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 Recently
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...
Trading Post for April 10, 2026
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Next Hopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting to be Held April 16th
April 9, 2026 – You are invited to come and hear our speaker, Michele Bailey, on Thursday, April 16, 2026. We will meet at 611 N. Davis, Sulphur Springs, TX., at 7:00 p.m. or you may join us via Zoom that evening. (See the Zoom link below). Michele Bailey, a Texan by choice since the age of twelve, is a dedicated genealogist with a deep passion for helping others to discover their roots. Leveraging thirty...
Registration for the CANHelp Back to School Fair Begins April 27th on Second Cup Of Coffee
April 9, 2026 – John Mark’s guest on the episode of A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey below was the Executive Director of CANHelp, Brian Crump. John Mark and Brian chatted about the upcoming Back to School Fair, when registration begins for the backpacks full of school supplies, some of the ways CANHelp helps community members of Hopkins County, and so much more. Be sure to check out this informative segment...
Dinner Bell for April 15, 2026
April 7, 2026 – WEEK OF: April 15, 2026 COMMUNITY PARTNER: Texas Farm Credit The doors to Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church will open at 11:00 a.m. Meal service begins at 11:30 a.m. and doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Please come join us to share fellowship and a meal. If you are a farmer, a rancher or “country living is just for you”, Texas Farm Credit is able to help!!! Farm Credit Bank of Texas is part of the...
The Sulphur Springs Wildcats Baseball v.s. Paris Wildcats April 7th
April 8, 2026 – The Sulphur Springs, Texas, High School Wildcats played baseball with the Paris Wildcats Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Wildcat Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Below is Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this game. KSST’s Sports Director, John Mark Dempsey, called Play by Play. At the end of the game Tony Flippin joined John Mark and the two discussed the Wildcats game, and the Lady Cats Softball game that...
The Annual Kerry W. Garmon Memorial Scholarship Dinner and Auction to be Held April 11th
April 7, 2026 – It is time once again for the Annual Kerry W. Garmon Memorial Scholarship Dinner and Auction. The event will be held on April 11th at 6:00pm in the Kerry W. Garmon Gymnasium to help support Saltillo High School Students as part of Kerry’s legacy. Many attribute the success they have had over the past years to you and countless others who have participated in this event. To date the organization has awarded over...
Take this TxDOT Survey to Help Shape the Future of I-35
April 7, 2026 – Survey is a part of I-35 corridor study PARIS – From road trip kolaches to international trade, I-35 is a vital transportation artery for the state of Texas, and drivers now have a chance to shape its future. To meet the transportation needs of Texas’ growing population and robust economy over the next 25 years, the Texas Department of Transportation...
