Stephens Memorial Hospital to host Masquerade Ball on Saturday, Jan. 25, to raise funds for mammography machine

The Stephens Memorial Hospital Foundation will host a Winter Gala Masquerade Ball benefiting Stephens Memorial Hospital on Saturday, Jan. 25.
The fundraising event will feature a formal dinner at Blackhorse Mercantile and Cafe, as well as live entertainment by the band Howard County. The formal dinner will be from 5 to 8 p.m., and the masquerade ball and performance will be from 8 to 11 p.m. The event attire will be formal with a masquerade-style mask encouraged.
The band Howard County is composed of Texas Country artist Brandon Howard and his band. According to the Broken Road Productions website, his sound goes back to his roots in southwest Louisiana. He grew up singing gospel, blues, and country. He also lived in Kansas and Colorado, before eventually settling in North Texas. Howard wrote his first song when he was 11 years old and has penned more than 300 songs since then.
Funds raised through the event will be used to offset the cost of a new mammography machine for Stephens Memorial Hospital.
There are two ticket levels: the VIP Package ($125 each) and general admission ($50 each).
The VIP Package includes valet parking; entry to the formal dinner from 5 to 8 p.m., with included wine service and violin music; one complimentary drink ticket; a souvenir gift; admission to the masquerade ball and main event performance from 8 to 11 p.m.; and, access to the VIP Lounge during the masquerade ball.
The general admission tickets include admission to the masquerade ball and main event performance from 8 to 11 p.m. and one complimentary drink ticket.
Tickets may be purchased at the Stephens Memorial Hospital Business Office, 207 S. Geneva St. during regular business hours or by contacting Gena Speer at 254-631-3382 or Gena.Speer@smhtx.com, or Chris Curtis at 254-210-1392 or Chris.Curtis@smhtx.com.
Tickets also may be purchased online at https://smhfoundation.ticketspice.com/2025-winter-gala