Alert from Gafford Chapel WSC: Conserve Water
Date: Jan 31, 2026 – 8:30 AM – The water break has been repaired but please conserve water usage. The Ridgeway water tower will take time to fill up to capacity for our normal usage. We can’t all wash a load of laundry at the same time!!
Alert from Gafford Chapel WSC: Ridgeway Water Outage
Date: Jan 31, 2026 – 8:30 AM – We have an 8 inch water main broken in the Ridgeway area. Customers in that area will not have water for several hours while repairs are made. We are sorry for the inconvenience. water leak
Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration to Prevent New World Screwworm Fly Infestation
Austin, Texas — January 29, 2026 – Governor Greg Abbott on Thursday issued a statewide disaster declaration aimed at preventing the potential spread of the New World screwworm (NWS) fly into Texas, authorizing additional state resources to protect livestock, wildlife, and the state’s agricultural economy. Although the destructive parasite is not currently present in Texas or elsewhere in the United States, state officials warn...
New Date for Postponed Gala
January 29, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, TX – You can’t keep a good Foundation down! The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation postponed its 20th anniversary Gala for the health and safety of the community. That means the Foundation will have more time to share the history of the Foundation, the Gala, and the people who were instrumental in both. The new date for the Gala will be Saturday, May 9. The Foundation...
Como-Pickton CISD to Have a Late Start Friday
January 29, 2026 – Como-Pickton CISD Assistant Principal, Wilke Howard, reports… Weather Update We will try another late arrival on Friday, with school beginning at 10:00 a.m. and doors opening at 9:30 a.m. Please continue to monitor Facebook and text alerts for updates. Most importantly, stay safe out there, Eagle Nation. Como Pickton CISD Eagle Logo 2025
Attorney General Paxton Announces Investigation Into H‑1B Visa Abuse, Starting With Three North Texas Businesses
January 29, 2026 – Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a wide sweeping investigation into abuse of the H-1B visa program by Texas businesses. As part of the investigation, he has issued Civil Investigative Demands (“CIDs”) to three North Texas companies suspected of engaging in fraudulent activity—including entities identified in videos that were widely-circulated online. The H-1B visa is a U.S. nonimmigrant visa allowing...
Abbott Wants CAIR’s Non-Profit Status Pulled
January 28, 2026 – TEXAS — Governor Greg Abbott on Wednesday called on Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to pursue legal action that could strip an Islamic civil rights organization of its nonprofit status, escalating an ongoing political and legal dispute over the group’s activities and affiliations. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization in the United...
Sulphur Springs ISD to be Closed Wednesday
January 27, 2026 – The Sulphur Springs ISD issued a Facebook announcement Tuesday afternoon: “Due to the conditions of rural roads, campus parking lots, sidewalks, and the predicted freezing fog tomorrow morning, we have made the decision to remain closed on Wednesday, January 28. All after-school activities and events will be rescheduled. The safety of our students, staff, and families is always our top priority. Thank you for...
Como-Pickton CISD to be Closed Wednesday and Have a Late Start Thursday
January 27, 2026 – Como-Pickton CISD Assistant Principal, Wilke Howard, reports… Weather Update Unfortunately, weather conditions did not improve as we had hoped, so Como-Pickton CISD will be CLOSED on Wednesday. We are planning for a late arrival on Thursday. School will begin at 10:00 a.m., and buildings will open at 9:30 a.m. All athletic activities will be rescheduled. Thank you for your continued support and...
KSST Listener Discovers Unique Snowflake
January 26, 2026 – Confirming no two snowflakes are alike, KSST listener Coleman Barnett used his zoom on his phone camera phone to analyze a snowflake resting on his windshield.
