Learn About an Upcoming Book Signing for Sulphur Springs author Tracy R Kelley on This Episode of A Second Cup of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down with new Christian author Tracy Kelley. Tracy shared her story and her relationship with God. She discussed with John Mark her inspiration for her first book, Living Loved: Learning to Live in the Fullness of God’s Love. Her book is available for preorder from some sellers and is due out in a couple of weeks. John Mark and Tracy Kelley go on to talk about her upcoming book signing event, being held at Sulphur Springs’s Deep Routes Coffee Shop, on August 3, 2024. Learn more about this Sulphur Springs author and her fist book in this segment. Check it out below.
Hopkins County Records – June/July 2024
Daily Instrument Register For 7/1/24 Thru 7/3/24
- Don Dona aJarnd Phyllis Dona to Delayne Didonato; Tract in the AC Ocela Borb Survey
- Anthony Ty Marler and Tammy Lynne Marler to Wendy Godfrey and William Godfrey Jr; Tract in the AC John Polk Survey
- Cheyenne L Smithers and Lisa D Smithers to William Cody Smithers; Tract in the AC Elizabeth Mitchell Survey
- Shannon McCorkle to Samuel Jordan Smith; Tract in the M A Bowlin Survey
- Amanda Davis and Jared Davis to Edd W Holt III and Elizabeth Kathleen Holt; Tract in the Jose Ybarbo Survey
Daily Instrument Register For 7/5/24 Thru 7/5/24
- Betty Speights to Gary Giles and Vicki Giles; Tract in the AC Michaels C Garoutte Survey
- Lanna Raymond to Lanna Raymond and Matthew W Raymond; Tract in the AC Jefferson Atchley Survey
- Kayla Brinlee Also Known As Kayla D Brinlee, and Samuel Brinlee to Rodrigo Nava Alonso; Tract in the M A Bowlin Survey
- Kayla Brinlee Also Known As Kayla D Brinlee, and Samuel Brinlee to Fatmir Cosic and Indira Cosic; Tract in the M A Bowlin Survey
- WilliaM Egan Formerly Known As Karen Egan, and Karen Joanne Gilbert to Daylon R Swearingen; Tract in the AC Helena Nelson Survey
Report of Marriage Documents for Hopkins County 6/13/24 Thru 7/19/24
- Cristian Alan Cortez and Tracy Brook Cline
- Robert James Russell II and Kristin Brooke Laywell
- Nino Oscar Ivan Martinez and Vazquez Messly Hernandez
- Adrian Aguilera and Kalyn Brooke Badgett
- Cody Michael Hampton and Christina Catherine Clark
- Tommy Lee Walden and Kala Jo Svevo
- Dylan Eugene Stahle and Brianna Michelle Case
- Kendall Donovan Casanova and Destiny Lynn Marie Verble
- Alexis Nicolai Oj Alisago and Kizy Varron
- Sergio Pablo Rodriguez and Mireya Elizabeth Vaughan
- Rosendo Flores and Leslie Garcia
- Roberto Alvarez and Tiffany Ashley Telfer
- John David McGee Jr and Holly Ann York
- Dillan Chase Taylor and Zandrea Nicole Norton
- Charles Janson Richey and Gerarda Dee Tamayo
- Jim Maag Robertson and Kristen Michelle Flemens
- Dallas Frederic Edwards and Lindsay Renee Butler
- Kristopher Matthe Siddens and Chasey Caroline Wardrup
- Marroquin Henry Al Monzon and Leal Mayra Mar De La Cruz
- Kaleb Michael Winn and Brooklyn Janine Drennan
- Xum Pablo Estuardo Batz and Amparo Monzon De La Cruz
- Michael Eugene Peterson and Jill Joetta Sandell
- Brayden Scott Hill and Sarah Joanna Elizab Smoot
- Jeremy Earl Lemley and Kacie Marie Branch
- Michael Haden Duck and Guerrdro Aridahy Gonzalez
- Matthew David Bryan and Jasmine Denise Carr
- Jesse Robert James and Cheyanne Marissa Nolan
- Joseph Isaac Biggs and Rebecca Sue Blakely
- Micah Bryan Mansfield and Allison Nicole Mayes
- Erick Rubi Morales Garcia and Gonzalez Mariana Casimiro
Hopkins County Genealogical Society to Hold Next Lunch & Learn July 24th
Lunch & Learn will be held this coming Wednesday, July 24, 2024, 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. Bring your sack lunch, salad or drive-through meal and your tablet or laptop, if you wish.
