Chamber Connection – November 20, 2024
By Butch Burney The annual Economic Development Conference is just around the corner, and we have an experienced speaker and college professor, Mick Normington, to present information on jobs, housing, unemployment and education for our area. Mick has two master’s degrees, co-authored the book “Working Texas Style,” previously worked at the Austin Chamber of Commerce and the Labor Market Department of the Texas Workforce...
Retirement Reception to be Held for Dr. Dietze November 21st
November 19, 2024 – A retirement reception will be held for Dr. William Dietze Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the Plaza Conference Room. The Retirement Celebration is a come and go event with light refreshments. The Reception will last from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Come and thank Dr. Dietze for 50 years of service to the Hopkins County community. Retirement Reception 24 dietze
Here’s the Exciting Activities Scheduled for December at the Senior Citizens Activity Center
Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center December 2024 schedule Sr Citizens Center Golden Agers info Sr Citizens Center FIT AND STRONG Sr Citizens Center daily movie Sr Citizens Center crochet Sr Citizens Center choga for seniors Sr Citizens Center chili cook off Sr Citizens Center BINGO Senior Citizens Center 42
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Volunteer Auxiliary Sponsoring Health Care Foundation’s Gala
November 14, 2024 – The CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Volunteer Auxiliary is once again sponsoring the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Gala slated for January 25, 2025. Photographed with the Auxiliary members are (holding the check from left to right) Joe Bob Burgin, Julie Burgin, and Brad Burgin who, along with other family members, are chairing the 19th annual Gala. To learn more about the...
Chamber Connection – November 13, 2024
By Butch Burney The annual Economic Development Conference is back, and we have an experienced speaker and college professor, Mick Normington, to present information on jobs, housing, unemployment and education for our area. Mick has two master’s degrees, co-authored the book “Working Texas Style,” previously worked at the Austin Chamber of Commerce and the Labor Market Department of the Texas Workforce Commission, and is now a...
The Next Hopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting to be Held November 21st
November 14, 2024 – Join us in-person, if you can, by Zoom, if you can’t make it! Thursday, November 21, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m. @ 611 N. Davis St., Sulphur Springs Tx– Don Easterling Don Easterling will review his latest book, Tales of a Purple Tiger. In the book he discusses the history of football, UIL, and the history of football in Mt.Vernon. He will cover the hiring of the first coach, Herman Morgan...
Learn What’s Going on With CANHelp and Blue Santa on this Episode of A Second Cup Of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down with the Executive Director of Hopkins County CANHelp, Brian Crump. The two chatted about the coat drive currently under way, Blue Santa, and a little bit about the history of CANHelp. Brian Crump also talks about how CANHelp will extend their hours November 14th and November 21st so families may have more of an opportunity to sign up for...
Paris Junior College Wraps 100th Anniversary Homecoming
November 11, 2024 – The final day of the 100th anniversary Homecoming celebration at Paris Junior College did not disappoint, with a parade, Distinguished Alumni Reunion lunch, tailgate, basketball games, crowning of a king and queen, and capping the day with a concert from Clay Hollis. The Distinguished Alumni luncheon was a reunion to honor all previous honorees, their friends, and family. Dr. Stephen Benson, ninth president...
Hamlet: A Horatio Story Opens Wednesday, Nov. 13 at Paris Junior College
November 11, 2024 – Paris Junior College’s Drama Program brings a new take on a famous Shakespearean tragedy opening on Wednesday, Nov. 13 and running through Nov. 17 on the Duane Allen Stage in the Ray E. Karrer Theater. “Hamlet: A Horatio Story,” tells the tale from the perspective of Hamlet’s loyal friend, Horatio, set against the backdrop of a mid-century asylum. PJC drama faculty William L. Walker...
KSST’s Veterans Voices Bob Kerr With Marine Corps League Detachment 1357 Honored Veterans Day on Celebration Plaza
November 11, 2024 – At 11:00am November 11, 2024, KSST’s Veterans Voices Bob Kerr with the Hopkins County Marine Corps League Detachment 1357, honored Veterans Day 2024 with a ceremony on Celebration Plaza downtown Sulphur Springs, Texas. Lisa Sprage with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension was in attendance with a few 4H students to present quilts to worthy Veterans. KSST was on site to capture the event on video. Be sure to...
