Foundation Announces First Handbag Bingo Title Sponsor
July 9, 2024 – Sulphur Springs, TX -The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Designer Handbag Bingo has a title sponsor for the first time in its five-year history. The Alliance Bank family of businesses (Alliance Bank, Alliance Bank Financial Services, and Galyean Insurance) is this year’s title sponsor. This sponsorship augments the Alliance Bank group’s relationship with the Foundation and underscores its...
Texas A&M University-Commerce Confirms Ongoing Discussions About Possible Name Change
KETR | By Mark Haslett A&M-Commerce has been investing heavily in its Dallas campus, A&M-Commerce at Dallas. Alumni, some of whom have circulated an online petition to keep the current name, speculate that a name change would feature “Dallas.” Texas A&M University-Commerce has confirmed rumors that the university is considering a possible name change. “We are currently engaging with key stakeholders and groups...
Trading Post for July 8, 2024
Scrubs- new and barely used. Sizes from Extra Small- 3x. Girls Clothes-Lots of name brand shorts, tops and jeans that would be great school clothes. Also, have lots of new shoes, tennis shoes and low cut ankle boots for girls. If you want to come see what’s available or see pictures, or just ask questions about sizes call 903-440-5523. For Sale: a binder with NASCAR trading cards in it. Can be seen at the KSST studios. Make me...
Ticket Giveaway: Ladonia Rodeo Tickets 2024
July 8, 2024 – KSST has Complimentary Tickets available for this Weekend’s Rodeo in Ladonia, TX. If you would like to attend, call KSST at 903 885 3111, ask for Dollie, and give her the phrase that pays. That phrase is “KSST is gonna make me a winner!”
A Visit From Santa in July Mentioned on This Second Cup of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, Sulphur Springs Public Library Director Hope Cain stopped by to visit. The two discuss the Sulphur Springs Library’s website, sslibrary.org, and some of the features it offers. They also talked about the ratings site, commonsensemedia.org, and all that it has to offer parents and guardians. John Mark and Hope also chatted about other resourceful...
Make Your Own Hot Pepper Spray From Master Gardener David Wall
July 7, 2024 – Many of you probably have or carry pepper sprays in your pocket or purse to deter bad guys. These containers are compact and can quickly deter a bad guy. The only problem with a spray is its short duration. It would be nice to have a spray bottle that could be used repeatedly at home, and in the garden. Pepper sprays are safer that chemical pesticides and repellents. They are non-toxic to your vegetable plants and...
Hopkins County United Way Excess Allocation Check Distribution
July 7, 2024 – On Tuesday, July 2, 2024, the Hopkins County United Way distributed Excess Allocation Checks. The event was held at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Thanks to the generous community of Hopkins County, United Way received contributions exceeding original allocations for the 2022-2023 Campaign, Chaired by Emily Glass. Hopkins County United Way Board members were pleased to...
Paris District Road Report for Week of July 8, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting July 8, 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 as...
Psychiatric Assistance Dog v.s. Emotional Support Animal. What’s the Difference?
July 5, 2024 – Utter the phrase ‘Emotional Support Animal’ and most people have visions of peacocks, pigs and miniature horses riding on airliners alongside their owners. Because of problems, complaints and suspected abuse of the system associated with these unconventional travel companions, all US based airlines banned Emotional Support Animals on flight. This took place in January of 2021. This move left a portion...
Texas Drawn Hunt Program Opens for the 2024-25 Season Applications
July 3, 2024 AUSTIN – Hunters will have new opportunities and scenery this fall through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) drawn hunt permits program. The program, which issues permits for drawn hunts on both public and private lands throughout Texas, is now accepting applications for a shot at nearly 9,400 permits in more than 60 high-quality hunt categories. “The opportunities offered through our online Public...
