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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Trading Post for November 25, 2024
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 info., please call or test 903-366-9401. Leave a message if no answer. For Sale: (A list of seven items.) 1.) Schwinn Airdyne Exercise bike with electronic display. “Like new.” Originally paid $700.00 for is, asking $200.00 for it. … … …...
Paris Junior College Renews Articulation Agreement with University of Texas – MD Anderson Cancer Center
November 25, 2024 – Opportunities for students wanting advanced careers in biology will continue at Paris Junior College after an articulation agreement with the University of Texas – MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston was renewed again. “This has been an amazing program for a select group of students,” said Dr. Jack Brown, PJC biology faculty and Division Director of Math and Sciences. “That...
CEA Mario Villarino Visits with John Mark Dempsey on this Episode of A Second Cup Of Coffee
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Hopkins County Agent Mario Villarino-Gutierrez stopped by the KSST studios and visited with John Mark Dempsey on this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee… The two talked about such topics as fire ants and how to deal with them, the amount of rainfall we have had in Hopkins County and how it’s effecting the area, hay in Hopkins County and how the amount of rain has affected...
Diatomaceous Earth for Vegetable Plant Protection From Master Gardener David Wall
November 24, 2024 – When searching for organic ways to control vegetable garden pests without harming the plants or soil, an effective tool is diatomaceous earth (DE). For those not familiar with it, DE is a chalky rock made from microscopic sea algae plants called diatoms that had silica-lined cell walls. After death, the silica cell walls didn’t decompose, allowing them to be mined forever after, thus providing gardeners with...
Paris District Road Report for Week of November 25, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Nov. 25, 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...
