Public Comment Sought for Proposed Mountain Lion Regulations
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking public comment until May 22 on proposals to prohibit canned hunting and implement trapping standards for mountain lions. Mountain lions are relatively uncommon, secretive animals and have the widest distribution of any wildcat from Canada to South America. In Texas, mountain lions are found throughout the Trans-Pecos, the brushlands of south Texas and the western Hill...
In rural Texas, ERs are facing a growing mental health crisis
By Liza Kalinina, Texas Community Health News May 7, 2024 For 24/7 mental health support in English or Spanish, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s free help line at 800-662-4357. You can also reach a trained crisis counselor through the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. Across the state, rural hospitals face a shortage of mental health care providers, with over 60% of rural...
Small Acreage Farming by Mario Villarino
Small acreage farming, a cornerstone of modern agriculture, encompasses a diverse array of operations, ranging from backyard gardens to small family farms. Unlike large commercial farms, which cover expansive tracts of land, small acreage farms operate on parcels ranging from a few acres to tens of acres. Despite their smaller scale, these farms play a significant role in meeting the demand for locally grown food and promoting...
Gant Arrested and Charged With Aggravated Assault
May 6, 2024 – Kurt Wayne Gant was arrested over the weekend after he allegedly assaulted his mother. Gant, age 52, is alleged to have chocked and ‘headbutted’ his mother at a Sulphur Springs residence. During the altercation, Gant displayed a knife and threatened that next time he would kill his mother. Kurt Wayne Gant in 2024 His mother was able to escape and called police. When police arrive they noted a knot on...
Ice Cream and Dominos This Month at the Senior Citizen Activity Center.
May 2, 2024 – The North Hopkins ISD Beta club will be making sundaes and playing dominoes at the Senior Center two weeks in a row during May. Be there at 11AM.
Chamber Connection – May 1, 2024
By Butch Burney The annual Cinco de Mayo celebration will get going at lunchtime Saturday and continue into the evening at Celebration Plaza. Everyone is invited to join the food and fun in downtown Sulphur Springs. Several bands will be playing throughout the day and there will be food stations and vendors. County wide Clean Up Hopkins County Clean Up Days are Friday, May 3, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Saturday, May 4, 7 a.m. to noon....
The Good Book Nutrition Nook
May 1, 2024 – Lisa Mansfield Hill proprietress of the new faith based nutrition and wellness store in Sulphur Springs, dropped by the KSST studios this week for a brief interview. Her shop, inside the Good News Christian Bookstore on 1181 Broadway, is a labor love and mirrors her own lifestyle. Lisa Mansfield Hill Lisa previously worked at a similar store in Sulphur Springs. Her 15 years working with Donna Korth, who Lisa...
Come And Get It Auction This Weekend
April 29, 2024 – The Come And Get It Auction Company of Sulphur Springs is holding their first ever auction this weekend. Doors open at 5 for preview and auction starts at 6PM May 4th, 2024. You can view a sample of the items up for grabs on their Facebook page. Funiture Collectables Wall hangings and framed posters and more Just head south of Sulphur Springs to 4163 Highway 19.
Trihalomethanes? What are they? Where are they?
April 24, 2024 – You may have seen a message about trihalomethanes on the back of your water bill. This notice is required by Federal Law. It is mandatory for all municipal water districts to notify customer when levels reach a certain threshold. Trihalomethanes can occur any time of the year, but most commonly appear in Spring and Summer months. Where do these chemicals come from? These carbon based compounds are formed when,...
TikTok Needs A New Owner
April 25, 2024 – The clock has begun ticking for TikTok to find a new owner. TikTok is a short-form video hosting service owned by Chinese internet company ByteDance. President Joe Biden signed legislation Wednesday that would ban TikTok in the United States unless its Chinese parent, ByteDance, sells the app. The bill was signed into law by President Joe Biden on April 24, 2024, giving ByteDance until January 19, 2025 to divest...
