Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent Mario Villarino sat Down with John Mark Dempsey on the Latest Second Cup of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent Mario Villarino visited with John Mark. The two discussed the rainfall amounts we have been experiencing, the importance of the 4H program, fish that help with weeds in ponds, and more. Be sure to check it out below. A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark...
Tables Go on Sale for Designer Handbag Bingo
June 21, 2024 – Sulphur Springs, TX – Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 22 as that is the day tables for Designer Handbag Bingo go on sale. Tables, which are reserved, cost $575 and seat 8 players. Each player will receive a packet that includes cards for the 10 rounds of regular play, a drink ticket that can be used for a soda, wine, or margarita, a drawing entry for the door prizes, a Plain & Fancy sandwich with...
Registration is now Underway for Hopkins County Genealogical Society Genealogy Lock In July 13th
June 21, 2024 – Registration is now underway for the next Hopkins County Genealogical Society Genealogy Lock In event which will be held July 13, 2024. Space is limited. Register now for the opportunity to perform after-hours genealogical research with access to computers, books, volunteer assistance, and more. Cost is a $15 donation. There will be door prizes! A lite complimentary supper will be offered. For more information,...
Texas to begin construction this year on seven new psychiatric hospital projects
By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune June 20, 2024 Texas will begin building seven new state psychiatric hospital projects this year as it continues to attempt to address the mental health crisis. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission projects are funded by $1.5 billion, which lawmakers approved in 2023 to expand, renovate and build new facilities across the state. The agency owns and operates nine state hospitals and one...
Texas State Parks Offers Seven Summer Heat Safety Tips
June 20, 2024 AUSTIN – Rising temperatures and the month of June signal the arrival of the dog days of summer. With heat-related illnesses on the rise, Texas State Parks is sharing seven tips to help Texans beat the heat and enjoy their time in the outdoors safely. Last year, 48 state parks reported 156 heat-related illnesses in humans and pets, but this year could well eclipse that. State parks have already fielded 51 heat-related...
Dinner Bell for June 26th, 2024
The Mother’s Culture Club is the Community Partner for June 26, 2024. The Mother’s Culture Club was established September 20, 1929 for the mutual improvement of “our children, ourselves and our homes”. Fund raisers have included bake sales, golf tournaments, charity auctions, cookbook sales, and the yearly much loved Father-Daughter Dance plus many more. Amounts raised each year are in the multi thousand dollar...
Texas Power Grid Energy Sources Wednesday
June 19, 2024 – Here is a snapshot (10:30 AM) of the energy sources powering the Texas Grid today. With overcast skies and little wind, wind and solar are producing significantly less than fossil fuels this morning.
Proposed Wind Farm Faces Lawsuit, Will Head to Trial
June 19, 2024 – Hopkins County neighbors take interest in nearby lawsuit outcome. A Cielo Wind landowner has been sued for their participation in the proposed Bug Tussle Wind Ranch that hopes to cover 30,000 acres across Fannin and Lamar counties. A neighbor of the potential 30-mile stretch of huge turbines has filed a lawsuit under the Texas Nuisance Law citing potential economic devastation and property value loss. Under that...
Sulphur Springs Corvette Club Donate Fans to Senior Center Fan Drive
June 16, 2024 – After a hot cup of coffee Tuesday morning at the local Whataburger, members of the local Corvette Club decided to make the summer a little cooler for some area seniors. Speeding into action, the members quickly gathered up the much needed fans to help benefit this year’s Fan Drive and delivered them to the Sulphur Springs Senior Activity Center on Oak Avenue. Corvette Club member Tim Gee said of the...
Chamber Connection – June 18, 2024
By Butch Burney Oncor Electric Delivery is hosting a lunch for electrical, HVAC, insulation, lighting, plumbing, remodeling, roofing, window contractors and engineering to learn about Oncor’s Energy Efficiency programs. The programs are designed to benefit residential and business customers. The lunch is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 27 at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce. Call the Chamber office for more...
