All 17 Amendments Passed
November 5, 2025 – Texas voters overwhelmingly approved all 17 proposed constitutional amendments in Tuesday’s General Election, marking another round of significant changes to the state’s 1876 Constitution. The measures passed by varying margins, signaling broad public support for issues ranging from property tax relief to infrastructure funding and retirement benefits. Among the most notable approvals was Proposition 4, which...
Renewables Are Doing Some Heavy Lifting When It Comes to the Texas Grid
November 4, 2025 – Texas is relying more heavily on renewable energy to meet its record-breaking electricity demand, as new data shows wind and solar power now provide nearly 40 percent of the state’s total generation. The growth comes as Texas’ booming economy and expanding data center industry drive electricity consumption to historic highs. Solar power has seen the fastest gains, producing roughly 50 percent more energy in...
Governor Abbott Announces $10,000 Reward In Shooting Of Jacksonville Police Officer
November 3, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Bobby Michael Dennis, who is wanted for his involvement in the shooting of a Jacksonville police officer and K-9 who were wounded. Yesterday, warrants were issued by the Jacksonville Police Department for Dennis’ arrest for...
Attempts by Citizen Group to Add Items to City Council Agenda Rebuffed
November 3, 2025 – A group of Sulphur Springs residents is calling for greater transparency after city officials refused to place a citizen-led discussion item about the proposed MSB/Thermo Matrix Reserve hyperscale data center project on the City Council’s agenda. According to correspondence shared with KSST, the city secretary and city attorney denied the formal request, stating that “no action will be taken” — effectively...
ETAMU Honoring Our Nation’s Heroes at 35th Annual Veterans Vigil
November 3, 2025 – Students, faculty and community members unite to honor veterans during this 35-year tradition of gratitude. COMMERCE, TX, November 3, 2025—One of East Texas A&M University’s longest-running traditions returns this fall with the 35th installment of the Veterans Vigil. Scheduled for Wednesday, November 12 in the Rayburn Student Center at East Texas A&M, this free event is open to the public. Schedule of...
Your Sulphur Springs Wildcats Scared Up Quite a Game Halloween Night
November 2, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats scared up quit the competition Halloween night at Gerald Prim Stadium in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The Lake Dallas Falcons came to Sulphur Springs, Texas October 31st, 2025, to play some football with the Wildcats. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this game. KSST’s Sports Director, John Mark Dempsey, called Play by Play, and the talented Tony...
Residential Users Set to Pay for ‘Grid Strengthening Plan’
November 2, 2025 – The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) is sounding the alarm over a massive statewide transmission line initiative it says could raise energy costs for Texans for years without proper oversight or approval. “The cost burden is being unfairly shifted to ordinary consumers, rather than large industrial users and data companies that stand to benefit most.” Originally pitched as a regional...
Hunters for the Hungry Donates New Deer Processing Trailer to East Texas Food Bank
October 31, 2025 – TYLER — The East Texas Food Bank unveiled a new deer processing trailer this week, donated through the Hunters for the Hungry program — a statewide effort that turns harvested deer into meals for Texans in need. The mobile trailer, showcased Wednesday, will help streamline the process of collecting, cleaning, and storing venison donations from area hunters during deer season. The program is a partnership...
The United Way Reported They’ve Reached 60% of Their Goal at Their 5th Campaign Meeting October 28th
October 31, 2025 – The 2025-2026 Hopkins County United Way held their fifth Campaign Report Meeting October 28th, 2025, at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Sulphur Springs, Texas, where they reported they have reached 60% of their Campaign Goal! Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this fun meeting. You can still donate by mailing your donation to … P. O. Box 735, Sulphur Springs, Texas, 75483,...
Texas Manufacturing and AI Boom Hinges on Access to Affordable Water
October 30, 2025 – As the Trump administration pushes forward with policies to revive U.S. manufacturing — including tariffs, regulatory reform, and easier credit — Texas is once again in the spotlight. The state’s vast land, strong energy infrastructure, and central location make it an attractive hub for industry. But one key question looms large: Can Texas deliver enough affordable water to fuel its manufacturing future? Water...
