Debate Emerges Over Islamic Content in Texas Social Studies Curriculum
April 2, 2026 – AUSTIN, Texas — A renewed debate over what should be taught in Texas classrooms is taking shape as the State Board of Education (SBOE) prepares to review potential updates to social studies standards. Muslim advocacy groups are expected to push for expanded inclusion of Islamic history and perspectives, arguing that current curriculum proposals do not adequately or accurately represent the role of Islam in world...
Sulphur Springs Dairy Queens Opt Out of DQ Texas App Points Earning
April 1, 2026 – Some Sulphur Springs residents may enjoy a deal on a dipped cone or a Dude Sandwich, but earning rewards points at local Dairy Queen restaurants is for now a thing of the past. As the DQ Texas loyalty app has been updated, the two Sulphur Springs locations have chosen to not participate in the foreseeable future for their customers to earn points towards rewards. The DQ Texas App rewards loyal Dairy Queen...
Smart TVs Draw Scrutiny Over Account Requirements, Data Collection
March 31, 2026 – Consumers are raising concerns as more smart TVs—particularly lower-cost models sold through major retailers like Walmart—now require users to create and log into accounts before accessing basic features. The shift, tied to operating systems such as Roku TV and other built-in platforms, is part of a broader trend toward connected, ad-supported home entertainment. ACR Tracking: Automatic Content Recognition (ACR)...
PAXTON PROPOSES RULES TO ENFORCE BAN ON FOREIGN ADVERSARIES OWNING TEXAS LAND
March 30, 2026 – AUSTIN — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has unveiled proposed rules to enforce a new state law restricting land ownership by individuals and entities tied to designated foreign adversaries, including China, Russia, Iran and North Korea. The proposal begins the formal rulemaking process for Senate Bill 17, passed during the 89th Texas Legislature and in effect since September 1, 2025. The law was designed to...
Vehicle Pursuit Leads to Felony Charges
Pedro Sosa March 30, 2026 – Local Hopkins County Law Enforcement officers joined in an effort to assist Greenville PD in a vehicle chase as a suspect vehicle entered Hopkins County. The 2026 Nissan Pickup did not want to stop and rammed one of the Hopkins County vehicles and sped off attempting to evade officers at speeds reaching 115mph. Local law enforcement, in an effort to protect other drivers, flattened the rear tires of...
Even Girl Scout Cookie Sales Effected this Year
March 29, 2026 – As cookie season winds down, some Girl Scout troops are finding themselves with leftover inventory, reflecting a shift in buying habits driven by higher prices and increased competition. Boxes that once sold quickly are now moving more slowly, with some customers pointing to rising costs. In recent years, prices have climbed to around $5 to $7 per box in many areas, prompting comparisons to cheaper store-brand...
Wildcats Took on the North Lamar Panthers in Baseball Action March 24th
March 29, 2026 – The Sulphur Springs, Texas, High School Wildcats took on the North Lamar Panthers in baseball action March 24, 2026. The game was played at Wildcat Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this game. KSST’s Sports Director, John Mark Dempsey, called Play by Play, and Tony Flipping provided Color...
Ranger Baseball Time Today at 2PM
March 26, 2026 – SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas — Baseball fans across Hopkins County will once again be able to catch Texas Rangers Baseball radio, as KSST 1230 AM continues its long-standing tradition of broadcasting Rangers baseball. KSST is part of the Texas Rangers Radio Network, a statewide group of affiliate stations that carry live game coverage throughout the season. For local listeners, that means Opening Day coverage will be...
TEXAS AWARDS $116 MILLION IN FIFA WORLD CUP PUBLIC SAFETY GRANTS
March 26, 2026 – AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott announced $116 million in public safety grants to support security efforts tied to the upcoming FIFA World Cup matches in Texas, with major funding directed to the Houston area and North Texas. The grants, administered through the Governor’s Public Safety Office, will go to the City of Houston and the North Central Texas Council of Governments. Officials say the funding is aimed at...
QUIKTRIP Planned For Sulphur Springs, Raising Traffic and Business Impact Questions
March 24, 2026 – SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas — A new QuikTrip convenience store and gas station appears to be headed to Sulphur Springs, with development plans pointing to a location near one of the city’s busiest corridors. Commercial real estate listings tied to property along Interstate 30 indicate a “new construction QuikTrip gas station” is planned just off the highway, likely near the intersection of I-30 and Broadway Street,...
