Partnership, Consultants Will Strengthen Memorial Hospital
When Hopkins County Memorial Hospital began the process of partnering with CHRISTUS medical group, local hospital administration and the board knew CHRISTUS had an East Texas strategy. CHRISTUS and Trinity-Mother Francis Hospitals announced an intent for merger January 7th of this year. “It came as no surprise,” stated Michael McAndrew, Memorial Hospital Chief Administrator. Not only had Memorial Hospital been notified of the pending...
Dinner Bell for April 8, 2026
April 2, 2026 – WEEK OF: April 8, 2026 COMMUNITY PARTNER: Christus Health 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. In July 2016 the Hopkins County Hospital District and Christus Health formed an alliance in which Christus became the leasing entity of the hospital...
Two Long-Running Gala Traditions
March 24, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s well-known Gala is full of history and traditions, some better known than others. Two long-running traditions are opening with a prayer and the national anthem. The prayer began at the second Gala held in 2007. Wanda Galyean was the chairperson of the event, and Jackie Thornton was the Foundation’s executive director. ...
Support Group Reflects on Lent and Celebrates Foundation’s Community Pride Award
March 16, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The ladies of the Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group enjoyed a message from Father Justin Wylie at their meeting on March 9. Fr. Wylie shared his reflections about prayer, gratitude, and the season of Lent. “There are three pillars to a good Lent: fasting, almsgiving, and prayer. Fasting means voluntary hunger or thirst; almsgiving refers to giving up something you enjoy for the...
IYKYK Gala Moments
March 16, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is known for havingfun, so this look back at Gala history is provided with a wink and a smile! As far back as 2009, the Civic Center has been decked out for the annual event. No area is left untouched. Food tables, corners, and dead-end hallways…all have the festive touch of volunteers. The more random and over-the-top decorated areas are the...
Spreading Our Wings Update
March 9, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is working with the local non-profit hospital, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs (CMF-SS), to raise funding to outfit the hospital’s surgical wing. Recent gifts to the campaign bring the total raised or pledged to almost $900,000. Donations are accepted via several means, including cash, donor-advised funds (DAF), pledges, and...
CMF-SS Volunteer Auxiliary Gives Back By Sponsoring Mingo
March 5, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – Mingo is the game that gives back! CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Volunteer Auxiliary is a Big Daddy Sponsor for the April 9 Mingo event benefitting the Foundation’s annual free men’s clinic. Mingo players will receive a light meal, cards for 10 rounds of regular bingo, a drink ticket, and a doorprize entry. Visit Mingo2026.GiveSmart.com to get in on the...
Bob Cody
November 16, 1936 — February 28, 2026 Sulphur Springs Eddy Bob Cody, 89, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, lived an extraordinary life and rode off into the sunset on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Bob was born in Winfield, Texas, to Howard and Jewel Cody on November 16, 1936. He graduated from Mt. Vernon High School, where he was extremely difficult to catch from the halfback position on the Tiger football team. However, truth be told, he...
Dinner Bell for March 4, 2026
February 24, 2026 – WEEK OF: March 4, 2026 COMMUNITY PARTNER: Christus Health 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. In July 2016 the Hopkins County Hospital District and Christus Health formed an alliance in which Christus became the leasing entity of the...
Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Brings Back a New/Old Gala Game
February 23, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is gearing up for a second time to celebrate the postponed 20th anniversary Gala! The ice storm prevented the event from being held on its original January 24 date, but fair weather is anticipated for the rescheduled May 9 event. Part of the fun of the Gala is the games. One game has been a crowd favorite since its introduction in...
