Wes Moorehead Named Texas A&M Forest Service Deputy Director
October 3, 2024 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Wes Moorehead has been named Deputy Director of Texas A&M Forest Service. In this role, Moorehead will report to Texas A&M Forest Service Director Al Davis and will oversee the successful implementation of Davis’ and the agency’s statewide, strategic initiatives. “It is an honor to take on this new role within the agency,” said Moorehead. “As our agency continues to grow, this new...
Paris Junior College-Greenville Center Opens new Workforce Training Facility
October 3, 2024 – With the cut of a ribbon, the new workforce training facility at the Paris Junior College – Greenville Center officially opened Monday, September 30, 2024. The ribbon cutting was part of the official dedication and Open House held for the public. “Welcome to our celebration of our 100th Anniversary and grand opening of this new workforce center,” said Dr. Stephen Benson, PJC President. “This investment in...
County Extension Agent Lisa Sprague Chats About Fall Festival on this Episode of A Second Cup Of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office Delta County Extension Agent Lisa Sprague sat down with John Mark and had a chat. The two talked about “Christmas Joys”, the Fall Festival Creative Arts Contest, the Fall Festival Craft Fair and Vendor Market, and much more. Be sure to check out this informative segment of KSST’s A Second Cup Of...
2024 United Way Campaign is Underway with “Believe” as the Theme
October 1, 2024 – The Hopkins County United Way has kicked off their 2024-2025 campaign at full speed. The theme for this year is “Believe.” The 2024-2025 Hopkins County United Way Officers are Co-Presidents Jessica McInnis and KK McKenzie, Campaign Chair Lyndsay Palmer, and the Executive Secretary is Susan Berning. The Hopkins County United Way has already held their 2024 Ribbon Cutting, the Campaign Lunch event,...
Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Elects New Officers
October 1, 2024 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation has elected new officers for the 2024-2026 term. Outgoing members are Chair Maleta Reynolds, Vice Chair Pam Black, Treasurer Jessica Kultgen, and Secretary Sally Toliver. Black and Toliver will remain on the Executive Committee while Reynolds and Kultgen have maxed out their years of consecutive service to the Board and rolled off at the end...
Trading Post for October 1, 2024
Large kitchen table that seats 12. Very good condition. Asking 300. Please call with questions. (912) 271-7618 A Schwin Mountain Bike, been in closed storage, chain and everything been kept oiled not using just want to sell it asking $75 still in good shape call or text 903-440-5523 For Sale: a 2003 Honda Elite motor bike. It’s “street worthy.” It has 1,200 miles on it. It has been stored in the garage, but has not...
World Communion Sunday is October 6, 2024, and is Discussed on this Second Cup Of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark had a visit from Rev. Peter McNabb and Pastor Christina Hardy. The three chatted about Terrific Tuesdays, World Communion Sunday, First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs’s plans for World Communion Sunday, and so much more. Be sure to check it out and learn what’s coming up in your community. Rev Peter...
Free Mammography Clinic is Full, But Waiting List Available
September 30, 2024 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The free mammography clinic offered to uninsured Hopkins County women over 40 is full. All sixty appointments have been claimed and, a waiting list has been created. If you missed securing an appointment, please call the Ruth & Jack Gillis Women’s Center at 903-438-4325 to get on the waiting list. The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation sponsors the clinic which is...
Fire Event Encourages Young Women to Explore a Career in Wildland Firefighting
September 30, 2024 – HUNTSVILLE, Texas – Texas A&M Forest Service hosted the fourth annual Sisters in Fire event on Saturday, Sept. 28, at Sam Houston State University Bearkat Camp. Twenty-three young women between the ages of 12 and 18 from across 23 Texas counties participated. “For the fourth year, we’ve shown young women the comradery, integrity and excitement that comes with a career in wildland firefighting and natural...
Trading Post for September 30, 2024
New Braunfels smoker ,longhorn deluxe model. Double Door and single door and lid firebox. solid as a rock, seasoned and very heavy duty. $800. Call or text (912) 271-7618 Yellow Squash $1 each, Medium to large Zucchini $2 – $3 each, frozen blueberries $6 per pound. Grown on our farm east of Sulphur Springs. Call 903-945-2986. Also, selling a fabric sofa we do not have space for, in very good condition for $25. Solid wood TV...
