Chamber Connection – July 30, 2024
By Butch Burney The anticipation has been growing and now it is time for the actual preparation. We are looking forward to a fantastic 55th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest on Oct. 26, and it’s time for stew cooks to start registering. Registration for last year’s cooks are going out in the mail and email this week, so be looking for it in your mailbox and inbox. You can also register online at HopkinsChamber.org/stewcooks. We...
Dinner Bell for July 31, 2024
The Hopkins Rains Farm Bureau became a Partner with The Dinner Bell Feeding Ministry on February 17, 2016 during its promotion of “Farm Connection Week”. It has continued that relationship and has even added another date this year for Partnership. It also gave the ministry a member of the swine family purchased at the Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show to butcher and use for meat for several menus. Though the Farm...
TxDOT celebrates ‘National Intern Day’
EL PASO — So much for lifeguarding or summer travel. Hundreds of young Texans are spending their summer at TxDOT, gaining experience, sharpening skills and building a future. “This is my first job, and at 17, I believe this opportunity is an incredible starting point for someone my age,” said Isaiah Daniels. Daniels, a Parkland High School student planning to attend Texas Tech, is a summer intern at the Anthony Texas Travel...
Recently Opened Truck Stop in Sulphur Springs Sold
CEFCO will change to Casey’s July 26, 2024 The acquisition will expand Casey’s presence into the attractive Texas and southern markets, delivering accretive growth and creating value for shareholders, team members and guests ANKENY, Iowa–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (“Casey’s” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CASY), one of the leading convenience store chains in the United States, today announced an...
Davis Street Baptist Church to Hold Back to School Event August 10th
July 28, 2024 – Davis Street Baptist Church invites the public to their Back to School Event August 10th, 2024. The event will begin at Davis Street Baptist Church at 9:00am. School supplies will be handed out to kids grade pre-K through 8th grade. You can expect family fun such as a bounce house, hot dogs and chips, and fellowship. Come early while supplies last!
Paris District Road Report for Week of July 29, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting July 29, 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...
A Chat With Gena and Garry Jordan With a Reflection on The Good News Bookstore Turning 50
July 26, 2024 – With The Good News Christian Bookstore’s big observance of the store’s 50th Anniversary, KSST wanted to check in on the owners of this locally owned small town business. Gena and Garry talk about the history of the store, including on how they were blessed to become it’s current owners. They also share details about their big sale going on July 27, 2024. Check out the video below and find out...
Are ‘Cocaine Sharks’ A Real Threat to Texas Beaches?
July 26, 2024 – Researches are currently scrambling to explain a possible new threat on beaches around the world. That threat: sharks hopped up on cocaine. Here are some facts: Sharks have been proven to ‘attack’ the white floating bundles of cocaine left floating in the ocean. These bundles are the result of smugglers dumping their cargo. Scientist theorize sharks might mistake the objects for birds. Much like the...
Are Your Cucumbers Tasting Bitter? From Master Gardener David Wall
July 26, 2024 – Ever bite into a whole cucumber or slice and find it bitter? Basically, the bitterness is caused by plant stress. It seems weird for a cucumber to be in stress, but the stress is caused by several factors such as genetics, widely fluctuating temperatures, poor soil, or inconsistent watering. Cucumbers belong to the cucurbit or gourd family, and all members of this family produce cucurbitacin. It’s produced...
Boar’s Head Recalls Ready-To-Eat Liverwurst And Other Deli Meat
Products May Be Contaminated With Listeria BOAR’S HEAD PROVISIONS CO., INC. FSIS Announcement WASHINGTON, July 26, 2024 – Boar’s Head Provisions Co., Inc., a Jarratt, Va., establishment, is recalling all liverwurst product produced by the establishment that is currently available in commerce because it may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection...
