Paris District Road Report for April 27, 2026
April 24, 2026 – 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 April 27, 2026. 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...
Mount Vernon Residents Seek to Eliminate Unfair Permit Costs for Food Venders
MOUNT VERNON — A growing number of residents are calling for change as concerns mount over a city ordinance requiring vendors to pay a $55 daily fee to sell within city limits. Critics say the rule, in place for eight years, disproportionately impacts small-scale sellers, including farmers, church groups, and elderly residents offering homemade goods. “Food trucks in our community [Mt Vernon, TX] are being charged $400 just to...
Texas Soil and Water Stewardship Week Recognizes the Soil as the Foundation of Life, Productivity, and Resilience across the State
April 23, 2026 – Hopkins-Rains Soil & Water Conservation District #445 has partnered with the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) and the Association of Texas Soil & Water Conservation Districts to highlight Soil and Water Stewardship Week and the importance of voluntary land stewardship in Texas. The statewide campaign is April 25 through May 6, 2026, and the focus this year is “Soil. Where It All...
Dinner Bell for April 29, 2026
April 21, 2026 – WEEK OF: April 29, 2026 COMMUNITY PARTNER: Hopkins County Christian Alliance The doors to Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church will open at 11:00 a.m. Meal service begins at 11:30 a.m. and doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Please come join us to share fellowship and a meal. Our sponsor and servers this week are from The Hopkins County Christian Alliance (HCCA). The HCCA is an organization of clergy and...
For Some City Councils, A Vote for Data Centers Means Getting Voted Out
April 23, 2026 – Voters in two Midwestern communities sent a clear message this week: concerns over environmental impact and transparency can outweigh promises of economic growth tied to large-scale tech projects. In Festus, Missouri, all four city council members who supported a proposed AI data center were voted out of office. The project had been pitched as a potential source of tax revenue, but many residents argued the...
20th Anniversary Gala Has a Few Seats Available
April 23, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, TX – As of this writing, there are seats still available for the 20th anniversary Gala coming up on May 9. Those interested in attending should act now to secure their tickets by visiting Gala2026.GiveSmart.com. As always, the community has graciously provided its support through volunteer time, ticket purchases, sponsorships, monetary donations, prizes, and other valuable help. This assistance...
Local Author Sharon Feldt was the Guest on This Episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
April 21, 2026 – Local small business owner and author Sharon Feldt was the guest on this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. Sharon and John Mark chatted about the Bright Star Literary Society, the book Spectacular Things, what the Book Nook on Main has in store for “Independent Bookstore Day” Saturday, April 25th, 2026, and so much more. Be sure to check out this interesting...
Paxton Takes on California Kratom
April 21, 2026 – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against two California-based kratom retailers, accusing them of selling highly concentrated and potentially dangerous products to Texas consumers in violation of state law. The companies named in the lawsuit—Pure Leaf Kratom, LLC and Outcast Distribution, LLC—are alleged to have marketed and shipped products containing extremely high levels of...
Forest Academy Cemetery Association Memorial Service Set For Sunday May 3
The Forest Academy Cemetery Association annual Memorial Day celebration is scheduled for Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Speaker will be Ben Pegues. After the program, all will gather under the pavilion for a covered dish meal. Brisket, ham, tea and water, and tables will be provided. Please bring your favorite side dish or dessert and a chair.
Sulphur Springs Lady Cats v.s. Bullard April 17th
April 19, 2026 – The Sulphur Springs Texas High School Lady Cats played the Bullard Panthers in a game of softball on Friday, April 17, 2026. The game took place at Lady Cat Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this game. KSST’s Sports Director, John Mark Dempsey, and Tony Flippin provided Play by Play and Color...
