Emily Glass had a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey September 23rd
September 25, 2025 – Dial Study Club’s Emily Glass dropped by for a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey September 23rd, 2025. Emily and John Mark chatted about the successful Homecoming Parade that was held a few weeks ago, the United Way and their new campaign, upcoming plans for The Venue 219 on Main Street, and much more. Be sure to check out this interesting episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With...
Several SSISD Choir Program Students Recently Earned a Place in the TMEA All-Region Choir
September 25, 2025 – Beth Cole with the Sulphur Springs ISD High School Choir recently shared some exciting news with KSST. Several SSISD students recently earned a place in the TMEA All-Region Choir, a highly competitive honor that recognizes musical excellence across our area. Four of these students advanced to the next round of auditions, Pre-Area, placing them among the very best in our region. Their achievements represent...
Texas Wine Builds Global Momentum in International Organization
September 25, 2025 – Texas A&M Department of Horticultural Sciences forges ties with 50-plus nations to advance wine science For the booming and rapidly evolving Texas wine industry, membership in the International Organisation of Vine and Wine, OIV, has its privileges. OIV is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to the science behind viticulture and winemaking. Its membership represents 51 nations,...
The 2025-2026 Hopkins County United Way Workers Lunch was Held September 17th
September 23, 2025 – The 2025-2026 Hopkins County United Way Workers Lunch was held September 17th, 2025. The luncheon took place at the Southwest Dairy Museum in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Various officials spoke at the event, helping continue kick off this year’s campaign. This year marks the 70th Anniversary of United Way. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this exciting event. Hopkins County 2025 United...
AgriLife Extension Publishes Wildlife-Focused New World Screwworm Resource
September 22, 2025 – Digital fact sheet outlines monitoring and reporting strategies to protect wildlife The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has released a new fact sheet, “Wildlife Monitoring and Management for New World Screwworm,” to help Texans protect wildlife from the threat of this potentially devastating parasite. Protect Texas wildlife Learn how to spot and report New World screwworm in free-ranging...
Spectrum Launches Gigabit Broadband, Mobile,TV And Voice Services in Hopkins County
September 22, 2025 – Spectrum Internet® with Speeds up to a Gig Now Availableto More Than 4,600 Homes and Small Businesses Network Buildout is Part of Spectrum’s $7 Billion Rural Construction Initiative HOPKINS COUNTY, TX. (September 16, 2025) — Spectrum, the #1 rural internet provider in the nation*, today announced the launch of Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services to more than 4,600 additional...
The Sulphur Springs Wildcats Competed Against the Mt. Pleasant Tigers in Football Action September 19th
September 22, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats Football game versus the Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Gerald Prim Stadium September 19th, 2025, was Senior Night for the Wildcats. Below is KSST’s coverage of this intense football game. KSST’s Sports Director, John Mark Dempsey, called Play by Play, and Tony Flippin provided Color Commentary. The game was played in Sulphur Springs, Texas. This video includes...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society to Hold Next Lunch & Learn September 24th
September 21, 2025 – We are so excited to have the opportunity to bring to you an in-person and professional speaker for our Lunch & Learn next week. It is not often we are able to do that and we cannot thank MIchele Bailey enough for agreeing to take the time from her very busy schedule to bring this talk to us. She is President of East Texas Genealogical Society, Director of Education for Texas State...
Paris District Road Report for September 22, 2025
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains Counties for the week starting September 22, 2025. 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...
Dinner Bell Menu for September 24, 2025
September 19, 2025 – COMMUNITY PARTNER: Alliance Bank 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. Alliance Bank was chartered as Sulphur Springs State Bank on June 13, 1927. The bank turned a profit that year and has done so every year since then, 98...
