Paris District Road Report for Week of March 24, 2025
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting March 24, 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 distractions such...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society to Hold Next Lunch & Learn March 26th
March 21, 2025 – Lunch & Learn will be held this coming Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 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 join us. For this month’s session you are encouraged to bring your laptop or tablet, along with your sack lunch, salad or...
Enter to Win Two Free Tickets to Tonight’s Knights Of Columbus Fish Fry
March 21, 2025 – KSST has two tickets for the Annual Knights of Columbus Fish Fry. They will be cooking that USA catfish and all the trimmings every Friday evening during lent. To enter to win the tickets, comment on this post on Facebook. Make sure to include the 2 digit minimum age a man must be to a member of the Knights of Columbus. One winner will be chosen at random. Service starts at 5PM and goes till 7pm, right here in...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Defeats Biden-Era Rule that Attempted to Force Radical “Gender Identity” Ideology on Texas Foster Care System
March 21, 2025 – Attorney General Ken Paxton has successfully stopped a Biden Administration rule forcing foster care providers to “affirm” radical “gender identity” ideology in violation of state and federal law. In September 2024, Attorney General Paxton sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”), HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, and other members of the Biden-Harris Administration to stop a rule...
Hopkins County EDC Executive Director Chris Brown Stopped by on This Second Cup Of Coffee
On this informative episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down with Hopkins County Sulphur Springs Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Chris Brown. The two chatted about the new Liberty Trailer which will be starting operations soon, the electric power needs in Texas, the Northeast Texas Rail project, and much more. Be sure to check out this segment and see what economic...
Paris Junior College Capping 100th Year With Gala
March 20, 2025 – PJC capping 100th year with gala Paris Junior College is celebrating a Century of Excellence with Golden Night, Glittering Lights: A Centennial Celebration Gala on Saturday, April 12. “We wanted to have fun with the final event of 100th anniversary,” said PJC Advancement and Marketing Executive Director Baleigh McCoin. “We’re inviting you to step back in time and join us for an unforgettable evening as we...
Chamber Connection – March 20, 2025
By Butch Burney When spring rolls around, that means it’s time for the annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, set for Friday, May 2, at Sulphur Springs Country Club. Registration is open for six-person teams in the morning and afternoon, though there are only a few afternoon slots available. Cost is $750 per team, which includes three golf courts and lunch for all team members. There are also sponsorship...
Paris Junior College Holding NC3 Signing Events for Future Students
March 20, 2025 – PJC celebrates technical students at NC3 Signing Day events Together with dozens of other National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) Leadership Schools across the country, Paris Junior College is holding NC3 National Letter of Intent Signing Day ceremonies for students who will attend a workforce program at PJC in the fall of 2025. “By signing our incoming students to Letters of Intent, we’re...
Northeast Texas Counties Enacting Burn Bans
March 20, 2025 – Several counties in Northeast Texas have implemented burn bans due to dry conditions and an increased risk of wildfires. Fannin County enacted a burn ban effective March 14, 2025. Morris and Upshur Counties banned outdoor burning this week. Officials cite low humidity, high winds, and a lack of recent rainfall as key reasons for the precautionary measure. Despite similar weather conditions, Hopkins County has...
Bicyclists Have the Same Rights and Responsibilities
March 19, 2025 – In Texas, bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motorists, meaning they must follow traffic laws to ensure safety on the road. Riders should always travel in the same direction as traffic and obey all signals, signs, and lane markings. When riding at night, bicycles must be equipped with a white front light visible from at least 500 feet and a red rear reflector or light visible from 300 feet....
