Meet the School Board Candidates
Mar22

Meet the School Board Candidates

March 22, 2024 – The School Board Candidates have been invited to attend the Franklin County Republican Party County Convention on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in the Cultural Arts Center (100 Rusk St., Mt. Vernon) for an Informal Meet and Greet during the 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lunch Break. This will be a great opportunity for the public to speak with them about their plans if elected. MEETING CONVENTION FLYER -2024

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Lady Cats Take on Pleasant Grove March 26th in Softball
Mar22

Lady Cats Take on Pleasant Grove March 26th in Softball

The Sulphur Springs High School Lady Cats take on Pleasant Grove in Softball Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Lady Cat Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Tune in to KSST, 1230AM, for a live broadcast. You can also catch the game, live, streaming on KSST’s YouTube Channel. We will also video the gave for playback later on Cable Channel 18. The game is scheduled to start at 6:00pm March 26th! Be sure to tune in! Copies of the game will be...

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Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church Wants the Public to Know Sanctuary Doors to be Open Good Friday
Mar20

Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church Wants the Public to Know Sanctuary Doors to be Open Good Friday

March 20, 2024 – On Good Friday, March 29, the doors to the Sanctuary at First United Methodist Church, one block north of downtown Sulphur Springs at 301 Church Street, will be open for quiet meditation and individual prayer from 8 am to 3 pm.  All are welcome.   Stephen Ministers will be there to greet those coming to pray.   Good Friday is the commemoration of the day Jesus Christ died on the cross at Calvary.  For more...

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Important Days Worth Making Note of as March Comes to an End
Mar18

Important Days Worth Making Note of as March Comes to an End

March 18, 2024 – A couple of important days worth making note of as March 2024 comes to an end include the following. Monday, March 25th, 2024, is National Medal of Honor Day, honoring service and sacrifice, established by Congress to “foster public appreciation and recognition of Medal of Honor Recipients.” The first National Medal of Honor Day was celebrated on March 25, 1991. Also worth noting, Friday, March 29th, 2024 is...

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Coffee Grounds in Your Garden Soil From Master Gardener David Wall
Mar17

Coffee Grounds in Your Garden Soil From Master Gardener David Wall

March 17, 2024 – Many of you use your “used” coffee grounds for fertilizer in your gardens. You like the results but have to experiment to find the best way to do so. Used coffee grounds for fertilizer is not exactly a new idea. Additionally, many of you put coffee grounds in your compost piles where it mixes with other organic contents, eventually resulting in great soil additives. It must be noted, however, that this is done...

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Paris District Road Report for Week of March 18, 2024
Mar16

Paris District Road Report for Week of March 18, 2024

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting March 18, 2024. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such...

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A Second Cup of Coffee with Guest Steve Killian from Cooper Lake from March 12th
Mar15

A Second Cup of Coffee with Guest Steve Killian from Cooper Lake from March 12th

March 15, 2024 – In another interview with Cooper Lake State Park Complex Superintendent Steve Killian on A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey, John Mark and Steve discuss such topics as the upcoming eclipse, the need for volunteers, the changing of the seasons, and more. Be sure to check out the segment filmed at the KSST studios on March 12, 2024, below! Cooper Lake State Park Sunset...

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Trading Post for March 27, 2024
Mar15

Trading Post for March 27, 2024

For Sale 6 foot solid maple table w/ 12″ leaves has 8 chairs and in very good shape $300 Can be seen in Pickton 903-521-0785 For Sale: John Deere 2550 Cab tractor 903-717-1194 Also have Diesel Tank approx 250 gallons 3 point hay fork,3 point hay spear with gooseneck ball to move trailers. Your choice $100 each oboe. 903 438 6992 a Fooing Electric 1.5 quart countertop/table ice cream maker, for picture call or txt 903.440.5523 if...

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Second Cup of Coffee With Guest Steve Killian Conducted March 12th
Mar13

Second Cup of Coffee With Guest Steve Killian Conducted March 12th

Cooper Lake State Park Complex Superintendent Steve Killian sat down with John Mark Dempsey on KSST’s A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey. They chatted about such topics as the upcoming eclipse, Luck of the Irish Archery Shoot event for St. Patrick’s Day, The Levy Walk, and more. Be sure to check it out below! Cooper Lake State Park Eclipse day...

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Texas A&M University Commerce Plans Eclipse Viewing Event for University Community, General Public
Mar12

Texas A&M University Commerce Plans Eclipse Viewing Event for University Community, General Public

March 12, 2024 – COMMERCE, TEXAS—The public is invited to attend a free viewing event for the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 at Texas A&M University-Commerce.  The event is scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. at A&M-Commerce’s Memorial Stadium, located at 1606 State Highway 24 in Commerce. Attendees will enjoy educational presentations, activities and the perfect place to witness the last solar eclipse viewable...

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