A Shumard Oak for Your Yard From Master Gardener David Wall
December 5, 2024 – Oaks are initially divided into two groups. With only 4-5 exceptions, white oaks have leaves with rounded lobes, and red oaks which have pointed lobes. Within the red oak family, a relatively unknown species called Shumard oak (Quercus shumardii Buckl). Shumard oaks are a member of the southern red oak family, and are one of the largest members of that group. They accept virtually all...
Nitrate Poisoning in Cattle is a Critical Issue by Mario Villarino
December 5, 2024 – Nitrate poisoning in cattle is a critical issue that can occur when animals consume feed or forage with high nitrate levels, often due to environmental or agricultural conditions. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides guidelines for understanding and managing this risk effectively. Causes of Nitrate Poisoning Forages with High Nitrate Content: Crops like sorghum, millet, and certain weeds (e.g.,...
League Street Church of Christ Coat Drive to be Held December 7th
December 5, 2024 – The League Street Church of Christ will hold a Winter Coat Giveaway Saturday, December 7, 2024, beginning at 9:00am. The location of the Coat Giveaway will be the parking lot of Cash Saver. Everyone is welcome. This coat drive giveaway is sponsored by League Street Church of Christ, 1100 South League Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas. League Street Church of Christ
‘Serendipity by the Sea’ Gala to be Held on January 25, 2025
December 5, 2024 – More sponsors lend their support to the annual gala that supports our local hospital, CHRISTUS Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. Alliance Bank Alliance Bank is sponsoring the Serendipity by the Sea Gala to be held on January 25, 2025. This annual event funds a local healthcare project. Representatives of Alliance Bank and the Gala Chairs, the Burgin family, gather for a big check photo to recognize...
ERCOT Already Warning Texans About Winter Weather and the Power Grid
December 4, 2024 – Temps have finally cooled off across Texas and wintery weather is right around the corner. That means it’s also time for ERCOT’s warnings about winter weather and the possibility of power grid failures. ERCOT’s own meteorologists are forecasting a risk of “extreme winter weather” possibly impacting Texas, and if that happens, chances of blackouts increase. Chris Coleman,...
Phyllis Jan Campbell
February 18, 1937 — December 2, 2024 Phyllis Jan Campbell was born February 18, 1937, in Como, Texas to Harvey and Mary (Murphy) Burns. She married Tommy Campbell June 4, 1955. They had two children, Angela, and Tommy Jerry Campbell Jr. Phyllis is survived by her husband, Tommy Campbell; grandchildren, Shanna Howell and husband John of Henderson, TX, Cassie Campbell of Henderson, TX, Derek Campbell and wife Sonya of Kilgore, TX,...
The Choral Society’s Upcoming Christmas Concert is the Subject on this Second Cup Of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down with Jim Rutledge with the North East Texas Choral Society. The two discuss the Choral Society’s upcoming Christmas Concert, “Winter Wonderland.” We learn what goes on in getting a concert like this ready for the audience. John Mark and Jim also talked about individuals who play important roles in the North East Texas...
Assistant City Manager States Applicant Has Withdrawn Zoning Request
December 3, 2024 – In an email received by KSST around 3pm Tuesday December 3, 2024, Tory Niewiadomski stated that the applicant for the recently approved zoning change has with drawn his application. Niewiadomski is the head of the Zoning and Planning board that approved the change during their November meeting. The Board recommended the City Council approve the change at the December 3rd meeting. I wanted to make you aware...
Donald Wright Fausett
September 20, 1940 — December 1, 2024Funeral service for Donald Wright Fausett, age 84 of Livingston, Montana will be held at 2:00 P.M. on December 5, 2024 at Myra Wilson Chapel at the Sulphur Springs City Cemetery. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. There will be no formal visitation. Donald Wright Fausett died peacefully at home with his daughter in Montana on December 1, 2024, after a nine-month battle against heart...
Helen Jo Romans
Funeral Service for Helen Jo Romans, age 90, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Eason officiating. Scott Courson, Butch Smith, Jason Romans, Marty Fite, Camyn Courson and Justin Grubbs will be serving as pallbearers. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow the service at Restlawn Memorial Park. Helen passed away on...
