Double Honor: Paris Junior College Sweeps Region XIV Player of the Year Awards
June 4, 2025 – Paris, Texas – For the first time in school history, both the Region XIV Baseball and Softball Players of the Year hail from Paris Junior College, showcasing the exceptional talent and hard work of Dragon Athletics. Sophomore Gabriela Sosa (San Antonio, TX) earned Region XIV Softball Player of the Year, while sophomore Dylan Schlotterback (Lakeway, TX) was named Region XIV Baseball...
Paris Junior College Softball Caps Historic Season with All-American Honors and National Recognition
June 4, 2025 – Paris, Texas — The Paris Junior College (PJC) Lady Dragons Softball team wrapped up a season for the history books with a trip to the NJCAA National Tournament and a cascade of national accolades, including five NFCA All-American selections and multiple honors for star catcher Gabriela Sosa. This powerhouse squad not only claimed the Region XIV Championship and set program records but also made its mark on the...
NCL Chosen as Best Cruise Line for Solo Travelers
June 5, 2025 – The best experiences last a lifetime – and solo travel is one of them. The ability to explore, take chances, meet new people and do what you want when you want. To trade stories, and cocktails, with like-minded travelers from around the world. Or to sail with a group, on your own terms. Now when you cruise solo with Norwegian, you’ll enjoy more freedom and choice than ever. Norwegian has doubled the number of Solo...
Free Fishing Day in Texas Slated for June 7
June 4, 2025 – AUSTIN – The annual Texas tradition of Free Fishing Day is back this Saturday, June 7, at public waterways across the state. Each year on the first Saturday in June, Texans and out-of-state visitors can fish on any public waterway in the state without a fishing license. “Free Fishing Day is an annual event that encourages Texans to get outdoors, enjoy nature, and go fishing with family and friends,” said Tim...
“Not Safe for Human Consumption”; We Knew That Already Right?
June 5, 2025 – Texas is the latest state to join a growing national movement aimed at holding food manufacturers accountable for harmful ingredients. Under a proposed bill, manufacturers would be required to label products containing certain dyes and additives with a warning that the product includes ingredients “not safe for human consumption.” The initiative is part of the broader “Make America Healthy Again” campaign, which...
Scratching Beneath The Surface: Keeping Pets Flea-Free
Pets are susceptible to contracting fleas from a variety of sources; migrating wildlife can even bring fleas to areas where they may not normally flourish. Jun 5, 2025 – By Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences The summer heat has crept in — and with it the critters that have owners and pets alike itching. Fleas, in particular, have a tendency to make themselves at home in your carpet,...
Saharan Dust Headed Our Way Again
June 4, 2025 – A Saharan dust plume is expected to reach the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area this weekend, with the most noticeable effects anticipated from late Saturday, June 7, into early Sunday, June 8 . This annual phenomenon occurs when dust from Africa’s Sahara Desert travels across the Atlantic, often reaching Texas during the summer months. For most residents, the primary impacts will be hazy skies and especially...
Not Just a Place to Go, a Place to Remember
June 4, 2025 – by Jeff Williford – HENDERSON, Texas — Everyone knows Texas is full of unique and historic sites, but one stop in Rusk County is a literal throne from the past—an outhouse that has survived for decades. “It’s fancy, and very elaborate for that time period,” says Vickie Armstrong, director of the Rusk County Depot Museum. “John Arnold built it to match his home. He was a prominent lawyer and businessman here...
Dallas Trinity FC and the State Fair of Texas Come Together to Host an International Friendly this Fall
By State Fair of Texas | June 3, 2025 | Dallas Trinity FC today announced an exciting new partnership with the State Fair of Texas to bring international soccer to the heart of Dallas this fall. On October 18, 2025, the historic Cotton Bowl will host a premier international soccer match during the State Fair of Texas®, marking a significant collaboration between two iconic Dallas institutions. This partnership represents a bold new...
Meet the 2025 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen Contestants
June 4, 2025 – Meet half of your 2025 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen Contestants with this first of two presentations! KSST”s John Mark Dempsey sat down with 2025 Dairy Fest Contestants #1 Emma Boatman, #2 Amerson Boles, #3 Claire Jalufka, and contestant #4 Lucy McKenzie. Learn about these lovely young ladies and find out what each one has to offer the community. Each one would make a great Dairy Festival Queen! John...
