Important Days Worth Making Note of as March Comes to an End
Mar18

Important Days Worth Making Note of as March Comes to an End

March 18, 2024 – A couple of important days worth making note of as March 2024 comes to an end include the following. Monday, March 25th, 2024, is National Medal of Honor Day, honoring service and sacrifice, established by Congress to “foster public appreciation and recognition of Medal of Honor Recipients.” The first National Medal of Honor Day was celebrated on March 25, 1991. Also worth noting, Friday, March 29th, 2024 is...

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Coffee Grounds in Your Garden Soil From Master Gardener David Wall
Mar17

Coffee Grounds in Your Garden Soil From Master Gardener David Wall

March 17, 2024 – Many of you use your “used” coffee grounds for fertilizer in your gardens. You like the results but have to experiment to find the best way to do so. Used coffee grounds for fertilizer is not exactly a new idea. Additionally, many of you put coffee grounds in your compost piles where it mixes with other organic contents, eventually resulting in great soil additives. It must be noted, however, that this is done...

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Paris District Road Report for Week of March 18, 2024
Mar16

Paris District Road Report for Week of March 18, 2024

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting March 18, 2024. 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...

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A Second Cup of Coffee with Guest Steve Killian from Cooper Lake from March 12th
Mar15

A Second Cup of Coffee with Guest Steve Killian from Cooper Lake from March 12th

March 15, 2024 – In another interview with Cooper Lake State Park Complex Superintendent Steve Killian on A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey, John Mark and Steve discuss such topics as the upcoming eclipse, the need for volunteers, the changing of the seasons, and more. Be sure to check out the segment filmed at the KSST studios on March 12, 2024, below! Cooper Lake State Park Sunset...

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Trading Post for March 18, 2024
Mar15

Trading Post for March 18, 2024

For Sale: John Deere 2550 Cab tractor 903-717-1194 Also have Diesel Tank approx 250 gallons 3 point hay fork,3 point hay spear with gooseneck ball to move trailers. Your choice $100 each oboe. 903 438 6992 a Fooing Electric 1.5 quart countertop/table ice cream maker, for picture call or txt 903.440.5523 if no answer please leave message. May be working at the time you call. asking $20 Pecans and peanuts, 1 pound bags, $5. 4154 FM 71...

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Second Cup of Coffee With Guest Steve Killian Conducted March 12th
Mar13

Second Cup of Coffee With Guest Steve Killian Conducted March 12th

Cooper Lake State Park Complex Superintendent Steve Killian sat down with John Mark Dempsey on KSST’s A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey. They chatted about such topics as the upcoming eclipse, Luck of the Irish Archery Shoot event for St. Patrick’s Day, The Levy Walk, and more. Be sure to check it out below! Cooper Lake State Park Eclipse day...

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Texas A&M University Commerce Plans Eclipse Viewing Event for University Community, General Public
Mar12

Texas A&M University Commerce Plans Eclipse Viewing Event for University Community, General Public

March 12, 2024 – COMMERCE, TEXAS—The public is invited to attend a free viewing event for the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 at Texas A&M University-Commerce.  The event is scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. at A&M-Commerce’s Memorial Stadium, located at 1606 State Highway 24 in Commerce. Attendees will enjoy educational presentations, activities and the perfect place to witness the last solar eclipse viewable...

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2024 Ms Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant to be held June 1st
Mar11

2024 Ms Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant to be held June 1st

March 11, 2024 – Mark your calendars! The 2024 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant will be held Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the new Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen. The event begins at 6:00pm. If you would like to join the Pageant, are at least 60 years old, and have lived in Hopkins County for at least six months, please contact Sulphur Springs Senior Center Coordinator Dawna Pryor at 903-885-1661. Everyone is invited to...

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Ticket Giveaway: St. James Fish Fry #5
Mar11

Ticket Giveaway: St. James Fish Fry #5

March 2024 – Friday night Fish Fry is back! You can win 2 tickets to the event hosted by the Knights of Columbus at 297 Texas St here in Sulphur Springs, TX. The FREE tickets are for the March 15, 2024 event only. Members of the Knights of Columbus cooking team. Dine in or carry out starting a 5:00pm. Beer battered cod available, a short wait may be required. St. James Fish Fry Menu includes USA catfish, fries, coleslaw, hush...

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Change is Inevitable From Master Gardener David Wall
Mar10

Change is Inevitable From Master Gardener David Wall

March 10, 2024 – Inevitably when gardening, things that were standard a few years ago become outdated or just wrong. For example, the literature used to recommend placing an egg and banana in the tomato planting hole. In fact, you can still occasionally find such a recommendation today. Such recommendations, however, ignored the rotting time needed before the basic elements could be used by a growing tomato plant. Then, placing...

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