Paris District Road Report for November 7, 2022
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Nov. 7, 2022. 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...
Dinner Bell Menu for November 9, 2022
Dinner Bell is honoring Dr. Omer and Nell Kirkpatrick this week. Omer Kirkpatrick was born in Sulphur Bluff on May 17, 1912. On November 13, 1943 he married Ruby Lanell (Nell) Ellison. He served in WW II with the rank of Major after graduating from Southwestern Medical School. The Kirpatricks were the parents of Seba and Bob Kirpatrick, June Finke, Ruth Palmer and Ann Wyatt. He was a physician in Sulphur Springs for 33 years with 30...
Cool Nights, Fall Leaves, Campfires And Thankfulness At Cooper Lake State Park
Camp fire Submitted by Steve Killian, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Texas State Parks, Complex Superintendent for Cooper Lake State Park Cooper, Texas — The best month of fall any Texan would say is November. From the Panhandle to the Rio Grande Valley, to far East Texas and out west to Big Bend country, fall has arrived in force. Leaves are changing throughout Texas and are best viewed on a Texas State Park trail. Cooper Lake...
Ending the Streak of Daily Deaths on Texas Highways
OUR SHARED RESPONSIBILITY: ENDING THE STREAK OF DAILY DEATHS ON TEXAS HIGHWAYS By Laura RyanTexas Transportation Commissioner Imagine the headlines if the population of Harlingen, Pflugerville, or North Richland Hills were wiped out by a natural disaster like a flood, hurricane, tornado, or by a terrorist attack. Or that 18 airplanes crashed in Texas, with no survivors, every year for the last 22 years. We would all be shocked and...
Extension Recognizes Outstanding Volunteers, Supporters At Annual Banquet
Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Office recognized outstanding volunteers and supporters Thursday evening, Nov. 3, during the 2022 Extension Leadership Banquet. Featured Speaker While honorees and special guests enjoyed a meal of salad, baked potatoes, barbecue and peach cobbler prepared by Andy and Mary Lou Wright, Hopkins County Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace BJ Teer discussed ways everyone can became gamechangers. Precinct 1...
KSST News Exclusive: Fudge Coming Soon
Grab up the kids and put on that new bonnet, Fudge is coming to Sulphur Springs November 26th, 2022. In addition to fudge, there will be a Big Tree, Peanut Brittle, a working Blacksmith Shop, a Grist Mill, stories in The Atkins House and huge display of Christmas Decorations. And Fudge for sale. Try the Butter Pecan… Fudge. It’s all taking place at Heritage Park in Sulphur Springs. This twice a year event, Christmas in the...
Attention Parents: SSISD Early Release Announced For Nov. 4, 2022
SSISD logo Attention parents and guardians of SSISD students, district administrators around noon sent out a notice that classes will be letting out early on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. “SSISD will release all students today at 1:30 p.m. due to predicted weather. Buses will run at that time. Student safety is our 1st priority,” the notice stated. Parents should make after-school arrangements for their students for the SSISD...
Registration Open for Local Turkey Trot Benefiting Commerce Food Pantry
For many, Thanksgiving Day is about family, friends, football, and food. But for some, the day is also about getting in some exercise, enjoying the outdoors, and supporting a good cause. The 11th Annual Maloy Road Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning will accomplish all these things while benefiting the Commerce Food Pantry. The 5K route starts on Maloy Road in Campbell and follows along tree-lined county roads. Walkers, joggers, and...
The End Of Tomato Season
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener As we approach the end of this year’s growing season, it’s time to remember that end-of-season for tomatoes is slightly different that several other garden plants. Tomato end-of-season varies by year, but the recommended procedures remain the same. If you grew determinate tomatoes, their productive lives ended months ago, and hopefully, you’ve already followed this article’s...
Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center launches 2022 Angel Tree program
More than 350 children are available to sponsor for Christmas (Winnsboro, TX) – In this year alone, more than 350 children in northeast Texas have been victims of child sexual and physical abuse or neglect – the majority of whom are girls ages six to twelve. While circumstances for these children and families may be difficult this year, anyone in northeast Texas can sponsor an “Angel” and help make this holiday season special...
