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Power on for Hopkins County and Surrounding Counties
July 9, 2024 – Hopkins County received the blessing of needed rain, but none of the destruction other parts of Texas received. Once a Category 5 hurricane, Beryl was classified as tropical depression when close to Sulphur Springs. A tropical depression forms when a low pressure area is accompanied...
Foundation Announces First Handbag Bingo Title Sponsor
July 9, 2024 – Sulphur Springs, TX -The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Designer Handbag Bingo has a title sponsor for the first time in its five-year history. The Alliance Bank family of businesses (Alliance Bank, Alliance Bank Financial Services, and Galyean Insurance) is this year’s title sponsor.
Hopkins County United Way Excess Allocation Check Distribution
July 7, 2024 – On Tuesday, July 2, 2024, the Hopkins County United Way distributed Excess Allocation Checks. The event was held at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Thanks to the generous community of Hopkins County, United Way received contributions exceeding original allocations for the 2022-2023 Campaign, Chaired by Emily Glass. Hopkins County United Way Board members were pleased to distribute an additional $42,638.77 to select non-profit organizations supported by the 2022-2023 Campaign. Each organization received a portion of the excess. Each non-profit mentioned in the blow video serves people who live in Hopkins County. “Local dollars helping local people.” The Hopkins County United Way thanks donors for their generous support! Be sure to check out the event in the video down below.
Hopkins County United Way distributes additional funds from 2022-2023 campaign to local nonprofits
Hopkins County United Way distributes additional funds from 2022-2023 campaign to local nonprofits Image Hopkins County United Way 2022-2023 Campaign Chair Emily Glass handed out more than $42,000 in additional disbursements to representatives of 15 local organizations who received funds during HCUW’s 2022-2023 campaign. ...
Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Crimes In Sexual Abuse Of 3-Year-Old
TEXARKANA, Texas–A man who shared videos of himself sexually assaulting a 3-year-old pleaded guilty Tuesday to two counts of the sexual exploitation of a minor to produce child pornography in Texarkana federal court. Billy Joe Truss, 33, is facing a minimum of 15 years at sentencing. He pleaded guilty...
Distribution of additional funds from 2022-2023 campaign
Distribution of additional funds from 2022-2023 campaign Image Lyndie Mansfield, president of Community Players/Main Street Theatre, received an extrra allocation from Hopkins County United Way from 2022-2023 campaign chair Emily Glass. Lyndie Mansfield, president of Community Players/Main Street Theatre, received an extrra...
Book Signing for Living Loved Coming Soon
July 5, 2024 – Local author and Hopkins County resident Tracy Kelley is pleased to announcing her upcoming book signing. The event will take place in Sulphur Springs on August 3, 2024. Living Loved will be available soon on all major online retailers. Before July 23 it will be...
City Managers Report July 2nd 2024
CLAIMS – We had one workers’ compensation claim in June for poison ivy exposure. We did not have any liability claims. We have applied for a $250,000 grant from the General Land Office (GLO) to help pay for the plan. They required an amendment to our Financial Management Policy. The amendment was approved at the May meeting. The GLO says that they will make a decision on July 15.
Bring Your Fireworks When Buying One of These Rural Homes on Acreage
Fireworks are not a problem with these available homes that come with acreage in Hopkins County! See rural properties where you can create your own fun. Inside, you’ll find 2 primary bedrooms, one on each floors. Plus three living areas including a great room, den downstairs, and one living room upstairs. The great room includes cathedral ceilings with a floor-to-ceiling fireplace bookended with elegant bookcases.
32nd Annual Independence Day Celebration
32nd Annual Independence Day Celebration Image Master of Ceremonies Adam Teer kept the program moving during the 32nd Annual Independence Day Celebration on the downtown square. Staff photo by Tammy Vinson Master of Ceremonies Adam Teer kept the program moving during the...
Hopkins County Chamber Connection 07.03
Every year, our family looks forward to the Saturday before Thanksgiving, when we gather for dinner, turn on KSST and get our phones ready for the annual Sulphur Springs Symphony League auction. It is a hoot and a can’t-miss event! They always have a great range of items, from tens...
Excessive Heat Warning issued
Excessive Heat Warning issued Image The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning for not only Tuesday afternoon, but most of the week for at least 10 counties in North East Texas, including Hopkins County. Excessive heat warning are issued when heat indexes are 100-112 degrees; and heat advisories when heat indexes are projected...
Independence Day
Independence Day Image Hopkins County Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Brad Cummings sings the National Athem at the 32nd Annual Independence Day Celebration. Hopkins County Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Brad Cummings sings the National Athem at the 32nd Annual...
East Texas lake named in top 10 best bass lakes in the country
QUITMAN, Texas (KLTV) - Bassmaster released their list of the top 10 best bass lakes of 2024, and an East Texas lake is sitting in the top five. Lake Fork was named the fifth best bass lake in the United States. Sitting on more than 27,000 acres, Lake Fork is a reservoir located in Wood, Rains, and Hopkins counties. Towns that surround the lake are Emory, Yantis, Quitman and Alba.
Hopkins County United Way Gives Back To Community
“Thanks to our generous community, Hopkins County United Way received contributions exceeding original allocations for the 2022-2023 Campaign, Chaired by Emily Glass. Hopkins County United Way board members are pleased to distribute an additional $42,638.77 to the following non-profit organizations supported by the 2022-2023 Campaign. Each organization is receiving a portion of the excess.”
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