Mack McQueen
July 8, 1942 — April 23, 2025 Sulphur Springs Funeral Service for Mack McQueen, age 82 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Interment will follow at Peerless Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. McQueen passed away at Christus Mother Frances Hospital...
National Autism Registry Seeks to End Disorder
April 24, 2025 – Robert F. Kennedy Jr., serving as Secretary of Health and Human Services, has initiated a national autism registry aimed at identifying the causes of autism through extensive data collection. This initiative involves the National Institutes of Health (NIH) compiling private medical records from various federal and commercial sources, including pharmacy chains, lab tests, insurance claims, and data from wearable...
Michael Brooke Gilreath
A Memorial Service for Michael Brooke Gilreath will be held at First United Methodist Church, Thursday, April 24, 2025, 2:00 p.m. in the Prayer Garden. Mike was born in Houston, Texas, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, delivered late in the afternoon of June 29, 1962, by the same doctor that had delivered his mother. He was the middle son of Judith (Judy) Moriniere Gilreath and Charles Nelson Gilreath. He attended Austin Grade School with his...
Fire Blight is a Serious Bacterial Disease Affecting Trees by Mario Villarino
April 22, 2025 – Fire blight is a serious bacterial disease affecting apples, pears, and ornamental trees like Bradford pears, prevalent in Texas landscapes. Caused by Erwinia amylovora, it can rapidly kill branches and entire trees if not managed properly. Symptoms of Fire Blight Water-soaked flowers that quickly wilt and darken. Leaves turning brown or black, often curling and shriveling. Twigs wilting from the tip, forming a...
Cooper Lake State Park Supervisor Aron Maib Stopped by for a Second Cup Of Coffee
On this interesting episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, Cooper Lake State Park Aron Maib stopped by to have a chat with John Mark Dempsey. John Mark and Aron discussed the upcoming program on Pollinators and the Stargazing event being held at Cooper Lake State Park. The two also talked about the water levels at Cooper Lake, fishing, and Swimming, and much more. Be sure to give this segment a viewing...
The Basics for Growing Cucumbers From Master Gardener David Wall
April 22, 2025 – Cucumbers are one of the easiest vegetables to grow, as they’re one of the most forgiving plants. They grow fast as long as they have good soil and plenty of sunlight. There are, however, some aspects that when practiced will increase the number of fruits produced. While the two types of cucumbers re slicing and pickling, either variety can be used for either purpose. Within each variety, there...
Faye Hudson Pereira
Funeral Services for Faye Hudson Pereira, age 63 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at West Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. Brit Fisher officiating. Richard Brantley, Haygen Potts, Kayden Burns, Freddy Guante, Johnny Bryant, and Mark Howell will be serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow the service at Sulphur Springs City...
Geraldean Owen
October 6, 1935 — April 19, 2025 Sulphur Springs Geraldean Owen, age 89, of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away at Hopkins Court in Sulphur Springs, Texas on Saturday, April 19, 2025. With our condolences.
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...
