Sulphur Springs Emergency Sirens Will Be Tested February 3
February 3, 2025 – Emergency sirens will be tested in Sulphur Springs at noon today by the Sulphur Springs Emergency Management Office. The test is to gauge the reliability of the emergency warning system and is conducted to find any potential flaws in the system so they can be corrected prior to a real emergency situation. The sirens could be sounded not only for weather warnings such as tornadoes, which are the most common in the...
Steps to Take to Prepare for Cold Snaps on This Second Cup Of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark had a chat with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent Mario Villarino-Gutierrez. John Mark and Mario discuss different steps you can take to prepare for cold winter weather when it is in the forecast. The two talk about staying informed, home preparations such as leaving your facet drip to help avoid damaging pipes, the importance of checking in...
Chamber Connection – January 30, 2025
By Butch Burney You have just a little over a week to get your tickets for the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce’s 98th Annual Banquet and Community Awards. We will celebrate Hopkins County and Sulphur Springs as we recognize our 2024 Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Caregiver of the Year, Community Pride Award, Agriculturist of the Year, Growth and Renewal, Outstanding Professional Educator, Outstanding ParaProfessional...
Two New Commissioners Ready for New Terms
Prec 3 Travis Thompson January 29, 2025 – Hopkins County elected two new commissioners last year and those new terms started January 1st for Wesley Miller (Precinct 1) and Travis Thompson (Precinct 3). Both newly elected commissioners have already been to training in their first month of service and have hit the ground running with several regularly scheduled commissioner meetings and work sessions. Prec 1 Wesley Miller During...
Thank You Hopkins County for Helping the United Way Exceed Their Goal for 2024-2025
January 27, 2025 – Hopkins County United Way Executive Security Susan Berning contacted KSST with the following exciting news… ” It is with great excitement that I share with you our 2024-2025 Campaign year-end pledge total was $177,269.34. The 2024-2025 Campaign pledge total at our last report meeting on Nov. 6, 2024, was $160,121.77. We look forward to fully funding, as budgeted, the eighteen organizations this...
More Suspects Caught Up in Cattle Theft
January 22, 2025 – Two more suspects will be spending the night in the Hopkins County Jail as two suspects have bonded out of jail in a local cattle theft case. As the plot thickens on the theft of almost 100 head of cattle, so far, Gabriel Gomez, age 20, and Jeremy Gomez, age 19, are the latest suspects facing theft charges in the cattle case stemming from an investigation on Farm-to-Market Road 3236. The investigation now...
Suspected Cattle Rustlers Rounded Up in Hopkins County
MUNOZ, RICARDO BARAJAS, ADRIAN January 22, 2025 – Local investigators rounded up two individuals so far suspected of heading up cattle that were not their property and moving them on up to Delta County to be sold. The investigation started with a report from a rancher on FM 3236 in Hopkins County on January 18th of this year that cattle were missing from the property. Texas Cattle Rancher investigators got involved and soon...
Preparing for Winter Storms is Crucial to Ensure the Safety of Individuals by Mario Villarino
January 22, 2025 – Preparing for winter storms is crucial to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals, livestock, and property. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offers comprehensive resources to help Texans effectively prepare for and respond to winter weather events. Key Preparedness Steps: 1. Stay Informed: Keep abreast of weather forecasts and heed advisories from local authorities. Reliable...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library to be Closed January 20th, 2025
EVERYBODY can be great. Because ANYBODY can serve.You only need a HEART full of grace.A SOUL generated by LOVE The Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library will be closed Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We will reopen Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. Dr Martin Luther King Jr
Incorporating Indoor Plants Into Your Home can Enhance Your Living Space by Mario Villarino
January 18, 2025 – Incorporating indoor plants into your home can enhance your living space and provide various health benefits. According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, plants can improve mental health by reducing stress levels, especially during the winter months. For those new to indoor gardening or seeking low-maintenance options, consider the following plants: • Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata): Thrives in...
