Controversial Marvin Nichols Reservoir on Agenda at Region D Water Planning Group Meeting
Oct22

Controversial Marvin Nichols Reservoir on Agenda at Region D Water Planning Group Meeting

WHAT: The Northeast Texas Region D Water Planning Group is meeting to discuss the controversial Marvin Nichols Reservoir in the state water planning process. Leaders from the Dallas – Fort Worth area (Region C) will be in attendance to hear firsthand from Northeast Texas residents about the impact of Marvin Nichols. This meeting will include a presentation by a Region D Technical Consultant on the proposed Marvin Nichols...

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Hopkins County Genealogical Society to Hold Next Lunch & Learn October 23rd
Oct22

Hopkins County Genealogical Society to Hold Next Lunch & Learn October 23rd

October 22, 2024 – The Fourth Wednesday Lunch & Learn will be held this coming Wednesday, October 23, 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 viewed a...

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League Street Church of Christ Trunk or Treat
Oct22

League Street Church of Christ Trunk or Treat

Hello, this is Josh Moyer, preaching minister with the League Street Church of Christ. We are having a trunk or treat on October 31st, 2024 starting at 5:30pm with free foods, games, bounce houses and free candy. Whole community invited to League Street CofC!! Joshua Moyer Preaching Minister League Street CofC Sulphur Springs, TX  405-570-5048 League St Church of Christ

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Longtime Stallings Family Friend Honors Johnny with Paris Junior College Endowment
Oct21

Longtime Stallings Family Friend Honors Johnny with Paris Junior College Endowment

Longtime Stallings family friend honors Johnny with PJC endowment October 21, 2024 – Paris native John W. Welch, now of College Station, recently found a wonderful way to honor his friends Ruth Ann and Gene “Bebes” Stallings and the legacy left by their son, John Mark “Johnny” Stallings. That legacy is now inspiring and supporting future generations of students at Paris Junior College. John, who graduated from Paris High School...

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John Mark and Dr. Steeber Discuss Cell Phones in the Classroom and More on A Second Cup Of Coffee
Oct21

John Mark and Dr. Steeber Discuss Cell Phones in the Classroom and More on A Second Cup Of Coffee

October 21, 2024 – In this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark had a chat with Sulphur Springs ISD Superintendent Dr. Deana Steeber. John Mark and Dr. Steeber chatted about such topics as cell phones in the classroom, Wildcat of the week, school grading, and more. Learn about some of the policies Sulphur Springs ISD has and more in this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee...

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Tabernacle Baptist Church Pickton Announces 2024 Fall Festival with Trunk or Treating October 26th
Oct21

Tabernacle Baptist Church Pickton Announces 2024 Fall Festival with Trunk or Treating October 26th

October 21, 2024 – Tabernacle Baptist Church Pickton announces that the Community of Pickton will shut down CR 2419 from the fire department to the post office for Fall Festival October 26, 2024. There will be Trunk or Treating! You can also expect games, costumes, candy, and more! The festival will be held from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Bring the little ones and come join in the family fun! Tabernacle Baptist Church Pickton 2024 Fall...

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Looks Like it will be Stew Weather on Saturday
Oct21

Looks Like it will be Stew Weather on Saturday

October 21, 2024 – The weather forecast is in, and it looks like it will be stew weather on Saturday. At the time that stew service starts – 10:45 a.m. – the forecast is showing the temperature will be in the upper 60s. Not too hot and not too cold for a healthy serving of Hopkins County stew. The 55th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest, sponsored by Alliance Bank, is coming to Buford Park on Saturday with more than 170 pots of...

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Blackleg; Highly Infectious Disease Affecting Cattle by Mario Villarino
Oct21

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...

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Early Voting Begins
Oct21

Early Voting Begins

October 21, 2024 – Registered Hopkins County voters are encouraged to Early Vote for this year’s November 5th election by stopping by The ROC at 115 Putman St in Sulphur Springs. Early voting by personal appearance is available to all registered voters to vote in the local, state and federal elections. The times available to early vote are listed below: EARLY VOTING DATES & TIMES: MONDAY, OCTOBER 21–FRIDAY,...

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Watch Your Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats Take on Paris in a Rivalry That has Lasted 100 Years
Oct21

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...

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