SH 154 Broadway Bridge Closure Scheduled in Hopkins County
April 28, 2026 – PARIS – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced the upcoming closure of the SH 154 Broadway Bridge in Hopkins County for construction. The project is scheduled to begin June 1, 2026. During this time, the Broadway Bridge will be fully closed for 21 days under a proposed 24-hour work schedule. The contractor for the project, THK Construction LLC, was awarded a contract with 286...
ETAMU Robotics Scores Division Runner-Up Finish at VEX U World Championship
April 28, 2026 – This was the robotics club’s first appearance at the VEX U World Championship COMMERCE, TX, April 28, 2026— East Texas A&M University’s Lion Pride Robotics Club came up just short of a shot at a world title, finishing as runner-up in the VEX U Research Division at the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship in St. Louis, Mo., on Monday, April 27. The team, which consists of Dharsan Raviselvam,...
First United Methodist Church is now Hiring a Church Nursery Worker
April 27, 2026 – First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, has an opening for a Church Nursery Worker. For more details, or if interested, call 903-763-2185. First United Methodist Church Sulphur Springs Now Hiring Church Nursery Worker April 2026 2026 Nursery Worker
CEA Mario Villarino Talks Avian Influenza On Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey April 21st
April 26, 2026 – Hopkins County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office Agent Mario Villarino-Gutierrez was a guest on KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey April 21, 2026. On the program below, Mario and John Mark chat about the rain and cooler temperatures we have been experiencing lately, the Avian Influenza or bird flu, and more. Be sure to check out this educational episode of A Second Cup Of Coffee,...
A Service on Celebration Plaza in Sulphur Springs May 15th in Honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day
April 26, 2026 – Bob Kerr, from KSST’s Veterans Voices, announces that there will be an event on Celebration Plaza, downtown Sulphur Springs, Texas, beginning at 11:00am Friday, May 15, 2026, in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day. Peace Officers Memorial Day is a solemn United States observance dedicated to honoring federal, state, and local law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. It...
Paris District Road Report for April 27, 2026
April 24, 2026 – 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 April 27, 2026. 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...
Texas Soil and Water Stewardship Week Recognizes the Soil as the Foundation of Life, Productivity, and Resilience across the State
April 23, 2026 – Hopkins-Rains Soil & Water Conservation District #445 has partnered with the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) and the Association of Texas Soil & Water Conservation Districts to highlight Soil and Water Stewardship Week and the importance of voluntary land stewardship in Texas. The statewide campaign is April 25 through May 6, 2026, and the focus this year is “Soil. Where It All...
Dinner Bell for April 29, 2026
April 21, 2026 – WEEK OF: April 29, 2026 COMMUNITY PARTNER: Hopkins County Christian Alliance 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. Our sponsor and servers this week are from The Hopkins County Christian Alliance (HCCA). The HCCA is an organization of clergy and...
Local Author Sharon Feldt was the Guest on This Episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
April 21, 2026 – Local small business owner and author Sharon Feldt was the guest on this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. Sharon and John Mark chatted about the Bright Star Literary Society, the book Spectacular Things, what the Book Nook on Main has in store for “Independent Bookstore Day” Saturday, April 25th, 2026, and so much more. Be sure to check out this interesting...
Sulphur Springs Lady Cats v.s. Bullard April 17th
April 19, 2026 – The Sulphur Springs Texas High School Lady Cats played the Bullard Panthers in a game of softball on Friday, April 17, 2026. The game took place at Lady Cat Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this game. KSST’s Sports Director, John Mark Dempsey, and Tony Flippin provided Play by Play and Color...
