Alliance Bank Donates Medically Equipped Golf Cart to Sports Medicine Program at CHRISTUS
May 15, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, TX – Alliance Bank, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, and the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation have joined forces to protect the health of local student athletes. Alliance Bank has donated a medically equipped golf cart to the Sports Medicine program at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs. The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation worked with Alliance Bank and...
May’s Meeting of the Breast Cancer Support Group was Joyful
May 15, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group, sponsored by the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation, held their monthly meeting on Monday, May 12. Jalayne Minter presented the program with help from her friend, Stephanie Cohen. Jalayne presented a devotional on joy. The presentation was followed by a fun and joyful activity, which was cookie decorating. Stephanie taught the women how to...
Splooting Squirrels Are Nothing To Be Concerned About
May 15, 2025 – As temperatures rise across Texas and other parts of the country, many people have noticed squirrels lying flat on their bellies with their legs stretched out behind them—a behavior known as splooting. While it might look amusing or even alarming, experts say it’s a perfectly natural way for squirrels and other animals to cool off in extreme heat. Many animals engage in this behavior. Dogs may adopt this position...
State Fair of Texas Unveils 2025 Commemorative Theme Art, “Texas Shines Bright”
By VERONICA DELGADO | May 14, 2025 – There is so much to see and do at the State Fair of Texas, but for this year’s Commemorative Art, “Texas Shines Bright,” we decided to step back and focus our spotlight on our Texan ambassador. For more than 70 years, Big Tex has stood proud and tall in the heart of the Most Texan Place on Earth: The State Fair of Texas. From the heel of his boot to the tip of his hat, he stands at 55 feet...
Paris Junior College’s TRIO Upward Bound Student Ethan Dao Selected for Prestigious Gates Scholarship
May 13, 2025 – Paris, Texas – Paris Junior College’s TRIO Upward Bound program is celebrating a tremendous milestone: student Ethan Dao has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Gates Scholarship. This elite, full-ride scholarship is awarded to just 300 exceptional high school seniors nationwide each year, out of thousands of applicants. Dao’s selection is a testament not only to his academic excellence, drive, and...
Sulphur Springs Emergency Sirens Will Be Tested May 13
May 13, 2025 – Emergency sirens will be tested in Sulphur Springs at noon today by the Sulphur Springs Emergency Management Office. The test is to gauge the reliability of the emergency warning system and is conducted to find any potential flaws in the system so they can be corrected prior to a real emergency situation. The sirens could be sounded not only for weather warnings such as tornadoes, which are the most common in the area,...
Boil Water Notice for Shirley Water Supply
May 13, 2025 – As a safety precaution since the water system lost pressure, We are issuing a BOIL WATER NOTICE, until our pressure is restored and water samples are taken. You will need to boil your water prior to consumption (washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking etc.) Children, seniors, and persons with weakend immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these...
Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson Chats About an Event May 15th on This Second Cup Of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office Hopkins County Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson. John Mark and Ronnie chat about what wildflowers are in bloom during this time of year, what mulch you should use, a program on lawns Ronnie Wilson will present at the Extension Office on May 15th, 2025, and so much more. Be sure to check out this...
Opinion: No Hospital, No Hope: The Fight for Rural Health Care in Texas.
An Editorial by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller May 12, 2025 -As we recognize National Hospital Week, it’s important to honor the men and women who dedicate their lives to keeping our communities healthy. From the nurses who provide compassionate care to the doctors who offer life-saving expertise, our rural hospitals are staffed by incredibly committed individuals who often perform multiple roles to keep everything running...
This and That for May 2025 From Master Gardener David Wall
Raw onions are delicious but can really can cause strong odors in the house and on your breath. Soak the slices or chopped pieces in ice water for 10 minutes, then drain. The onion flavor will stay without the strong odor. Diluting bleach with water is great for cleaning garden tools. Vinegar is great for removing rust from tools. Beer is a great fertilizer for garden plants, but use it sparingly. Too much...
