‘Walk to Remember’ Reaches Terrific Tuesdays Goal!
Tammi and husband Jim Reardon gather finals donations for T-shirts and tickets that will go toward the total for the 2019 goal of $10,000 For the first time, Celebration Plaza hosted the annual “Walk to Remember” which annually raises money for the Terrific Tuesdays program in Sulphur Springs. What is Terrific Tuesdays? It is a Respite Care Program for anyone with Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Senility, Stroke and any other...
Identifying, Treating Take-All Root Rot In Grass
Submitted By Mario Villarino, Agriculture and natural resources Extension Agent for Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Service Take-all root rot is a fungal disease that causes weak, brown, dead patches in turfgrass. In Texas, the disease severely affects St. Augustinegrass and bermudagrass, in which the disease is known as bermudagrass decline. Take-all root rot is caused by a fungus, Gaeumannomyces graminis var. graminis, that lives...
2-1-1 Texas is Vital Part of Emergency Preparedness
Assistant Emergency Coordinator for Hopkins County Kristi Springfield, with Jessica Pope, Lead Community Specialist for local 2-1-1 Call Center September was National Emergency Preparedness Month, and during all four Fridays, local speakers shared information with KSST listeners as to Hopkins County’s level of preparedness. On Friday September 6, Hopkins County Emergency Management Coordinator Andy Endsley, who is also Hopkins...
United Way Campaign Now Off and Running, Look for Weekly Report Meetings
Board President Mike Jumper A Lead Donor Luncheon was held as part of United Way’s season kickoff in Hopkins County. Major past donors were invited for a luncheon meeting at Sulphur Springs County Club on Wednesday September 25, and about 80 persons were in attendance for a delicious meal and inspiring information. Mike Jumper, United Way Board President, offered prayer for the meal, welcomed the group, and acknowledged the 12...
Food Safety During Power Outages
Our friends in south Texas have been through a lot of turmoil with hurricanes and flooding over the past couple of years. Although Hopkins County and northeast Texas have not seen storms to that extent, we do have power outages from time to time. When that happens, knowing what to do with the contents of the refrigerator and freezer could prevent the consumption of unsafe food. Keeping the refrigerator or freezer closed as much as...
Sulphur Springs Public Library High School Graduation Set Oct. 8
Sulphur Springs Public Library High School Graduationby Hope Cain, Librarian, Sulphur Springs Public Library Donors, City Councilmembers, Advertisers, Supporters and Library Friends; The Sulphur Springs Public Library is announcing the second graduation class of Career Online High School, a scholarship program designed for adults to continue their education and complete the high school requirements in conjunction with a career...
Tradin’ Post for Friday, September 27th, 2019
from the Tommy Hilfiger collection purse MCMLXXXV, excellent condition, from a smoke free home, used only twice, asking $10, call or text 903.441.4517 for pictures For Sale: two grave sites at Restlawn Cemetery. They are side by side, close to the statue. This party has come down on the asking price. Asking $1,600.00 for both sites. If interested, or for more details, please call 903-348-6423, or 903-919-3599. Exercise machine Iron...
Tradin’ Post for Thursday, September 26th, 2019
For Sale: two grave sites at Restlawn Cemetery. They are side by side, close to the statue. This party has come down on the asking price. Asking $1,600.00 for both sites. If interested, or for more details, please call 903-348-6423, or 903-919-3599. Exercise machine Iron man inversion table, like new $50. Squire telecaster guitar $125. 903 860 3682 Looking for Electric Dryer, anything that works. 903 860 2348. Office Chair, leather...
Sheriff’s Investigator Warns: Beware Of People Asking For Payment By Phone
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Chief Investigator Corley Weatherford cautions citizens to guard against people asking for financial payment by phone. This is especially true of people claiming to represent law enforcement, particularly sheriff’s office staff. Weatherford released the following scam alert: Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office has become aware that people are representing themselves as Members of Hopkins County...
Pursuing National Parks Experiences in Europe, Plus Local Fun, Recreation at Cooper Lake State Park
Steve Killian has been Park Complex Manager for Cooper Lake State Park since 2018 Steve Killian, Complex Manager for Cooper Lake State Park, carries the banner every day for an active lifestyle, and hopefully one where you get fresh air and sunshine! During his work and on his own, this active park employee walks or hikes every day, logging 4-5 miles and resulting in 10,000-12,000 steps per day or more. He reminds us that natural...
