Learn About the Mardi Gras/St. Patrick’s Day Party and More at the Senior Center on This Second Cup Of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark had a chat with Dawna Pryor, Coordinator at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center. John Mark and Dawna talked about the Mardi Gras/St. Patrick’s Day Party and Parade taking place March 14th at the Senior Center. The two also discussed the water color painting classes held at the Senior Citizens Center, crochet classes, the...
Children’s Museum to Hold Annual Silent Auction & Market
March 11, 2025 – Major Fundraiser for Northeast Texas Children’s Museum March 11, 2025 (COMMERCE, TEXAS) – The Board of Directors of the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum is pleased to announce the ninth annual Silent Auction & Market, to be held Monday, March 31, 2025 in the Sam Rayburn Student Center on the campus of Texas A&M University-Commerce. The bidding will begin at 5:30 pm and close at 7:30 pm. Guests at...
SSHS Wildcats took on the North Lamar Panthers in their First District Baseball Game
March 11, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats took on the North Lamar Panthers in their first district baseball game March 5th, 2025. The game was played at Wildcat Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Below is KSST’s coverage of this game where action was called by KSST’s Sports Director John Mark Dempsey and Tony Flippin. Be sure to check out this exciting...
Capri Brooks
Capri Brooks, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025, (formerly of Mount Pleasant, Texas), at the age of 40. Capri was born on September 30, 1984, to Jack and Mary, in Hopkins County, Texas. She is a graduate of Sulphur Bluff High School. Survivors include her father, Jack and Glenda Brooks of Hagansport; mother, Mary and Doug Austin of Remus, Michigan; brother, Dakota Brooks of Victoria, Texas; a special aunt, Sherri Thompson of...
This and That for March From Master Gardener David Wall
March 9, 2025 – A recent article mentioned under- and overwatering causing cucumber curling. Over watering is NOT a curling cause. Underwatering, irregular watering and under fertilization can cause curling. Poorly vented greenhouses with high humidity, and direct sunlight with high temperature can also cause curling, but underwatering and under fertilization are you best bets for causing it. Sorry for the earlier incomplete...
Sen. Cruz Introduces the Make American Flags in America Act of 2025
March 9, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Make American Flags in America Act of 2025. This legislation closes loopholes in existing law meant to ensure that American flags displayed on federal property or procured by federal agencies to be manufactured completely in the United States from American materials. Upon introduction, Sen. Cruz said, “There is bipartisan agreement that...
Paris District Road Report for Week of March 10, 2025
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting March 10, 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 and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such...
First UMC of Sulphur Springs Shares Lent & Holy Week Worship Schedule for 2025
March 6, 2025 – Easter is coming! Easter Sunday is April 20, 2025. But, before Easter, First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, begins with Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the 40 days of LENT: Five Sundays, followed by the exciting Palm/Passion Sunday, the drama of Good Friday, and finally the exuberant excitement of Easter – Resurrection Sunday! First United Methodist Church, 301 Church Street, Sulphur...
Dinner Bell for March 12, 2025
DINNER BELL, First United Methodist Church SPONSOR: Christus Health 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. In July 2016 the Hopkins County Hospital District and Christus Health formed an alliance in which Christus became the leasing entity of...
Paris Junior College’s Gabriella Sosa tops National Rankings
March 6, 2025 – Paris Junior College softball player Gabriella Sosa has snagged several number one spots in rankings from the National Junior College Athletic Association this week. The sophomore catcher is currently number one nationally in home runs (20), runners batted in (56), and total bases (106). She is third nationally in slugging percentage (1.359) and fourth in hits (40). “Gabby has gotten off to a great start and her...
