Response to Those in Need
November 4, 2025 – With SNAP benefits impacted, First United Methodist Church is joining and supporting Meals from Mom, a local, grassroots effort to collect food, package breakfast, lunch and dinner options for those in need; and then disperse to those in our community who will not have benefits arriving for an unknown period of time. https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=Meals%20from%20mom 11/06 – volunteers...
Tumbleweed Smith Induction into Radio Hall of Fame
November 4, 2025 – Tumbleweed Smith of Big Spring is one of 20 radio broadcasters to be inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony was held at the Broadcast Museum in Kilgore on Saturday November 1. The 20 inductees were among 230 nominees for the honor. Smith is the only small-town broadcaster to receive the award. The criteria for judging is based on a broadcaster’s accomplishments both in and...
Fun Reflections on the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Gala
November 3, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The 20th Gala offered by the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is slated for January 24, 2026. The night will feature all the excitement of auctions, contests, and dancing, all for the purpose of raising money to invest in Hopkins County healthcare. Since 2006 the Gala has been an incredibly fun event to which the public is invited to participate. One person who is an...
ETAMU Honoring Our Nation’s Heroes at 35th Annual Veterans Vigil
November 3, 2025 – Students, faculty and community members unite to honor veterans during this 35-year tradition of gratitude. COMMERCE, TX, November 3, 2025—One of East Texas A&M University’s longest-running traditions returns this fall with the 35th installment of the Veterans Vigil. Scheduled for Wednesday, November 12 in the Rayburn Student Center at East Texas A&M, this free event is open to the public. Schedule of...
$4.6 Billion in Dept of Ag Contingency Funds Will Fund Roughly Half of November Snap Benefits
November 3, 2025 – The White House confirmed Monday that even with billions of dollars shifted within the government, funding will cover only about half of November’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, leaving millions of Americans uncertain about their next meal. 42 million people use SNAP benefits, or about 1-in-8 people in America, and that the program cost taxpayers just over $100 billion last year....
Thriving Fawns, Thriving Hunt: Texas Deer Numbers Stay Strong
Oct. 31, 2025 – AUSTIN — To hunters, springtime in Texas is often viewed as chasing turkeys through hot, humid weather, or hanging up the firearm for a fishing pole. For white-tailed deer, spring represents a time for growth: body growth, antler growth and population growth. Texas began the growing season under widespread drought in March, but most of the state received much-needed rain in late spring. Where it rained,...
Your Sulphur Springs Wildcats Scared Up Quite a Game Halloween Night
November 2, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats scared up quit the competition Halloween night at Gerald Prim Stadium in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The Lake Dallas Falcons came to Sulphur Springs, Texas October 31st, 2025, to play some football with the Wildcats. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this game. KSST’s Sports Director, John Mark Dempsey, called Play by Play, and the talented Tony...
Wood Ashes In Your Garden This Fall By Master Gardener David Wall
November 2, 2025 – As we move through the Fall season on the way to Winter, now is the time to non-fertilize/fertilize your garden for next Spring. Basically, this means that now is the time to put nutrients in your garden soil that will still be available next Spring without having to buy commercial fertilizers. Some do this with cover crops, but I prefer using wood ashes. They work extremely well, cost nothing, and...
Paris District Road Report for November 3, 2025
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains Counties for the week starting November 3, 2025. 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...
GSC Enterprises, Inc. Raises $105,000 for Local and Regional Charities at Annual Tournament
October 31, 2025 – SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX – On October 27, 2025, GSC Enterprises, Inc. hosted its 37th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Golf Clubs at The Tribute in The Colony, Texas. This year’s event raised $105,000 to support local and regional organizations that make a lasting impact in their communities. Funds from the tournament benefited Morgan’s Mercy Mansion, Lake Country CASA, Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center,...
