Charley Spicer
Charley Spicer, age 83, of Emory, Texas, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Mr. Spicer was born on February 17, 1941, in Roanoke, Virgina to Claude Delous and Sylvia Eloise (Worley) Spicer. He married Alene (Dotson) Spicer on December, 17, 1991, in Rockwall, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Alene Spicer; son, Charlie Spicer; grandson, Justin Spicer; and great-granddaughters, Riley Spicer and Abby Spicer. He was preceded in death...
Safe Summer Fun in the Sun at Cooper Lake
May 31, 2024 – Cooper, TX – It’s the start of summer and there will be plenty of things to do at Cooper Lake State Park! When planning your next trip, be sure to think about how you can stay safe in the Texas summer heat. When you come out to hike, it’s important to stay hydrated so bring plenty of water for yourself and those joining you, including pets. Sunshine is nice but when you come out to swim or catch some fish, be sure...
Dinner Bell for June 5th, 2024
IT IS DAIRY FESTIVAL TIME IN SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS!!! The Reigning Dairy Festival Queen, Caroline Prickett, and the 2024 contestants will grace the feeding ministry with their sleeves “rolled up” to fill the meal boxes and hand them to those persons in line to secure a meal. GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist...
Trading Post for May 31, 2024
Fresh or frozen organic blueberries: u-pick $4 a pound or pre-picked $6 a pound. Clean, free-range, brown eggs for sale. We could supply someone regularly or fulfill a large order. $4 a dozen. Please call 903-945-2986 Solid wood coffee table with beveled glass top. Call 9033350036 for pictures. $60 or best offer. VINTAGE GUITAR SHEET MUSIC Collection of sheet music and artists folios plus training and practice manuals. Dates from...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Scholarship Winner
May 30, 2024 – Silvina Epperson , announces Mallory Wheat as the recipient of a $1,000.00 scholarship from the Hopkins County Genealogical Society. Mallory, a 2024 graduate of Cumby High School, was the winner of the 500 word essay contest titled “My Favorite Ancestor.” HCGS received thirteen wonderful entries this year and the judging was very tight. Each entry was very touching as the seniors shared their family...
Texas A&M Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Evidence Center Names First Associate Director
May 30, 2024 – Maureen Spill appointed as center’s inaugural associate director by Lindsay Hess. The Texas A&M Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Evidence Center has named Maureen Spill, Ph.D., as its first associate director. Maureen Spill, Ph.D., has been appointed as the associate director at the Texas A&M Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Evidence Center. (Lindsay Hess/Texas A&M AgriLife) Spill joined the Evidence...
Trading Post for May 29, 2024
Solid wood coffee table with beveled glass top. Call 9033350036 for pictures. $60 or best offer. VINTAGE GUITAR SHEET MUSIC Collection of sheet music and artists folios plus training and practice manuals. Dates from 1927-1980. Some great oldies and country hits. For price and list: (903) 438-9175 I have a Bissell carpet cleaner in excellent condition . I bought it brand new and only used it twice and then moved into a apartment with...
Another Visit With Hope Cain on A Second Cup of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey, John Mark has a chat with Sulphur Springs Public Library Director Hope Cain again. The two discuss the kick off of the 2024 Summer Reading Program, the petting zoo the library is going to have, games, and more. Be sure to give it a watch and learn about your local library. A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark...
Is a Garden Soil Test Worth the Effort From Master Gardener David Wall
May 28, 2024 – While I take great pride in studying multiple sources of the literature and using the information to put together my articles, every few years one source is so good or different, I just cite it. This article comes from “Soil Science for Gardeners” by Robert Pavlis. It’s the best book I’ve ever read on soils that explains without getting too technical. Just about every extension agent,...
4-H Livestock Projects are a Significant Aspect of the 4-H Youth by Mario Villarino
May 28, 2024 – 4-H livestock projects are a significant aspect of the 4-H youth development program, which is designed to teach young people about agriculture, animal husbandry, and life skills. Participants in these projects typically select and care for animals, learning about their specific needs, proper management techniques, and how to prepare for exhibitions and competitions. Here’s an overview of what 4-H livestock...
