Commissioner Miller Urges Swift Action After New Screwworm Case Found in Northern Mexico
AUSTIN, Texas (October 8, 2025) — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller issued an urgent call to action Wednesday following confirmation of a new case of New World Screwworm in Montemorelos, Nuevo León, Mexico — less than 150 miles south of the Texas border. “With a second case nearing the Texas-Mexico border, time is of the essence,” Miller said in a statement. “The time is now for our state and federal partners to get on board...
Learn About the Texoma Gospel Music Association Fall Gathering on This Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
October 7, 2025 – Ina Gore, with the Texoma Gospel Music Association, dropped by for A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey to discuss the “Fall Gathering” Gospel Festival scheduled for October 10th through 11th, 2025, at the ROC in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Ina and John Mark chat about the Texoma Gospel Music Association, Gospel Music today, Buddy Gore, and so much more. Be sure to check out this informative...
The Ultimate Girls Night Out… And It’s Free!
October 7, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – Celebrate breast health with the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Monday, October 13! Johanna Hicks will lead a self-exam demonstration using a silicone prosthetic breast model in a hands-on learning experience, teaching ladies how to detect breast lumps. Celebrate “the girls” is perfect for moms and daughters, friend groups, women’s clubs, and any other woman who...
Can MSB Global Actually Pull Off Huge Data Center Project?
October 7, 2025 – The huge data center project in Sulphur Springs still has more questions than answers as some city residents seek to find out if MSB Global has what it takes to pull off the 3,000 MW facility. MSB Global announced (via their own website) the groundbreaking of the Matrix Data Center Campus back in June 2025 although contruction on the data center itself was not starting. Infrastructure projects for utilities has...
Social Security Recipients Will Receive Two Checks This October
October 7, 2025 – Due to November 1st falling on a Saturday, the Social Security administration will send those checks to recipients on October 31st. This means those recipients that received a check on October first will have received two checks in the month of October. The current governmental shutdown could also mean a delay in the release of Social Security’s Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). The annual COLA is...
Feral Hogs By Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson
October 7, 2025 – After a recent invasion and attack of my blueberry and blackberry areas, I have learned the hard way about these creatures. To begin, a group of hogs is called a sounder, and each sounder can number from a few to several dozen or more. Feral hogs are the most prolific large mammal in North America. Hog population in Texas is estimated to be 2-3 million and growing. Females can have as...
Grace Methodist Church Breaks Ground on New Church Home in Sulphur Springs
Sulphur Springs, Texas — September 24, 2025 — Grace Methodist Church marked a significant milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony for its new church home, drawing approximately 150 people to celebrate this next chapter in the church’s history. The congregation of Grace Methodist Church currently worships at 876 Wildcat Way in Sulphur Springs at 10:00 a.m. each Sunday. The new facility—located on the land where the...
Grand Champion Steer Sells for $200,000
October 6, 2025 – The 77th Annual Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction stole many hearts at this year’s State Fair of Texas. The Auction kicked off on Friday, October 3, with the sale of the Grand Champion Market Steer. This year’s prize-winning steer was purchased by longtime State Fair donor, Frank Deel and Family with their generous bid of $200,000 a new record for the State Fair of Texas. Prior to the event, donor Roger Perry was...
Clear Skies and Cool Breezes Expected for Uncorked Wine, Music & Art Festival in Sulphur Springs
October 6, 2025 – SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas – Festivalgoers can expect clear skies and comfortable autumn weather for this year’s Uncorked: Wine, Music & Art Festival, set for October 10 and 11 in downtown Sulphur Springs. According to the National Weather Service, both days are forecast to be sunny and mild, with highs in the upper 70s and evening temperatures dipping into the low 60s — ideal conditions for outdoor tastings,...
John Mark Dempsey had a Chat With Sharon Feldt on This Second Cup Of Coffee
October 5, 2025 – John Mark had a chat with Sharon Feldt with the Book Nook on Main on this interesting episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. John Mark and Sharon chatted about the book, My Friends, the authors having book signings at the Book Nook on Main such as Liz Soutendjk on October 11th, 2025, “Autumn on Main” being held October 18th, 2025, and so much more! Be sure to check...
