Greater Emmanuel Baptist Church of Sulphur Springs Will Hold Their Fall Revival October 5th Through 7th
October 3, 2025 – Greater Emmanuel Baptist Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will hold their Fall Revival, “The Mission” October 5th, 2025 through October 7th, 2025. Start times are 6:00pm that Sunday, and 7:00pm that Monday and Tuesday. The Church’s address is 711 Fuller Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas, 75482. Greater Emmanuel Baptist Church Fall Revival Oct 5th 6th and 7th 2025 The Mission
Learn Some Pointers on Fall Gardening on This Episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
October 2, 2025 – Hopkins County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson had a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey September 30th, 2025. Ronnie and John Mark chatted about mums, when the average first freeze is, what to plant at this time, and so much more. Be sure to check out this interesting episode of A Second Cup Of Coffee and learn some pointers on Fall...
Texoma Gospel Music Association Fall Gathering to Take Place October 10th and 11th at the ROC
October 2, 2025 – The Texoma Gospel Music Association Fall Gathering Southern, Christian, Country, and Gospel Music event is scheduled to take place October 10th through 11th, 2025, at the ROC in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Admission is free. A Love Offering will be taken. Doors open at 10:00am both days. For more information, please call 940-736-7881. Texoma Gospel Music Association Fall Gathering Oct 10 and 11 2025 at the ROC in...
This and That for October 2025 By Master Gardener David Wall
October 3, 2025 – Bayer Chemicals bought out Monsanto seven years ago and has since had to pay out billions in settlements for cancer-causing Roundup. Bayer took glyphosate out of Roundup and replaced it with a chemical even more dangerous. Now, they are trying to push legislation that would block lawsuits against pesticide makers around the country. With enough donation support, they could conceivably get...
Hopkins County Annual Fall Coat & Blanket Drive 2025 is Under Way
October 2, 2025 – Fall is finally here! As temperatures begin to drop, it’s time to think about staying warm—both outdoors and at home. Unfortunately, not everyone in Hopkins County has the means to stay warm and comfortable during the winter months. To meet this need, the Hopkins County community—through CANHelp—is kicking off the Annual Fall Coat & Blanket Drive 2025. Together, we can make...
Hopkins County United Way Shared First Pledge Total to Date at Their First Meeting October 1st
October 2, 2025 – The Hopkins County United Way Executive Secretary, Susan Berning, reported to KSST that they held their first meeting of 2025 on October 1st, 2025. Susan was very pleased to report Campaign pledges after the United Way’s first Report Meeting total $11,773!! Sounds like our Hopkins County United Way is off to a good start for their 70th year. Hopkins County needs to come together and help this great...
Governor Abbott Announces Task Force To Crack Down On Repeat Offenders
October 2, 2025 | Houston, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott recently announced the Texas Repeat Offender Program (TxROP), a joint task force between state and local law enforcement that will further crack down on violent crimes committed by repeat offenders throughout the Houston area. “Today, we are putting violent repeat offenders on notice,” said Governor Abbott. “We are coming for you. We are going to target you,...
YouTube Faces Backlash Over Univision Drop: Paxton Weighs In
October 1, 2025 – YouTube is facing mounting pressure to reverse the removal of Univision from its base-level streaming package starting September 30, 2025. The Spanish-language network, one of the most-watched channels among Latino audiences in the U.S., could be shifted to a higher-priced tier or dropped altogether, according to industry reports. Attorney General Ken Paxton is sending a letter to YouTube urging the company to...
SNAP Recipients to See Benefit Increase Starting October 1
October 1, 2025 – Families who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see larger monthly benefits beginning Wednesday, Oct. 1, as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s annual cost-of-living adjustment. The maximum monthly benefit for a family of four will rise to $994, an increase of $19 from last year’s allotment of $975. Single-person households will now receive up to $298, while families of...
Mums By Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson
October 1, 2025 – Cooler temperatures are finally here, and with them comes the best time for chrysanthemums! With dozens and dozens of varieties available, now is the time to plant them for spectacular fall color in your landscape! When buying mums, know that there are 2 types—garden mums, and florist mums. Garden mums are perennial plants suitable for planting in the ground, giving showy flowers for several...
