Queer Empowerment Council Fires Back at Texas A&M
March 6, 2025 – An LGBTQ+ student group has filed a lawsuit against Texas A&M University, challenging its recent policy that bans drag performances on all 11 public campuses within the Texas A&M System. The lawsuit, filed by the student organization that previously hosted Draggieland, argues that the ban violates their First Amendment rights to free speech and expression. “Drag is self-expression, drag is...
East Texas A&M Breaks Ground on Buffalo Wild Wings, a New Hub for Lion Fans
The 5,000+ square-foot restaurant will feature an enclosed patio and covered exterior game area. COMMERCE, TX, March 4, 2025—East Texas A&M University is gearing up for a game-changing addition with a brand-new Buffalo Wild Wings set to open in fall 2025. Construction is underway just south of Whitley Hall near State Highway 24 in Commerce, Texas. The restaurant will be university-owned and operated by East Texas A&M’s food...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library to be Open March 8th
March 6, 2025 – The Hopkins County Genealogical Society announces that their library will be open Saturday, March 8th, 2025, from 9:30am to 1:00pm. The library will be open for “all your research needs.” The Hopkins County Genealogical Society hopes “you will join us!” The Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library is located at 611 North Davis Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas.
“William’s Window” opens Thursday at Paris Junior College
March 6, 2025 – The youth theater production, “William’s Window,” opens Thursday evening on the Duane Allen Stage in the Ray E. Karrer Theater at Paris Junior College. PJC’s Drama Department is offering the delightful play by Marina Stockdale that’s designed to introduce audiences to the works of William Shakespeare. Performances run from March 6 to March 9, 2025. “We invite you to join PJC Drama for an engaging theatrical...
Dr. Steeber Visited on This Second Cup Of Coffee to Chat About the First “STEM” Night Being Held March 6th
Sulphur Springs ISD Superintendent Dr. Deana Steeber dropped by to visit on this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. John Mark and Dr. Steeber talked about the first Annual “STEM” Night taking place at the Middle School March 6, 2025. They also discussed extra curricular activities at the Sulphur Springs High School, the UIL Film students, and so much more. Be sure to check out this...
Chicken Combs, Straight Up Or Floppy?
March 5, 2025 – A chicken’s comb serves as an important indicator of health, circulation, and overall condition. When a chicken’s comb falls over, it can be due to several factors, including genetics, age, environmental conditions, and egg-laying status. Pendulous combs, or those that droop or flop to one side, are more commonly seen in laying hens. This is often because a hen’s comb enlarges and becomes more vibrant when she is...
CHRISTUS Health: Learn About Colorectal Cancer and When to Start Screenings
March 3, 2025 – (EAST TEXAS) – CHRISTUS Health recognizes National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March by providing crucial information about the second–deadliest cancer in the U.S. that can be detected early with screenings. Current guidelines recommend that people start regular screenings at age 45. Dr. Kai Xia, chief of the department of gastroenterology for CHRISTUS Health Northeast Texas, says...
Editorial from Dr. Stephen Benson, Paris Junior College President
March 3, 2025 – Editorial – Stephen M. Benson, Ph.D.President of Paris Junior College Paris Junior College: Where Excellence Meets OpportunityAs we move through spring and approach summer, high school seniors across our region are making important decisions about their futures. This is a pivotal time, filled with choices that will shape their careers and lives. At Paris Junior College (PJC), we believe that higher...
‘Draggieland’ No Longer Welcome At Texas A&M
March 3, 2025 – The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents passed a resolution on Friday banning all drag performances from its 11 university campuses, effectively shutting down events like Draggieland, a student-organized drag show that had been held at Texas A&M University in College Station. The decision aligns with broader efforts in conservative states to restrict drag performances, particularly on public...
Top Ten Unexpected Benefits of Gardening From Master Gardener David Wall
March 2, 2025 – Every once in a while, a gardening article is published that is so good, it’s better to just print the article, giving credit where credit is due. So, with a couple extra items at the end, here are some unexpected benefits of gardening written by Steven Chamblee 1. Discovering first-hand how Mother Nature operates … the good, the bad, and the painful. 2. The indescribable feeling of actually...