We are excited to have our society president, John A. Sellers, as our speaker this time. John will be using his laptop the projector for this presentation. The topic of his talk is “FamilySearch Experiment,” in which he will show us how to maneuver through this new test site for FamilySearch, what it consists of and what is included. You all know what a great speaker John is so we hope you will come and bring some other folks with you!
Social Security Announces Upcoming Changes to Accessing Online Services
Agency Transitioning Authentication Services to Login.gov
July 19, 2024 – The Social Security Administration announced that customers who created an online account (e.g., my Social Security account) before September 18, 2021, will soon be required to transition to a Login.gov account to continue access to their online services. Over five million of these account holders have already transitioned to Login.gov.
The agency is making the changes to simplify the sign-in experience and align with federal authentication standards while providing safe and secure access to online services.
“my Social Security is a safe and secure way for people to do business with us,” said Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley. “We’re excited to transition to Login.gov to access our online services, streamlining the process and ease of use for the public across agencies.”
Account holders are encouraged to sign-in now. When the user logs in, they will be presented with an option to easily transition to Login.gov. Once their account is successfully linked, a confirmation screen will appear, and they will have immediate access to their personal my Social Security services or other service that they were attempting to access.
Existing Login.gov or ID.me account holders do NOT need to create a new account or take any action.
my Social Security accounts are free, secure, and provide personalized tools for everyone, whether receiving benefits or not. People can use their account to request a replacement Social Security card, check the status of an application, estimate future benefits, or manage the benefits they already receive. For more information visit Create an Account | my Social Security | SSA.
For more information about Login.gov, including their 24/7 customer phone and chat support, visit Help | Login.gov.
SSISD Raises Teacher Pay
July 19, 2024 – The Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees in special meeting on Thursday, July 18th, approving a 5% general pay increase, resulting in a $2,625 increase for all teachers and librarians … according to a post the district’s Facebook page by Superintendent Deana Steeber.
All employees that are not included on the teacher and librarian pay scale will receive a 2% raise based on the midpoint of the new pay scale.
Steeber says any employee whose salary does not fall above the minimum salary on the new pay scale, will receive a salary adjustment to reflect hiring schedule equity.
All self-contained special education teachers … for example life skills and behavior classroom teachers … will receive a $5,000 annual stipend.
Dual Language Teachers who have their Bilingual Certification and teach on the Spanish speaking side of the program will have their annual stipends increased from $5,000 to $10,000.
Steeber says: “The Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees and our Admin Team are committed to improving pay and benefits for our staff in conjunction with maintaining market competitiveness.”
Driver License Offices and Vehicle Tax Offices Closed Friday Due to Tech Issues
July 19, 2024 – DPS Driver License Offices (DLOs) across the state are currently closed due to a technical issue. Customers with appointments should have been notified. Our IT teams are working diligently on a fix, however there is no current estimate on when DLOs will reopen.
The Hopkins County Tax Office Motor Vehicle System is down also due to the same technical problem.
Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike said that the issue believed to be behind the outage was not a security incident or cyberattack — and that a fix was on the way. The company said the problem occurred when it deployed a faulty update to computers running Microsoft Windows.
The agency said their IT teams were working on a fix, but there was no estimate on when the driver license offices would reopen.
Please monitor DPS’ social media & the DPS website for updates.
Speeding Kills. Slow Down and Save Lives
Speeding is top factor in Texas traffic crashes
July 16, 2024
AUSTIN – The telltale red-and-blue lights in a driver’s rearview mirror can inspire shame and guilt. But those feelings don’t come close to the guilt speeding drivers feel after killing or injuring someone – or the pain a family feels when someone dies in a crash.
Speeding can kill, and someone is always left behind to deal with the painful aftermath.
Speed was a factor in more than 160,000 traffic crashes in Texas last year, and 1,456 people were killed in speed-related crashes. That’s a third of all traffic deaths in Texas.
Lanisa Dehn knows how lives can be forever changed when someone makes the choice to drive at an unsafe speed. In 2020, a young man driving twice the speed limit in Lubbock, crashed into her mother’s car as she tried to make a left turn. Her mother died at the scene.
“If that driver would’ve obeyed the law, my mother might still be here today,” said Dehn. “I hope other drivers will hear my story and protect their fellow Texans by slowing down and avoiding making the same mistake.”
Tragic deaths like that of Dehn’s mother are why TxDOT is partnering with law enforcement to launch its summer Be Safe. Drive Smart. campaign and encourage motorists to slow down.
