Hopkins County United Way Excess Allocation Check Distribution with the 2023-2024 Campaign
July 21, 2025 – This is KSST’s coverage of the Hopkins County United Way 2023-2024 Campaign excess allocation check distribution. Hopkins County United Way received contributions exceeding original allocations for the 2023-2024 Campaign, Co-Chaired by KK McKenzie and Jessica McInnis. Hopkins County United Way Board Members are pleased to distribute the additional donations to non-profit organizations that serve people in...
Dortheal Speed
Graveside service for Dortheal Speed will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Peerless Cemetery with Josh Moyer officiating and Brent Johnson, Daniel Nordin, Jimmy Vaughn, Bryan Patterson, Mason Scott, and Chip Vaughn serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs. Dortheal Willis Denny Speed, age 96, of Sulphur...
Federal Mandate Requires Changes to In-State Tuition Eligibility at East Texas A&M
July 21, 2025 – COMMERCE, TX, July 21, 2025— In compliance with a recent federal court order and guidance from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, East Texas A&M University is making required changes to in-state tuition eligibility beginning in the Fall 2025 semester. These changes affect students who previously qualified for in-state tuition under Texas Education Code § 54.053(a)(3) but are unable to demonstrate...
Foundation to Host Free Menopause Seminar This Thursday
July 21, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is offering a free seminar about perimenopause, menopause, and hormones, Thursday, July 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This talk is beneficial for women in the heat of menopause as well as for women who want to be prepared for it and manage their hormones in the meantime. This free seminar is the next event planned for the Foundation’s Summer of...
New Beginnings Healing and Deliverance Ministries will Present two Events July 26th and 27th
July 21, 2025 – New Beginnings Healing and Deliverance Ministries of Sulphur Springs, Texas, announces two events with one taking place July 26th, 2025, and the other being held July 27th, 2025. Ascension Technologies will present the program Saturday, July 26, beginning at 6:30pm. This program will be held at 717 East Jefferson Street, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The program on Sunday, July 27, will be In One Ministries Kingdom...
Greater Emmanuel Baptist Church to Hold Fundraising Concert July 26th
July 21, 2025 – Greater Emmanuel Baptist Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will hold a Building Fund Musical Event Saturday, July 26, 2025. The concert will take place at the Cypress Baptist Center in Sulphur Springs. The musical event will begin at 4:00pm. Reverend D. K. Young, Pastor. Demetra Robinson, Associate Minister. Greater Emmanuel Concert flyer 2 – Made with PosterMyWall 3 July 2025
Roger Lee Puckett
Roger Lee Puckett passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Roger was born on September 1, 1960, to Wilford and Erna (Fries) Puckett, in Washington, D.C. He married the love of his life Rebecca Heddens on December 18, 1989. Roger was a hard worker that loved his family deeply. He was a dedicated truck driver and owner of Puckett Transport. Roger took great pride in his work and he found joy in traveling the United...
Paris District Road Report for Week of July 21, 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 July 21, 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 approach...
Smart Horizons Career Online High School Summer 2025 Graduation for Valerie Campos
July 18, 2025 – Below is KSST’s coverage of the smart horizons Career Online High School Summer 2025 Commencement Exercises for Valerie Campos. Valerie successfully completed the smart horizons Career High School program and earned her diploma through hard work and determination. Sulphur Springs Public Library Director, Hope Cain, recently talked about the smart horizons Career High School program on an episode of...
James and Cindy Rushing
James Randall “J.R.” Rushing, age 64, and Cynthia Cherise “Cindy” Rushing, age 53, passed away together on July 4, 2025, in Kerr County, Texas. A joint memorial service celebrating their lives will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 25, 2025, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Following the service, a graveside inurnment will take place at Bethel Cemetery in Franklin County, Texas. J.R. was born on...
