Chamber Connection – July 23, 2024
By Butch Burney Even if you think you know Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County, you are sure to learn a lot through Leadership Sulphur Springs, which is back on this year, with applications online! The leadership class is for Hopkins County men and women who want to learn and become more invested in their local community. It’s an intensive nine-month program that immerses the participants in the business and government of Sulphur...
Rusty Robinson
Funeral service for Rusty Robinson, age 54 of McKinney, Texas will be held at12:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at The Cowboy Church of Collin County with Chaplain Marc Ira Hooks officiating. Interment will follow at McCurley Cemetery with the Lowry Crossing Fire Department serving as pallbearers. There will be no formal visitation. Rusty passed away on July 20, 2024 at Medical Center McKinney. Rusty was born on October 21, 1969 in...
Trees play a Significant role in the Landscape by Mario Villarino
July 23, 2024 – Trees play a significant role in the landscape, specially in east Texas. There is a strong association between the east Texas and the presence of big oaks or pecans. We all have memories of our childhood playing or spending time around a big tree. Trees are, from my perspective, magnificent creatures. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides detailed guidance on tree care to help maintain the health and...
John Mark has Another chat with Hopkins County Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson on This Episode of A Second Cup Of Coffee
On this exciting episode of KSST’s A Second Cup of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down, again, with Hopkins County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson. The two continue their conversation about water and watering plants from their last chat. The two also talk about lantana. In one of the pictures of lantana there is a green humming bird. And, at the end of the episode, after the credits,...
Murder Hornets Coming to our Area? From Master Gardener David Wall
July 21, 2024 – Asian giant hornets (Vespa mandarinia) are considered a serious danger in the United States. At 1.75” in length with a .25” stinger and a 3” wingspan, they’re well known for killing people in their native Asian environment, and unlike our European honeybees, they can sting repeatedly. After being found in the northwestern coastal area (fortunately, only a few nests), people became concerned as to how long it...
Paris District Road Report for Week of July 22, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting July 22, 2024. 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 such...
Learn About an Upcoming Book Signing for Sulphur Springs author Tracy R Kelley on This Episode of A Second Cup of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down with new Christian author Tracy Kelley. Tracy shared her story and her relationship with God. She discussed with John Mark her inspiration for her first book, Living Loved: Learning to Live in the Fullness of God’s Love. Her book is available for preorder from some sellers and is due out in a couple of weeks. John Mark and Tracy...
Hopkins County Records – June/July 2024
Daily Instrument Register For 7/1/24 Thru 7/3/24 Don Dona aJarnd Phyllis Dona to Delayne Didonato; Tract in the AC Ocela Borb Survey Anthony Ty Marler and Tammy Lynne Marler to Wendy Godfrey and William Godfrey Jr; Tract in the AC John Polk Survey Cheyenne L Smithers and Lisa D Smithers to William Cody Smithers; Tract in the AC Elizabeth Mitchell Survey Shannon McCorkle to Samuel Jordan Smith; Tract in the M A Bowlin Survey Amanda...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society to Hold Next Lunch & Learn July 24th
Lunch & Learn will be held this coming Wednesday, July 24, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 611 North Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Tx. The Hopkins County Genealogical Society invites anyone who wants to learn more about doing genealogical research to join us. Bring your sack lunch, salad or drive-through meal and your tablet or laptop, if you wish. We are...
Ciriaca Hernandez Gonzalez
Funeral service for Ciriaca Hernandez Gonzalez, age 92 of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 11:00A.M. on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at St James Catholic church with Father Victor Hernandez officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Monday, July 22, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Gonzalez passed away on July 17, 2024 at Rock Creek Health and Rehab. Ciriaca...
