Dinner Bell for March 26, 2025
DINNER BELL, First United Methodist Church SPONSOR: Money Law and Title Catocon, Inc. 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. Money Law and Title relocated its Sulphur Springs office to the spacious red brick building on the Southeast corner of...
Rodney Lane Crist
Rodney Lane Crist, age 59 of Yantis, Texas, passed away in Tyler, Texas, on March 21, 2025. Rodney was born on August 10, 1965, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, to William and Mrya Shirley Crist. He joined the United States Army upon completion of High School. He became a Police Office in Sulphur Springs, Texas, after serving in the Army. He had been Fire Chief of Yantis Fire Department. Rodney was a Master Mason and had been the pastor at...
The SSHS Lady Cats and the North Lamar Lady Panthers Challenged Each Other in an Exciting Game of Softball March 21st
March 23, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Lady Cats played against the North Lamar High School Lady Panthers in an exciting game of softball March 21, 2025. Below is KSST’s coverage of this thrilling game that was played at Lady Cat Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas. KSST’s Sports Director John Mark Dempsey and Tony Flippin wonderfully provided Play by Play and Color Commentary. Be sure to check out this action...
Paris Junior College Honor Society Garners Awards at State Convention
March 23, 2025 – At the recent Texas annual meeting of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the two-year college honor society, the PTK Beta Zeta Chapter at Paris Junior College garnered several awards: Five-Star Chapter Award, College Project Award of Merit, the Outstanding Officer Award, and recognition of PJC President Dr. Stephen Benson. Photo cutline 1: The PJC contingent at PTK Texas included, from left, PJC President Dr. Stephen...
Weed War
March 23, 2025 -By Ronnie Wilson, Hopkins County Master Gardener Now that spring is here and both the desirable and undesirable plants are growing again, it is time to begin the never-ending battle with weeds. It is a shame that the frigid February temperatures only seemed to harm our “good” plants, and left the “bad” ones undamaged. In order to begin combat with these weeds, it is first necessary to identify what type of weed is...
Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson has Some Notes on Fertilizer
March 23, 2025 – It’s spring, and it is time to feed your plants! It is highly recommended to have a soil test done BEFORE adding fertilizer to your landscape! Free soil test bags are available at the AgriLife Extension office, and a soil test is only $12. All containers of fertilizer sold at nurseries and garden centers are labeled with 3 numbers. These numbers show the percentage of the main nutrients in the...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, March 23, 2025
Hey Friends! Just a sweet reminder that God does not see us the way we see us! We remember all our transgressions, we know how we messed up, missed the mark, lost it, etc. But we must remember that we are redeemed, forgiven and seen as righteous in the eyes of the Father! He does not hold our transgressions against us! We must forget about yesterday’s troubles and failures and know that He has forgiven us...
Paris District Road Report for Week of March 24, 2025
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting March 24, 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 distractions such...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society to Hold Next Lunch & Learn March 26th
March 21, 2025 – Lunch & Learn will be held this coming Wednesday, March 26, 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 laptop or tablet, along with your sack lunch, salad or...
Roy Singleton
Memorial service for Roy Singleton, age 61, of Sulphur Springs, Texas was held on Monday, March 24, 2025 at the Calvary Baptist Church. Mr. Singleton passed away at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Roy Allen Singleton was born on May 15, 1963 in Camp Pendleton, California to George and Emma Lee (Heath) Singleton. He married Cathy Newsome in Sulphur Springs, Texas on April 10, 1982. Roy...
