Chamber Connection – October 3, 2024
By Butch Burney Don’t stand in line at the 55 th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest, get your tickets online or atany of the local banks and credit unions.Tickets are available online at HopkinsChamber.org as well as the Chamber of Commerce officeat 110 Main Street.Tickets are $8 each for those 13 and older and free for children 12 and under, thanks tosponsorship from Signature Solar. Stew MerchStew merch is here! Stew merch is here!Whether you’re in the market for a Stew T-shirt, hoodie, mug, tumbler, sticker, towel or othermerchandise for...
read moreCounty Extension Agent Lisa Sprague Chats About Fall Festival on this Episode of A Second Cup Of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office Delta County Extension Agent Lisa Sprague sat down with John Mark and had a chat. The two talked about “Christmas Joys”, the Fall Festival Creative Arts Contest, the Fall Festival Craft Fair and Vendor Market, and much more. Be sure to check out this informative segment of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee below. A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark...
read more2024 United Way Campaign is Underway with “Believe” as the Theme
October 1, 2024 – The Hopkins County United Way has kicked off their 2024-2025 campaign at full speed. The theme for this year is “Believe.” The 2024-2025 Hopkins County United Way Officers are Co-Presidents Jessica McInnis and KK McKenzie, Campaign Chair Lyndsay Palmer, and the Executive Secretary is Susan Berning. The Hopkins County United Way has already held their 2024 Ribbon Cutting, the Campaign Lunch event, and their Lead Donor/CEO Appreciation Luncheon. These three events can be observed in the videos below. The...
read moreWorld Communion Sunday is October 6, 2024, and is Discussed 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 visit from Rev. Peter McNabb and Pastor Christina Hardy. The three chatted about Terrific Tuesdays, World Communion Sunday, First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs’s plans for World Communion Sunday, and so much more. Be sure to check it out and learn what’s coming up in your community. Rev Peter...
read moreFree Mammography Clinic is Full, But Waiting List Available
September 30, 2024 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The free mammography clinic offered to uninsured Hopkins County women over 40 is full. All sixty appointments have been claimed and, a waiting list has been created. If you missed securing an appointment, please call the Ruth & Jack Gillis Women’s Center at 903-438-4325 to get on the waiting list. The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation sponsors the clinic which is paid for with proceeds from the 5th Annual Designer Handbag Bingo and direct donations from local ladies. This is...
read moreSSHS Wildcats Played Their First District Football game September 27th Against Aubrey
September 29, 2024 – The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats played their first District football game of the year Friday, September 27th, 2024 against Aubrey. The fierce competition took place in Aubrey, Texas. KSST broadcast the game, live, on 1230AM, and streamed it live on KSST’s YouTube Page. We also recorded it for playback on Cable Channel 18 and on YouTube. The quick play by play action was called by KSST’s Sports Director John Mark Dempsey and Tony Flippin. Check out the thrilling District game...
read moreTexas Auto Show Unveils 2024 Vehicle Lineup at the State Fair of Texas
September 27, 2024 – Buckle up for the 2024 Texas Auto Show! Today’s Media Day press conference lineup included big announcements from top manufacturers. Since 1913, the auto show has been an important part of the State Fair of Texas, and the Fair is proud to continually provide an engaging environment where manufacturers can interact with consumers through displays and experiences. Whether you’re a diehard car fanatic or you just enjoy browsing the newest models, this event is the ultimate destination for all things auto. Highlights...
read moreChamber Connection – September 25, 2024
By Butch Burney Stew merch is here! Stew merch is here! Whether you’re in the market for a Stew T-shirt, hoodie, mug, tumbler, sticker, towel or other merchandise for the 55th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest, sponsored by Alliance Bank, you can find it at the Chamber of Commerce. Stop by the Chamber office and get your gear for the Stew Contest on Saturday, Oct. 26, at Buford Park. Tickets Tickets are available at all of the local banks and credit unions as well as the Chamber of Commerce office at 110 Main Street and online at Hopkins...
read moreGhostly Glow Night at the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum
September 26, 2024 – Commerce, Texas – With Halloween approaching, ghosts with a glowhave arrived at the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum. Ghostly Glow Night will be Saturday,October 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum. Halloween costumesare encouraged to help give ghosts their glow. The event will include dark areas in the museum with glow flying saucers to keep theghosts away and glow frisbees to help light up the museum. Glow ring toss and Glow Corn Tosswill also be a part of the evening. Young children who...
read moreState Fair of Texas Generates up to $680 Million Economic Impact for North Texas
September 25, 2024 – The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce its significant contribution to the North Texas economy, generating up to $680 million last year. This impressive impact underscores the State Fair’s vital role not only as a beloved cultural event but also as a major economic driver for the region. An economic impact study performed by Michael C. Carroll, Ph.D. and the Economics Research Group at the University of North Texas evaluated the economic impact the 2023 State Fair of Texas had on the Dallas-Fort Worth economy....
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