What Should the State Firearm of Texas Be?
March 10, 2025 – A Texas Senate committee is set to hold a public hearing to vote on a proposal to designate the cannon as the official state gun. The move has sparked interest and debate, as Texas has a deep historical connection to cannons, particularly the “Come and Take It” cannon from the Battle of Gonzales in 1835. That small artillery piece symbolized Texas’ defiance against Mexican rule and became an enduring icon...
THC in the Spotlight Again
March 10, 2025 – A proposed ban on THC products has ignited intense debate in Austin, drawing large crowds of business owners, advocates, and consumers concerned about the future of Texas’ fast-growing cannabis industry. The measure, which seeks to outlaw hemp-derived THC products such as delta-8 and delta-9, has created uncertainty for businesses that have flourished under the 2018 Farm Bill, which federally legalized...
Individual Mingo Tickets Now on Sale
March 10, 2025 – Ladies and gentlemen, individual tickets for the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’sMingo are officially on sale! The April 10 event is the perfect opportunity to Mix & Mingo. Tickets are $65 each, and every registrant receives a bingo packet, a Slaughter’s BBQ sandwich, and a drink ticket for your choice of an old fashioned, beer, wine, water, or soda. Bingo packets include cards for ten rounds of...
Cindy Elder
Graveside service for Cindy Elder, age 82, of Longview, Texas will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery with Rev. David Larkin officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior from 10-11 a.m. at Myra Wilson Chapel. Ms. Elder passed away at Pine Tree Nursing Home in Longview, Texas on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Cynthia Brown Elder was born on June 18, 1942 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Henry...
Texas Ag Commissioner Miller Supports President Trump’s Delay of Key Commodity Tariffs
March 10, 2025 – “I applaud President Trump’s decision to delay tariffs on Mexican and Canadian agricultural commodities and products included in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). This decision will provide more time for open negotiation with both countries and, most importantly, provide short-term relief and time for our agricultural producers. I also fully support President Trump’s initiative to leverage...
Typical Spring Weather Ahead for Hopkins County
March 9, 2025 – The upcoming week in Hopkins County, Texas, is expected to feature mild and pleasant weather conditions. Temperatures are forecasted to reach a high of approximately 71°F (21°C) and a low of around 46°F (8°C). Looking ahead to Wednesday, March 12, 2025, there is a slight chance of precipitation in the forecast. The day is expected to be mostly cloudy, with a 20% chance of showers. Temperatures are anticipated to...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, March 9, 2025
Friends, have you ever had that day where it just feels like everything is heavy? Today has been that for me. Maybe it’s been the last week. Honestly, it’s probably been the last few years that have been heavy. But anyway, today I have had to stay in constant prayer. Constantly lifting my heart up to the Lord and saying I trust you with it. Over. And over. And over. As I was cleaning and...
Egg Prices: US Department of Justice is Investigating
March 8, 2025 – The Department of Justice has launched an investigation into the recent surge in egg prices, examining whether major egg producers have engaged in anti-competitive practices to artificially inflate costs. The inquiry comes after a period of record-high egg prices, which some consumer advocacy groups and lawmakers suspect may be the result of collusion among suppliers. “If you add up all the expenses, you...
George Wayne Hines
Funeral services for George Wayne Hines, age 85, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., on Monday, March 10, 2025 at West Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. Al Davis and Bro. Kenneth Ballard officiating. Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m., one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Nelta Cemetery with Richard Francis, Darrin Hicks, Tyler Francis, Tyler G. Davison, Timmy Henderson and Michael Watkins serving as...
Knights of Columbus Fish Fry Every Friday Through Lent
March 7, 2025 – The first Fish Fry of 2025 is in the books. No one walked away hungry. The next one will be Friday March 14. Service starts at 5PM and goes till 7pm. Right here in Sulphur Springs at St. James Catholic Church. Plenty of USA catfish, hush puppies, fries, coleslaw, okra, desserts, tea and don’t forget about those special beans. KSST will be giving away passed to the event. Check back on our website next week...
