A&M-Commerce Unveils Student Services Building and Welcome Center: The New Front Door to Campus
The 29,115 square-foot facility is designed to welcome prospective students and their families to A&M-Commerce. COMMERCE, TX, Sept. 19, 2024—Texas A&M University-Commerce celebrated a major milestone on Wednesday, September 18, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Student Services Building and Welcome Center. Dubbed the university’s “front door,” the 29,115 square-foot facility is designed to welcome prospective students...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society to Hold Next Lunch & Learn September 25th
September 22, 2024 – The Fourth Wednesday Lunch & Learn will be held this coming Wednesday, September 25, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 611 North Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Tx. The Hopkins County Genealogical Society invites anyone who wants to learn more about doing genealogical research to come on in. Bring your sack lunch, salad or drive-through meal and your tablet or laptop, if you wish. Last month we...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, September 22, 2024
Hey friends, Do you know that the Father never leaves us or forsakes us. Never. He is always with us. Even when we feel incredibly alone. Even when our hearts are so tired. Even when it feels like everyone has walked out of our lives. Yes, even when we are surrounded by people and still feel so alone. Loneliness is a tool of satan. He likes to make us feel alone, isolated, dejected, invisible and tired. But the Father is...
K.C. Gentry
K.C. Gentry, age 52 of Mount Vernon, Texas, passed away at his residence on Saturday, September 14, 2024. KC was born to Bobby and Patricia (Taylor) Gentry on August 1, 1972, in Lone Star, Texas. He was employed at Pilgrims. He is survived by his mother, Patricia Tucker; his sons, Richard and Katie Gentry, and Zachary Gentry; siblings, Mark Gentry and Andi Davis. K.C. is preceded in death by his father, Bobby Gentry; and his...
Paris District Road Report for Week of September 23, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Sept. 23, 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...
Gerald Edward Killam
September 11, 1968 — September 19, 2024 Gerald Killam was born on September 11, 1968, in Dallas, Texas to Jimmie Jerel and Henrietta Gayle (Holland) Killam. He was the life of every party, bringing joy and laughter wherever he went. A lover of outdoors, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and working on the farm. Gerald always found happiness in hands-on activities and was eager to dive into any project at hand. Gerald is survived by his...
Felix Sanchez
March 28, 1972 — September 19, 2024 Felix Sanchez was called home on Thursday, September 19, 2024. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Domingo Felix Sanchez was born on March 28, 1972 to Domingo Sanchez and Crescencia Hernandez. Felix was known as a great businessman but will always be remembered as an even better person. He not only earned your business but also gained your trust and friendship. The best...
County Extension Agent Mario Villarino Visited with John Mark Dempsey on this Second Cup of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, Texas A&M AgriLife County Extension Agent Mario Villarino-Gutierrez sat down and had a chat with John Mark. The two discussed army worms, 4-H, pesticides, and more. Be sure to check it out below. A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark...
Foreign Farmland Ownership From Master Gardener David Wall
September 19, 2024 – Foreign ownership of U.S. agriculture appears to be a two-fold problem. First there’s the ownership of companies processing agriculture products. For example, China owns Smithfield, our largest pork producer. Many pesticides are produced by foreign countries, and forcing them to comply with our regulations is difficult at best. Legislation is lacking, because Congress is loath to interfere for fear that any...
Ginger Sue Russell
Ginger Sue Russell, age 64, of Ft. Worth, Texas, passed away Tuesday night, September 17, 2024. Born on November 18, 1959, as the fourth of five children. She carried on her mother’s artistic nature while being an interactive parent and loyal wife. She is often described as having a nice/warm parenting style. Ginger and William married in 1995 and raised 7 children. She loved to spend her time sewing, coloring, listening to music and...
