Give ‘em a Brake: Drive Smart in Work Zones
April 16, 2026 – 203 people were killed in traffic crashes in Texas work zones last year PARIS – Highway work is dangerous work, often just inches away from speeding traffic. Help keep our workers and everyone on the road safe by slowing down in work zones and driving like a Texan: kind, courteous and safe. A growing state means more Texans on our roads, and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is meeting...
SSISD Supt. Dr. Steeber was John Mark’s Guest on This Second Cup Of Coffee From April 14th
April 16, 2026 – Sulphur Springs ISD Superintendent, Dr. Deana Steeber, was the guest on this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, from April 14th, 2026. Dr. Steeber and John Mark chatted about the students that competed in the UIL Competition, and how well they did. They also talked about the Valedictorian and Salutatorian of Sulphur Springs High School Class of 2026… And they talked...
Hopkins County Community Resource Coordination Group Student Art Contest and Mental Health Resource Fair to be Held May 7th
April 16, 2026 – The Hopkins County Community Resource Coordination Group, in partnership with local schools and community organizations, will host a Student Art Contest and Mental Health Resource Fair May 7, 2026. The event will be held from 5:30pm to 7:00pm, at the ROC in Sulphur Springs, Texas. All Hopkins County students in grades 6 through 12 may participate. For more details, please contact Dana Sills at [email protected]....
Trading Post for April 16, 2026
Free: just have to come get it. A used electric recliner. If interested, or for more details, please call 309-808-9035. Free to a Good Home: six week old Border Collie/Blue Heeler puppies. They are “intelligent, energetic, and loyal.” They have had their first series of shots. They are ready to be taken home. If interested, or for more details, please text 903-243-7676. 2 tickets to Mel Robbins tour in Grand Prarie Texas...
The 22nd Annual Sulphur Springs 90+ Bridges Banquet was Held April 11th
April 14, 2026 – The 2026 22nd Annual Sulphur Springs 90+ Bridges Banquet was held Saturday, April 11th, 2026. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this banquet. The event was held at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen Center, 301 Oak Ave., Sulphur Springs, Texas. The event was a success, honoring senior members of the Sulphur Springs community. Be sure to check out this joyful celebration full of fun, laughter, a...
Trading Post for April 14, 2026
Free to a Good Home: six week old Border Collie/Blue Heeler puppies. They are “intelligent, energetic, and loyal.” They have had their first series of shots. They are ready to be taken home. If interested, or for more details, please text 903-243-7676. 2 tickets to Mel Robbins tour in Grand Prarie Texas Trust CU Theatre, April 29, 2026-7:30pm. $300.00. 903-348-1098 2 tickets plus parking pass. Phil Wickham concert at...
Sulphur Springs Downtown Business Alliance Announces the Next Spring Market on Main to be Held April 18th
April 14, 2026 – The Sulphur Springs Downtown Business Alliance has announced that the next Sulphur Springs Spring Market on Main Street is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026. Activities will take place from 9:00am to 4:00pm. You can expect Spring items, crafts, food, and so much more! Entry to this event is free. Sulphur Springs Spring Market On Main St April 18 2026
Local 6th Grade Student Dathan is Competing for a Scholarship and Needs Your Help
April 12, 2026 – A family of KSST listeners reached out to us with the following information. “I wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for helping support my son and giving him the opportunity to compete for such an incredible experience. Your willingness to share his story truly means a lot to our family…. Also, I have to add—my kids absolutely love jamming out to the oldies on KSST! It’s something we...
Emily Glass had A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
April 12, 2026 – “Woman About Town” Emily Glass recently had A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. Emily and John Mark chatted about the recent “Ham Scramble,” the upcoming “Chocolate Festival” taking place May 9th, 2026, the upcoming local elections, and much more. Be sure to check out this informative episode and learn what’s going on in Sulphur Springs, Texas. A Second Cup of...
East Texas A&M Football Ranks Among Nation’s Best in the Classroom
April 11, 2026 – Lion Football is proving that excellence extends far beyond the field at East Texas A&M University (ETAMU), ranking among the top academic performers in all of college athletics. This week, 20 East Texas A&M football players were named to the National Football Foundation’s (NFF) Hampshire Honor Society, marking the most selections from one school for 2026 in the NCAA...
