Cumby Independent School District Receives A $181,574 Grant To Train 31 Students
Cumby ISD, Paris Junior College Win State Grants to Expand Career Training October 3, 2025 – CUMBY, Texas – Students in Northeast Texas will soon have new opportunities to train for high-demand careers, thanks to more than $1.9 million in career training grants announced this week by Governor Greg Abbott. Among the seven recipients, Cumby Independent School District and Paris Junior College were awarded funding to expand nursing...
Hopkins County Annual Fall Coat & Blanket Drive 2025 is Under Way
October 2, 2025 – Fall is finally here! As temperatures begin to drop, it’s time to think about staying warm—both outdoors and at home. Unfortunately, not everyone in Hopkins County has the means to stay warm and comfortable during the winter months. To meet this need, the Hopkins County community—through CANHelp—is kicking off the Annual Fall Coat & Blanket Drive 2025. Together, we can make...
Hopkins County United Way Shared First Pledge Total to Date at Their First Meeting October 1st
October 2, 2025 – The Hopkins County United Way Executive Secretary, Susan Berning, reported to KSST that they held their first meeting of 2025 on October 1st, 2025. Susan was very pleased to report Campaign pledges after the United Way’s first Report Meeting total $11,773!! Sounds like our Hopkins County United Way is off to a good start for their 70th year. Hopkins County needs to come together and help this great...
FDA Approves Drug to Combat Flesh-Eating Screwworm Amid Outbreak
October 2, 2025 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted conditional approval for an injectable drug to help fight the reemergence of the New World Screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that has resurfaced near Texas’ southern border. The drug, called Dectomax-CA1 (doramectin injection), is designed for use in cattle to both treat and prevent infestations of the screwworm, which feeds on the living tissue of warm-blooded...
Governor Abbott Directs DPS To Bolster Security Efforts Surrounding Religious Spaces
September 30, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott recently directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to bolster security efforts surrounding places of worship in the wake of the escalation of violent attacks against people and places of faith across the nation. In partnership with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, this operation will increase safety and security at churches, synagogues, and...
Learn What The Senior Citizens Activity Center Has Planned for October on This Second Cup Of Coffee
September 30, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas, Senior Citizens Activity Center Coordinator, Dawna Pryor, dropped by KSST for A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. Dawna and John Mark chatted about what activities are planned in October 2025 for the Senior Citizens Activity Center. Dawna Pryor shared details about the Soup and Stew Cook Off scheduled for October 3rd, 2025. Dawna and John Mark also talked about the next...
State Fair of Texas Honors Central Texas Camp Counselors with 2025 Pride of Texas Award
By State Fair of Texas | September 30, 2025 | The State Fair of Texas has awarded the 2025 Pride of Texas Award to youth camp counselors from Central Texas, recognizing their extraordinary courage during the devastating July Fourth floods along the Guadalupe River. The award was presented in front of the Hall of State at Fair Park during the Opening Ceremony of the 2025 State Fair of Texas. Established in 2014, the Pride of Texas...
Texas Halts CDL Issuance for DACA Recipients, Refugees, and Asylees
September 30, 2025 – The Texas Department of Public Safety has stopped issuing commercial driver licenses (CDLs) to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, refugees, and individuals granted asylum, a move that is already sparking legal and political debate. The change, which went into effect this month, affects thousands of Texans who rely on CDLs to work in industries facing severe labor shortages, including...
The Hopkins County United Way Held Their 2025 Lead Donor/CEO Appreciation Luncheon September 24th
September 29, 2025 – The Hopkins County United Way held their 2025 Lead Donor/CEO Appreciation Luncheon September 24th, 2025, at The Venue at two nineteen in Sulphur Springs, Texas. This campaign marks the 70th Anniversary of the Hopkins County United Way. Below is KSST’s/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this luncheon. The Keynote Speakers of this event were Lance Smith and Donna Williams from Bright Star Baseball....
District Play Began September 26th for Wildcats in Football Action Against Aubrey
September 28, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats played in their first District Game of the 2025 Season in a football game versus Aubrey on Friday, September 26th, 2025. The game was played at Gerald Prim Stadium in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Below is KSST’s/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this game. KSST”s Sports Director John Mark Dempsey called Play-by-Play, and Tony Flippin provided Color...
