Wildcats Played Their First District Game in Baseball Action March 10th
March 13, 2026 – The Sulphur Springs, Texas, High School Wildcats competed against the Pittsburg Pirates in baseball action Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Wildcat Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas. This was the Wildcats first District Game of the season. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this game. KSST’s Sports Director, John Mark Dempsey, and Tony Flippin, called Play by Play and provided Color...
First United Methodist Church to Host Blood Drive April 19th
March 12, 2026 – First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, and Carter Blood Care, will hold a blood drive Sunday, April 19th, 2026. Those who donate will receive a quilted tote bag. The blood drive is scheduled for 10:00am to 2:00pm. It will be held in the Gym of First United Methodist Church, 301 Church Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas, 75482. For more details, email B. J. Hardman at [email protected]. A photo ID...
North Texas Food Bank Opens Registration for 2026 Summer Kids Camp Focused on Fighting Hunger
March 12, 2026 – The program gives children hands-on experience and a closer look at how they can make a difference. Dallas, TX, March 11, 2026 —The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is bringing back its popular summer Kids Day Camp for a fourth year, inviting children ages 8–11 to spend a day learning how they can help neighbors facing hunger. Held on select Mondays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the NTFB’s Perot Family...
Dinner Bell for March 18, 2026
March 12, 2026 – WEEK OF: March 18, 2026 COMMUNITY PARTNER: Renee & Joseph Crouch and 903 Farm & Feed; Money Law & Title The doors to Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church will open at 11:00 a.m. Meal service begins at 11:30 a.m. and doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Please come join us to share fellowship and a meal. Renee & Joseph Crouch own 903 Farm & Feed Store here in Sulphur Springs; located at...
Is It Spring?? by Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson
March 12, 2026 – With recent temperatures reaching the 80s, it seems that spring is finally here! Although sweaters and jackets may no longer be needed, it might be a good idea to keep them close by, as there usually is a cold snap before Easter. And before spending $$ on plants and putting them in the ground, keep in mind the average date for last frost is the first week of April. Gardeners who plant now...
Texas Superstar Plants by Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson
March 12, 2026 – Did you know that Texas has a list of 90 plants that are considered “Super Stars”? Each plant on the list has been chosen by a board of horticultural experts from Texas A&M, Texas Tech University, AgriLife Extension agents, Texas Department of Agriculture, and the Texas Landscape and Nursery Association. These experts live and work in all parts of Texas, testing and providing reports on plants that thrive...
Hopkins County Commissioners Approve New Solar Projects
March 10, 2026 – Three solar projects are committed to expand in Hopkins County. Two new projects, as well as one older project that has a new agreement. The Hopkins County Commissioners Court working with consultant Jeff Snowden as they work through the due diligence process ultimately deciding to grant each company a tax abatement as well as enter into a PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) agreement. Three local school districts...
Patsy Sue Burks
April 9, 1942 — March 9, 2026 Krum Funeral service for Patsy Sue Burks, age 83, of Krum, Texas, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Stouts Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Burks passed away at her residence on Monday, March 9, 2026.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sends Letter to Collin County Commissioners Court Urging Local Officials to Reject Any Further Development of “EPIC City”
March 11, 2026 – Attorney General Ken Paxton has sent a letter to the Collin County Commissioners Court (“Commissioners Court”) urging the local officials to reject any plat applications by the developers behind the East Plano Islamic Center (“EPIC”) development known as EPIC City and “The Meadow Phase 1.” The letter comes after Attorney General Paxton recently sued to invalidate the illegal annexation of lands by...
Walmart to Roll Out Digital Price Tags: Is ‘Surge Pricing’ far Behind?
March 11, 2026 – Walmart is expanding the use of digital shelf labels in its stores nationwide, a move the retailer says will improve price accuracy and streamline store operations. The company announced that about 2,300 Walmart stores across the United States are already equipped with the electronic labels. Over the next year, Walmart plans to roll out the technology to all of its U.S. locations. There has been concern from...
