*Correction* Mahoney Homecoming is Planned for June 8th
June 3, 2025 – The Mahoney Homecoming will be held Sunday, June 8, 2025. Activities begin at 10:30am. not 11:00am. This event will be held at the Mahoney Church and Cemetery. The public is invited. Bring a lunch to share with your family and friends.
Brashear Cemetery Association to Hold Homecoming Meeting June 7th
June 2, 2025 – The Brashear Cemetery Association announces that the Annual Homecoming Meeting will be held Saturday, June 7, 2025. The meeting will start at 10:30am at the Brashear Baptist Church Family Life Center. The public is asked to bring their favorite covered dish and enjoy the Fellowship with friends and neighbors. If you can not attend, but wish to donate, donations may be mailed to the Brashear Cemetery Association,...
Emblem Memorial Day Service to be Held June 8th
June 2, 2025 – Emblem Memorial Day Service and cemetery meeting will be held at 11:00 AM Sunday, June 8th, 2025, at the Emblem Cemetery Chapel on FM highway 71. Following the service, there will be a covered dish lunch. Emblem Cemetery in Hopkins County
This and That for June 2025 From Master Gardener David Wall
June 2, 2025 – Growing cucumbers and tomatoes? Assuming you haven’t already done so, it’s not too late to plant sunflowers right next to them that will grow to 6-8’ tall (12-14’ tall sunflowers re a wee bit much!). Both have similar soil requirements, and your vegetable fruits results are sweeter. Also, the sunflowers are a great trap crop as many insects prefer the sunflower over the cucumber and tomato! Plants can hear water...
Paris District Road Report for Week of June 2, 2025
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Fannin and Grayson Counties for the week starting June 2, 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...
CEA Mario Villarino had a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey to Chat About Honey Bees
On this interesting episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down with Texas A&M AgriLife Hopkins County Extension Agent Mario Villarino. The topic of their conversation was honey bees. They chatted about how they swarm, the problems a hive can produce if a swarm moves into your home, what you can do if you find a swarm on your home, how important honey bees are, and so much more. Be...
Learn What Your Library has Planned for Summer 2025 on This Second Cup Of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, Hope Cain, Sulphur Springs Public Library Director, dropped by to share with John Mark what the library has in store for the Summer. The two chatted about the Summer Reading Program which kicks off June 5th at 5pm with an event that includes a petting zoo. John Mark and Hope also talked about the next legal advise clinic Lone Star Legal Aid offers at the...
Sulphur Springs High School Choir won Many Honors at the Texas State Solo & Ensemble Contest
May 29, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Choir won many honors at the Texas State Solo & Ensemble Contest in Austin over Memorial Day weekend. Earning “Superior” (Division 1) ratings, the highest possible recognition were Nathan Bilyeu, Juan Hernandez, and Celeste McCoy Earning “Excellent” (Division 2) ratings for their outstanding solo performances were Tabitha Cumming, Sara Ferguson, Caitlin Foster, Elizabeth...
Sulphur Springs Ladycats Softball Team Has Earned Numerous Post-Season District Honors
May 29, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs Ladycats softball team, which won a regional championship and advanced to the state semi-finals, has earned numerous post-season district honors Head Coach David Carillo and his staff have been named the Coaching Staff of the Year in District 14-4A. Named the Most Valuable Player is pitcher Hannah Speed. The offensive MVP:is Gracie Thompson The co-defensive MVP: is catcher Bayler Boatman Named...
Dinner Bell for June 4, 2025
DINNER BELL, First United Methodist Church SPONSOR: Christus Health The doors to Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church will open at 11:00 a.m. Meal service begins at 11:30 a.m. and doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Please come join us to share fellowship and a meal. Coryn Young, Queen, Hopkins County Dairy Festival, and her Court of eight lovely young ladies will greet and serve at the Dinner Bell on...
