Rain Overnight: More Expected on Saturday
April 2, 2026 – SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas — Rainfall over the past 24 hours brought measurable moisture to Hopkins County, with as much as 0.30 inches recorded overnight, offering a modest boost to soil conditions but continuing a pattern of unsettled spring weather. Light rain moved through the Sulphur Springs area late Wednesday into early Thursday, accompanied by cloudy skies and mild temperatures. While the rainfall totals were...
Debate Emerges Over Islamic Content in Texas Social Studies Curriculum
April 2, 2026 – AUSTIN, Texas — A renewed debate over what should be taught in Texas classrooms is taking shape as the State Board of Education (SBOE) prepares to review potential updates to social studies standards. Muslim advocacy groups are expected to push for expanded inclusion of Islamic history and perspectives, arguing that current curriculum proposals do not adequately or accurately represent the role of Islam in world...
Anglers Catch Hundreds of Record-Setting Fish in 2025
April 1, 2026 – ATHENS – Anglers from Texas and across the nation set numerous fishing records in Texas waters via the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Angler Recognition Program (ARP) in 2025. The angler with the most 2025 catch awards was Charles Dewey of Universal City with 52. He averaged an incredible, one record per week, with most of his submissions being uncommonly targeted species that include common carp...
Donna Hooten
December 26, 1951 — March 31, 2026 Memorial service for Donna Hooten, age 74, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Buddy Wiggins officiating. Mrs. Hooten passed away at Carriage House Manor on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Donna Hooten
Texas Rangers Broadcast Time Delayed Today
April 1, 2026 – The Texas Rangers Broadcast for the game on Wednesday April 1th will be slightly delayed. KSST will join the Rangers already in progress, just after the noon news, at 12:56 PM.
Lone Star Land Steward 2026 Ecoregion Winners Announced
April 1, 2026 – AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is pleased to announce the 2026 Lone Star Land Steward Ecoregion Award winners. This year’s award winners represent a variety of conservation efforts, ecosystems and accomplishments, all demonstrating excellence in natural resource management and stewardship. The Lone Star Land Steward Award recognizes private landowners in Texas for their exemplary...
Smart TVs Draw Scrutiny Over Account Requirements, Data Collection
March 31, 2026 – Consumers are raising concerns as more smart TVs—particularly lower-cost models sold through major retailers like Walmart—now require users to create and log into accounts before accessing basic features. The shift, tied to operating systems such as Roku TV and other built-in platforms, is part of a broader trend toward connected, ad-supported home entertainment. ACR Tracking: Automatic Content Recognition (ACR)...
Gerald Lynn Dyer
September 25, 1942 — March 30, 2026 Holly Lake Ranch Gerald Lynn Dyer, 83, of Holly Lake Ranch, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 30, 2026. Gerald was born in Honey Grove, TX, on September 25, 1942, to Elmer and Freda Dyer. He graduated from Honey Grove High School in 1961. He graduated from East Texas State University in 1965 with a Bachelor of Science degree. Gerald was recruited by the Texas Highway Patrol...
TEXAS LAWMAKERS TO STUDY IMPACT OF CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY
March 31, 2026 – AUSTIN — Texas lawmakers are preparing to take a closer look at how increasing use of technology in classrooms is affecting student learning ahead of the 2027 legislative session. House Speaker Dustin Burrows has directed two committees to examine the role of digital devices in education, including whether heavy reliance on screens is helping or hindering academic performance. The review comes as more schools...
TEXAS LAWMAKER RAISES CONCERNS OVER INVOLUNTARY ORGAN DONATION
March 31, 2026 – AUSTIN — A Texas lawmaker is raising renewed concerns about whether current state law allows individuals to become organ donors without explicit consent, particularly in cases involving unidentified or unrepresented patients. State Rep. Tom Oliverson, a Republican from Cypress, has warned that existing statutes give hospital administrators and, in some cases, district court judges the authority to determine the...
