Paris District Road Report for Week of January 13, 2025
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting January 13, 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 distractions...
Chamber Connection – January 9, 2025
By Butch Burney Come to the Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Banquet and Community Awards and be a star, because the theme for the Feb. 13 event is Vintage Hollywood. At the banquet, we will recognize Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Caregiver of the Year, Community Pride Award, Agriculturist of the Year, Growth and Renewal, Outstanding Professional Educator, Outstanding ParaProfessional Educator, Outstanding Auxiliary Educator...
Missing an Amazon Package? Check Abandoned Lots and Wooded Areas
January 8, 2025 – It is no secret that delivering for the world’s largest online retailer is stressful. With ‘brutal quotas’ and threats of being fired, some drivers appear to be cracking under the pressure. Recent reports of Amazon packages being dumped in an abandoned lot in Montgomery, TX, and a similar incident in Lakeville, MA where close to 80 packages were dumped, appears to be the result of...
Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller Shares Tips to Protect Texans During Extreme Cold
January 8, 2025 – AUSTIN- An arctic blast is expected to sweep across the state. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller reminds farmers, ranchers, and Texans to prepare their livestock, farm equipment, and homes for the cold weather. Proper preparation can make the difference between a successful season and costly setbacks. “Many people don’t know this, but the freeze in 2021 was one of history’s costliest US...
Remember Your Baptism January 11th is the Main Topic on This Second Cup Of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down with Pastor Peter McNabb from First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The two talked about the Cookbook, Feed My Sheep, the Dinner Bell, and other topics, but the main subject of the conversation was “Remember Your Baptism” which will be observed January 11, 2025, at First United Methodist Church. Take a look...
Perry, beloved donkey, dies at 30
Iconic donkey brought joy to park visitors, and inspired Donkey character in ‘Shrek’. January 8, 2024 – Perry, a beloved miniature donkey who has been a fixture of Bol Park for nearly three decades and who famously served as the model for the Donkey character in “Shrek,” was euthanized recently after battling a painful hoof disease. He was 30. Perry Perry has been at the park since 1997 and had spent much of his life in the...
East Texas A&M Gallery Hosting Wheeler Brothers’ Traveling Exhibition
January 7, 2025 – The University Gallery at East Texas A&M University is pleased to announce “Novel Toys, Tricks, and Games,” a traveling exhibition by Texas art scene vets, the Wheeler Brothers. The exhibition will be on view from January 15 through February 28 in the University Gallery located at 2005 University Dr. in Commerce, TX. The Wheeler Brothers will be in attendance at the opening reception on Wednesday, January...
Texas Starts 2025 with 2.9 Million Business Entities
The number has almost doubled in the last 10 years. January 5, 2025 – Austin, TX — Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson today announced that Texas begins the year with more than 2.9 million entities actively registered with the agency to conduct business in Texas. As of January 1, 2025, Texas has 2,928,688 registered business entities — 125,329 more than last year. “The economic climate in Texas continues to be strong as...
Trading Post for January 5, 2025
For Sale: 12 decorative crosses. Asking $2.00 each, or $12.00 for all 12. If interested, or for more details, please call Patsy B. at 903-243-8785. For Sale: a binder with NASCAR Trading cards in it. Make an offer I can’t refuse. The binder is located at the KSST studios. If interested, or for more into., please call, or text, 903-366-9401. a new pair of Airat Boots size 4.5 call or text for a pic 903.440.5523 asking $40...
Paris District Road Report for Week of January 6, 2025
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting January 6, 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 distractions such...
