Sulphur Springs Trash Pickup Schedule for the Holidays
Dec17

Sulphur Springs Trash Pickup Schedule for the Holidays

December 17, 2024 – Office of the Sulphur Springs,, Texas, Registered Municipal Clerk reached out to KSST with the following information. Trash will be delayed on December 26, 2024 and December 27, 2024, as well as January 2, 2025 and January 3, 2025. If your normal day is Thursday, it will pick up on Friday, and Friday pick up will be on Saturday for both weeks. Stay tuned for any further updates. Merry Christmas and Happy New...

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Wanda (Loyd) Skaggs
Dec17

Wanda (Loyd) Skaggs

Funeral service for Wanda (Loyd) Skaggs, age 86 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, December 20, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Ray Glenn Jordan officiating. Interment will follow at South Liberty Cemetery with Brandon Price, Hunter Powell, Josh Chamness, Trayton Powell, Chase Skaggs, and Lance Reppond serving as pallbearers. Don Smith, Danny Coke, Chris Penson, William Penson, Dubby Henton, Ben...

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Bunnie Grace Wade
Dec17

Bunnie Grace Wade

Funeral service for Bunnie Grace Wade, age 85 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 10:00 A.M. onFriday, December 20, 2024 at Mitchell Chapel with Bishop Nelson Gatlin officiating. Interment willfollow at Cherry Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at TappFuneral Home from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Mrs. Wade passed away on December 9, 2024 at Sunny SpringsNursing and Rehab. Bunnie was born on July 18,...

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Dennis Dryden
Dec17

Dennis Dryden

Memorial service for Dennis Dryden, age 60 of Commerce, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro Greg Horn officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mr. Dryden passed away on December 13, 2024 at his residence. Dennis was born on November 6, 1964 in Clarksville, Texas to Donald Earl and Delores Maxine (Vanhooser) Dryden. He married Melina Trimble...

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Pastor Pete sat Down With John Mark Dempsey to Chat About FUMC’s Christmas Plans
Dec16

Pastor Pete sat Down With John Mark Dempsey to Chat About FUMC’s Christmas Plans

On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down with Rev. Peter McNabb from Sulphur Springs, Texas, First United Methodist Church. The two talked about a number of topics such as the history of First United Methodist Church, Christmas and the Christmas season and the true meaning of Christmas, First United Methodist Church’s plans for Christmas, Blue Christmas event on December...

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Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) is a Leading Health Challenge in Cattle Production by Mario Villarino
Dec16

Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) is a Leading Health Challenge in Cattle Production by Mario Villarino

December 16, 2024 – Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD)—a leading health challenge in cattle production, particularly during times of stress. BRD is one of the most significant health challenges facing the cattle industry, impacting productivity and profitability. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service provides research-based information, tools, and strategies to help producers effectively manage and mitigate the effects of...

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Another Opportunity to Support Small Businesses in Sulphur Springs December 20th
Dec16

Another Opportunity to Support Small Businesses in Sulphur Springs December 20th

December 16, 2024 – Local small businesses are coming together to put on a Christmas Treasure Hunt Friday, December 20th, 2024, downtown Sulphur Springs, Texas. Red boxes will be hidden through out downtown Sulphur Springs. Find the mysteries red boxes and return them to their businesses in exchange for a prize. The boxes and be hunted from Noon to 6:00pm Friday, (the 20th). The Christmas Treasure Hunt is open to all ages. Come...

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Signature Solar is the Marquee Sponsor for the 19th Gala
Dec16

Signature Solar is the Marquee Sponsor for the 19th Gala

Sulphur Springs, Texas – For the second year, Signature Solar has agreed to be the Marquee Sponsor forThe Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s annual Gala. Signature Solar’s Senior Director of Shared Services and a member of the Foundation’s Board ofDirectors Kenny Rogers shared, “At Signature Solar and EG4 Electronics, we are committed to thiscommunity and are honored to support the Foundation’s efforts to strengthen local...

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New Paris Junior College Vice President Not New to Paris Junior College
Dec16

New Paris Junior College Vice President Not New to Paris Junior College

December 16, 2024 – Keitha Carlton, former Controller for Paris Junior College, has returned to PJC to take on the role of Vice President of Business Services. “We are excited to welcome Keitha back to Paris Junior College,” said Dr. Stephen Benson, PJC President. ”She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from her time in higher education. Keitha will be a great addition to the Leadership Team of the College and will help...

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Roberta Newsome
Dec16

Roberta Newsome

Roberta Winona Newsome, age 98, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at her residence with her loving family around her.  Roberta was born on February 8, 1926 in Hopkins County, the daughter of Martin Jones and Effie Stephenson Jones.  Roberta was a homemaker who loved taking care of her family.  She is survived by one son, William Penson and wife Jeanie of Sulphur Springs, daughter, Sarah Dunn and husband Marshall of Sulphur...

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