“The” Social Event of the Season will Take Place December 12th at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center
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“The” Social Event of the Season will Take Place December 12th at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center

December 2, 2024 – The Senior Snowflake Social will be held December 12, 2024, at the new Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center. Presented by Heritage Home Health and Hospice, you can expect brunch, Christmas Bingo, Snow Pictures, and so much more fun and exciting activities! Don’t miss out on the Social event of the season, being held from 12:00pm to 2:00pm! For more information, please call Stacy White at...

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Trading Post for December 1, 2024
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Trading Post for December 1, 2024

For Sale: a 7.5′ pre lit Christmas tree. “Used only one year.” It has LED lighting with three different modes, including flashing. Asking $75 for it. If interested, or for more info., please call 903-488-3711, or 903-348-6413… … … For Sale: a binder with NASCAR trading cards in it. Located at the KSST studios. Make me an offer I can’t refuse. Can send some pictures. If interested, or for more...

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Paris District Road Report for Week of December 2, 2024
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Paris District Road Report for Week of December 2, 2024

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Dec. 2, 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 as...

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Two East Texas A&M Alums to Lead Texas DPS
Dec01

Two East Texas A&M Alums to Lead Texas DPS

Both Martin and Kidd graduated from competency-based degree programs at East Texas A&M designed to help working professionals advance their careers. COMMERCE, TX, November 22, 2024—The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced two key appointments held by East Texas A&M University graduates. Freeman F. Martin will become the 14th director of DPS, while W. Nim Kidd continues to serve as assistant director and chief...

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Chamber Connection – November 27, 2024
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Chamber Connection – November 27, 2024

By Butch Burney We like to celebrate the great things about Hopkins County, and the best time to do it is at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Banquet and Community Awards. Nominations are being accepted for Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Small and Large Businesses of the Year and other superlative recognitions. The awards will be announced at the Chamber’s membership banquet on Thursday, Feb. 13, at the Hopkins...

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Paris Junior College Announces Registration, Closures and new Events
Nov26

Paris Junior College Announces Registration, Closures and new Events

PJC announces registration, closures and new events November 26, 2024 – Paris Junior College is holding two fall graduation ceremonies on December 13, one at 1:00 p.m. for those graduating with their certificates or associate of applied science degrees, and the second one at 4:00 p.m. for those graduating with an associate of arts, associate of science, or associate of arts in teaching degrees. Both will be held in the Hunt...

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Paris Junior College Holding free Music and art Events December 2nd and 3rd
Nov26

Paris Junior College Holding free Music and art Events December 2nd and 3rd

PJC holding free music and art events Dec. 2 & 3 November 26, 2024 – Lovers of fine arts have three free events to enjoy at Paris Junior College on Monday, Dec. 2 and Tuesday, Dec. 3.  Monday evening at 7 p.m., PJC’s Music Department hosts the Fall Guitar, Piano and Voice Student Recital in the Shaw Recital Hall in the Music Building on the northwest corner of the Paris campus.  Tuesday, Dec. 3, the Fall Art...

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Prussic Acid is a Highly Toxic Compound that can Develop in Certain Plants by Mario Villarino
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Prussic Acid is a Highly Toxic Compound that can Develop in Certain Plants by Mario Villarino

November 26, 2024 – Prussic acid, also known as hydrocyanic acid (HCN), is a highly toxic compound that can develop in certain plants, particularly under stress. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides essential guidance on managing prussic acid risks in livestock forage, especially in sorghum, sorghum-sudangrass, and johnsongrass, which are common in Texas pastures and can pose significant health risks to grazing animals....

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Dawna Chatted About Holiday Happenings at the Senior Center on This Second Cup Of Coffee
Nov26

Dawna Chatted About Holiday Happenings at the Senior Center on This Second Cup Of Coffee

Dawna Pryor, Coordinator at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center, visited with John Mark on this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. The two chatted about the the Silver Santa drive, the Chili Cook-Off on December 6th, The Senior Snow Flake social on December 12th, and so much more. Learn what the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center has in store for the Holidays this year,...

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John Mark and Dr. Steeber Discuss the Construction Plans of the new Campuses for SSISD on this Second Cup Of Coffee
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John Mark and Dr. Steeber Discuss the Construction Plans of the new Campuses for SSISD on this Second Cup Of Coffee

John Mark Dempsey and Sulphur Springs ISD Superintendent Dr. Deana Steeber discuss the development plans under way for the new campuses for the Sulphur Springs ISD on this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. They talked about such topics as where some of the future facilities are going to be located, the time frames for the various stages of the new campuses, the renovation plans for some of the...

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