Haunted Shadows will be Spooky Fun At Heritage Park
September 28, 2023 – Spooky fun for all ages, even the little ones, will abound at Heritage Park this October. It all happens October 27, and 28 from 6 – 11 pm. Candy will be handed out till 9PM. Admission is $5 for ages 13 and under, $8 for those older than 13, and the screams are free.
A Candidate Forum For House District 2 Candidates Will be Held October 11, 2023
September 27, 2023 – The Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel, a local chapter of Texas Retired Teachers Association will hold a Candidate Forum on October 11 for candidates who are running in the special election for Texas House District 2. Citizens in Hopkins, Hunt, and Van Zandt counties are eligible to vote in this election. The forum is expressly focused on education issues. This is an opportunity for teachers and school...
Bring the Family to Autumn on Main October 21, 2023
Fall is in the air, and it’s time to celebrate the season with a fantastic market event right in the heart of Sulphur Springs. Whether you’re a local vendor looking to showcase your unique products or a shopper searching for one-of-a-kind treasures, this event is not to be missed. It all starts at 11:00 AM and goes till 9:00 PM. Main Street in Sulphur Springs will be blocked off for this event. What to Expect: ✨ A wide...
3rd Annual Jr Commercial Heifer Show and Sale is Saturday
September 26, 2023 – Three participants in the upcoming Hopkins County Jr Commercial Heifer Show and Sale stopped by KSST for an interview on Tuesday. You can hear the complete interview during the KSST Morning Show later this week. Claire Jalufka, Catherine Starzyk and Rhayne Thomas will have heifers for sale on Saturday. The show and sale is dedicated to FFA and 4-H members in Hopkins County. It provides a showcase for their...
Come See the New CT Scanner at CHRISTUS
Sulphur Springs, TX – With a partnering donation from the Hopkins County Health CareFoundation, a new computerized tomography (CT) scanner has been purchased and installed at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs. The public is invited to attend the unveiling which will be held on Thursday, October 12 at 2 p.m. at CMF-SS, 115 Airport Rd. Maleta Reynolds, chair of Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Board of Directors “We...
Chamber Connection for September 27
Chamber Connection – Sept. 27By Butch Burney After three great meetings last week with restaurants, churches and schools regarding the Total Solar Eclipse of 2024, the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce will host a meeting with retail business owners and managers at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, in the Chamber’s Conference Room. We will talk about the Eclipse, which will happen on Monday, April 8, 2024, and their role in preparing for the...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society will Hold a Lunch & Learn September 27th
September 24, 2023 – The Hopkins County Genealogical Society invites members and nonmembers who want to learn more about doing genealogical research to join them on Wednesday, September 27th. Bring your sack lunch, salad, or drive-through meal and meet with the Genealogical Society from 12:00PM to 1:00PM at the genealogy library, 611 N. Davis St., Sulphur Springs, TX. Coffee, tea, water, and soft drinks will be available for...
Cooper Lake Celebrates 100 Years of Texas State Parks
September 24, 2023 – Celebrate 100-Years of Texas State Parks at Cooper Lake State Park – South Sulphur on October 7th! Sulphur Springs, TX— 100-Years of Texas State Parks is something to celebrate! Texans slowly began recognizing the value of resource conservation in the 1920’s; and at the same time, suddenly people had cars, paved roads to drive on, and destinations to explore. In 1923, Pat Neff, the governor of Texas,...
The Hopkins-Rains Hay Show is Soon on the Way
September 24, 2023 – The Hopkins-Rains Hay Show is soon on the way for those who want to learn more about the quality of their hay. The goal of the hay show is to provide agricultural producers an opportunity to test the quality of their forages and raise scholarships funds for area youth who want to study agriculture. Hay samples will be accepted from Monday, September 25th through Friday, September 29th. In Hopkins...
Autumn Trails 5K Run October 7th, 2023
The 5K run is slated for Saturday, October 7th and will begin at 8:00 am. It will start at Winnsboro City Park, 900 Wheeler., Winnsboro TX. The cost is $10 for students and $15 for adults. This includes a finisher medal. It is helpful to register by Wednesday, October 4th! Shirts can be purchased for $15 through reservations by September 22. Registration can be up to the morning of the event, but those who register by the desired...
