The Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group Meets Monday
August 7, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The next meeting of the Hopkins County Breast CancerSupport Group, sponsored by the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation, is this Monday, August 11. As usual, the meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Medical Plaza, 113 Airport Road, which is the three-story building in front of CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs. This month’s speaker is Amy Newsom. Amy is a trained...
The Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group Has Record Turn Out
July 31, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Breast Cancer Support Group met on July 14 and had its most well-attended meeting yet. Faces both new and familiar gathered to learn, share cancer stories, testimonies, and prayer requests, discuss outreach ideas, and enjoy each other’s company. Stacy Davis, MS, LPC, led a discussion on anxiety and how to stay strong for yourself and others...
Your 2025 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen is… Lucy McKenzie!
June 14, 2025 – The hugely popular 2025 Hopkins County Dairy Festival came to an big top ending Saturday night, June 14, 2025, at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center Auditorium when, after ambitious competition from eight very talented contestants, Lucy McKenzie was crowned as the 2025 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen. Lucy is the daughter of Ryan and KK McKenzie, and will be attending Sulphur Springs High School in the...
Watch for Safety Lighting Improvements in Lamar and Hopkins Counties
May 5, 2025 – PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that Safety Lighting work will be underway beginning May 12. The contractor, Vaca Underground Utilities, Inc, plans to begin installation of Safety Lighting on US 271 North at the intersection of FM 3298 in Lamar County and will move to various locations as the work progresses. The contractor will be installing this safety lighting in Lamar and...
Wet Outlook for Hopkins County This Week
May 5, 2025 – On Tuesday, May 6, expect breezy conditions in the morning, followed by cloudy skies and strong thunderstorms. These storms carry a risk of major flooding, with potential for hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. The high temperature will be around 65°F (18°C), with a low near 62°F (17°C). Wednesday, May 7, will be humid and warmer, with a chance of thunderstorms in the morning and intervals of clouds and sunshine...
May Meeting Set for the Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group
May 5, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The next monthly meeting of the Hopkins County Health CareFoundation’s Breast Cancer Support Group is set for May 12. Meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. the second Monday of the month in the Medical Plaza Conference Room, 113 Airport Road. The conference room is the first door on the left in the freestanding building on the southeast corner of CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs....
Honey Bees are Important Pollinators in Agriculture and Natural Ecosystems by Mario Villarino
May 1, 2025 – Honey bees are important pollinators in agriculture and natural ecosystems, but they can become a nuisance or even a hazard when they establish colonies inside buildings. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service provides guidance on safely managing and removing honey bee colonies from structures while preserving their ecological value whenever possible. Honey bees typically enter buildings through small...
Hopkins County Sets Cleanup Dates for May
March 11, 2025 – The Hopkins County Commissioner’s Court has set the dates for County-Wide Cleanup Days. The dates are May 9th & May 10th. Each county barn will be open those dates to receive most items for disposal, but as always no shingles, chemicals, hazardous waste or sealed paint cans will be accepted. Each site will be open Friday from 7:30am until 3:30pm and Saturday from 7:30am until noon. Collection sites are...
Hopkins County Continues To Define Subdivision Regulations For New Developments
March 10, 2025 – Four new subdivisions are on the next agenda for the Hopkins County Commissioner’s Court during their next regular meeting scheduled at 9:00am Tuesday, March 11. All four plats will be discussed with consultant Steve Hudson who has been working with the county for quite some time defining the Hopkins County Subdivision Regulations. Rules for Construction of County Roadways go back all the way to 1997, but...
Hopkins County Sheriff Tatum Makes Plea to Residents In Effort to Prevent Car Burglaries
October 24, 2024 – In a recent press release to KSST News, Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum encourages residents to do their part in preventing car burglaries. Press Release:Recent Car Burglaries: I need all residents to be vigilant about locking their vehicles. Please take any weapons and allvaluable items out of the vehicles. The same group that burglarized our county and surroundingcounties are sending more crews through...
