Mr. Christmas Recalls Wireless Decorative Tree Light Controllers Due to Fire Hazard
December 17, 2024 – This recall involves a decorative tree light controller that operates wirelessly to turn on holiday lights on a tree. The decorative controller contains two parts: a lever or a switch that can be pulled to turn the holiday lights on or off, and a separate white receiver that plugs into an outlet and into which the tree’s holiday lights are plugged. The controller sold at Walmart and Cracker Barrel is...
TPWD Closing Oyster Harvest Area in Lavaca Bay
December 17, 2024 – AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is closing TX-19 in Lavaca Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17. This closure is based on samples recently collected by TPWD showing a low abundance of legal-sized oysters. TPWD has worked with the oyster industry to develop criteria for closing areas to harvest. The criteria include parameters for...
Pastor Pete sat Down With John Mark Dempsey to Chat About FUMC’s Christmas Plans
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down with Rev. Peter McNabb from Sulphur Springs, Texas, First United Methodist Church. The two talked about a number of topics such as the history of First United Methodist Church, Christmas and the Christmas season and the true meaning of Christmas, First United Methodist Church’s plans for Christmas, Blue Christmas event on December...
Another Opportunity to Support Small Businesses in Sulphur Springs December 20th
December 16, 2024 – Local small businesses are coming together to put on a Christmas Treasure Hunt Friday, December 20th, 2024, downtown Sulphur Springs, Texas. Red boxes will be hidden through out downtown Sulphur Springs. Find the mysteries red boxes and return them to their businesses in exchange for a prize. The boxes and be hunted from Noon to 6:00pm Friday, (the 20th). The Christmas Treasure Hunt is open to all ages. Come...
Signature Solar is the Marquee Sponsor for the 19th Gala
Sulphur Springs, Texas – For the second year, Signature Solar has agreed to be the Marquee Sponsor forThe Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s annual Gala. Signature Solar’s Senior Director of Shared Services and a member of the Foundation’s Board ofDirectors Kenny Rogers shared, “At Signature Solar and EG4 Electronics, we are committed to thiscommunity and are honored to support the Foundation’s efforts to strengthen local...
Trading Post for December 18, 2024
https://www.vikingbags.com/pages/motorcycle-saddlebags Old School Countertop Popcorn Machine, excellent working condition asking $22 call or text 903.440.5523 for picture or question. Ford Diesel tractor with hay spear on back, $4900. 16 ft flatbed trailer, $1000. 903 717 1194 Real nice Blouses, sweaters and pants $10 each. 903 885 2735 For Sale: a 7.5′ pre lit Christmas tree. “Used only one year.” It has LED...
Paris District Road Report for Week of December 16, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Dec. 16, 2024. 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...
New TxDOT Safety Initiative taps into the Lone Star Spirit
‘Drive like a Texan’ encourages safe behavior while driving December 15, 2024 – PARIS — People in Texas take pride in who they are. From holding the door open for a stranger to lending a helping hand to a neighbor, being a Texan is a way of life. But too many times, drivers leave that Lone Star spirit behind when they get on the road, which can often result in preventable crashes. To help instill that Texas spirit on the road,...
Try Heavy Hitter Okra in 2025 From Master Gardener David Wall
December 15, 2024 – Many gardeners have grown okra never thinking past Clemson Spinless which are good out to 4”. While they can grow to 8”, flavor goes down and toughness goes up, making pods tough to chew and swallow! Other varieties such as Louisiana are good to 10” but will grow to 16”. With spineless okra as a standard, pods on an individual stem are mostly 1-2. Jambalaya okra may have 4 pods at any one time. There is,...
Phase 42 FY 2024 in Federal Emergency Management Funds
Hopkins County has been chosen to receive $ 11,500 for Phase 42 FY 2024 in Federal Emergency Management Funds to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the County. The selection was made by a national board that is chaired by the US Department of Homeland Security. The local board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high need areas around the...
