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Drought Loosens Grip on Texas Agriculture
January 25, 2024 – Drought continues to linger in patches of the state, but Texas agricultural producers face much better cropping outlooks going into spring, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Producers have been facing much better cropping outlooks for spring, but drought conditions are still covering...
Brian Kelly Signs up to run for Sulphur Springs ISD School Board
Angela Grimes, Communications Coordinator with Sulphur Springs ISD reports to KSST news that Brian Kelly is the second person to sign up to run for Sulphur Springs ISD School Board. Stay tuned to KSST for more details.
Hopkins County Extension Office has Scheduled Pesticide Applicator Trainings
The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is designated as the state’s lead agency in the regulation of pesticide use and application. TDA is responsible for licensing and training pesticide applicators, overseeing worker protection, registering pesticides for sale in the state and working to minimize unnecessary impacts to agriculture while enhancing protection of endangered and threatened species. A private pesticide applicator is someone who uses or supervises the use of restricted-use or state-limited-use pesticides or regulated herbicides to produce an agricultural commodity on personally owned property; Rented property; Property owned by his or her employer; Property under his or her general control; or The property of another person if applied without compensation, other than the trading of personal services between producers of agricultural commodities. An agricultural commodity is a plant or animal grown for sale, lease, barter, feed or human consumption and animals raised for farm or ranch work. No license is required to apply general-use pesticides to produce agricultural commodities. The first step for becoming a Pesticide Private Applicator is to Attend a Private Pesticide Applicator training session. Contact your Extension office for training opportunities. You can also take the training online. (more at https://www.texasagriculture.gov). To satify training requirements, the Hopkins County Extension Office has scheduled the Pesticide Applicators Trainings for February 21, May 22, August 14 and November 13, 2024. Contact the Hopkins County Extension Office at 903-885-3443 or email me at [email protected].
Betty Sue Marshall
Betty Sue Marshall, age 90, of The Rio Grande Valley, was born on August 29, 1933 in Kerens, TX to Wallace and Katherine (Darby) Patterson. Betty enjoyed working as a bookkeeper for many years and owned a Travel Agency. She was happily married to Dick Marshall until his passing. Betty loved to paint and created many pieces of art that will be cherished for years to come. She loved to travel and was fortunate to be able to travel to many places over the years. Mrs. Marshall passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 in Sulphur Springs, TX. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date at the family plot in Donna, TX.
Donnie Sprueill
Funeral Service for Donnie Sprueill, age 68, of Scroggins, TX will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 29, 2024 at Davis Street Baptist Church, Sulphur Springs, TX. Paul Pogue will officiate. Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the church prior to the service. Mr. Sprueill passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024.
Ronnie Randolph
Born July 27, 1943 died January 24, 2024. Graveside Service for Ronnie Randolph, age 80, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 26, 2024 at Shooks Chapel Cemetery. Mr. Randolph passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024.
Cumby Texas without Water Again
It has been reported that the town of Cumby, Texas is having issues with their water services again. The town in question has been experiencing problems with their water off and on since January 17, 2024. Bottled water is available at the maintenance barn for residents who are currently without water. Cumby has been experiencing issues with their systems due to the cold spells with freezing temperatures Texas experienced earlier this month. Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom issued an emergency disaster declaration for Cumby, Texas, January 18th. As of this morning the town is again without water.
Big Shot Bingo
January 23, 2024 – Tomorrow, Springs Health and Rehab is starting back our Big Shot Bingo. It will be a free bingo for all senior citizens. Come join in on a game of bingo (and snacks) starting at 2:00 p.m. Tomorrow’s Big Shot caller will be Sheriff Lewis Tatum....
TAMUC Rodeo Celebrating 10th Anniversary with Annual Home Competition
January 23, 2024 – COMMERCE, TX—The Texas A&M University-Commerce rodeo team looks to have a strong showing at its annual home competition scheduled for February 2-3 at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Each day will begin with slack rounds from 10 a.m. to...
Frankie Lee Williams
A memorial service for Frankie Lee Williams, age 68, of Como, TX will be held at a later date. Frankie passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024 at his home in Como, TX. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. The online register can be signed at www.murrayorwosky.com.
Joe Dan Williams
A memorial service for Joe Dan Williams, age 76, of Como, TX will be held at a later date. Joe passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024 at his home in Como, TX. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. The online register can be signed at www.murrayorwosky.com.
Tommy Charles Williams
Visitation for Tommy Charles Williams, age, 83 of Sulphur Springs will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, January 27, 2024 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Tommy passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024 in Greenville, TX. He was born on March 13, 1940 in Mesquite, TX the son of Herman and Maude Williams. Tommy married Brenda Sue Ragan in 1965 and have been together for almost 60 years. He owned and operated Tommy Williams Pipe and Steel, besides working Tommy loved spending time with his family especially his grandkids.
Josh Sanders
Funeral Service for Joshua Wyatt Sanders, age 37, Coppell, TX will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 26, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home, Sulphur Springs, TX. Interment will follow at Elm Cemetery in Yantis, TX. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home, Sulphur Springs, TX. Mr. Sanders passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024.
Monday January 22, Sulphur Springs Board Meeting Notes of Interest
January 23, 2024 – At the Regular Board Meeting of the Sulphur Springs Independent School District Monday, January 22, 2024, KSST Interns Halle Dunn and Nataleigh Sheffield noted the following points of interest. . Hannah Garrett presented the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) overview. . The Sulphur Springs ISD bond Planning...
Pat Leber was Sworn in as SSISD Police Chief
January 23, 2024 – KSST Interns Nataleigh Sheffield and Halle Dunn attended the Sulphur Springs ISD Regular Board Meeting Monday, January 22nd, 2024, and one of the multiple notes of interest they took away from it was the fact Pat Leber was sworn in as the Sulphur Springs ISD Police Chief. Chief Leber has 25 years of experience and is retired from the Sulphur Springs police department. Chief Pat Leber said, “I am enthusiastic about taking on the pivotal role of Chief of Police for the Sulphur Springs ISD Police Department. With a deep commitment to ensuring the safety of students and staff, it is my goal to provide and maintain a secure and conducive environment for learning.” in an earlier story on ksstradio.com, in regards to the new position. Pat Leber has been serving as the SSISD Interim Police Chief since September 12th of this school year.
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 1-15-2024 – 1-21-2024
Clark,Travis, 19 years of age, of Winnsboro, TX, was arrested on 1-18-2024 for Assault FV impeded breath/circulation, Interference with emergence request for assistance. Porter, Dillon, 17 years of age, of Winnsboro, TX, was arrested on 1-16-2024 for Criminal Mischief, Tampering with or fabricating physical evidence with intent to impair, Possession of marijuana <2oz.
Du Chau Exhibition on View at A&M-Commerce
January 22, 2024 – COMMERCE, TX—The University Gallery at Texas A&M University-Commerce is pleased to announce Du Chau | The Silence that Speaks | 1998-2023. The exhibition is on view from January 9 through February 22, 2024, at The University Gallery located at 2005 University Drive in Commerce, Texas. An artist lecture and reception will be held on Wednesday, January 31, as follows:
Thaddeus Forsythe
Thaddeus Shane Forsythe, age 51, of Sulphur Springs, TX was born on August 20, 1972 in Albuquerque, NM to Randell Lee Forsythe and Dianna Lynn (Singleterry) Forsythe. After high school, Thaddeus worked in the construction business. Mr. Forsythe passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 in Sulphur Springs, TX. Thaddeus...
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