Used Wind Turbine Blades Pileup in Texas
May 24, 2024 – When a wind turbine reaches the end of its life cycle, roughly 85% of its components — including the steel tower, copper wire and gearing — can be recycled. Turbine blades, however, have proven to be a bigger challenge. “Blade Art” like this is an attempt to deal with used wind turbine blades. Made primarily from fiberglass, these blades lack the metals and minerals that attract recyclers. They are...
Assassin Bugs: A Texas Bug Killer
May 24, 2024 – Assassin Bugs are already out in force this spring. They are positioning themselves amongst our garden plants, and doing what they do best. They kill other bugs. Assassin bug Subfamily Harpactorinae grasping a japanese beetle. Plant is a Fig Tree. Assassin bugs are classified as beneficial insects. They prey on a variety of other insects and their eggs. They are susceptible to common pesticides. Assassin bug...
Apex Clean Energy Wind Farm Map
May 23, 2024 – Apex Clean Energy met this week with the Hopkins County Commissioners and County Judge Robert Newsom. During that meeting, APEX layed out their plan for a Wind Energy Plant in Hopkins County. A map of all the property APEX needs for their project was displayed at the meeting. KSST was unable to get a copy of the map, however a photo of the map was taken. From that photo an approximation of the land required has...
Windmill Company Informs County of Intentions to Build Huge Wind Farm in Hopkins County
May 23, 2024 – Five employees of Apex Clean Energy met with county commissioners on this past Wednesday for a scheduled work session to inform the Hopkins County Court of their intentions to lease up to 14,000 acres in hopes to erect up to 100 giant windmills. Two major electricity transmission lines disect Hopkins County making the area appealing to wind farms to sell windmill-generated electicity onto the Texas power grid....
North Hopkins Cemetery Association Memorial Service to be Held May 26th
May 21, 2024 – The North Hopkins Cemetery Association will hold Memorial Services Sunday, May 26, 2024, beginning at 11:00 am. The event will be held in the Cemetery Chapel in Birthright, Texas. Everyone is invited. If you can’t attend, donations for cemetery upkeep are appreciated. Mail donations to… North Hopkins Cemetery In care of Charlene Stewart 120 South Davis Street Sulphur Springs, Texas,...
Memorial Day on Celebration Plaza 2024
May 21, 2024 – Saturday May 25, 2024 starting at 11:00AM, the Marine Corp League of Hopkins County will be on Celebration Plaza. They will honor fallen members of all branches of the armed forces with a flag ceremony. Judge Advocate Bob Kerr, recently elected Commandant Mike Thompson, Vice Commandant Judy Jones, Adjudant Rodney ‘Moose’ Worley and Paymaster Jim Rick will lead the event. Thank you to the brave men and...
John Mark sat Down with Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson on This Second Cup of Coffee
On this episode of A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey, John Mark visited with Hopkins County Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson. The two discussed fire ants, the plant of the month, and more. Check it out and see what you learn. Enjoy! Queen Anne’s...
Juneteenth Celebration Set For June 15-16, 2024
May 15, 2024- Juneteenth is right around the corner. It will be celebrated on June 15th and 16th at Pacific Park once again. There will be music, games and entertainment all weekend. Many events will take place over the two days of celebration. Those events are as follows: June 15th: Juneteenth Marathon Run – 7 am Juneteenth Parade – 11am Juneteenth Market – 1pm Music, Games, & fun, bring your lawn chairs –...
District 12 Board of Education Runoff Candidates
May 15, 2024 – The upcoming runoff election for District 12 Texas State Board of Education Republican candidates will be held on May 28th, 2024. Early voting begins on May 20 and continues through May 24. Pam Little (Republican Party) is a member of the Texas State Board of Education, representing District 12. She assumed office on January 1, 2019. Her current term ends on January 1, 2025. Little (Republican...
Sponsorships on Sale Soon for 5th Annual Designer Handbag Bingo
May 14, 2024 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care (HCHC) Foundation’s Designer Handbag Bingo is set for Thursday, August 8. This popular event is expected to be a sellout. Sponsorships will be available for purchase on Monday, May 20 at handbagbingo24.GiveSmart.com. Two levels, $2,500 and $1,500, include a reserved table for 8 players. The $500 and $250 include advertising benefits but no tickets or...
