Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Man Bingo Returns April 10
February 18, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas — After exceeding all expectations in its first year, Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Man Bingo is back for round two of raising money for men’s healthcare in Hopkins County. The event will take place Thursday, April 10 in the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. Last year, the first Man Bingo, affectionately referred to as Mingo, significantly surpassed its goal and funds were used to provide free heart calcium exams for 60 men in Hopkins County. Bingo prizes come in a variety of...
read moreWildcats Took on Pleasant Grove in Their Last Home Game of the Season
February 16, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats took on Pleasant Grove in their last home basketball game of the season February 11th, 2025. Below is KSST’s coverage of this exciting game. Sports Director John Mark Dempsey called Play by Play and Tony Flippin provided Color Commentary. Be sure to check out this nail biting game see how your Wildcats...
read moreDawna Pryor had a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark to Discuss Happenings at the Senior Center
On this exciting episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center Coordinator Dawna Pryor sat down with John Mark to chat about the exciting future activities planned at the Senior Center. Dawna and John Mark chatted about Valentine’s Day, the Single Seniors Soiree planned for singles, the 90 plus Bridges Banquet, and so much more. Be sure to check out this informative segment and find out what the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center had instore for 2025!...
read moreThe Next Hopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting to be Held February 20th
February 13, 2025 – Join us in-person, if you can, by Zoom, if you can’t make it! Thursday, February 20, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m. @ 611 N. Davis St., Sulphur Springs Tx– Patty Williams Have you ever wondered what life was like in the 1800s? Well, it often began with a shiver! Rich or poor, in a city dwelling or farm laborer’s cabin in the western frontier of Texas, the first step out of bed was likely to leave you cold. The wealthier class would have coal or wood burning fireplaces in their bedrooms, but these were...
read more19th Annual Gala Makes a Splash for Local Healthcare
February 13, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas — The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation hosted the 19th Annual Gala on January 25th, 2025. This year’s volunteer chairs were Linda and Joe Bob, Julie and Brad, and Teffany and Corey Burgin who selected the theme Serendipity by the Sea. The evening of dinner and dancing started off with a steel drum band and finished with guests celebrating good times for a good cause. The Foundation’s Board of Directors had set a goal to earn and donate $260,000 to CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur...
read moreBreast Cancer Support Group Gathers for February Meeting
February 13, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The February meeting of the Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group was held on Monday, February 10. The gathering featured guest speaker and breast cancer survivor, Jalayne Minter, sharing her story of faith, courage, and humility. All breast cancer patients and survivors are welcome to participate. Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 5:30 pm in the Medical Plaza Conference Room, 113 Airport Rd, on the campus of CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur...
read moreLion Rodeo Boasts Two Event Winners at Annual Home Rodeo
Trace Harris and Jill White took home their third and second event wins of the 2024-25 season, respectively. SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX, February 5, 2025— The East Texas A&M Rodeo Team had two individual event winners at its 6th annual home rodeo at the Hopkins County Civic Center in Sulphur Springs, Texas on January 31 and February 1. Trace Harris and Jill White took the top spot in the Steer Wrestling and Breakaway Roping events, respectively. Harris’ time of 9.5 seconds put him just 0.2 seconds ahead of the next finisher. This was...
read moreMaster Gardener Ronnie Wilson Visited on This Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson dropped by to chat about planting. John Mark and Ronnie discussed how we still could get a freeze. They also talked about what plants you want to plant during this time of year, what type of weed killer you want to put out during the current season, the fact that the time for pruning is nearing an end, the series of workshops the AgiLife Extension Office Master Gardeners will be offering to the...
read moreSSHS Wildcats Competed Against North Lamar in Basketball February 7th
February 9, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats challenged North Lamar in a friendly game of basketball on February 7, 2025. The fierce competition was played in Wildcat Gym in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Below is KSST’s coverage of this exciting game. KSST’s Sports Director John Mark Dempsey called play by play while Tony Flippin offered color commentary. Be sure to check out this thrilling game...
read moreThe 21st Annual Clara Bridges Banquet is Coming up April 5th
February 6, 2025 – The 21st Annual Sulphur Springs 90 Plus Bridges Banquet will be held Saturday, April 5th, 2025, beginning at 12:00pm. The event will be held at the new Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center. If you, or someone you know, is 90 years old, or older, please let the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center know so they may honor them with a special dinner and entertainment by Ms. Vender Wright and Dale Cummings. Sponsorships are still available. For more details, please call 903-439-3720. 21st Annual...
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