Hopkins County Annual Fall Coat & Blanket Drive 2025 is Under Way
October 2, 2025 – Fall is finally here! As temperatures begin to drop, it’s time to think about staying warm—both outdoors and at home. Unfortunately, not everyone in Hopkins County has the means to stay warm and comfortable during the winter months. To meet this need, the Hopkins County community—through CANHelp—is kicking off the Annual Fall Coat & Blanket Drive 2025. Together, we can make...
Hopkins County United Way Shared First Pledge Total to Date at Their First Meeting October 1st
October 2, 2025 – The Hopkins County United Way Executive Secretary, Susan Berning, reported to KSST that they held their first meeting of 2025 on October 1st, 2025. Susan was very pleased to report Campaign pledges after the United Way’s first Report Meeting total $11,773!! Sounds like our Hopkins County United Way is off to a good start for their 70th year. Hopkins County needs to come together and help this great...
Eddie Wayne Wood Sr.
August 17, 1959 — September 29, 2025 Cooper Memorial service for Eddie Wayne Wood Sr., age 66 of Cooper, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, October 10, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Eddie Wood Jr., Steven Wood, Stanley Wood, Justin Wood, Jonathan Wood, Jaccob Wood, and Cory Wright will serve as honorary pallbearers. Mr. Wood passed away on September 29, 2025. Eddie...
Dinner Bell Menu for October 8, 2025
September 30, 2025 – COMMUNITY PARTNER: Texas Farm Credit The doors to Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church will open at 11:00 a.m. Meal service begins at 11:30 a.m. and doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Please come join us to share fellowship and a meal. If you are a farmer, a rancher or “country living is just for you”, Texas Farm Credit is able to help!!! Farm Credit Bank of Texas is part of the Farm...
TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON TEXAS HEMP REGULATION
Texas Hemp Standards Align with Federal Rules and Regulations October 2, 2025 – AUSTIN, TX—Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) today reaffirmed their commitment to protecting both Texas industrial hemp producers and the people of Texas through rigorous regulation, oversight, and enforcement in alignment with federal law. Commissioner Miller emphasized that TDA’s rules safeguard the integrity of...
Abigail Grace Reeves
d. September 29, 2025 Cumby Abigail Grace Reeves of Cumby, Texas passed away surrounded by her lovely family on Monday, September 29, 2025 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Abigail Grace Reeves was born on September 29, 2025 to Tyler and Sierra Nicole (Fletcher) Reeves. Abigail is survived by her parents, Tyler and Sierra Reeves; grandparents, Randal and Jodi Reeves of Royse City, Texas and Dave and Sandra...
Governor Abbott Announces Task Force To Crack Down On Repeat Offenders
October 2, 2025 | Houston, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott recently announced the Texas Repeat Offender Program (TxROP), a joint task force between state and local law enforcement that will further crack down on violent crimes committed by repeat offenders throughout the Houston area. “Today, we are putting violent repeat offenders on notice,” said Governor Abbott. “We are coming for you. We are going to target you,...
FDA Approves Drug to Combat Flesh-Eating Screwworm Amid Outbreak
October 2, 2025 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted conditional approval for an injectable drug to help fight the reemergence of the New World Screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that has resurfaced near Texas’ southern border. The drug, called Dectomax-CA1 (doramectin injection), is designed for use in cattle to both treat and prevent infestations of the screwworm, which feeds on the living tissue of warm-blooded...
Starbucks to Close At Least 20 Stores in Texas Under “Back to Starbucks” Restructuring
October 1, 2025 – As part of its sweeping “Back to Starbucks” strategy, Starbucks announced this week it will shutter a number of underperforming coffeehouses across the United States — including at least 20 in Texas — as the chain seeks to reset its in-store experience and improve its financial footing. In a letter to employees, CEO Brian Niccol reiterated that the company has been “carefully reviewing our North America...
Kenneth Dewayne West
Kenneth Dewayne West, age 57, of Scroggins, Texas, passed away on Monday, September 29,2025, in Tyler, Texas. Kenneth was born to Nova Eugene West and Brenda Gail (Snead) West on November 24, 1967, in Phoenix, Arizona. He was raised by his step-father, Daniel Loyd. He married the love of his life, Melissa Anne Allen on February 13, 1990, in Pittsburg, Texas. Kenneth was a member of the Circle C Cowboy Church. He loved fishing and...
