Blackleg; Highly Infectious Disease Affecting Cattle by Mario Villarino
October 21, 2024 – Blackleg is a highly infectious bacterial disease affecting cattle, primarily young calves between six months to two years old. It is caused by Clostridium chauvoei, a spore-forming bacterium that is naturally present in the soil. The disease is often fatal, with affected animals showing sudden symptoms such as lameness, swelling, and high fever, leading to rapid death. In Texas, where cattle ranching is...
Watch Your Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats Take on Paris in a Rivalry That has Lasted 100 Years
October 21, 2024 – Below is KSST’s coverage of the Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats District Football game against the Paris Wildcats in Paris, Texas. The game was held Friday, October 18, 2024 in Paris, Texas, at Wildcats Stadium. The excitement of the night began with a care flight helicopter landing on the field to deliver the game ball. This game marks the 100th anniversary of the fierce, but friendly, rivalry...
Brian Crump Chats With John Mark About the CANHelp Coat Drive on This Second Cup Of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark had a Skype conversation with Hopkins County CANHelp Executive Director Brian Crump. The two chatted about the coat drive now under way with CANHelp. Brian explained where you can drop off donated coats, how long the coat drive was going to last, whom the coats were be collected for, and so much more. John Mark Dempsey and Brian Crump also briefly...
Paris District Road Report for Week of October 21, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Oct. 21, 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...
Learn When to Plant Wild Flower Seeds on this Episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With Guest Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark had a chat with Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson. The two chat about wild flowers, where you can get wild flower seeds, when is the best time of the year to plant wild flower seeds, some of the different types of wild flowers found in North East Texas, and so much more. Check out this episode of A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey below and...
Linda R Parker Tosh
Linda R. (Parker) Tosh, age 79 of Mount Vernon, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at her home. Linda was born June 27, 1945, in Naples, Texas, to Emory Spear Parker and Johnnie Mae Smith Parker. She married Billy Rex Tosh. Linda Lou worked in School Cafeterias was last employed by Winfield School District as Cafeteria Manager. Everyone called her Granny and she took care of the world. She is survived by her children;...
Timber Creek Bridge off CR 4759 set for Replacement in Hopkins County
October 19, 2024 – PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that a project to replace the Timber Creek bridge on Timber Creek Drive, off CR 4759 in Hopkins County, is set to begin Oct. 21. THK Construction, Longview, Texas, will remove the bridge currently on Timber Creek Drive, and build a new bridge and roadway approaches. This road closure for bridge replacement is expected to last about three...
2024 United Way Pledges Continue to Come in as Officials Hold Their Third Meeting
October 17, 2024 – The Hopkins County 2024-2025 United Way officials held their third Campaign Pledge Meeting October 15th at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension building in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Executive Secretary Susan Berning reported to KSST that “… Campaign pledges to date total $41,349.22. We look forward to adding to that number at our meeting next Tues., Oct. 22…” Stay tuned for future...
Dinner Bell for October 23, 2024
The doors to Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church will open at 11:00 a.m. Meal service begins at 11:30 a.m. and doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Please come join us to share fellowship and a meal. The City National Bank of Sulphur Springs was chartered in 1889 making it the oldest banking institution in Hopkins County. As of June 2024 it has grown to 241 employees at 17 locations. It is the 75th largest...
Gardening Myths You Can Ignore From Master Gardener David Wall
October 15, 2024 – There are many so-called “rules” about vegetable gardening. Unfortunately, what was gospel yesterday may be ridiculous today! For example, potting soil does NOT need changing several times a year. It’ll last for the growing season before requiring a complete change. Watering plants on a sunny day WON’T burn plants. Water droplets DON’T act as a magnifying glass. When to water is...
