Hopkins County Genealogical Society to Hold Next Lunch & Learn September 25th
September 22, 2024 – The Fourth Wednesday Lunch & Learn will be held this coming Wednesday, September 25, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 611 North Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Tx. The Hopkins County Genealogical Society invites anyone who wants to learn more about doing genealogical research to come on in. Bring your sack lunch, salad or drive-through meal and your tablet or laptop, if you wish. Last month we...
Paris District Road Report for Week of September 23, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Sept. 23, 2024. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such...
County Extension Agent Mario Villarino Visited with John Mark Dempsey on this Second Cup of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, Texas A&M AgriLife County Extension Agent Mario Villarino-Gutierrez sat down and had a chat with John Mark. The two discussed army worms, 4-H, pesticides, and more. Be sure to check it out below. A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark...
Foreign Farmland Ownership From Master Gardener David Wall
September 19, 2024 – Foreign ownership of U.S. agriculture appears to be a two-fold problem. First there’s the ownership of companies processing agriculture products. For example, China owns Smithfield, our largest pork producer. Many pesticides are produced by foreign countries, and forcing them to comply with our regulations is difficult at best. Legislation is lacking, because Congress is loath to interfere for fear that any...
Ginger Sue Russell
Ginger Sue Russell, age 64, of Ft. Worth, Texas, passed away Tuesday night, September 17, 2024. Born on November 18, 1959, as the fourth of five children. She carried on her mother’s artistic nature while being an interactive parent and loyal wife. She is often described as having a nice/warm parenting style. Ginger and William married in 1995 and raised 7 children. She loved to spend her time sewing, coloring, listening to music and...
Christus Health Will Offer Flu Shots September 24th at the Senior Citizens Activity Center
September 19, 2024 – Christus Health will provide free flu shots Tuesday, September 24, 2024. The flu shots will be available beginning at 11:00am. There will be a limited amount. First come first serve. Christus Health will be providing these flu shots at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center in Sulphur Springs, Texas. flu shots at Senor Citizens Activity Center September 24 2024
A chat with SSISD Superintendent Dr. Steeber on this Episode of A 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 Sulphur Springs ISD Superintendent Dr. Deana Steeber. John Mark and Dr. Steeber talked about such subjects as false threats on social media, school safety procedures, how school officials learn about false threats on Social Media, and so much more. Give the segment a viewing and learn what the school district is doing for student...
Voter Registration Drive Discussed on this Episode of A Second Cup Of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark had a chat with Ricky Godbolt and Tommy Harrison with Columbia Lodge #81. The three discussed the Voter Registration Drive Columbia Lodge #81 is having at Pacific Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas. John Mark, Harrison, and Godbolt talked about what is required to register to vote, what forms of ID are accepted, where residents of Hopkins County will...
Continuation of the Chat About Preparing A Fall Garden Continues on this Episode of A Second Cup Of Coffee
In this second episode of A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey with guest Hopkins County Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson, John Mark and Ronnie continue their discussion on preparing your Fall gardens. The two discuss fertilizer, taking care of your lawn, planting trees, watering, and more. Check out the episode down below and see what you learn. You may be surprised. A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark...
Laney Bankston Crowned SSHS 2024 Homecoming Queen and Wildcats Take the win at September 13th’s Wildcats Game
September 16, 2024 – Before the SSHS Wildcats Football game in Gerald Prim Stadium in Sulphur Springs, Texas, the Sulphur Springs High School 2024 Homecoming Court was presented at their best with their escorts, anxiously waiting to learn who would be crowned. Then, it was finally announced… Coryn Young and Jaicee Jasmer each earned the title of SSHS 2024 Homecoming Princess…. and then it was announced that Laney...
