Hopkins County United Way held Their Second Meeting of the Current Campaign October 8th and the Donations are just Marching In
October 8, 2024 – The Hopkins County United Way held their second meeting of the season Tuesday, (the 8th), and the donations are continuing to march in. KSST was present at this meeting. Everyone sat at a conference table at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The volunteers went around the room sharing what businesses and organizations had turned in their donation packets. Many volunteers reported many packets had been turned in. As each volunteer went around the room and made their reports, the...
read moreBig Tex Delivers Big Message
Oct. 8, 2024 – By Tony Hartzel – Safety has always been TxDOT’s top priority. Now it’s getting a boost from a BIG safety advocate. This year, TxDOT is featuring multiple safety messages with the voice of Big Tex. TxDOT recently landed the State Fair icon to remind all Texans to buckle up, drive the speed limit and limit distractions. When it comes to safety, every type of message helps TxDOT focus on its mission to ensure everyone arrives safely at their destination, including the State Fair. The booming voice of Big Tex will...
read moreHopkins County Genealogical Society Library to be Open October 12th
October 7, 2024 – The Hopkins County Genealogical Society announces that their library will be open Saturday, October 12th, 2024, from 9:30am to 1:00pm. The library will be open for “all your research needs.” The Hopkins County Genealogical Society hopes “you will join us!” The Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library is located at 611 North Davis Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas.
read moreWesley United Methodist Church Announces the Dates for Fall Round Up 2024
October 7, 2024 – Wesley United Methodist Church is proud to announce the dates for Fall Round Up 2024. It is set for Saturday., Nov. 9. Serving 5:30-7:30 PM. Cost is $15, $5 for kids 10 & under. We are cooking up some delicious chicken and beef Hopkins County Stew plus some awesome chili, all the good stuff that goes with stew, and desserts of all kinds. Live entertainment during the evening provided by Monte Tipps. We will have a Silent Auction and Country Store. Kid’s Carnival, with a $5 entry fee, will be held upstairs in...
read moreReport from United Way’s First Report Meeting
October 7, 2024 – The Hopkins County United Way Workers held their first Report Meeting October 1st, 2024. KSST received an email from the Hopkins County Untied Way Executive Security, Susan Berning, about the meeting. Susan Berning stated in this email… “Good morning, Campaign volunteers and media friends. Thank you for all you are doing on behalf of Hopkins County United Way and the 18 organizations this Campaign will help support!… Last week’s pledge total is $17,864.99, and we look forward to adding to that...
read moreNorth Texas Food Bank Celebrates Exceptional Supporters and Volunteers at 17th Annual Golden Fork Awards
DALLAS, TX, October 7, 2024 – The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) honored its outstanding supporters and volunteers during the annual Golden Fork Awards ceremony, recognizing those who have significantly advanced hunger relief efforts across North Texas through their generosity and commitment. The awards, presented on September 24th, acknowledged the following remarkable recipients: Lifetime Achievement Award: Perot Family Ross Perot Jr and Katherine Perot Reeves Pictured with Trisha Cunningham This prestigious award is given to...
read moreWesley United Methodist Church Fall Round Up 2024
October 7, 2024 – Wesley United Methodist Church is proud to announce the dates for Fall Round Up 2024. It is set for Saturday, Nov. 9. Serving 5:30-7:30 PM. The cost this year will be $15 and $5 for kids 10 & under. We are cooking up some delicious chicken and beef Hopkins County Stew plus some awesome chili, all the good stuff that goes with stew, and desserts of all kinds. Live entertainment during the evening provided by Monte Tipps. We will have a Silent Auction and Country Store. Kid’s Carnival, with a $5 entry fee, will...
read more2024 Wildcat Hall of Honor Inductees – Induction Ceremony Scheduled for October 11th
October 5, 2024 – Four former Sulphur Springs Wildcat greats – two All-State players who were integral in the 2008 state football championship, the first NFL player from SSHS and a state tennis qualifier — will be inducted next Friday in the Wildcat Hall of Honor. Going into the prestigious hall will be 2010 graduate and All-State football player Bryant “Day Day” Jackson, 2011 graduate and two-sport All-Stater Fernando Arellano, 1975 graduate and state tennis qualifier Mark Peugh, and William “Tex” Holcomb, the first Wildcat to...
read more100th Anniversary Cookout at Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center on October 15
October 4, 2024 – As part of the year-long celebration of its 100th anniversary, Paris Junior College is holding a 100th anniversary cookout and open house at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. “We hope to see everyone enjoy a free lunch with us on October 15 as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Paris Junior College,” said Dr. Stephen Benson, PJC President. “This will be a great time to connect with those in the Sulphur Springs area.” In addition to free hot...
read moreParis Junior College is Holding 100th Anniversary Homecoming November 1-2
October 4, 2024 – Paris Junior College is inviting all alumni to Come Home for the 100th Anniversary alumni weekend and Homecoming Celebration on November 1-2, 2024. PJC’s Halloween Carnival at Noyes Stadium will take place from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 31, but is not officially part of Homecoming though alumni are welcome to bring their families to the free event. Official Homecoming events begin with the First Annual Dragon Golf Tournament, with check-in starting at 9 a.m. at the Paris Golf and Country Club on FM...
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