Pepper Corking From Master Gardener David Wall
June 9, 2024 – Several of you just said to yourself, “What is pepper corking?” I know I did the first time I saw the name! I have no idea who came up with the name, as it makes no sense to me. OK, so what is pepper corking? Actually, it’s nothing more than scar marks on the pepper surface. They give the appearance of the pepper not receiving enough water, but the opposite is true. The scarring is caused by excessive water. I...
Dinner Bell for June 12th, 2024
Christus Mother Frances Hospital became a Dinner Bell Community Partner in 2017. One of its goals for the Hopkins County area is fighting food insufficiency. Since that year volunteers from the administrative staff and other areas of the hospital help prepare the menu for distribution and “hand out” the meals. Multi times yearly personnel from the hospital put words into action at Dinner Bell. GRAB and GO with a meal from...
Paris District Road Report for Week of June 10, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting June 10, 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...
Community Players Inc Presents Willy Wonka Jr for the 2024 Children’s Summer Workshop Beginning June 21st
June 7, 2024 – Community Players Inc/MST 2024 Summer Children’s workshop show is Willy Wonka Jr. Words and music by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newly. Adapted for the stage by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy A. McDonald. Based on the popular book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. Performances are currently scheduled for June 21st, 22nd, and 28th, beginning at 7:00pm, and June 23rd, 29th, and 30th, beginning at...
Spencer Todd Bartko
Spencer Todd Bartko, of Mount Vernon, Texas passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Tyler, Texas. He left us way too soon and will forever be in our hearts. Spencer was born in Plano, Texas on October 15, 2002. His parents were Glenn Alan Bolt and Julie Anne West Bartko. He graduated from Mount Vernon ISD in 2021. Spencer worked construction and was dedicated to Illusionz Inc. He was a hard worker and enjoyed building things. He spent...
Trading Post for June 6, 2024
Free to a good home: cats and kittens, various ages, colors, and patterns. Boys and girls. One is a white kitten with blue eyes which will need a special indoor home. Located in the Brashear/Miller Grove area. If interested, or for more info., please call Ellen M. at 903-217-4879. For sale: a large binder full of NASCAR trading cards. Make me an offer. Can be seen here at the KSST studios. If interested, or for more info., please...
Chamber Connection – June 4, 2024
By Butch Burney You have just a few days left if you want to enter the logo contest for this year’s 55th Annual Hopkins County Stew Festival The theme for this year’s 55th Annual Hopkins County Stew Festival is Stewper Heroes and the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce is looking for just that right logo. The person who submits the winning logo will receive a Stewper-size package that includes four stew tickets, four T-shirts featuring...
Green Kylinga is a Problematic Perennial Sedge that Thrives in Warm, Moist Environments by Mario Villarino
June 4, 2024 – Green Kylinga (Kyllinga brevifolia) is a problematic perennial sedge that thrives in warm, moist environments, often invading lawns, gardens, and agricultural fields across Texas. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service provides extensive resources and strategies for managing this invasive weed, emphasizing a combination of cultural, mechanical, and chemical control methods to effectively combat its spread....
Trading Post for June 4, 2024
A nice Burgundy Henri Bendel large shoulder tote bag/purse excellent condition clean, Exterior has no pocket, Fully interior lined, barley used too big for me call 903.440-5523 for pics, asking $80 Fresh or frozen organic blueberries: u-pick $4 a pound or pre-picked $6 a pound. 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 Solid wood coffee...
LaVaughn Hahn
LaVaughn Dean Hahn (Dillenberger) passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in Sulphur Springs, TX, at the age of 90. She was born on November 15, 1933, in Kilgore, TX to Walter and Vergie (Jones) Dillenberger. LaVaughn, known for her love of mountains and camping as well as her passion for hiking and music, cherished spending time with her family and friends. Her warm personality and zest for life will be dearly missed. She is survived...
