Coffee Grounds in Your Garden Soil From Master Gardener David Wall
March 17, 2024 – Many of you use your “used” coffee grounds for fertilizer in your gardens. You like the results but have to experiment to find the best way to do so. Used coffee grounds for fertilizer is not exactly a new idea. Additionally, many of you put coffee grounds in your compost piles where it mixes with other organic contents, eventually resulting in great soil additives. It must be noted, however, that this is done...
Paris District Road Report for Week of March 18, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting March 18, 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...
Christus Health: Importance of Pulmonary Rehab for Lung Patients
March 15, 2024 – (SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas) – CHRISTUS Health is championing the importance of rehabilitation programs for lung patients in recognition of Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week. Initiated by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week aims to educate the community about the role of pulmonary rehabilitation in enhancing the quality of life of individuals with...
A Second Cup of Coffee with Guest Steve Killian from Cooper Lake from March 12th
March 15, 2024 – In another interview with Cooper Lake State Park Complex Superintendent Steve Killian on A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey, John Mark and Steve discuss such topics as the upcoming eclipse, the need for volunteers, the changing of the seasons, and more. Be sure to check out the segment filmed at the KSST studios on March 12, 2024, below! Cooper Lake State Park Sunset...
Chamber Connection – March 13th
By Butch Burney March 14, 2024 – Last call for Total Solar Eclipse meetings! The Chamber, City of SS, and emergency management are hosting three informational meetings on Wednesday, March 20, at The Grays Building in Pacific Park. These will be the final meetings that the Chamber will host before the Total Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8. Anyone interested is invited to attend. The meetings will be at 9 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m....
Second Cup of Coffee With Guest Steve Killian Conducted March 12th
Cooper Lake State Park Complex Superintendent Steve Killian sat down with John Mark Dempsey on KSST’s A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey. They chatted about such topics as the upcoming eclipse, Luck of the Irish Archery Shoot event for St. Patrick’s Day, The Levy Walk, and more. Be sure to check it out below! Cooper Lake State Park Eclipse day...
Texas A&M University Commerce Plans Eclipse Viewing Event for University Community, General Public
March 12, 2024 – COMMERCE, TEXAS—The public is invited to attend a free viewing event for the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 at Texas A&M University-Commerce. The event is scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. at A&M-Commerce’s Memorial Stadium, located at 1606 State Highway 24 in Commerce. Attendees will enjoy educational presentations, activities and the perfect place to witness the last solar eclipse viewable...
2024 Ms Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant to be held June 1st
March 11, 2024 – Mark your calendars! The 2024 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant will be held Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the new Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen. The event begins at 6:00pm. If you would like to join the Pageant, are at least 60 years old, and have lived in Hopkins County for at least six months, please contact Sulphur Springs Senior Center Coordinator Dawna Pryor at 903-885-1661. Everyone is invited to...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 3-4-2024 – 3-10-2024
Arrests: WILLIAMS,TIFFANY 34 years of age, of Quitman, TX, was arrested on 3-4–2024 for DWI,UNLAWFUL CARRYING WEAPON BYRD,HORACE 43 years of age, of Longview, TX, was arrested on 3-10-2024 for POSS CS PG 1/1-B >=1G<4G< 200G(X2), POSS MARIJ >4OZ<=5LBS Calls for Service: The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 129 calls for service during this reporting period. Citations: The Winnsboro Police Department...
Change is Inevitable From Master Gardener David Wall
March 10, 2024 – Inevitably when gardening, things that were standard a few years ago become outdated or just wrong. For example, the literature used to recommend placing an egg and banana in the tomato planting hole. In fact, you can still occasionally find such a recommendation today. Such recommendations, however, ignored the rotting time needed before the basic elements could be used by a growing tomato plant. Then, placing...
