Blackleg; Highly Infectious Disease Affecting Cattle by Mario Villarino
October 21, 2024 – Blackleg is a highly infectious bacterial disease affecting cattle, primarily young calves between six months to two years old. It is caused by Clostridium chauvoei, a spore-forming bacterium that is naturally present in the soil. The disease is often fatal, with affected animals showing sudden symptoms such as lameness, swelling, and high fever, leading to rapid death. In Texas, where cattle ranching is...
Lance Lester
January 6, 1962 — October 19, 2024 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for Lance Lester, age 62, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas with Jerry Lester officiating. Interment will follow at Donelton Cemetery, Lone Oak, Texas with Zach Lester, Michael Lester, Jerry Lester, Chris Lester, Cody Lester, and Buddy Williams serving as...
Early Voting Begins
October 21, 2024 – Registered Hopkins County voters are encouraged to Early Vote for this year’s November 5th election by stopping by The ROC at 115 Putman St in Sulphur Springs. Early voting by personal appearance is available to all registered voters to vote in the local, state and federal elections. The times available to early vote are listed below: EARLY VOTING DATES & TIMES: MONDAY, OCTOBER 21–FRIDAY,...
Watch Your Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats Take on Paris in a Rivalry That has Lasted 100 Years
October 21, 2024 – Below is KSST’s coverage of the Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats District Football game against the Paris Wildcats in Paris, Texas. The game was held Friday, October 18, 2024 in Paris, Texas, at Wildcats Stadium. The excitement of the night began with a care flight helicopter landing on the field to deliver the game ball. This game marks the 100th anniversary of the fierce, but friendly, rivalry...
Brian Crump Chats With John Mark About the CANHelp Coat Drive on This Second Cup Of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark had a Skype conversation with Hopkins County CANHelp Executive Director Brian Crump. The two chatted about the coat drive now under way with CANHelp. Brian explained where you can drop off donated coats, how long the coat drive was going to last, whom the coats were be collected for, and so much more. John Mark Dempsey and Brian Crump also briefly...
Paris District Road Report for Week of October 21, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Oct. 21, 2024. 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...
Kathy George
Funeral service for Kathy George, age 76, of Pickton, Texas, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Jarrett Elmore officiating. Interment will follow at Winterfield Cemetery with Donald Court, Justin McComb, Brad Flues, Cayden Barr, JJ Cummings, Dallin Horton, and Brent Horton serving as pallbearers. Parker Cummings will be serving as an honorary pallbearer. Visitation will be held...
Fake Temporary Tag Ultimately Leads Dallas Pair to Local Jail
Lashunta Marie Jones October 20, 2024 – An eagle-eyed Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy on patrol spotted a black Ford Focus with a temporary tag on Interstate 30 Saturday afternoon. A records check of the temporary tag number did not yield a result leading the deputy to believe the paper plate could be fradulent. A traffic stop was initiated for further investigation as the officer retrieved the VIN on the 4-door Ford. The...
George Minyard
Graveside service for George Minyard, age 90, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Reilly Springs Cemetery. Mr. Minyard passed away at Whispering Pines Nursing Home on Friday, October 18, 2024. George Minyard was born on June 12, 1934, to George Washington Minyard and Rose (Willis) Minyard in Ada, Oklahoma. He married Ann (Ponder) Minyard in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 25, 1963. He provided for his family by working...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, October 20, 2024
HEY FRIENDS!! Just a word to that friend who is feeling like their future has been destroyed by circumstances beyond their control. I know that person came against you and seems to have ripped you right out of line of your destiny. I know you didn’t get that promotion you were praying for and now how on earth will you ever get to where you thought you were going! I know life slipped you a bad hand and now your sitting at the...
