Let’s Talk Compost By Master Gardener David Wall
November 28, 2025 – So, what is compost? There are many definitions, but one of the best and simplest says that compost is decomposed once-living material. The decomposed material contains many nutrients your growing and producing vegetable plants need. Compost can be “grown” in a turnable container, open container, just in a pile, or purchased at a store (expensive!). All three require you...
Trading Post for November 30, 2025
For Sale: a binder with NASCAR trading cards. Looking for the best offer. Can be seen at KSST. If interested, or for more info., please call 903-366-9401. Leave a message if no answer. Free: two long blue cushioned church pews in “good condition.” Also, six rows of six theater seats in “good condition.” Located at Bible Way Lighthouse Church, 241 County Road 4591 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. If interested, or for...
Paris District Road Report for December 1, 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 December 1, 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...
Learn About the SSHS Choir’s Christmas Concert Coming up December 9th on This KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
November 28, 2025 – On November 18th, 2025, Sulphur Springs High School Choir Director, Beth Cole, dropped by for A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey to chat about the SSHS Choir’s upcoming Christmas Program being held at the Sulphur Springs High School Auditorium on December 9th, 2025. Beth and John Mark also talked about Sulphur Springs’s Choir students, the All State Competition coming up on January 10,...
MISTLETOE By Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson
November 28, 2025 – Mistletoe has long been associated with the Christmas holidays, and the idea of kissing under the mistletoe is a favorite of many people, both young and old. Mistletoe has historically represented romance, vitality, and fertility. The ancient Greeks’ winter holiday Kronia used mistletoe as part of the celebrations, and the tradition of “kissing under the mistletoe” may have started there. ...
POINSETTIAS By Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson
November 28, 2025 – Poinsettias are everywhere! Nurseries, garden centers, even grocery stores are now selling these plants for Christmas color and decorations. These plants are famous for their bright red foliage, and make a great Christmas display of holiday cheer. Although we are used to seeing poinsettias as red plants, they come in many varieties and colors. The “leaves” are actually called “bracts”,...
Learn About Teacher Lewis Ben Smith’s Book Signing Event November 29th on This Segment of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
November 25, 2025 – Local author Sharon Feldt had A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey to talk about the book signing for Sulphur Springs History Teacher Lewis Ben Smith being held November 29th, 2025. Sharon and John Mark also chatted about the book, Firestorm, the book, The Emperor Of Gladness, and much more. Learn about what’s going on at a local small business and perhaps learn about a new book you’ll...
Give a Gift of Health Through the Snowflake Campaign
November 25, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Snowflake Campaign is taking flight, and the community is encouraged to think of the Snowflake recognition program as a way to honor or memorialize friends, family and/or customers. By donating a recommended $25 individual to be recognized, you are also helping the Foundation purchase a new blanket warmer for use in the expanded surgical...
The Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group Celebrates One Year of Service
November 25, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – November marks one year of the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Breast Cancer Support Group. Meetings have become a network of encouragement and resources for women who have or have had cancer. Women who have had any type of cancer, not just breast cancer, are invited to attend meetings on the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Medical Plaza, 113 Airport Rd. The...
Paris Junior College Celebrates a Vibrant Homecoming Weekend Filled with Tradition, Awards, and Community Spirit
November 23, 2025 – Paris Junior College wrapped up an unforgettable Homecoming Week, welcoming students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members to a series of spirited events that highlighted the Dragon Family’s pride, creativity, and connection. Festivities began with lively campus cookouts in Sulphur Springs, Greenville, and Paris, and a full lineup of student activities that built excitement leading into the weekend....
