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John Mark sat Down with Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson on This Second Cup of Coffee

Posted By Matt Janson in Featured, Headlines, Hopkins County News, Lifestyle, News, Video Interviews

On this episode of A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey, John Mark visited with Hopkins County Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson. The two discussed fire ants, the plant of the month, and more. Check it out and see what you learn. Enjoy! Queen Anne’s...

Juneteenth Celebration Set For June 15-16, 2024

Posted By Ethan Klein in Community Events, Hopkins County News, News, Sulphur Springs News

May 15, 2024- Juneteenth is right around the corner. It will be celebrated on June 15th and 16th at Pacific Park once again. There will be music, games and entertainment all weekend. Many events will take place over the two days of celebration. Those events are as follows: June 15th: Juneteenth Marathon Run – 7 am Juneteenth Parade – 11am Juneteenth Market – 1pm Music, Games, & fun, bring your lawn chairs –...

District 12 Board of Education Runoff Candidates

Posted By KSST Webmaster in Hopkins County News, News

May 15, 2024 – The upcoming runoff election for District 12 Texas State Board of Education Republican candidates will be held on May 28th, 2024. Early voting begins on May 20 and continues through May 24. Pam Little(Republican Party) is a member of theTexas State Board of Education, representingDistrict 12. She assumed office on January 1, 2019. Her current term ends on January 1, 2025. Little (Republican...

Sponsorships on Sale Soon for 5th Annual Designer Handbag Bingo

Posted By Matt Janson in Community Events, Financial News, Headlines, Hopkins County News, Lifestyle, Medical News, News

May 14, 2024 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care (HCHC) Foundation’s Designer Handbag Bingo is set for Thursday, August 8. This popular event is expected to be a sellout. Sponsorships will be available for purchase on Monday, May 20 at handbagbingo24.GiveSmart.com. Two levels, $2,500 and $1,500, include a reserved table for 8 players. The $500 and $250 include advertising benefits but no tickets or...

New Appraisals and How to File an Online Protest

Posted By Chad Young in Admin, App, Featured, Financial News, Headlines, Hopkins County News, News, Sulphur Springs News

May 14, 2024 – Most everyone in Hopkins County has received their 2024 property appraisal from the Hopkins County Appraisal District, and most everyone in Hopkins County has seen the value of their property go up. Higher valuations mean higher tax burdens, and some taxpayers will wish to file a protest to have their appraisal revisited by staff. Making an Online Protest is now available through the Hopkins County Appraisal...

Jury Summons Cancelled for Friday

Posted By Matt Janson in Hopkins County News, News

May 14, 2024 – The Hopkins County District Clerk contacted KSST and reported that the Jury Summons for Friday, May 17, 2024, at 9:00 am at the Hopkins County Courthouse has been CANCELLED. If you received a summons to appear for Jury Duty Monday, Friday, May 17, 2024 at the Hopkins County Courthouse in Sulphur Springs, Texas, you need not appear.

Proper Hay Storage is Crucial for Preserving Hay from Moisture by Mario Villarino

Posted By Matt Janson in Headlines, Hopkins County News, News

May 13, 2024 – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides comprehensive guidance on protecting hay from rain to maintain its quality and nutritional value. Proper hay storage is crucial for preserving hay from moisture, as exposure to rain can lead to mold growth, nutrient loss, and decreased palatability. Here’s an in-depth look at strategies recommended by AgriLife Extension: Covered Storage: Utilizing covered storage...

This and That for May 2024 From Master Gardener David Wall

Posted By Matt Janson in Hopkins County News, Lifestyle, News

May 12, 2024 – Bell peppers don’t handle the heat of summer very well, but other sweet peppers as well as hot peppers don’t seem to be affected! There are already 1,000 gigatons of carbon in the atmosphere contributing to global warming. If we went to zero carbon emission today, 1,000 gigatons would still warm our planet for 100s, if not 1,000s of years unless reduced. It’s estimated that planting one billion trees could pull...

Retired General McClendon Accused of Sexual Assault of Child Arrested in Sulphur Springs

Posted By Chad Young in Featured, Hopkins County News, News, Sulphur Springs News

May 12, 2024 – A routine traffic stop by a Hopkins County Sheriff Deputy produced a person of interest in an ongoing investigation of Sexual Assault of a Minor. Retired Air Force Brigadier General Mike Houston McClendon was found to be named as a person of interest in a sexual assault investigation. McClendon cooperated with authorities during and after the traffic stop by driving to the local sheriff’s office and being...

Hopkins County Genealogical Society Next Meeting May 16th

Posted By Matt Janson in Community Events, Headlines, Hopkins County News, Lifestyle, News

May 10, 2024 – At the next Monthly meeting of the Hopkins County Genealogical Society, Ken Hanushek will be the special guest. Hanushek was born in Cleveland, OH, but raised in Pittsburg, PA. He has a BA in History from Grove City College, PA, a MS in Political Science from Auburn University, AL and a MS in History from Texas A&M, Commerce, TX. Ken is a retired Air Force Lt. Colonel. He was on the history faculty of...

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