NFIB Thanks Governor Abbott for Signing Senate Bill 14
AUSTIN (April 23, 2025) – NFIB State Director Jeff Burdett today thanked Gov. Greg Abbott for signing Senate Bill 14, legislation creating the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office and making it easier to run a small business in Texas. “Governor Abbott’s signing of SB 14 marks a historic step for Texas small businesses, creating the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office and building on the Small...
Dinner Bell for April 30, 2025
DINNER BELL, First United Methodist Church SPONSOR: Charles Dawson 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. Charles Dawson is this week’s Community Partner. Charles is a lifelong Hopkins County resident and lifelong member of First United...
Sulphur Springs Wildcats and Ladycats Track Team Athletes Qualified for the State Meet
April 24, 2025 – Several Sulphur Springs Wildcats and Ladycats track team athletes qualified for the state meet at the Regional Meet held at East Texas A&M in Commerce last weekend. State qualifiers for the Wildcats are Creed Whisenhunt, the regional champion in 100-meter dash, with a time of 10.6 seconds, andTy Bybee, the regional champion in the pole vault, with a new school record of 16 feet. Ladycat state qualifiers are:...
Bill to Guarantee Texas Inmates A/C by 2032 Advances
April 24, 2025 – A Texas House panel has approved House Bill 3006, mandating the installation of air conditioning in all state prisons by the end of 2032. Introduced by Rep. Terry Canales (D-Edinburg), the bill proposes a phased implementation, limiting expenditures to $100 million every two years and permitting the use of inmate labor to reduce costs. This legislative move follows a federal judge’s recent ruling that...
Texas A&M University System to Launch Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies in Fort Worth
April 24, 2025 – The Texas A&M University System is proud to announce the establishment of the Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies (CAAT), a groundbreaking initiative aimed at advancing research and development in emerging aviation technologies. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) will lead the initiative, leveraging the Autonomy Research Institute’s (ARI) extensive experience as an FAA-designated UAS...
Fire Blight is a Serious Bacterial Disease Affecting Trees by Mario Villarino
April 22, 2025 – Fire blight is a serious bacterial disease affecting apples, pears, and ornamental trees like Bradford pears, prevalent in Texas landscapes. Caused by Erwinia amylovora, it can rapidly kill branches and entire trees if not managed properly. Symptoms of Fire Blight Water-soaked flowers that quickly wilt and darken. Leaves turning brown or black, often curling and shriveling. Twigs wilting from the tip, forming a...
Cooper Lake State Park Supervisor Aron Maib Stopped by for a Second Cup Of Coffee
On this interesting episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, Cooper Lake State Park Aron Maib stopped by to have a chat with John Mark Dempsey. John Mark and Aron discussed the upcoming program on Pollinators and the Stargazing event being held at Cooper Lake State Park. The two also talked about the water levels at Cooper Lake, fishing, and Swimming, and much more. Be sure to give this segment a viewing...
The Basics for Growing Cucumbers From Master Gardener David Wall
April 22, 2025 – Cucumbers are one of the easiest vegetables to grow, as they’re one of the most forgiving plants. They grow fast as long as they have good soil and plenty of sunlight. There are, however, some aspects that when practiced will increase the number of fruits produced. While the two types of cucumbers re slicing and pickling, either variety can be used for either purpose. Within each variety, there...
Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For City Of Paris
April 22, 2025 – Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Paris, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission. “Congratulations to the City of Paris on earning the Film Friendly Texas designation and joining more than 175 other Texas communities that have received this...
Paris Junior College to Host First Female Texas Ranger Major Wende Wakeman for Special Campus Presentation
April 21, 2025 -Paris Junior College invites the community to a special presentation by Texas Ranger Major Wende Wakeman, to be held this Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the Math and Science Building, Room 101 on the PJC Paris campus. Major Wakeman will share insights into the proud tradition and modern role of the Texas Rangers, one of the most storied law enforcement organizations in American history. Her visit offers a...
