
November 3, 2023 – The Sulphur Springs Wildcats travel to Anna, TX tonight to face the Coyotes at Coyote Stadium. The SS Wildcats are 8-1 and the Coyotes are also 8-1. This is a District Game. Click here for a map and directions to Coyote Stadium in Anna. Game Starts at 7:30PM. You can listen live on KSST AM 1230. We will stream the game via YouTube.
read moreHow To Start Playing Pickleball
Landon Uetz, a physical therapist and pickleball instructor on TeachMe.To, said the pickleball community is very welcoming of new players. Before playing, it can be helpful to watch a video online to get a basic understanding of the rules. And if you’re hesitant about stepping onto a court — whether that be due to fear of not knowing the rules, getting hurt or failing — consider getting a lesson, Uetz said. Before you jump into a game, it’s worth warming up, either through dynamic stretching or movement exercises (think: jumping jacks, light...
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