“Speeding is one of the deadliest problems on our roads,” TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams said. “Getting to the office, home or wherever you’re going a few minutes faster isn’t worth putting your life or the lives of others at risk”.
Speeding is not only dangerous, it can also be costly. The Be Safe. Drive Smart. campaign coincides with Operation Slowdown, a statewide, high-visibility speed limit enforcement period. From July 19 through Aug. 4, Texas law enforcement agencies will step up their efforts to get drivers to slow down or pay up. Be Safe. Drive Smart. means more than following the speed limit. Follow these tips to keep yourself and others safe, and avoid a ticket:
- Match your speed to road conditions, such as bad weather or driving through a work zone.
- Slow down and allow for more distance to stop when traffic is heavy or roads are slick.
- Watch for road signs alerting you of reduced speed limits ahead.
TxDOT actively monitors roadways throughout the state to identify patterns that may help implement additional safety measures to prevent speeding. Working together, TxDOT, law enforcement, and drivers can save lives on Texas roads.
Be Safe. Drive Smart. messages will be broadcast this month on TV, radio, billboards, gas pumps, theater screens and social media. TxDOT is also hosting community events featuring an interactive exhibit of safety quizzes and video displays at select Buc-ee’s locations along major travel corridors.
Be Safe. Drive Smart. is a key component of #EndTheStreakTX, a broader social media and word-of-mouth effort that encourages drivers to make safer choices while behind the wheel to help end the streak of daily deaths. Nov. 7, 2000, was the last deathless day on Texas roadways.
Northeast Texas Trail Improvements Underway in Clarksville
PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that a project to upgrade and improve the Northeast Texas Trail in Clarksville, Texas, is set to begin July 19.
Sammy Gist Enterprises was granted 148 working days, weather permitting, to complete this project valued at more than $1.9 million. The target completion date for this project is May 30, 2025.
The work on this project will include construction of a 10-foot-wide shared use path and pedestrian enhancements along the former railroad ROW. Most of the work will be performed off of streets and highways, but care should be taken for vehicles entering and exiting the trail and at streets that cross the trail.
Motorists who travel frequently in these areas are asked to pay special attention to all barricades, traffic controls and signs, and to reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.
For more information, contact [email protected] or (903) 737-9213.For more information, contact [email protected] or (903) 737-9213.
TxDOT Slates Several Summer Traffic Safety Outreach Events
July 18, 2024
PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that several traffic outreach events are slated in July and August, 2024.
The schedule of events includes:
July 24, 10 a.m. to Noon, Mamas & Munchkins Car Seat event, the Hub Center in Clarksville, Texas; 501 West Broadway Street.
Aug. 1, 4 to 6 p.m., Hopkins County Back to School event. 115 Putman Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482.
Aug. 3, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fannindel Back to School Bash promoting car seats and seatbelts. 601 West Main, Ladonia, Texas 75449.
Aug. 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Paris Back to School Bash promoting transport/traffic safety. Love Civic Center, 2025 Collegiate Drive, Paris, Texas 75460.
Aug. 23, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., TAMU-Commerce Welcome Back event on DWI. 200 West Neal Street, Commerce, Texas 75428.For more information, contact [email protected] or call (903) 737-9292.
Dinner Bell for July 24th, 2024
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 Credit System established in 1916 by Congress to support rural agricultural communities. It consists of cooperative banks and associations who provide credit to individuals and businesses throughout the United States. The FCS assist the rural community and organizations of all types and sizes, ranging from small family farms to corporations with global operations. The Farm Credit System is a crucial source of funding for the agribusiness industry which is seen as high risk by traditional lenders. The Farm Credit System helps the agriculture industry with such financial products as credit life insurance, crop insurance, accounting tools, mortgages and cash management services. It also provides access to leasing programs that help customers purchase and finance vehicles, farm equipment and other supplies. The federal government initially funded the FCS to ensure American agriculture had a dependable source of credit. It is now self funded and owned by its member- borrowers.
Texas Farm Credit of Sulphur Springs is Community minded and sends a team to the World Championship Stew Contest and Partners with Dinner Bell to provide a nourishing meal to those who need a meal.
Dinner Bell is grateful for the support of Texas Farm Credit.
GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
MENU
Spaghetti Casserole
Green Beans
Garden Salad
Buttered French Bread Slices
Texas Sheet Cake
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF AS COVID AND FLU ARE LURKING IN OUR MIDST! WEAR MASKS WHERE REQUIRED! WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN! GET INOCULATED AND BOOSTED!!!
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