Green Pond Memorial Day Services to be held May 19th
May 13, 2024 – Green Pond Memorial Day Services to be held Sunday, May 19, 2024. Services are scheduled to begin at 10:30 am. The guest speaker will be B J Tear. A covered dish lunch will be held following the services. The public is invited.
Proper Hay Storage is Crucial for Preserving Hay from Moisture by Mario Villarino
May 13, 2024 – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides comprehensive guidance on protecting hay from rain to maintain its quality and nutritional value. Proper hay storage is crucial for preserving hay from moisture, as exposure to rain can lead to mold growth, nutrient loss, and decreased palatability. Here’s an in-depth look at strategies recommended by AgriLife Extension: Covered Storage: Utilizing covered storage...
This and That for May 2024 From Master Gardener David Wall
May 12, 2024 – Bell peppers don’t handle the heat of summer very well, but other sweet peppers as well as hot peppers don’t seem to be affected! There are already 1,000 gigatons of carbon in the atmosphere contributing to global warming. If we went to zero carbon emission today, 1,000 gigatons would still warm our planet for 100s, if not 1,000s of years unless reduced. It’s estimated that planting one billion trees could pull...
Donny Von Attaway
Donny Von Attaway, 80, of Como passed away peacefully at his home Friday, May 3, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Black Oak Baptist Church in Como. Donny was born on Aug. 6, 1943, to Truman Travis Attaway and Della Bowden in Sulphur Springs. He married Anita Tacker on Sept. 18, 1964. He worked as an oil field pumper for over 40 years. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps., serving from...
Paris District Road Report for week of May 13, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting May 13, 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 as...
Nell Tanton
Graveside service for Nell Tanton, age 95, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Sulphur Springs, TX. Mrs. Tanton passed away at Hopkins Court on Friday, May 10, 2024. Claudia Nell Tanton was born on December 3, 1928 in Dike, TX to Nolan and Marcella (Smith) Terrell. She married N.W. (Ned) Tanton in Hopkins County on July 25, 1945. They were happily married for...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Next Meeting May 16th
May 10, 2024 – At the next Monthly meeting of the Hopkins County Genealogical Society, Ken Hanushek will be the special guest. Hanushek was born in Cleveland, OH, but raised in Pittsburg, PA. He has a BA in History from Grove City College, PA, a MS in Political Science from Auburn University, AL and a MS in History from Texas A&M, Commerce, TX. Ken is a retired Air Force Lt. Colonel. He was on the history faculty of...
Trading Post for May 14, 2024
Clean, free-range, brown eggs for sale. We could supply someone regularly or fulfill a large order. $4 a dozen. Please call 903-945-2986 For Sale: a large binder of NASCAR Trading cards. Make an offer I can’t refuse. Can be seen at the KSST studios. I can text you SOME pictures, but not going to take pictures of all of the cards. I am selling these for a friend. The baseball cards were sold for $25.00. To make an offer, or for...
Sulphur Springs High School Theatre Will Perform Final Show of the Year Friday
May 9, 2024 – Sulphur Springs High School Theatre will perform their final show of the year this Friday, May 10th, at 7pm in the SSHS Auditorium. Directed by senior Talley Brown (who also acts in the production), and featuring many of the graduating seniors: Caroline Prickette, Addison Bradley, Oliver Falter, and Kaela Gardner—supported by Aiden Woodard, Aspen Mayhew, and Emma Boatman, Hallelujah Girls is a hilarious and...
OSHA Urges First Responders, Recovery Crews, Public to Protect Themselves from Hazards After Recent Tornados and Floods
May 7, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration reminds first responders, recovery workers and people living in areas of Oklahoma and Texas hit by recent storms including flooding and tornados, to be vigilant amid hazards associated with storms including, power loss, structural damage, fallen trees and storm debris. Storm recovery hazards may involve dangers related to restoring...
