Paris District Road Report for Week of October 14, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Oct. 14, 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...
The Next Hopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting to be Held October 17th
October 11, 2024 – Join us in-person, if you can, by Zoom, if you can’t make it! Thursday, October 17, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m. @ 611 N. Davis St., Sulphur Springs Tx– John A. Sellers We are excited to have our society president, John A. Sellers, as our speaker this month. John will do a PowerPoint presentation about the “FamilySearch Experiment.” He will show us how to maneuver through this...
Texas State Student Featured in Netflix Mariachi Documentary
Abby Garcia is featured in Netflix’s award-winning documentary, “Going Varsity In Mariachi”. September 30, 2024 – by Jeremy C Thomas Texas State University student Abigail “Abby” Garcia is featured in Going Varsity in Mariachi, an award-winning Netflix documentary that highlights the culture of mariachi band competitions high schools in South Texas. Released on Netflix in August 2024, the documentary...
Carving Out a Unique Legacy
October 10, 2024 – by Jeff Williford TYLER — For most people, free time is spent unwinding or pursuing a hobby. But for TxDOT equipment operator Casey Berryhill, that spare time is dedicated to something a bit more hands-on – crafting custom knives at Berryhill Knifeworks, a business he built from scratch. While his knives have garnered special recognition and a passionate following, things did not start out so sharp. “My son...
Chamber Connection – October 9, 2024
By Butch Burney If you like those 50-degree mornings we’ve been having, then you’ll love the Stew Contest hoodies, mugs and tumblers we have on sale at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce. Whether you’re in the market for a Stew T-shirt, hoodie, mug, tumbler, sticker, towel or other merchandise for the 55th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest, sponsored by Alliance Bank, you can find it at the Chamber of Commerce at 110 Main Street....
Leaves, Everywhere There are Leaves! From Master Gardener David Wall
October 10, 2024 – Yes, leaves are beginning to fall in mass! Every year, we ask ourselves what to do about this, trying to ign or the fact that deep down, most know there are several solutions. The literature nearly always says to mow, rake, shred, blow, and otherwise do whatever is necessary to get them off the lawn. Doing so will prevent fungi, disease, rotting, etc. If leaves aren’t wanted on your lawn, do whatever you...
Workshop and Meeting at Daphne Prairie set for October 26th, 2024
The workshop is sponsored by: Native Prairies Association of Texas, BF Hicks, Owner of Daphne Prairie, Bluestem Environmental Consultants Date & Time: October 26, 2024; 9:00 AM — 4:00 PM Cost: Free (Lunch Provided) Location: Daphne Prairie, Meet at the Barn Agenda: 9:00 — 9:30 — Welcome & Coffee Social 9:30- 10:30 — Grasses of NE Texas — Identification, Biology, Distribution, Importance (Includes hands on and close up look at...
What’s Coming up at the Sulphur Springs Senior Center; Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
On the latest episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center Coordinator, Dawna Pryor, sat down with John Mark to discuss what was coming up at the Senior Citizens Activity Center. The two chat about the game Left Center Right, the Center’s version of a Stew Cookoff, Halloween, and so much more. Check out the video below. A Second Cup of Coffee with John...
CEA Lisa Sprague Chatted with John Mark Again on this Second Cup Of Coffee
On this episode of A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, Texas A&M AgriLife CEA Lisa Sprague from Delta County sat down with John Mark again. The two discussed the “Walk Across Texas” Program, Fall Festival, and much more. Be sure to give it a view and see what you learn. Enjoy! A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark...
Don’t Forget: Food Drive for Community Chest This October
October 9, 2024 – Community Chest in Sulphur Springs is running low on food. You can help make a difference for people facing food insecurity in Hopkins County. Something like a jar peanut butter or sack of flour will be greatly appreciated. Drop off locations are listed below. Find out more about Community Chest by clicking here.
