This and That for November From Master Gardener David Wall
November 10, 2024 – How many of you know 27,000 trees are cut down every day just to make toilet paper (TP) ? Please consider a Honeycomb project called luxury 3-ply TP. For now, you’ll probably have to mail order from Honeycomb, Amazon or other web sites. It can come in a 24-roll container and the feeling in use is the same as regular TP. Help save our trees! Bamboo grows almost 100X faster than trees, ensuring a continuing...
Paris District Road Report for Week of November 11, 2024
Paris District Road Report for week of Nov. 11, 2024 Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Nov. 11, 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...
KSST was Present at United Way’s Last Campaign Pledge Meeting of 2024
November 9, 2024 – KSST was present at the Hopkins County United Way’s last campaign pledge meeting of 2024 on November 6th, 2024, at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office here in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Did they achieve their objective of the year? Watch the video and find...
North East Texas Choral Society Proudly Presents Their 27th Christmas Concert
November 8, 2024 – The North East Texas Choral Society proudly presents their 27th Christmas concert entitled “Winter Wonderland.” Dates for the concert are Saturday, December 7 at 7:00 PM and Sunday, December 8 at 2:00 PM. You will hear some of your holiday favorites along with one or two new pieces. Invite a friend to share the beautiful experience with you. Get your holiday off to a joyful start with The North...
Paris Junior College Inducts Three into Hall of Honor and Hall of Fame
November 7, 2024 – PJC inducts three into Hall of Honor and Hall of Fame On Friday, Nov. 1, Paris Junior College inducted Sheila Reece and Don Kosterman into the Academic Hall of Honor and the 2013 Softball Team into the Athletic Hall of Fame. Academic Hall of Honor Sheila Reece was a dedicated educator and leader who devoted her career to student success. She started at PJC as an Education Placement Specialist in the...
Texas A&M University System Board of Regents Approves Name Change for Texas A&M University-Commerce
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents voted to change the name of Texas A&M University-Commerce to East Texas A&M University. COMMERCE, TX, November 7, 2024— During its quarterly meeting on November 7, 2024, The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents voted to change the name of Texas A&M University-Commerce to East Texas A&M University, effective immediately. The university will...
First Meeting of the Breast Cancer Support Group Scheduled
Sulphur Springs, TX – November 7, 2024 – The first meeting of the Hopkins County Breast Cancer support group will be held on Tuesday, November 12 at 5:30 pm at the conference room of the Medical Plaza located at 113 Airport Rd. The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation recently announced the group’s established to serve Hopkins County and the surrounding areas. The group will aid in keeping survivors informed of new...
The Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center Launches 2024 Angels of Hope Annual Holiday Campaign
More than 300 children from northeast Texas are available to sponsor for this year’s Angel Tree November 7, 2024 – (Winnsboro, TX) – The Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center (NETCAC) invites the community to “give back” during the 2024 Annual Angels of Hope holiday campaign for more than 300 children in northeast Texas who are alleged victims of child sexual and physical abuse or neglect. “We are grateful for how the community...
Chamber Connection – November 7, 2024
By Butch Burney 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 County Civic Center. Nominations can be sent to [email protected] or mailed to the following addresses: Citizen of the Year—Chamber of Commerce—110 Main Street,...
Marine Corp Birthday to be Celebrated on Friday at Pioneer Cafe
November 7, 2024 – Join in with your brothers and sister in arms as the Hopkins County Marine Corp League #1357 celebrates the Marine Corp 249th Birthday. Veterans of all branches eat free on Friday November 8, 2024, starting at 11AM. The Pioneer Cafe in Sulphur Springs, TX is located at 325 Jefferson. Pioneer Cafe will offer free meals to veterans all day.
