Hopkins County United Way Held Their Second Weekly Meeting October 7th
October 12, 2025 – The Hopkins County United Way members held their second meeting of the 2025-2026 Campaign October 7, 2025, at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Executive Secretary Susan Berning reached out to KSST with a report on the meeting. Susan reported, “On behalf of Ashley Crump and Kaitlyn Hankins, I am very pleased to report Campaign pledges to date total $23,708.78!! If...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting to be Held on October 16th
October 12, 2025 – Join us Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Hopkins County Genealogical Society Research Library, 611 North Davis St., Sulphur Springs, TX , for a program by Major, (Ret.) USAF, David W. Wims: “Tools of the Trade – Captain Samuel H. Walker and the Percussion Revolvers of 1836-1860.” David W. Wims was born in Ft. Worth, Texas and graduated from High...
Dinner Bell Menu for October 15, 2025
October 12, 2025 – COMMUNITY PARTNER: State Farm Insurance Agencies Bear Littleton and Julia Wilhite The doors to Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church will open at 11:00 a.m. Meal service begins at 11:30 a.m. and doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Please come join us to share fellowship and a meal. In 1922 George J. Mecherle, a retired farmer, created a mutual automobile insurance company in...
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day October 25
October 10, 2025 – Texans are encouraged to safely dispose of unused or expired medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25. The nationwide initiative, led by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), provides secure drop-off locations at law enforcement agencies, pharmacies, and community centers across Texas. The event aims to prevent prescription drug misuse, accidental...
The Saltillo Fall Carnival is on Friday, October 24, 2025
October 9, 2025 – The Saltillo Fall Carnival is on Friday, October 24, 2025. The stew and chili donation dinner starts at 5:30 pm, the queen’s coronation ceremony is at 7:00 pm with a $1.00 entry. Carnival games, cake and pie walks, and Bingo start after the queen’s coronation ceremony. Tickets for carnival games can be purchased that night, $6.00 bundles for 20 tickets, an all night bingo band is $25 per bingo card. We hope you...
Fall Into Outdoor Fun at Texas State Parks
Oct. 9, 2025 – AUSTIN— The temperature is finally cooling off, so it’s time to go outside! Fall is the ideal season for warming up by a campfire, telling stories and making s’mores, and Texas State Parks have family-friendly events and programs for all to enjoy. Birthdays and History Head to the beach Oct. 11 to step back in time and celebrate 50 Years Through the Ages at Galveston Island State Park. On Oct. 18, stop...
State Fair of Texas Announces Retirement of Beloved Log Ride After 2025 Season
DALLAS (October 8, 2025) — The State Fair of Texas announced Wednesday that the 2025 Fair will be the final season for one of its most iconic attractions — the Log Ride. Fairgoers are encouraged to “take your final ride” and enjoy one last splash before the Midway favorite closes permanently at the end of this year’s Fair. Introduced in 1986, the Log Ride quickly became a signature part of the Fair’s family-friendly fun, offering...
How to Plan for the 2025 Allstate Red River Rivalry; Things to Know Before You Go
By State Fair of Texas | October 7, 2025 A time-honored tradition at the State Fair of Texas, the Allstate® Red River Rivalry between the University of Texas Longhorns and the University of Oklahoma Sooners, has been played at the State Fair since 1929 – making 2025 the 96th consecutive neutral ground showdown. With a 2:30 p.m. Central Time kick-off, the State Fair is urging fans to arrive early to make sure they have plenty of time...
Can I Get Vaccinated For COVID Today?
October 8, 2025 – As of late 2025, COVID-19 vaccines remain available across Texas, though guidance on who should take them has grown more nuanced. Clinics, pharmacies, and public health departments continue administering updated shots to eligible Texans, and the state ensures vaccine access for infants and children through programs like the Texas Vaccines for Children initiative. Under current federal guidelines, the U.S....
Learn About the Texoma Gospel Music Association Fall Gathering on This Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
October 7, 2025 – Ina Gore, with the Texoma Gospel Music Association, dropped by for A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey to discuss the “Fall Gathering” Gospel Festival scheduled for October 10th through 11th, 2025, at the ROC in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Ina and John Mark chat about the Texoma Gospel Music Association, Gospel Music today, Buddy Gore, and so much more. Be sure to check out this informative...
