Sulphur Springs Trash Pickup Schedule for the Holidays
Dec17

Sulphur Springs Trash Pickup Schedule for the Holidays

December 17, 2024 – Office of the Sulphur Springs,, Texas, Registered Municipal Clerk reached out to KSST with the following information. Trash will be delayed on December 26, 2024 and December 27, 2024, as well as January 2, 2025 and January 3, 2025. If your normal day is Thursday, it will pick up on Friday, and Friday pick up will be on Saturday for both weeks. Stay tuned for any further updates. Merry Christmas and Happy New...

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Mr. Christmas Recalls Wireless Decorative Tree Light Controllers Due to Fire Hazard
Dec17

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...

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TPWD Closing Oyster Harvest Area in Lavaca Bay
Dec17

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...

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Pastor Pete sat Down With John Mark Dempsey to Chat About FUMC’s Christmas Plans
Dec16

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...

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Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) is a Leading Health Challenge in Cattle Production by Mario Villarino
Dec16

Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) is a Leading Health Challenge in Cattle Production by Mario Villarino

December 16, 2024 – Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD)—a leading health challenge in cattle production, particularly during times of stress. BRD is one of the most significant health challenges facing the cattle industry, impacting productivity and profitability. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service provides research-based information, tools, and strategies to help producers effectively manage and mitigate the effects of...

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Signature Solar is the Marquee Sponsor for the 19th Gala
Dec16

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...

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New Paris Junior College Vice President Not New to Paris Junior College
Dec16

New Paris Junior College Vice President Not New to Paris Junior College

December 16, 2024 – Keitha Carlton, former Controller for Paris Junior College, has returned to PJC to take on the role of Vice President of Business Services. “We are excited to welcome Keitha back to Paris Junior College,” said Dr. Stephen Benson, PJC President. ”She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from her time in higher education. Keitha will be a great addition to the Leadership Team of the College and will help...

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New TxDOT Safety Initiative Taps Into the Lone Star spirit
Dec16

New TxDOT Safety Initiative Taps Into the Lone Star spirit

‘Drive like a Texan’ encourages safe behavior while driving December 13, 2024 – AUSTIN — 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,...

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Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Stops Sec­ond Har­ris Coun­ty ​“Guar­an­teed Income” Scheme
Dec16

Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Stops Sec­ond Har­ris Coun­ty ​“Guar­an­teed Income” Scheme

Pre­vent­ing Pub­lic Mon­ey from Being Unlaw­ful­ly Redistributed. December 16, 2024 – Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a stay preventing Harris County from restarting its unlawful “guaranteed income” program after the County made an attempt to sidestep a court order halting a similar program. A guaranteed income program is a way to provide regular cash payments to individuals to supplement their income. These programs are...

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Paris District Road Report for Week of December 16, 2024
Dec15

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...

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