The Magic and Chemistry of Fall Foliage Color
November 9, 2025 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The transition of trees’ colors from lush green to a variety of warm tones annually marks the changing of seasons, often inducing strong anticipation for a chance to catch a glimpse of the magic. The chemistryWhile fall colors appear as magic to our eyes, it is really a product of color and chemistry. Trees’ leaves contain pigments that play critical biological roles while also...
Texas Streak Reaches Tragic 25 Years of Daily Deaths
November 9, 2025 – DPS to hand out tip cards to help #EndTheStreakTX PARIS – Every single day for the past quarter century, a mother, father, son or daughter has died in a crash in Texas. There are many wonderful things Texas is known for, but the 25-year streak of daily deaths is one thing we need to change – and we can’t do it alone. Nov. 7, 2000, was the last deathless day on Texas roads, and since then the...
Paris District Road Report for November 10, 2025
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains Counties for the week starting November 10, 2025. 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...
Communities and Classrooms Across the State Celebrate Texas Arbor Day
November 9, 2025 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Foresters and staff members from Texas A&M Forest Service celebrated Texas Arbor Day on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, with school presentations, tree plantings and tree giveaways across the state. Over 7,400 tree seedlings, all grown by Texas A&M Forest Service, were given to students, organizations and communities to celebrate the tree planting holiday. Texas A&M Forest Service...
The Hopkins County Genealogical Society Held Their Annual City Cemetery Walk November 2nd
November 8, 2025 – The Hopkins County Genealogical Society held their “If Headstones Could Talk…” City Cemetery Walk November 2nd, 2025. The event was a guided tour through the Sulphur Springs City Cemetery as Society Members portrayed residents of the cemetery who were the pioneers of Hopkins County. One learned about what these residents did to contribute to the community they or their families before them...
Elevated Wildfire Risk Expected Across Texas this Week
November 6, 2025 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M Forest Service warns of increased wildfire danger, as changing weather conditions impact the state.After increasingly dry conditions over the past 10 days, Texas has experienced a warming trend this week. In portions of the Texas Plains, last week’s first hard freeze has pushed native grasses into dormancy. Dormant and cured grasses ignite more easily and require less...
GSC Leader David Burns Becomes an Ironman in Florida
November 6, 2025 – On November 1, 2025, David Burns, GSC’s Corporate Director of Analytics, achieved a remarkable personal milestone: he became an Ironman. Competing in the renowned Ironman Florida in Panama City Beach, David crossed the finish line at 9:33 p.m. after 14 hours, 8 minutes, and 23 seconds of swimming, cycling, and running—totaling an extraordinary 140.6 miles. The day began with a frigid 52-degree morning as he...
Winners Announced for the 11th Annual George Dorner 42′ Tournament
November 5, 2025 – The eleventh Annual George Dorner 42′ Tournament was held November 1st, 2025. Twenty six teams competed. The event was held at Sulphur Bluff United Methodist Church, in the Fellowship Hall. Proceeds will be used to buy Bibles for Sulphur Bluff Graduating Seniors of the class of 2026. The winners were… In first place, Jerry Pritchett and Jimmy Dale Fite. In second place was Anne McConnell and Travis...
Texas Named Top Business Climate In America For 3rd Year In A Row
November 4, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott recently today celebrated Texas being named America’s Top Business Climate for the third year in a row by Site Selection magazine. “Texas once again emerges as the national champion for the top business climate in America,” said Governor Abbott. “As the eighth-largest economy in the world, Texas offers the freedom and opportunity for companies of all sizes and all...
Emily Glass Dropped by For A Second Cup Of Coffee October 28th
November 4, 2025 – The popular and busy, Emily Glass, dropped by KSST to appear on A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey October 28th, 2025. Emily and John Mark chatted about the organization, “PACE,” the Sulphur Springs Symphony League and it’s upcoming auction, and so much more. Be sure to check out this informative episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey and learn...
