Texas House Bill Set to Give You The Same Right As Your Horse, Hog, Heifer…
April 22, 2025 – House Bill 3219, introduced by State Rep. Joanne Shofner (R–Nacogdoches), proposes allowing Texas pharmacists to dispense ivermectin without a prescription. The bill was heard in the House Public Health Committee yesterday, drawing both support and opposition. Proponents argue the measure empowers patients and pharmacists, giving Texans greater access to medications they believe could be beneficial. It’s...
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...
Get Ready for the Frog Night Hike!
April 21, 2025 – Frogs! The Heard is home to many different frog species and we want to share them with you! We will start with fun frog facts, a guide on frog sounds, and instructions on how to look and listen for frogs. Then we will get out on the trails and find those frogs! The Hike takes place on April 26, 2025 at 1 Nature Place McKinney, TX 75069. Call for more information: (972) 562-5566 In spring, Northeast Texas comes...
Jimmy Lynn Harrison
Jimmy Lynn Harrison transitioned from this life to his heavenly home on April 15th 2025 at Rock Creek Health & Rehabilitation facility. The services for Mr. Harrison will be: Tuesday April 22nd, 1pm at the East Caney Baptist Church. With our condolences.
Learn About the Choral Society’s Spring Concert on This Episode of A Second Cup Of Coffee
Jim Rutledge with the North East Texas Choral Society stopped by for A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey to chat about the Choral Society’s upcoming concert, Steppin’ Out On Broadway. The two discussed the exciting concert, which has shows April 26th and 27th. Jim talked about some of the Broadway hits featured in this year’s Spring Show, and shared a little of what you can expect. It was also revealed that...
The Wildcats Took on Frisco Panther Creek in Baseball Action April 17th
April 20, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats played Frisco Panther Creek in a Non District Baseball game April 17th, 2025. Below is KSST’s coverage of this exciting game, which was played at Wildcat Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas! KSST’s Sports Director John Mark Dempsey, and Tony Flippin, called Play by Play and provided Color Commentary. Be sure to check out this thrilling game...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society to Hold Next Lunch & Learn April 23rd
April 20, 2025 – Lunch & Learn will be held this coming Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 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 join us. For this month’s session you are encouraged to bring your sack lunch, salad or drive-through meal or we have snacks and drinks available for...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, April 20, 2025
Hey friends!! Read with me! He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. You have already been pruned and purified by the message I have given you. Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me. “Yes, I am the vine; you...
Paris District Road Report for Week of April 21, 2025
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Fannin and Grayson Counties for the week starting April 21, 2025. 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...
Larry Clinton Gamblin
July 31, 1939 — January 30, 2025 Sulphur Springs Memorial service for Larry Clinton Gamblin of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Larry Clinton Gamblin exchanged his 85-year-old worn and weary body for a new one Thursday, January 30th, 2025. Larry was a loving, humble and Godly husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend...
