The Co-Chairs of the 2025-2026 Hopkins County United Way Dropped by for a Chat on This Second Cup Of Coffee
October 13, 2025 – The Co-Chairs of the 2025 Hopkins County United Way, Ashley Crump and Kaitlyn Hankins, sat down with John Mark Dempsey to chat about the United Way campaign on this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. Learn how your local United Way is helping your community, see what’s new with them this year, and find out how you can help them out on this interesting episode of A...
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...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, October 12, 2025
Book 2 The book of Haggai , it’s just a short, sweet little book in the Old Testament, but it packs such depth to it. Here the Isrealites are pursuing their own desires and are neglecting what God had asked them to do, rebuild his Temple. During this time of disobedience, they began experiencing some struggles; they weren’t yeilding the crops they expected, etc. He said to them LOOK AT WHAT IS...
John Mark Dempsey had a Chat With Sharon Feldt on This Second Cup Of Coffee
October 5, 2025 – John Mark had a chat with Sharon Feldt with the Book Nook on Main on this interesting episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. John Mark and Sharon chatted about the book, My Friends, the authors having book signings at the Book Nook on Main such as Liz Soutendjk on October 11th, 2025, “Autumn on Main” being held October 18th, 2025, and so much more! Be sure to check...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, October 5, 2025
Hey friends, so one day I was talking to a friend about being brave and how I just couldn’t be brave in certain situations, or I “feel” like I cannot. I said that I had overcome much of my fear but there were still just certain things I hadn’t overcome it yet. Well my friend prayed for me to be brave and strong where I needed to be. I sat with the Father today and asked him why I was still afraid in certain areas when I...
Hopkins County United Way Shared First Pledge Total to Date at Their First Meeting October 1st
October 2, 2025 – The Hopkins County United Way Executive Secretary, Susan Berning, reported to KSST that they held their first meeting of 2025 on October 1st, 2025. Susan was very pleased to report Campaign pledges after the United Way’s first Report Meeting total $11,773!! Sounds like our Hopkins County United Way is off to a good start for their 70th year. Hopkins County needs to come together and help this great...
The Hopkins County United Way Held Their 2025 Lead Donor/CEO Appreciation Luncheon September 24th
September 29, 2025 – The Hopkins County United Way held their 2025 Lead Donor/CEO Appreciation Luncheon September 24th, 2025, at The Venue at two nineteen in Sulphur Springs, Texas. This campaign marks the 70th Anniversary of the Hopkins County United Way. Below is KSST’s/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this luncheon. The Keynote Speakers of this event were Lance Smith and Donna Williams from Bright Star Baseball....
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, September 28, 2025
Studying for lesson tonight and there were a few takeaways from the story of the woman at the well that really just spoke so much to my heart, so I wanted to share them here. Jesus found her in her sin and He offered her Living Water, eternal life. He revealed Himself as the Messiah to a woman who, by society’s standards, was an outcast. She was a despised Samaritan and a woman who had 5 husbands. And friends, he finds us...
Emily Glass had a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey September 23rd
September 25, 2025 – Dial Study Club’s Emily Glass dropped by for a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey September 23rd, 2025. Emily and John Mark chatted about the successful Homecoming Parade that was held a few weeks ago, the United Way and their new campaign, upcoming plans for The Venue 219 on Main Street, and much more. Be sure to check out this interesting episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With...
The 2025-2026 Hopkins County United Way Workers Lunch was Held September 17th
September 23, 2025 – The 2025-2026 Hopkins County United Way Workers Lunch was held September 17th, 2025. The luncheon took place at the Southwest Dairy Museum in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Various officials spoke at the event, helping continue kick off this year’s campaign. This year marks the 70th Anniversary of United Way. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this exciting event. Hopkins County 2025 United...
