CHRISTUS Health Encourages Routine Screenings, Checkups for Men’s Health Month
June 9, 2025 – (TYLER, Texas) – June is Men’s Health Month and CHRISTUS Health is encouraging men to prioritize their health by taking advantage of routine screenings and checkups. Studies show that men ages 15 to 65 are significantly less likely than women to seek preventive care and more likely to report not having a primary care provider, or PCP. A PCP can review medical and family history and...
Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center Ice Cream Freeze Off Takes Place July 25th
June 9, 2025 – Would you like to participate in our 2025 Ice Cream Freeze Off? It will be Friday, July 25th at 11:00am. Bring your ice cream ready to serve. We will enjoy fellowship with our senior community and tons of ice cream. We will have judging and cute prizes! To participate call 903-439-3720. Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center ice cream freeze off
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller Supports SNAP Restrictions
June 7, 2025 – On June 5, 2025, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller issued a statement applauding the passage of Senate Bill 379, a major reform to the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The bill, championed by Senator Mayes Middleton and Representative Stan Gerdes, restricts the use of SNAP benefits for purchasing junk food, such as soda and candy. Commissioner Miller praised the legislation as a...
Paris District Road Report for Week of June 9, 2025
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Fannin and Grayson Counties for the week starting June 9, 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 approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid...
Meet the Rest of the 2025 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen Contestants
June 7, 2025 – Meet the rest of your 2025 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen Contestants with this next set of presentations! KSST”s John Mark Dempsey sat down with 2025 Dairy Fest Contestants #5 Emmah Palacios, #6 Layla Shepherd, #7 Hattie Thompson, and contestant #8 Abbey Williams. Learn about these lovely young ladies and find out what each one has to offer the community. Each one would make a great Dairy Festival Queen!...
Lord’s Way Church of God in Christ to Hold 20th Church Anniversary June 21st
June 6, 2025 – Lord’s Way C.O.G.I.C. 20th Church Anniversary to be held Sunday, June 21st, 2025. Activities begin at 2:30pm. This event will take place at 806 Freeman Street. Speaker of the Hour will be Dr. Lavelle Hendrick of East Caney Missionary Baptist Church. The public is invited to attend. For more information, please call 469-765-2973. Eld John Boyd Pastor
Paris Junior College Baseball Shines with All-Conference and All Region Honors Following Strong 2024–25 Season
June 4, 2025 – Paris, Texas — Paris Junior College (PJC) is proud to announce that eight members of the Dragons Baseball team have earned All-Conference honors, with five also receiving All-Region recognition, following a standout 2024–25 season. Leading the accolades, sophomore infielder Dylan Schlotterback was named both the Region XIV North Conference Player of the Year and the Region XIV Player of the...
Five Lion Riders Qualify for 2025 College National Finals Rodeo
The retired director of Alumni Engagement at TAMUC built relationships with Lions across generations. A new endowment will continue his legacy. COMMERCE, TX, June 5, 2025— Five East Texas A&M University Rodeo Team members will travel west to compete at the 2025 College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR), scheduled for June 15-21 in Casper, Wyo. The university’s Rodeo program aims for a fourth consecutive year with a national...
Lawns – Two Main Types in Hopkins County By Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson
June 5, 2025 – 1. Bermuda #1 Texas lawngrass, grows by underground rhizomes, and above ground stolons. Needs full sun to thrive, and can be grown from seed or sod. Spreads quickly and can become invasive to flowerbeds, gardens, and walkways. Goes dormant during periods of drought, recovering when moisture (rain) returns. Cannot tolerate shade. Bermuda grass 2. St....
Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report, June 2025
June 5, 2025 – During the regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council on Tuesday June 3, 2025, City Manager Marc Maxwell submitted his monthly report. TO: CITY COUNCILFROM: CITY MANAGER, MARC MAXWELLSUBJ: MANAGER’S REPORT CLAIMS – We had 2 workers compensation claims in May. One employee missed 2 steps descending stairs and broke her foot. After two weeks off she is back on light duty. Another employee injured his...
