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...
Dinner Bell Menu For September 27, 2023
Money Law Firm and 1st American Title Company is sponsoring its fifth meal for the year of 2023. The Dinner Bell Ministry deeply appreciates the support of this entity in helping alleviate food insufficiency in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday. MENU Mexican...
Operation of Joint Community Recycle Center Located at A&M-Commerce has Ceased
Effective immediately, operation of the joint Community Recycle Center located on the Texas A&M University-Commerce campus has come to an end. According to a university press release, along with information obtained from Commerce City Hall, the reasons behind the decision include the rising costs of the program, the limited effectiveness stemming from misuse of the recycled collection bins, and a general lack of education with...
Chamber Connection for September 20, 2023
By Butch Burney We will kick off our Cocktails and Conversation, the new name for our revamped Business After Hours, with The Tipsy Oak Lounge, a great new spot inside The Oaks Bed and Breakfast on Oak Avenue. Cocktails and Conversation will last from 5-6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5, so drop by for a casual networking event. You don’t have to be a Chamber member to attend. Stew News Stew cooks, check your calendars. You have just a...
