Early Voting Underway For November 7th Election
October 23, 2023 – Registered voters in Hopkins County can early vote by personal appearance starting on Monday October 23rd through November 3rd for the November 7th special election. Early Voting is being held at 128G Jefferson Street, in Justice of the Peace #2 Courtroom. Voting times for Early Voting are as follows: October 23rd, Monday – 8am to 5pm October 24th, Tuesday – 8am to 5pm October 25th, Wednesday...
Tense Situation Requires SWAT Team Resolution
October 23, 2023 – Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to a residence on FM 1567 about a disturbance with an intoxicated individual causing problems for other parties at the address, including a minor child. The scene was cleared with the minor child being removed from the residence along with everyone else except the person making the disturbance, Mathew Joseph Calder. Two individuals returned later in the...
SSHS Band Headed to State Competition
October 23, 2023 – “Man of Man That Wildcat Band” will head to the Alamodome in San Antonio on Wednesday, November 1st to perform in the UIL State competion after placing 2nd in Area competion in Lindale on Saturday. The award-winning Wildcat Band is slated to start their performance at 9:45am.
This and That for October From Master Gardener David Wall
With tomatoes still ripening on the vine next month and a frost on the near horizon, consider pulling the whole plant up and bringing it inside. Find a warm place to hang them up, and the tomatoes will finishripening. Increasing organic material content greatly increases sol ability to retain water. A goal of increasing organic content to 5% will quadruple the soil’s ability to store water. Healthy soil provideshealthy plants...
Paris District Road Report for week of October 23, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Oct. 23, 2023. 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...
Dinner Bell Menu For October 25, 2023
Alliance Bank, its officers and employees, is the Community Partner for this meal. This is that entity’s fourth appearance in 2023. It is a delight to see the bank personnel joyfully work to fill the food boxes and distribute them to the persons in the cars at the distribution area. Dinner Bell appreciates Alliance Bank for supporting this food ministry since it’s the beginning. GRAB and GO with a meal from the...
Education is Paramount at Paris Junior College, no Matter the Subject
TEACHING MOMENT Welding Instructor John Plemons, right, and Lab Facilitator Karl Jansson, center, work closely with Abraham Diaz, a student at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Welding Shop. The structural welding student is learning the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Diaz, Plemons weld
Prevent the Spread of Invasive Pests and Diseases
October 20, 2023 – Don’t move firewood, prevent the spread of invasive pests and diseases COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M Forest Service urges all Texans, and especially outdoor enthusiasts, to help reduce the spread of oak wilt and invasive insects by taking preventive measures and being cautious when collecting, transporting and purchasing firewood. As Texans travel for hunting or camping trips, they may...
Is it OK to Switch Between AC and Heat During the Fall?
October 20, 2023 – Warm fall days can turn chilly once the sun goes down—enough that you might be tempted to run your air conditioning during the day and then turn on the heat at night. If it’s hot enough during daylight hours for the AC and cool enough over night for the heat, there’s really no harm in using both on the same day. However, it’s a good idea to ease one system off before switching on the other. Here are a few tips...
SSISD Wildcats Face the Paris Wildcats Tonight
October 20, 2023 – The Sulphur Springs Wildcats travel to Paris, TX tonight to face the Wildcats at Paris High School. The SS Wildcats are 6-1 and the Paris Wildcats are 3-4. This is a District Game. KSST will interrupt the Texas Rangers, if needed, to broadcast this entire game. Click here for a map to Paris High School. Game Starts at 7:30PM. You can listen live on KSST AM 1230. We will stream the game via...
