This and That for October From Master Gardener David Wall
With tomatoes still ripening on the vine next month and a frost on the near horizon, consider pulling the whole plant up and bringing it inside. Find a warm place to hang them up, and the tomatoes will finishripening. Increasing organic material content greatly increases sol ability to retain water. A goal of increasing organic content to 5% will quadruple the soil’s ability to store water. Healthy soil provideshealthy plants...
Paris District Road Report for week of October 23, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Oct. 23, 2023. 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...
Dinner Bell Menu For October 25, 2023
Alliance Bank, its officers and employees, is the Community Partner for this meal. This is that entity’s fourth appearance in 2023. It is a delight to see the bank personnel joyfully work to fill the food boxes and distribute them to the persons in the cars at the distribution area. Dinner Bell appreciates Alliance Bank for supporting this food ministry since it’s the beginning. GRAB and GO with a meal from the...
Education is Paramount at Paris Junior College, no Matter the Subject
TEACHING MOMENT Welding Instructor John Plemons, right, and Lab Facilitator Karl Jansson, center, work closely with Abraham Diaz, a student at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Welding Shop. The structural welding student is learning the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Diaz, Plemons weld
J. Yvonne Cheatham Wintters
A graveside service for J. Yvonne Cheatham Wintters. age 89, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Liberty Baptist Cemetery in Hawkins, Texas. Buddy Wiggins will be officiating. Mrs. Wintters passed away at Christus Mother Frances in Sulphur Springs, Texas, on Friday, October 20, 2023. J. Yvonne was born August 5, 1934, in Hawkins, Texas to Clarence and Eunice Thomas Pace. Yvonne married Andy F. Cheatham on August...
Prevent the Spread of Invasive Pests and Diseases
October 20, 2023 – Don’t move firewood, prevent the spread of invasive pests and diseases COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M Forest Service urges all Texans, and especially outdoor enthusiasts, to help reduce the spread of oak wilt and invasive insects by taking preventive measures and being cautious when collecting, transporting and purchasing firewood. As Texans travel for hunting or camping trips, they may...
Is it OK to Switch Between AC and Heat During the Fall?
October 20, 2023 – Warm fall days can turn chilly once the sun goes down—enough that you might be tempted to run your air conditioning during the day and then turn on the heat at night. If it’s hot enough during daylight hours for the AC and cool enough over night for the heat, there’s really no harm in using both on the same day. However, it’s a good idea to ease one system off before switching on the other. Here are a few tips...
SSISD Wildcats Face the Paris Wildcats Tonight
October 20, 2023 – The Sulphur Springs Wildcats travel to Paris, TX tonight to face the Wildcats at Paris High School. The SS Wildcats are 6-1 and the Paris Wildcats are 3-4. This is a District Game. KSST will interrupt the Texas Rangers, if needed, to broadcast this entire game. Click here for a map to Paris High School. Game Starts at 7:30PM. You can listen live on KSST AM 1230. We will stream the game via...
Jonathan Joseph Dalzell
Jon graduated from Sunset High School in 1967 and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A & M University in 1971. He was a master at his trade and had a successful 28 year career as Vice President of Construction for Methodist Health System. He volunteered for the Dallas County Sheriff’s Reserve for 9 years. He loved travels to New Mexico, cooking, any activity with Matt and Meredith,...
Trunk or Treat at Morning Chapel
Join the folks at Morning Chapel for a Trunk or Treat on October 31, 2023. All the fun starts at 5:30PM
