Paris District Road Report for November 17, 2025
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains Counties for the week starting November 17, 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...
Piracy Surges as Streaming Costs Rise and Platforms Multiply
November 16, 2025 – A decade after the explosion of online streaming was expected to end entertainment piracy, the trend is reversing—fast. Digital piracy of movies and television shows is surging again across the United States, and analysts say the culprit is the very industry that once promised convenience and affordability. With nearly every major media company launching its own platform in recent years—Disney+, Max, Peacock,...
Consider Pine Needle Mulch By Master Gardener David Wall
November 14, 2025 – Though an evergreen, pine trees can shed needles all year long, but usually shed the most in summer and fall. Only a few species shed in the spring. In the “old” day, it was rake and burn in the fall, along with deciduous leaves. Many studiously avoid using pine needles for mulch as their acidity can, in quantity, negatively affect the soil pH. While still green, this is true, but once they...
The Season Opener of Lady Cats Basketball was November 11th
November 14, 2025 – The season opener of Sulphur Springs Texas High School Basketball was November 11th, 2025 with a game against Van. The game was played in Wildcat Gym in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this game. KSST’s Sports Director, John Mark Dempsey, called Play by Play, and Tony Flipping provided Color Commentary. Be sure to check out this game and see how your Lady Cats...
Next Hopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting to be Held November 20th
November 14, 2025 – Members: this meeting includes our annual election of officers. Your attendance in-person or via zoom is important to ensure we have a quorum for the vote. The Hopkins County Genealogical Society is pleased to welcome Pat Chase, local author and long-time HCGS member, as guest speaker for our November meeting. Pat will share the story behind his book Jonathan Knight – Pathfinder of American Roads. Pat...
CHRISTUS Health Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Flight for Life in East Texas
November 14, 2025 – Ceremony held at Mother Frances Hospital to recognize the achievement (EAST TEXAS) – CHRISTUS Health is proud to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Flight for Life, its trusted air medical transport service dedicated to saving lives across the region. Established in 1985, CHRISTUS Flight for Life is a cornerstone of the region’s emergency response system. Covering more than 120,000 square...
Dinner Bell Menu for November 19, 2025
November 19, 2025 – COMMUNITY PARTNER: The Knights of Columbus A partner with Dinner Bell since 2017, the Knights of Columbus have smoked our Thanksgiving meal turkeys since 2018. The Knights of Columbus was organized in Connecticut in 1882 to serve their church, community, and family with virtue. Fraternity and patriotism were added to the Knights founding principles of charity and unity in 1885 and 1900...
Eleven Sulphur Springs Ladycats Volleyball Players Have won All-District Honors
November 13, 2025 – Eleven Sulphur Springs Ladycats volleyball players have won all-district honors. Senior Raine Johnson was named the district Most valuable player. Sophomore Peyton Taylor is the MVP libero, or defensive specialist. Freshman Maggie Thopson was named Newcomer of the Year. Named to the all-district first team are sophomore Preslee Hardy, junior Harper Hodge and senior Madison Jeter. On the second team are...
A Veterans Day Observance Was Held Downtown Sulphur Springs Texas November 11th
November 12, 2025 – On Veterans Day, November 11th, 2025, the Hopkins County Marine Corps League Detachment 1357 and KSST’s Veterans Voices’ Judge Advocate Bob Kerr, presented a Veterans Day Ceremony on Celebration Plaza in downtown Sulphur Springs, Texas. The event was well attended by the public. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this Veterans Day program. KSST is very thankful for all our...
Get Ready For Deliciousness – Empty Bowls Thursday at 6PM
November 11, 2025 – We’ll be live-fire cooking a delicious organic dinner to support Fruitful Harvest Food Pantry. Your ticket proceeds go directly to pantry, who serve over 100 families each week. While important work happens every year, this year it is especially critical to help our neighbors in need. To ease confusion, the actual event starts on Thursday, November 13th, at 6pm. This post was created on November 11th,...
