David Fowler
Funeral service for David Fowler, age 88, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro. Mark Garrett and Joe Don Pogue officiating. A private interment will be held at Restlawn Memorial Park with Mike Moore, Kirby Hudson, Todd Williams, Jr., Coby Reed, Logan Pogue, Carston Moore, Joe Don Pogue and Gene Marts serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Lee Pogue,...
Great Value Chicken Broth Sold at Walmart Recalled in 9 States Including Texas
January 14, 2025 – Around 2,000 cases of chicken broth sold at Walmart have been recalled due to a packaging issue that could lead to product spoilage, a Walmart spokesperson confirmed to the media. The Food and Drug Administration reports that the family-sized, 48-ounce cartons of Great Value Chicken Broth, are sold in aseptic paper cartons that could “compromise the sterility of the product, resulting in spoilage.” The...
North Texas Food Bank to Mark 25th Anniversary of Empty Bowls Fundraiser on February 27
Event Proceeds Will Support North Texans Facing Hunger. Dallas, TX, January 14, 2025 – The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is set to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its Empty Bowls fundraiser on Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Perot Family Campus in Plano. Presented by Kroger, the event will feature bowl-friendly dishes from top local chefs, drinks, and the opportunity to select a handcrafted bowl made by local...
Sulphur Springs EDC Executive Director Chris Brown sat Down with John Mark 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 Hopkins County Sulphur Springs EDC Executive Director Chris Brown. The two chatted about the Liberty Trailer Project, Hopkins County Days, the upcoming Legislation Session, and much more. Be sure to check out this episode and learn what’s going on and what is in store for Economic Development today, and in the near future, for...
Gardening This Time of Year on This Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
Hopkins County Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson stopped by and visited with John Mark on this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. The two chat about when the average last freeze of the season usually is, planting seeds and where to purchase them, planting trees, and much more. Be sure to check it out and see what those with green thumbs are doing this time of year. A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark...
Jury Trial in JP Court January 15th Cancelled
January 13, 2025 – Maria Ortega with Justice of the Peace, Pct. 1, Hopkins County, Texas, contacted KSST to report that the Jury trial in the JP Court, for Wednesday, January 15, 2025, has been cancelled. If we receive any more updates we will post them. Stay tuned.
The Lady Cats Competed Against Pittsburg January 11th
January 12, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Lady Cats challenged the Pittsburg Pirates in Basketball action Saturday, January 11, 2025, in Wildcats Gym in Sulphur Springs, Texas. It was an afternoon game. Below is KSST’s coverage of this game. KSST’s Sports Director John Mark Dempsey called Play by Play and Tony Flipping provided Color Commentary. Every quarter of this game was filled with heart pounding...
Things to do now for a Better Garden From Master Gardener David Wall
January 12, 2025 – Even though it’s January, you should be planning this year’s garden. Hopefully, creating a plan, laying out a timeline for it, preparing the soil, and ordering seeds/supplies have already been accomplished, so let’s concentrate on two items, coffee grounds and egg shells. If you haven’t been saving your coffee grounds to use as a 9% or so nitrogen fertilizer, take 1-2 five-gallon buckets to a restaurant and...
Paris District Road Report for Week of January 13, 2025
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting January 13, 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 distractions...
Chamber Connection – January 9, 2025
By Butch Burney Come to the Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Banquet and Community Awards and be a star, because the theme for the Feb. 13 event is Vintage Hollywood. At the banquet, we will recognize Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Caregiver of the Year, Community Pride Award, Agriculturist of the Year, Growth and Renewal, Outstanding Professional Educator, Outstanding ParaProfessional Educator, Outstanding Auxiliary Educator...
