New Restrictions on Texas THC Sales Effective Immediately
September 11, 2025 – Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order Wednesday placing new restrictions on intoxicating THC products after lawmakers failed to reach agreement during two special sessions. The order, effective immediately, bans the sale of THC products to anyone under 21 and requires ID checks for all purchases. Retailers are also prohibited from operating within 1,000 feet of schools or churches. Key Provisions...
What is the Safest Day for a Family to Attend the Texas State Fair?
September 9, 2025 – The State Fair of Texas, one of the largest and most popular fairs in the nation, attracts millions of visitors each year. For families planning their trip, safety and comfort are often top concerns—especially given the fair’s massive crowds, bustling midway, and late-night entertainment options. Click here for up-to-date safety information provided by the State Fair of Texas. Traditionally,...
Library Director Hope Cain Had a Second Cup of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
September 9, 2025 – Sulphur Springs Public Library Director, Hope Cain, had a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey to share what the library has going on for the community. Hope and John Mark chatted about how September is fine free month at the Sulphur Springs Library, the Halloween Costume Swap coming up starting September 15th, 2025, some of the new books at the Sulphur Springs Library, and so much more. Be sure to...
Behavior of Unsupervised Teens at the State Fair of Texas Contributes to End of Free Admission
September 8, 2025 – For decades, the State Fair of Texas has offered free admission tickets to students across the Dallas area. But starting in 2025, that tradition will change. High school students will no longer receive free admission, a move that fair officials say is aimed at improving both safety and operations. In recent years, disturbances caused by unsupervised groups of high school-aged students have drawn increased...
Senior Center COOR Dawna Pryor Dropped by KSST for a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
September 8, 2025 – Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center Coordinator, Dawna Pryor, dropped by the KSST studios for A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. Dawna and John Mark chatted about what’s up at the Senior Citizens Activity Center. They discussed the different card games played at the Center, the Senior Center 2025 Olympics coming up September 12, 2025, the Center’s 2025 Stew and Soup Cook...
Texas School Nurses Hesitating to Provide Basic First Aid Amid New “Parental Bill of Rights”
A new Texas law, known informally as the “Parental Bill of Rights” (Senate Bill 12), mandates that schools obtain written parental consent before administering any non-emergency health-related services, including basic first aid like Band-Aids or ice packs. This requirement has left many school nurses confused and anxious. In some districts, nurses report being told not to provide even the simplest care—such as applying a...
Your Sulphur Springs Wildcats Competed Against Greenville in Their Homecoming Game September 5th, 2025
September 8, 2025 – Kyler Vandelaar and Lucy McKenzie were crowned Homecoming Princesses and Emma Boatman was crowned the Wildcats 2025 Homecoming Queen in festivities held before the football game September 5th, 2025. After the celebration the Wildcats gave it their all and took on the Greenville Lions in a fierce Homecoming football competition. It was an exciting game and everyone was ready to keep the exciting competition...
Governor Abbott Signs Texas Summer Camp Safety Bills Into Law
September 5, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott recently signed House Bill 1 (the Youth CAMPER Act), Senate Bill 1 (the Heaven’s 27 Camp Safety Act), and Senate Bill 3 at the Governor’s Mansion to enhance safety measures at Texas summer camps and better protect Texans from catastrophic flooding events. “As camper parents, Cecilia and I know the powerful role that camps can play in the lives of our...
Structure Fire Contained at North Hopkins ISD Field House
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 6, 2025 – North Hopkins, TX – At approximately 16:01 hours on September 6, 2025, emergency crews responded to a structure fire at the Field House located on the campus of the North Hopkins Independent School District. Upon arrival, the building was reported by be fully engulfed in smoke with active fire present. Deputies from the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office and multiple fire...
Texas Shrimping Industry Under Siege — New Law Aims to Shore It Up
September 4, 2025 – Texas’s once-thriving shrimping industry is facing collapse, largely due to a flood of cheaper imported shrimp. Once accounting for 50% of the U.S. supply in the 1990s, Texas now contributes just around 4%, with the number of licensed shrimpers plummeting 60% over the past 25 years to fewer than 1,000 active vessels. Many shrimpers receive as little as $1 per pound, despite retail prices reaching $10–12,...
