2024 United Way Pledges Continue to Come in as Officials Hold Their Third Meeting
October 17, 2024 – The Hopkins County 2024-2025 United Way officials held their third Campaign Pledge Meeting October 15th at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension building in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Executive Secretary Susan Berning reported to KSST that “… Campaign pledges to date total $41,349.22. We look forward to adding to that number at our meeting next Tues., Oct. 22…” Stay tuned for future...
Estate Sale for Mary Bonham Estate Running Thursday, Friday & Saturday
October 17, 2024 – The estate sale for Mary Bonham started Thursday morning at 8am as folks lined up waiting for the gates to be opened and make their way behind the big house on I-30 to peruse all kinds of items from china to crystal glassware, and furniture to farm equipment. The estate sale will be open 8am until 4pm each day, October 17, 18, and 19.
Gardening Myths You Can Ignore From Master Gardener David Wall
October 15, 2024 – There are many so-called “rules” about vegetable gardening. Unfortunately, what was gospel yesterday may be ridiculous today! For example, potting soil does NOT need changing several times a year. It’ll last for the growing season before requiring a complete change. Watering plants on a sunny day WON’T burn plants. Water droplets DON’T act as a magnifying glass. When to water is...
Learn About the Food Drive for Community Chest on this Second Cup Of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down with guest Keri Osborne. Keri organized a food drive for the Sulphur Springs Community Chest. The food drive is going on now through October 23, 2024. John Mark and Keri chatted about the food drive, where you can donate, what items the Sulphur Springs Community Chest is in most need, and much more. View this episode below and learn how...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society to hold Their Annual City Cemetery Walk November 3rd
October 15, 2024 – Same the date! Sunday, November 3, 2024, 2:00pm to 4:00pm… the Hopkins County Genealogical Society will hold their annual City Cemetery Walk… “If Headstones Could Talk…” The Hopkins County Genealogical Society will honor some of the residents of City Cemetery who served our country in their day by portraying then in costume and telling stories in anticipation of Veterans Day 2024....
Trading Post for October 28, 2024
This party cleaning out barn and has lots of free stuff to give away. Including 19 solid wooden doors (must take all), 2 old trunks, 1 iron twin bed with original springs, and 1 stationary exercise bicycle. Must call first for location to view. (903)866-2580 or (903)243-1581 For Sale: 4 plots Restlawn Cemetery Call (903)866-2580 or (903)243-1581 For Sale: 16 flatbed trailer $1000. (903)717-1194 New box of Up and Up Diapers/Pampers...
Learn a Little About Medicare and Enrollment in 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 had a Skype chat with Sulphur Springs Independent Insurance Advisor Gillan Boyer. In this conversation, John Mark and Gillan cover such topics as what you should do when preparing to change your Medicare plan, how much your Social Security is going to go up next year, what you should do with commercials advertising renewing or changing Medicare...
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church Invites the Community to Their “Blessing of the Animals” October 19th
October 14, 2024 – St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, located at 1206 College Street, invites the community to bring their pets to the Church October 19, 2024, for their “Blessing of the Animals.” The event will be held from 1:00pm to 2:30pm. They invite you to bring your dogs, cats, longhorns… any pets to this event. “All are welcome.” There will also be a petting zoo of farm animals at the...
Sulphur Springs Church of the Nazarene to hold Their Fall Craft Fair October 19th
October 14, 2024 – The Sulphur Springs Church of the Nazarene will hold their Fall Craft Fair Saturday, October 19, 2024. The fair will be open from 8:00am to 3:00pm. The Craft Fair will be held at the Sulphur Springs Church of the Nazarene, 1300 South League Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas. You can expect handmade jewelry, housewares, Christmas Decor, Freeze Dried sweet treats, Food Trucks, Gift Baskets, and so much more. This...
Things are Jumping at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center in October and November
October 14, 2024 – Activities are a many coming up at your Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center. The Silver Santa Keep Warm Drive, with the help of the Sulphur Springs Corvette Club, Fireside BBQ, and Cherished Events and Catering, is under way. You can donate blankets, heaters, socks, coats, and other items to help keep our Senior Loved ones warm this winter. Drop off donated items at the Sulphur Springs Senior...
