Chamber Connection – January 16, 2025
By Butch Burney Be a star at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce’s 98th Annual Banquet and Community Awards, because the theme for the Feb. 13 event is Vintage Hollywood. At the banquet, we will recognize Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Caregiver of the Year, Community Pride Award, Agriculturist of the Year, Growth and Renewal, Outstanding Professional Educator, Outstanding ParaProfessional Educator, Outstanding Auxiliary...
Sulphur Springs EDC Executive Director Chris Brown sat Down with John Mark 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 Hopkins County Sulphur Springs EDC Executive Director Chris Brown. The two chatted about the Liberty Trailer Project, Hopkins County Days, the upcoming Legislation Session, and much more. Be sure to check out this episode and learn what’s going on and what is in store for Economic Development today, and in the near future, for...
Gardening This Time of Year on This Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
Hopkins County Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson stopped by and visited with John Mark on this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. The two chat about when the average last freeze of the season usually is, planting seeds and where to purchase them, planting trees, and much more. Be sure to check it out and see what those with green thumbs are doing this time of year. A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark...
Jury Trial in JP Court January 15th Cancelled
January 13, 2025 – Maria Ortega with Justice of the Peace, Pct. 1, Hopkins County, Texas, contacted KSST to report that the Jury trial in the JP Court, for Wednesday, January 15, 2025, has been cancelled. If we receive any more updates we will post them. Stay tuned.
Things to do now for a Better Garden From Master Gardener David Wall
January 12, 2025 – Even though it’s January, you should be planning this year’s garden. Hopefully, creating a plan, laying out a timeline for it, preparing the soil, and ordering seeds/supplies have already been accomplished, so let’s concentrate on two items, coffee grounds and egg shells. If you haven’t been saving your coffee grounds to use as a 9% or so nitrogen fertilizer, take 1-2 five-gallon buckets to a restaurant and...
Chamber Connection – January 9, 2025
By Butch Burney Come to the Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Banquet and Community Awards and be a star, because the theme for the Feb. 13 event is Vintage Hollywood. At the banquet, we will recognize Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Caregiver of the Year, Community Pride Award, Agriculturist of the Year, Growth and Renewal, Outstanding Professional Educator, Outstanding ParaProfessional Educator, Outstanding Auxiliary Educator...
Little Texan Learning Center Closed Thursday & Friday
January 8, 2025 – Ramona Hynson contacted KSST to report that due to the possibility of incoming bad weather, Little Texan Learning Center will be closed Thursday, (the 9th), and Friday, (the 10th). Stay tuned to KSST and ksstradio.com for the latest in local closures. Be safe!
Brine Operation Scheduled for Bridges, Major Roadways
TxDOT prepares for possible winter weather January 2, 2025 PARIS – Due to the possibility of winter weather, TxDOT crews plan to begin brine operations on Interstates 30 and US 75, starting today/Friday. All bridges across the nine-county district are also scheduled to receive an application of brine, which is a solution consisting of salt and water designed to help prevent ice and snow from sticking to surfaces. The Paris District...
First 2025 Baby: CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs
January 2, 2025 – Good evening and happy 2025. Below is a photo of the first baby born at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs. Name of Baby: Ethan Garcia Name of Parents): Megan Neal – Venancio Garcia Date and Time of Birth: Jan 1,2025 OB/GYN: Dr. Fielder First Sulphur Springs Texas 2025 Baby Ethan Garcia
This and That for January 2025 From Master Gardener David Wall
December 31, 2024 – The Northern giant hornet (largest wasp in existence) arrived in the U.S. in 2019. Due to its ability to literally destroy a honeybee hive it quickly became known as the murder hornet. Whatever the name, it posed a major threat to North American honeybees and our agriculture. As a result, a program was established to remove the hornet from our continent. After three years without a sighting, despite many...
