Unemployment Rate In Hopkins County Declined Slightly In May 2021
The unemployment rate in Hopkins County declined slightly in May 2021, as did the overall employment rate across Northeast Texas and the state, according to Texas Labor Market Index and Texas Workforce Commission. WorkforceDevelopmentAreaMay 2021RateApril 2021RateMay 2020RateTexas5.96.411.8North East Texas5.96.29.2Bowie6.06.310.6Cass7.17.69.6Delta5.35.07.4Franklin4.75.26.9Hopkins4.54.86.9Lamar5.86.18.9Morris10.511.411.9Red...
Wildcats Tennis Continues to Build Strong Foundation Thanks to the Edge
Wildcats tennis Coach Tony Martinez may be battling a stomach bug, but that has not stopped team tennis from continuing to get better. Coach Martinez said he has been extremely pleased with the Edge thus far. On the first day of Edge, June 1, the Wildcats tennis head coach said that 35 student-athletes attended the summer strength and conditioning program. It is not just attendance numbers that has impressed the head team tennis...
Texas Ranger Ticket Giveaway #8
KSST has Texas Ranger Baseball tickets available this weekend’s Friday, Saturday and Sunday games against the KC Royals. Winners will get to chose from available tickets. Screen Shot of the App for a Texas Ranger Home Game This years tickets will be offered in a digital format. To be a winner, you will need to download and install the Offical MLB Ball Park App for your smart device. Think of the app as a digital wallet for your...
Trading Post for June 23, 2021
Thorn less Blackberries. You Pick! $10 per gallon. 179 CR 1116W 903-485-8165. Any time of day. Hurry while they last. Vines are loaded today. For Sale: A collection little glass devices from on top of telephone poles. About 20 in good condition. 903 885 8384. New hospital bed never used. Make an offer 903 885 9766 For Sale: Wireless computer printer new in box. Epson Expression Home XP 400. New Wave Bravo XL Oven with Pizza Stone and...
Hunt Regional Annual Fundraiser Gala
Savannah Everett at the Hunt County Gala Last Friday KRVA got to attend the 16th annual Hunt Regional Healthcare Foundation’s Fundraiser Gala. The gala included a silent auction, live auction, giveaways, and a photo booth! Overall, attendees enjoyed their time listening to the DECADES band and chatting with friends. Photo from the Hunt Regional Gala The DECADES band played a variety of music including covering songs from Ed...
UPDATE: From Ashes, We Rise
By Ashley Fordinal – Last Sunday, Andy Michell and I flew out to Oceanside, California to begin production for From Ashes, We Rise. Aside from the setbacks we encountered, each accomplishment was considered a milestone to getting closer to making production a reality. The first setback occurred when we first arrived in California at 10:00pm PST. We received an email from American Airlines saying our luggage has been delayed up...
Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs News
A classroom of nurse aide candidates is studying under the direction of Instructor Kristi Shultz (standing right), who is coordinator of Nursing Home Training at PJC. For more information about the program call 903-885-1232. Nursing Home Training at PJC Sulphur Springs
Lady Cats Soccer Getting in Morning Practices During The Edge
Lady Cats soccer coach Javier Aguayo has been practicing with his squad at Gerald Prim stadium in the mornings for the Edge to capitalize on the coolest part of the daytime. Still, Coach Aguayo has voiced similar concerns as other Sulphur Springs coaches in that they wish more student-athletes would attend the summer strength and conditioning program. “We just kind of go day-by-day,” Coach Aguayo said about numbers of...
Travel Tuesday: Vegas Is OPEN, And Crowded
We took another trip, and this time to Las Vegas for a family member’s 21st birthday. A quick trip for eight, some who had never been to Las Vegas, and others who are seasoned veterans of the desert entertainment city. The city is constantly evolving and everyone there seemed to agree that the pandemic had ended. Very few masks were observed on the “tourist” side of things, and there will still masks on most servers...
Soil Solarization: Take Advantage of Summer Heat, by Mario Villarino
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas Summer is already here and making a statement. Few days ago I was involved with the District 4 4-H horse show and the intensity of the summer heat was very noticeable both to riders and horses! We, the “ground crew” noticed it as well. Most of our gardens and crop field are fully planted and waiting to harvest or...
