Paris District Road Report for Week of July 8, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting July 8, 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 as...
Fire Ants are a Significant Pest in Texas by Mario Villarino
July 5, 2024 – Fire ants, particularly the red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta), are a significant pest in Texas, causing damage to property, livestock, wildlife, and human health. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service provides comprehensive guidelines for managing and controlling fire ant populations to mitigate their impact effectively. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension recommends an Integrated Pest Management...
Killeen ISD Going ‘Cell Phone Free’
Erin Anderson | July 3, 2024 Students in a Central Texas school district will no longer be able to use cell phones in their classrooms. Trustees in Killeen Independent School District voted to restrict cell phone usage for students starting this fall. “Phone-free schools will allow our students to better concentrate on schoolwork,” said Susan Buckley, the district’s assistant superintendent for administrative...
Another Chat with Senior Citizen Center Coordinator Dawna Pryor on Second Cup of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey, John Mark had another chat with Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen Center Coordinator Dawna Pryor. The two have an interesting conversation about the new Senior Activity Center, Chair Yoga, the upcoming Ice Cream Freeze Off, and more. Be sure to check it out below! A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark...
Chamber Connection – July 2, 2024
By Butch Burney Every year, our family looks forward to the Saturday before Thanksgiving, when we gather for dinner, turn on KSST and get our phones ready for the annual Sulphur Springs Symphony League auction. It is a hoot and a can’t-miss event! They always have a great range of items, from tens of dollars to thousands of dollars in value, and that doesn’t include the entertainment from the moderators like Bill Owens and Chad...
Pyrotecnico Takes Blame For Sulphur Springs Fireworks Failure
July 2, 2024 – In a letter dated July 2, 2024 Regional Director Justin Pruett for Pyrotecnico, the fireworks provider for the Independence Day Concert on June 29th, took responsibility for the failure experienced by those in attendance for the sub-standard show. The letter further stated that the fireworks show that they delivered was not in accordance with the expectations fo the Sulphur Springs Symphony League, who has worked...
Hopkins County Records – May/June 2024
Daily Instrument Register For 6/3/24 Thru 6/5/24 LJ Martin Ranch LLC to Launie Lewandowski and Mariusz Lewandowski; Tract in the AC David Smith Survey Aaron A Woodruff and Magan L Woodruff to Awbree Summers and Rich Summers; Tract in the AC J Lee Survey Misty Lynn Blair, Ann McFarlin Block, Danny Lafay Cline, James Albert Cline, Jessie Cline, Joanna Cline, Johnny R Cline, Michael Cline, Gary Don McFarlin, James McFarlin, and Leeroy...
Texas A&M-Commerce: Chancellor John Sharp Announces His Retirement
The Texas A&M University System chancellor will retire in 2025. July 2, 2024 – COMMERCE, TX, July 2, 2024—John Sharp, chancellor of The Texas A&M University System, announced that he will retire effective June 30, 2025. He has served as chancellor of the Texas A&M System since September 2011. Dr. Mark Rudin, president of Texas A&M University-Commerce, emphasized that Sharp has significantly impacted the...
Big Bass Bingo in Yantis Supports Youth Riding
July 1, 2024 – The Big Bass Bingo hall in Yantis, TX offers a lot of entertainment, but that’s not all. A large portion of the proceeds from their weekly games go to support the Lake Fork Stables Youth Riding Programs. Lake Fork Stables, a 501c3 nonprofit organization in Yantis, TX. Lake Fork Stables provides free and discounted therapeutic riding lessons for low-income and autistic families through their Riders Up...
Making Easy Compost Tea From Master Gardener David Wall
July 1, 2024 – Pure compost tea (CT) is almost magical, as it’s made from just two ingredients, compost and water. While were talking about vegetable gardens, it works on annual flowers, vegetable plants, herbs, perennials, shrubs and even trees. CT feed plants in two ways. First, they supply nutrients by absorbing into plant roots into the soil. To a lesser degree, they can provide energy by soaking into plant leaves....
