FedEx Fowl-Up Causes Smoked Turkey Delivery Delays
November 27, 2025 – TYLER, Texas — A Thanksgiving scramble is underway after a major Texas turkey supplier said hundreds of its holiday orders may not be delivered in time. Greenberg Smoked Turkey, Inc., a longtime family-run business in Tyler, reported that turkeys bound for North Texas customers became stuck inside a FedEx distribution facility in Hutchins. The delay, which the company says is outside its control, has left...
That $100 Million For Childcare in Texas Didn’t Go Far
November 27, 2025 – LUFKIN — When Texas lawmakers approved a $100 million boost to the state’s child care scholarship fund earlier this year, the investment was billed as a lifeline for working families struggling with soaring child-care costs. But months later, many child-care centers say they have seen little change — and thousands of eligible families remain stuck on waitlists. The problem, state officials and providers say,...
USDA Attempts to Stabilize US Fruit Market
November 26, 2025 – Texas hopes that the U.S. Department of Agriculture puts Texas-grown fruit at the forefront of a new federal food-supply initiative. This follows the USDA’s announcement that it will purchase up to $30 million in fresh fruit from American farmers. The USDA purchase is part of a broader effort to stabilize the national food supply chain, support domestic growers, and respond to recent market disruptions caused...
Learn About Teacher Lewis Ben Smith’s Book Signing Event November 29th on This Segment of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
November 25, 2025 – Local author Sharon Feldt had A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey to talk about the book signing for Sulphur Springs History Teacher Lewis Ben Smith being held November 29th, 2025. Sharon and John Mark also chatted about the book, Firestorm, the book, The Emperor Of Gladness, and much more. Learn about what’s going on at a local small business and perhaps learn about a new book you’ll...
Give a Gift of Health Through the Snowflake Campaign
November 25, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Snowflake Campaign is taking flight, and the community is encouraged to think of the Snowflake recognition program as a way to honor or memorialize friends, family and/or customers. By donating a recommended $25 individual to be recognized, you are also helping the Foundation purchase a new blanket warmer for use in the expanded surgical...
The Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group Celebrates One Year of Service
November 25, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – November marks one year of the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Breast Cancer Support Group. Meetings have become a network of encouragement and resources for women who have or have had cancer. Women who have had any type of cancer, not just breast cancer, are invited to attend meetings on the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Medical Plaza, 113 Airport Rd. The...
Rainbow Trout Stocking Returns to Texas Waters Nov. 26
Nov. 25, 2025 – AUSTIN – Just in time for the holiday season, rainbow trout arrives at waterbodies across the state for the annual Texas winter tradition of trout fishing. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will begin stocking thousands of rainbow trout Nov. 26, the day before Thanksgiving. It doesn’t take a lot of sophisticated fishing equipment to reel in a rainbow trout. They can be caught using simple, light tackle...
Flood Watch in Place for Hopkins County and North East Texas
November 24, 2025 – A Flood Watch remains in effect across a wide stretch of North and Northeast Texas today as heavy rainfall continues to move through the region, raising concerns about rising water levels and flash flooding. The National Weather Service issued the alert early Monday, warning that 1 to 3 inches of rain — with isolated totals up to 4 inches — could lead to dangerous runoff through the afternoon. The watch...
Paris Junior College Celebrates a Vibrant Homecoming Weekend Filled with Tradition, Awards, and Community Spirit
November 23, 2025 – Paris Junior College wrapped up an unforgettable Homecoming Week, welcoming students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members to a series of spirited events that highlighted the Dragon Family’s pride, creativity, and connection. Festivities began with lively campus cookouts in Sulphur Springs, Greenville, and Paris, and a full lineup of student activities that built excitement leading into the weekend....
TxDOT Approves Nearly $285 Million for Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects
November 23, 2025 – Projects include sidewalks, bike lanes and safety improvements PARIS – The Texas Transportation Commission has approved more than $284.8 million for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure that will help improve safety, mobility, access and quality of life for people across the state. These federal Transportation Alternative funds will go toward 73 projects statewide that will build sidewalks, shared use paths,...
