Ninth Paris Junior College President Begins his Tenure
June 18, 2024 – Dr. Stephen Michael Benson, the ninth president to serve Paris Junior College as it enters its 100th year, began his tenure on Monday, June 3. His first two weeks have helped him craft a short-term listening plan. “It is an incredible honor to be serving at the ninth president of Paris Junior College,” said Benson. “PJC plays an important role in the life of the communities that it serves, not only to educate the...
Tumbleweed’s New One-Man Show to Premier at The Independence Day Festivities in Fort Davis July 5th
June 18, 2024 – TUMBLEWEED SMITH WILL PREMIER HIS NEW ONE-MAN SHOW OUTLANDISH TEXANS AT 4 PM JULY 5TH DURING THE INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVITIES IN FORT DAVIS. HE WILL ALSO PRESENT HIS POPULAR FAVORITE A TEXAS ODYSSEY AT 2PM, SATURDAY, JULY 6TH. HIS 30 MINUTE SHOWS ARE LIKE A MINIATURE FOLK LIFE FESTIVAL AND FEATURES THE VOICES OF SOME OF THE BEST STORY TELLERS IN TEXAS. THE SHOWS WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE FORT DAVIS CHAMBER OF...
Tupperware Brands Moving All Production South
June 18, 2024 – Tupperware, the brand renowned for its plastic food containers, is closing its last US manufacturing plant in Hemingway, South Carolina. The 78-year-old company plans to relocate production to Lerma, Mexico to capitalize on cheaper labor costs. Layoffs will begin in September. The last US plant will close for good in January 2025. Tupperware said in a statement that it sold the Hemingway plant last year and plans...
Texas Power Grid Energy Sources Today
June 17, 2024 – Here is a snapshot (10:30 AM) of the energy sources powering the Texas Grid today. Wind and solar are producing more power than fossil fuels this morning.
History Made June 15th, 2024 As Coryn Young Crowned as the First African American Dairy Festival Queen
June 16, 2024 – The hugely successful 2024 Dairy Festival came to an awesome conclusion Saturday night, June 15, 2024, at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center Auditorium when, after fierce competition from nine very talented contestants, Coryn Young was crowned as the 2024 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen. Coryn Young made history as being the first African American to earn the crown. Coryn Young is the daughter of...
Paris District Road Report for Week of June 17, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting June 17, 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...
Learn What the Plant of the Month is for June 2024 on This Episode of A Second Cup of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson. The two discuss “the plant of the month,” and some other interesting topics. You really should check it out. Enjoy! A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark...
Hope and John Mark Discuss New Titles at the Library on this Second Cup of Coffee
When Sulphur Springs Public Library Director Hope Cain sat down with John Mark last on A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey, the two discussed new books at the Sulphur Springs Public Library. They also talked about some upcoming titles. Give it a view and see what’s new at your Sulphur Springs Public Library. A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark...
Dinner Bell for June 19th, 2024
The Lions Club was organized in Sulphur Springs in 1937. Since early 2000 it has sponsored the FAMOUS CHRISTMAS PARADE of LIGHTS, the seventeenth one on December 1, 2023. It is part of an international service club known for fighting blindness. Locally the club provides vision screening and corrective glasses (if needed) for those students financially unable to cover those costs. The Lions Club has been a Community Partner a number of...
Managing Pond Weeds by Mario Villarino
June 13, 2024 – Managing pond weeds effectively is crucial for maintaining healthy aquatic ecosystems, especially in agricultural contexts like those overseen by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. Effective pond weed management involves a combination of preventive, mechanical, biological, and chemical methods. Preventive Measures: The first step in pond weed management is prevention. This includes minimizing nutrient runoff into...
