Clawing Her Way to a New Home
June 6, 2025 – By Madison Schein – BLUE RIDGE, Texas — Working close to speeding traffic, operating heavy machinery in rugged conditions, road work demands constant vigilance. But now and then — amidst the chaos — an unexpected moment of tenderness emerges. Recently, TxDOT maintenance crews in Collin County were completing a routine road repair on Business 78 when it took a heartwarming turn. While patching a small hole...
Paris District Road Report for Week of June 9, 2025
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Fannin and Grayson Counties for the week starting June 9, 2025. 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...
Meet the Rest of the 2025 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen Contestants
June 7, 2025 – Meet the rest of your 2025 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen Contestants with this next set of presentations! KSST”s John Mark Dempsey sat down with 2025 Dairy Fest Contestants #5 Emmah Palacios, #6 Layla Shepherd, #7 Hattie Thompson, and contestant #8 Abbey Williams. Learn about these lovely young ladies and find out what each one has to offer the community. Each one would make a great Dairy Festival Queen!...
Lord’s Way Church of God in Christ to Hold 20th Church Anniversary June 21st
June 6, 2025 – Lord’s Way C.O.G.I.C. 20th Church Anniversary to be held Sunday, June 21st, 2025. Activities begin at 2:30pm. This event will take place at 806 Freeman Street. Speaker of the Hour will be Dr. Lavelle Hendrick of East Caney Missionary Baptist Church. The public is invited to attend. For more information, please call 469-765-2973. Eld John Boyd Pastor
Paris Junior College Baseball Shines with All-Conference and All Region Honors Following Strong 2024–25 Season
June 4, 2025 – Paris, Texas — Paris Junior College (PJC) is proud to announce that eight members of the Dragons Baseball team have earned All-Conference honors, with five also receiving All-Region recognition, following a standout 2024–25 season. Leading the accolades, sophomore infielder Dylan Schlotterback was named both the Region XIV North Conference Player of the Year and the Region XIV Player of the...
Enterococcus Levels Monitored On Texas Beaches This Summer
June 5, 2025 – Texas has secured a $382,000 federal grant aimed at enhancing the state’s coastal water quality monitoring program, just in time for the busy summer beach season. The funding, awarded under the federal BEACH Act, supports efforts to monitor bacterial contamination levels at public beaches along the Texas Gulf Coast, helping ensure residents and tourists can enjoy safer recreation in coastal waters. Enterococci are...
Five Lion Riders Qualify for 2025 College National Finals Rodeo
The retired director of Alumni Engagement at TAMUC built relationships with Lions across generations. A new endowment will continue his legacy. COMMERCE, TX, June 5, 2025— Five East Texas A&M University Rodeo Team members will travel west to compete at the 2025 College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR), scheduled for June 15-21 in Casper, Wyo. The university’s Rodeo program aims for a fourth consecutive year with a national...
Weekly Senior Center Activities with Meal A Day Menu for the Week of June 9th
June 5, 2025 – Check out what the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center has in store for the community this week, this month, and upcoming months! This post also includes the Meal A Day Menu for June 9th, 2025 through June 13th, 2025. Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center JUNE9 Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center PUTT PUTT AND PIE WITH POPS! (1) what helps me june Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens...
Double Honor: Paris Junior College Sweeps Region XIV Player of the Year Awards
June 4, 2025 – Paris, Texas – For the first time in school history, both the Region XIV Baseball and Softball Players of the Year hail from Paris Junior College, showcasing the exceptional talent and hard work of Dragon Athletics. Sophomore Gabriela Sosa (San Antonio, TX) earned Region XIV Softball Player of the Year, while sophomore Dylan Schlotterback (Lakeway, TX) was named Region XIV Baseball...
Paris Junior College Softball Caps Historic Season with All-American Honors and National Recognition
June 4, 2025 – Paris, Texas — The Paris Junior College (PJC) Lady Dragons Softball team wrapped up a season for the history books with a trip to the NJCAA National Tournament and a cascade of national accolades, including five NFCA All-American selections and multiple honors for star catcher Gabriela Sosa. This powerhouse squad not only claimed the Region XIV Championship and set program records but also made its mark on the...
