Stay Connected in Healthy Ways by Johanna Hicks
Technology brings many benefits to our lives. However, excessive screen time can create a flat, one-dimensional existence. While technology is great for some types of communication, it is no substitute for real-world, face-to-face connection. You have probably heard the question, “Do you control your devices or are they starting to control you?” In a culture where everyone seems more “connected” than ever, how can we nurture real...
Chamber Connection May 21, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Texas State Champion Homemade Ice Cream Freeze-Off-Saturday, June 13th! Get your forms in Now!!! Entry forms are available for the 14th Annual Texas State Champion Homemade Ice Cream Freeze-Off at the Chamber of Commerce office at 300 Connally Street. The event will take place on Saturday, June 13th at 4:00pm at the Civic Center! Prizes are awarded in three categories: Little Dips (Ages 6-12), Big Dips (Ages 13 and Older) and...
HCMH Continues to Refine Customer Service
It’s Hospital Week on KSST Morning Show and Anitha Sanderson, Director of Medical-Surgical Pediatric Floors at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital and Sherry Moore, Marketing Director at Memorial, were guests. Sanderson supervises approximately 70 nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants. She has worked at HCMH over 8 years. Moore says the local hospital continues to promote and refine customer services to make a patient’s stay more...
How Much Do You Know About Diabetes?
Diabetes is a tricky disease. It often goes undiagnosed until complications have already arisen. In researching the prevalence of diabetes in Hopkins County and surrounding counties, statistics show that 10.1% of Hopkins County residents have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Surrounding counties had a slightly higher percentage with the exception of Hunt County (9.9%). Here are the results: Franklin County (11%), Delta County...
Chamber Connection May 14, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Thank you to everyone who attended the ribbon cutting for Silver Cactus Emporium & Gospel Opry! Buddy and Ina Gore welcomed guests to their ribbon cutting for the Silver Cactus Emporium Antique & Craft Mall as well as the Gospel Opry yesterday afternoon! Whether you need space for a family get together, birthday party, music show, anniversary party…the sky is the limit. They have facilities that include tables &...
Senate Finance Committee Meets But No Discussion of SB1158
Time seems to be running out on SB1158. The Bill, authored by District 2 State Senator Bob Hall has been left pending in the Senate finance committee since April 21st, has had no further movement. The Senate Finance Committee met yesterday on May 6th, but Hall’s bill was not on the agenda for discussion. The Bill, recommended by Hopkins County Commissioners would allow local voters to choose whether or not to increase local...
Chamber Connection May 7, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Thank you to everyone who attended the Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for Best Western Trail Dust Inn & Suites last Friday evening. It was a wonderful event with live music and food provided by Home Plate Family Restaurant. Guests were entered to win fabulous prizes along with a night’s stay in the spectacular Presidential Suite. The Best Western Trail Dust Inn & Suites is located at 1521 Shannon Road, E. in Sulphur...
Growing a Healthy Tomato Crop
A common problem in tomato development is known as blossom end rot. Blossom end rot is a developmental disease of tomato fruits due to irregular watering during the growing cycle. The most common reason for this anomaly is irregular plant input of calcium during the plant growth. In calcium rich soils, the main reason for this is lack of even watering. Blossom end rot is observed as a darkened circular softening of the fruit at the...
“UPDATED” Ross Autopsy; Ranger’s Investigation Into Death Nears Completion
KSST has been given a copy of the Autopsy Report in the death of Tony Chance Ross by his family. The autopsy was conducted March 9th at 12:35 p.m. at the Tyler Forensic Center. The autopsy was requested by Smith County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, Gary Alfred following Ross’ death on March 8, at 2:50 p.m. Dr. David L. Zimmerman was the forensic pathologist. On an additional page faxed to KSST, the Ross family outlined their...
Chamber Connection
Chamber Connection April 28, 2015 by Meredith Caddell Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for Best Western Trail Dust Inn & Suites, Friday, May 1st at 5:00 Please make plans to join us for refreshments, music and door prizes, this Friday from 5-7 at the Best Western Trail Dust Inn & Suites! They are located at 152 Shannon Road, E. in Sulphur Springs. It has been a long haul since the fire, but they are up and going and would...
