Sponsorships on Sale Soon for 5th Annual Designer Handbag Bingo
May 14, 2024 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care (HCHC) Foundation’s Designer Handbag Bingo is set for Thursday, August 8. This popular event is expected to be a sellout. Sponsorships will be available for purchase on Monday, May 20 at handbagbingo24.GiveSmart.com. Two levels, $2,500 and $1,500, include a reserved table for 8 players. The $500 and $250 include advertising benefits but no tickets or...
Dinner Bell for May 15th, 2024
The Dial Study Club was formed in 1951 when Junior Waverly Club realized the need for an additional study club for young women. Gretchen Dial was their sponsor and recognizing her many community endeavors caused them to name the new organization the Dial Study Club. She was a member of Waverly Club for 50 years. She served as secretary to Senator John Crawford during the first World War. At the Waverly Clubs request he was helpful in...
Sulphur Springs Public Library’s Hope Cain sat Down Again with John Mark in this Second Cup of Coffee
In this episode of A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey, John Mark had another chat with Sulphur Springs Public Library Director Hope Cain. The two discuss some of the new books available to the public in the library now. They also discuss titles that have been ordered and are on their way. There’s also chit chat about a title that is so popular the library can’t keep it on the shelf. Give the video a watch and...
*Update* Sulphur Springs High School Lady Cats Take on Aubrey in Playoffs in Nevada
May 14, 2024 – KSST has been the voice of Sulphur Springs Wildcats sports since 1947. John Mark Dempsey and Tony Flippin will bring you the Playoffs game between the Lady Cats and Aubrey at Community High School in Nevada, Texas. The game has now been changed to Friday, May 17, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 7:00pm. If you can’t attend the game in person, be sure to tune in to KSST, 1230AM, for the live broadcast. We...
Jury Summons Cancelled for Friday
May 14, 2024 – The Hopkins County District Clerk contacted KSST and reported that the Jury Summons for Friday, May 17, 2024, at 9:00 am at the Hopkins County Courthouse has been CANCELLED. If you received a summons to appear for Jury Duty Monday, Friday, May 17, 2024 at the Hopkins County Courthouse in Sulphur Springs, Texas, you need not appear.
Jane Willis
Jane Faye Willis, 81, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, passed away on May 12, 2024. Jane was formerly of McKinney, Texas where she spent her childhood and most of her adult life. She moved to Sulphur Springs in 2015 to be close to her family. She was fondly referred to as Aunt Jane by her nieces, nephews, and other special family members. Jane was a caretaker to many in her lifetime. She took care of her parents and many elderly friends and...
Green Pond Memorial Day Services to be held May 19th
May 13, 2024 – Green Pond Memorial Day Services to be held Sunday, May 19, 2024. Services are scheduled to begin at 10:30 am. The guest speaker will be B J Tear. A covered dish lunch will be held following the services. The public is invited.
Proper Hay Storage is Crucial for Preserving Hay from Moisture by Mario Villarino
May 13, 2024 – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides comprehensive guidance on protecting hay from rain to maintain its quality and nutritional value. Proper hay storage is crucial for preserving hay from moisture, as exposure to rain can lead to mold growth, nutrient loss, and decreased palatability. Here’s an in-depth look at strategies recommended by AgriLife Extension: Covered Storage: Utilizing covered storage...
This and That for May 2024 From Master Gardener David Wall
May 12, 2024 – Bell peppers don’t handle the heat of summer very well, but other sweet peppers as well as hot peppers don’t seem to be affected! There are already 1,000 gigatons of carbon in the atmosphere contributing to global warming. If we went to zero carbon emission today, 1,000 gigatons would still warm our planet for 100s, if not 1,000s of years unless reduced. It’s estimated that planting one billion trees could pull...
Donny Von Attaway
Donny Von Attaway, 80, of Como passed away peacefully at his home Friday, May 3, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Black Oak Baptist Church in Como. Donny was born on Aug. 6, 1943, to Truman Travis Attaway and Della Bowden in Sulphur Springs. He married Anita Tacker on Sept. 18, 1964. He worked as an oil field pumper for over 40 years. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps., serving from...
