Atmos Energy to Perform Routine Natural Gas Maintenance in Sulphur Springs
SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas – March 17, 2025 – Atmos Energy will perform routine maintenance resulting in the safe removal of natural gas on Wednesday, March 19 through Friday, March 21, from approximately 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 154 County Road 2319 in Sulphur Springs. Atmos Energy remains focused on its vision to be the safest provider of natural gas services, and this system modernization work demonstrates a continued investment...
Junior Waverly Club 100th Year Anniversary Reception to be Held March 29th
March 17, 2025 – The Junior Waverly Club in Sulphur Springs, Texas, will hold their 100th year anniversary reception March 29, 2025. Past Presidents plus current members will be in attendance. A celebration of the Club and all of its incredible members will be from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, March 29th, Pacific Park, Grays Building. John Sellers was originally scheduled to present, but is unable to attend, but there will be a special...
Measles Outbreak Hits Close to Home
March 14, 2025 – Four confirmed cases of the measles have been reported by the Paris-Lamar County Health District. The instances of measles were in persons from 5-months-old to adult age. The Paris-Lamar County Health District says the four people are unvaccinated against the measles and came to Lamar County from Gaines County in West Texas during their recent measles outbreak. The Health District is actively investigating the...
CHRISTUS Health: Importance of Pulmonary Rehab for Lung Patients
March 13, 2025 – (SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas) – CHRISTUS Health is championing the importance of rehabilitation programs for lung patients in recognition of Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week. Initiated by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week aims to educate the community about the role of pulmonary rehabilitation in enhancing the quality of life of...
National Weather Service Issues Red Flag Warning for Hopkins and Surrounding Counties
March 13, 2025 – The National Weather Service of Ft. Worth has issued a Red Flag Warning for Montague, Cooke, Grayson, Fannin, Lamar, Young, Jack, Wise, Denton, Collin, Hunt, Delta, Hopkins, Stephens, Palo Pinto, Parker, Tarrant, Dallas, Rockwall, Kaufman, Van Zandt, Rains, Eastland, Erath, Hood, Somervell, Johnson, Ellis, Henderson, Comanche, Mills, Hamilton, Bosque, Hill, Navarro, Freestone, and Anderson counties in effect...
Murray Awaits Bond to Be Set in Shooting Incident
March 13, 2025 – Sulphur Springs police were dispatched at about 3pm Wednesday afternoon, March 12, 2025 to a report of shots fired at the Spring Valley Apartments and were told that a man had been shot in the leg. Officers located the victim and administered aid and began to gather information about the incident. Witnesses identified the shooter as 51-year-old Turon Jenard Murray, who had reportedly left the scene in his...
Learn About the Mardi Gras/St. Patrick’s Day Party and More at the Senior Center on This Second Cup Of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark had a chat with Dawna Pryor, Coordinator at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center. John Mark and Dawna talked about the Mardi Gras/St. Patrick’s Day Party and Parade taking place March 14th at the Senior Center. The two also discussed the water color painting classes held at the Senior Citizens Center, crochet classes, the...
Hopkins County Sets Cleanup Dates for May
March 11, 2025 – The Hopkins County Commissioner’s Court has set the dates for County-Wide Cleanup Days. The dates are May 9th & May 10th. Each county barn will be open those dates to receive most items for disposal, but as always no shingles, chemicals, hazardous waste or sealed paint cans will be accepted. Each site will be open Friday from 7:30am until 3:30pm and Saturday from 7:30am until noon. Collection sites are...
Hopkins County Continues To Define Subdivision Regulations For New Developments
March 10, 2025 – Four new subdivisions are on the next agenda for the Hopkins County Commissioner’s Court during their next regular meeting scheduled at 9:00am Tuesday, March 11. All four plats will be discussed with consultant Steve Hudson who has been working with the county for quite some time defining the Hopkins County Subdivision Regulations. Rules for Construction of County Roadways go back all the way to 1997, but...
This and That for March From Master Gardener David Wall
March 9, 2025 – A recent article mentioned under- and overwatering causing cucumber curling. Over watering is NOT a curling cause. Underwatering, irregular watering and under fertilization can cause curling. Poorly vented greenhouses with high humidity, and direct sunlight with high temperature can also cause curling, but underwatering and under fertilization are you best bets for causing it. Sorry for the earlier incomplete...
