A Visit From Santa in July Mentioned on This Second Cup of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, Sulphur Springs Public Library Director Hope Cain stopped by to visit. The two discuss the Sulphur Springs Library’s website, sslibrary.org, and some of the features it offers. They also talked about the ratings site, commonsensemedia.org, and all that it has to offer parents and guardians. John Mark and Hope also chatted about other resourceful...
City Managers Report July 2nd 2024
CLAIMS – We had one workers’ compensation claim in June for poison ivy exposure. We did not have any liability claims. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN – We have applied for a $250,000 grant from the General Land Office (GLO) to help pay for the plan. They required an amendment to our Financial Management Policy. The amendment was approved at the May meeting. The GLO says that they will make a decision on July 15. COLLEGE STREET – The College...
Fire Ants are a Significant Pest in Texas by Mario Villarino
July 5, 2024 – Fire ants, particularly the red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta), are a significant pest in Texas, causing damage to property, livestock, wildlife, and human health. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service provides comprehensive guidelines for managing and controlling fire ant populations to mitigate their impact effectively. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension recommends an Integrated Pest Management...
DPS Arrests Several Criminal Illegal Immigrants of Interest
July 3, 2024 AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is announcing the capture of a dozen wanted criminal illegal immigrants of interest across the state – just some of the thousands of identified fugitives who have entered the United States illegally and committed crimes in Texas. These individuals are a part of the larger list used by DPS Special Agents in selecting fugitives to appear on Texas’ 10 Most Wanted...
Texas Gators Moved Inland Ahead of Beryl
July 4, 2024 – This week at the South Padre Island Birding Nature and Alligator sanctuary, a roundup of all the gators took place ahead of the potential landfall of Hurricane Beryl. One of the large adults here, a female named Laguna, came out without much resistance. “She’s protecting a nest egg. She just laid here.” A team of experts spent all day removing all alligators from the facility. The two weeks ago...
What Does A Scammer Call Sound Like?
July 3, 2024 – Scammers contacting seniors is a constant threat. Millions of dollar are lost to these individuals each year. But what do they sound like over the phone? We have recorded a conversation with a scammer, and have provided the audio. Please take a moment to listen to this call with anyone who might fall victim to this type of theft. The first portion is the ‘cold caller’ setting up the victim for the more...
Pyrotecnico Takes Blame For Sulphur Springs Fireworks Failure
July 2, 2024 – In a letter dated July 2, 2024 Regional Director Justin Pruett for Pyrotecnico, the fireworks provider for the Independence Day Concert on June 29th, took responsibility for the failure experienced by those in attendance for the sub-standard show. The letter further stated that the fireworks show that they delivered was not in accordance with the expectations fo the Sulphur Springs Symphony League, who has worked...
Will the Texas ‘Heat Dome’ Send Beryl West?
July 2, 2024 – The Texas Heat home is a high-pressure system that, because physics, traps heat and keeps it there. That pressure system’s atmospheric energy is hard to bust up: The high pressure above is met with the rising heat below, which makes the system especially stubborn and slow-moving. A heat dome often suppress wind during the summer months. This can make summer heat in Texas feel hotter and make wind power plants...
Texas Leaders Sound Alarm on Future Power Grid Stability
If new estimates from ERCOT are correct, Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick say Texas needs “an immediate review of all policies concerning the grid.” Brandon Waltens | July 1, 2024 Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick are raising urgent concerns about the future stability of Texas’ power grid. A joint statement released today follows recent testimony from ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas, who warned that Texas might need 150,000...
DPS Reminds Texans of Vehicle Safety Inspection Changes
July 1, 2024 AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans of upcoming changes to the state’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program that will eliminate most vehicle safety inspections. House Bill 3297, which was passed by the 88th Legislature and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott in 2023, abolishes the Vehicle Safety Inspection Program for non-commercial vehicles. Beginning January 1,...
