Rylee George Wrangles College Rodeo Finals Championship for ETAMU
George is the fourth Lion in four consecutive years to win a national championship for East Texas A&M Rodeo. COMMERCE, TX, July 1, 2025—East Texas A&M University cowgirl Rylee George joined the ranks of Lion champions after capturing a national title in the Breakaway Roping event at the 2025 College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) held in Casper, Wyo. George’s victory gives the Lion Rodeo program its fifth individual...
Texas A&M Forest Service Urges Caution During Fourth of July Holiday
July 1, 2025 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas— As Texans prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, Texas A&M Forest Service urges everyone to use caution with outdoor activities that could ignite a wildfire. “Wildfire potential is not expected to be high across Texas this Fourth of July weekend,” said Luke Kanclerz, Predictive Services Department Head. “Widespread rainfall in May and early June has improved fuel conditions...
Church of the Nazarene to Hold Vacation Bible School July 16th Through the 18th
July 1, 2025 – Be prepared to experience the jaw-dropping beauty of the Great Barrier Reef, the arid temperature of outback afternoons, the architectural marvels of Australia’s modern cities, and the fascinating eucalyptus forest, home of the koalas. At Zoomerang, the newest Answers VBS, you’ll marvel at the unforgettable wildlife, culture, and beauty of Australia while exploring the wonder and value of life, from the lives of...
This and That for July 2025 From Master Gardener David Wall
July 1, 2025 – Clip, store and hang on to this for use in 2026. Unless you’re eating organic bread, you’re consuming glyphosate, the key ingredient in roundup. While wheat may not be GMO ready, roundup will probably be sprayed on the crop to ensure the entire crop dies at the same time. Water used in soaking beans can be used as fertilizer. The water used in soaking onions can be a useful pesticide and as a nutrient solution for...
County Extension Agent Mario Villarino Dropped by for a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
June 30, 2025 – Hopkins County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension County Extension Agent Mario Villarino-Gutierrez dropped by to be a guest on KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. John Mark and Mario chatted about hay and it’s importance to the cattle industry, the need to provide enough calcium to your vegetable plants, the 4H members that graduated this year, and so much more! Be sure to check out...
Bubba Jay Edwards
Graveside service for Bubba Jay Edwards, age 62, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Gafford Chapel Cemetery with Pastor Jim Goodwin officiating. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Gafford Chapel Community Chapel. William Jay Edwards, known by most as Bubba Jay, was born on September 23, 1962, in Greenville, Texas, to J.W. Edwards and...
Steve Eppars
Funeral service for Steve Eppars, age 68 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00P.M. on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Connor Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Eppars passed away on June 27, 2025 at his residence. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. The online...
First United Methodist Church Welcomes Senior Pastor Rickwartz
June 30, 2025 – The First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, welcomes their new Senior Pastor, Chris Rickwartz, and his family. Pastor Chris Rickwartz, and his family, his wife Amy, and their two daughters, Sophia and Lilly, officially join First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, community July 1st, 2025. They will reside in the First UMC Parsonage. Be sure to give them a famous warm Sulphur...
Peggy Maurine Cannon
Peggy Maurine Cannon, age 80, of the Hagansport Community, entered into Heaven – the place that she longed for, on Saturday, June 28, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on November 18, 1944, in Red River County, Texas to C. L. and Thelma (Thommarson) Babb. On May 29, 1964, Peggy married the love of her life, Charles Freeland Cannon in Ft. Worth, Texas. Together, they built 49 years of marriage rooted in faith, family,...
The Women’s Guild’s Annual St. James Catholic Church Garage Sale is Under Way
June 29, 2025 – The Women’s Guild’s Annual St. James Catholic Church Garage Sale is under way. The last weekend for the sale will be July 4th through 5th, 2025. The sale is located at 297 Texas Street, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Hours of operation are 8:00 to 4:00. The sale is held inside the Education Building behind St. James Catholic Church. St. James Catholic Church Sulphur Springs, TX
