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Another Chat with Senior Citizen Center Coordinator Dawna Pryor on Second Cup of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey, John Mark had another chat with Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen Center Coordinator Dawna Pryor. The two have an interesting conversation about the new Senior Activity Center, Chair Yoga, the upcoming Ice Cream Freeze Off, and more. Be sure to check it out below!
Chamber Connection – July 2, 2024
Every year, our family looks forward to the Saturday before Thanksgiving, when we gather for dinner, turn on KSST and get our phones ready for the annual Sulphur Springs Symphony League auction. It is a hoot and a can’t-miss event! They always have a great range of items, from tens...
Micah Loyd Stotts
Celebration of Life gathering for Micah Loyd Stotts will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas, on Saturday, July 6, 2024. Visitation will be one hour prior from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Interment will follow at Pippin & Hill Cemetery in Miller Grove, Texas. Micah passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024.
Tim Kelty
Funeral service for Tim Kelty, age 86, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at the First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs with Fred Randles, Dr. Jeff Gravens, and Rev. Fred Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at North Hopkins Cemetery with Mac Conner, Dalton Irby, Lee Clarac, Taner Cordova, Blake Isham, Mickie Rajovic, Zac Kelty, Jared Glenn, Sam Lynd, and Drew DeLong service as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 5, 2024 at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas.
What Does A Scammer Call Sound Like?
July 3, 2024 – Scammers contacting seniors is a constant threat. Millions of dollar are lost to these individuals each year. We have recorded a conversation with a scammer, and have provided the audio. Please take a moment to listen to this call with anyone who might fall victim to this type of theft.
Sybil Coke
A Graveside service will be held for Mrs. Sybil Coke on, Saturday, July 7, 2024, at 2p.m in the Restlawn Memorial Cemetery in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mrs. Sybil Coke of Sulphur Springs, Texas joined the Kingdom of Heaven on Monday, July 1, 2024 at the age of 93. Mrs. Coke...
Sulphur Springs Emergency Sirens Will Be Tested July 3
July 3, 2024 – Emergency sirens will be tested in Sulphur Springs at noon today by the Sulphur Springs Emergency Management Office. The test is to gauge the reliability of the emergency warning system and is conducted to find any potential flaws in the system so they can be corrected prior to a real emergency situation. The sirens could be sounded not only for weather warnings such as tornadoes, which are the most common in the area, but also in case of any emergency that could affect the safety and lives of citizens in Sulphur Springs.
Pyrotecnico Takes Blame For Sulphur Springs Fireworks Failure
July 2, 2024 – In a letter dated July 2, 2024 Regional Director Justin Pruett for Pyrotecnico, the fireworks provider for the Independence Day Concert on June 29th, took responsibility for the failure experienced by those in attendance for the sub-standard show. The letter further stated that the fireworks show that they delivered was not in accordance with the expectations fo the Sulphur Springs Symphony League, who has worked with this particular fireworks company since 2016. Justin Pruett indicated that he and his company have offered a “replacement show” at no charge as well as crediting the charge for last week’s show.
Boaters Urged to ‘Clean, Drain and Dry’ to Halt Aquatic Invasive Species Spread
AUSTIN – Texans throughout the state take advantage of the Fourth of July holiday to enjoy the summer sun on the water. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges boaters and paddlers to do their part to protect the Texas lakes we love from aquatic invasive species during the heart of boating season.
Hopkins County Records – May/June 2024
LJ Martin Ranch LLC to Launie Lewandowski and Mariusz Lewandowski; Tract in the AC David Smith Survey. Aaron A Woodruff and Magan L Woodruff to Awbree Summers and Rich Summers; Tract in the AC J Lee Survey. Misty Lynn Blair, Ann McFarlin Block, Danny Lafay Cline, James Albert Cline, Jessie...
Texas A&M-Commerce: Chancellor John Sharp Announces His Retirement
The Texas A&M University System chancellor will retire in 2025. July 2, 2024 – COMMERCE, TX, July 2, 2024—John Sharp, chancellor of The Texas A&M University System, announced that he will retire effective June 30, 2025. He has served as chancellor of the Texas A&M System since September 2011.
Will the Texas ‘Heat Dome’ Send Beryl West?
July 2, 2024 – The Texas Heat home is a high-pressure system that, because physics, traps heat and keeps it there. That pressure system’s atmospheric energy is hard to bust up: The high pressure above is met with the rising heat below, which makes the system especially stubborn and slow-moving. A heat dome often suppress wind during the summer months.
Texas Leaders Sound Alarm on Future Power Grid Stability
If new estimates from ERCOT are correct, Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick say Texas needs “an immediate review of all policies concerning the grid.”. Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick are raising urgent concerns about the future stability of Texas’ power grid. A...
Barbara Hopper
Funeral service for Barbara Hopper, age 67, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 11:00 a.m. on. Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Davis Street Baptist Church with Bro. Mark Thompson officiating. Interment will follow at Peerless Cemetery with Byran Scott, David James, Michael James,. Jeremy Cunningham, Colton Wheeler, and John...
Making Easy Compost Tea From Master Gardener David Wall
July 1, 2024 – Pure compost tea (CT) is almost magical, as it’s made from just two ingredients, compost and water. While were talking about vegetable gardens, it works on annual flowers, vegetable plants, herbs, perennials, shrubs and even trees. CT feed plants in two ways. First, they supply nutrients by absorbing into plant roots into the soil. To a lesser degree, they can provide energy by soaking into plant leaves.
Kelly Rena Thompson
Full obituary forthcoming. VISITATION Tuesday July 2, 2024 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at West Oaks Funeral Home 500 S. Hillcrest Drive Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. FUNERAL SERVICE Wednesday July 3, 2024 10:00 AM West Oaks Funeral Home 500 S. Hillcrest Drive Sulphur Springs, TX 75482.
Big Bass Bingo in Yantis Supports Youth Riding
July 1, 2024 – The Big Bass Bingo hall in Yantis, TX offers a lot of entertainment, but that’s not all. A large portion of the proceeds from their weekly games go to support the Lake Fork Stables Youth Riding Programs. Lake Fork Stables, a 501c3 nonprofit organization...
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