CHRISTUS Health Encourages Routine Screenings, Checkups for Men’s Health Month
June 9, 2025 – (TYLER, Texas) – June is Men’s Health Month and CHRISTUS Health is encouraging men to prioritize their health by taking advantage of routine screenings and checkups. Studies show that men ages 15 to 65 are significantly less likely than women to seek preventive care and more likely to report not having a primary care provider, or PCP. A PCP can review medical and family history and...
Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center Ice Cream Freeze Off Takes Place July 25th
June 9, 2025 – Would you like to participate in our 2025 Ice Cream Freeze Off? It will be Friday, July 25th at 11:00am. Bring your ice cream ready to serve. We will enjoy fellowship with our senior community and tons of ice cream. We will have judging and cute prizes! To participate call 903-439-3720. Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center ice cream freeze off
List Animals You Can Hunt From a Chopper in Texas Just Increased
June 9, 2025 – Texas has officially legalized the aerial hunting of Aoudad sheep, adding them to the short list of animals that can be shot from helicopters for sport. Previously, Texas law permitted aerial hunting of certain invasive species such as coyotes and feral hogs. With this legislative change, Aoudad sheep—also known as Barbary sheep—are now included due to their growing population and ecological impact. “I’m...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library to be Open June 14th
June 9, 2025 – The Hopkins County Genealogical Society announces that their library will be open Saturday, June, 14th, 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 in searching for additions to our family trees!” The Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library is located at 611 North Davis Street,...
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller Warns Farmers About Recent Fusarium Smuggle
June 9, 2025 – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is urging heightened vigilance following the arrest of two Chinese nationals accused of attempting to smuggle a harmful plant fungus into the United States. The individuals, Yunqing Jian, 33, and Zunyong Liu, 34, were detained at Detroit Metropolitan Airport with Fusarium graminearum, a dangerous pathogen known to devastate key crops like wheat, barley, maize, and rice....
Study Examines Ripple Effects of School Shooting Events
June 7, 2025 – New research co-authored by Texas A&M University’s Dr. Shrihari Sridhar reveals that fatal school shootings have a deep and lasting impact on communities—extending far beyond emotional trauma. The study, published in the Journal of Marketing Research, shows that anxiety following school shootings significantly reduces public spending for months, especially in liberal-leaning areas. Analyzing data from 63...
Clawing Her Way to a New Home
June 6, 2025 – By Madison Schein – BLUE RIDGE, Texas — Working close to speeding traffic, operating heavy machinery in rugged conditions, road work demands constant vigilance. But now and then — amidst the chaos — an unexpected moment of tenderness emerges. Recently, TxDOT maintenance crews in Collin County were completing a routine road repair on Business 78 when it took a heartwarming turn. While patching a small hole...
Paris District Road Report for Week of June 9, 2025
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Fannin and Grayson Counties for the week starting June 9, 2025. 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...
Meet the Rest of the 2025 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen Contestants
June 7, 2025 – Meet the rest of your 2025 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen Contestants with this next set of presentations! KSST”s John Mark Dempsey sat down with 2025 Dairy Fest Contestants #5 Emmah Palacios, #6 Layla Shepherd, #7 Hattie Thompson, and contestant #8 Abbey Williams. 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!...
Lord’s Way Church of God in Christ to Hold 20th Church Anniversary June 21st
June 6, 2025 – Lord’s Way C.O.G.I.C. 20th Church Anniversary to be held Sunday, June 21st, 2025. Activities begin at 2:30pm. This event will take place at 806 Freeman Street. Speaker of the Hour will be Dr. Lavelle Hendrick of East Caney Missionary Baptist Church. The public is invited to attend. For more information, please call 469-765-2973. Eld John Boyd Pastor
