The Wildcats Took on Frisco Panther Creek in Baseball Action April 17th
April 20, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats played Frisco Panther Creek in a Non District Baseball game April 17th, 2025. Below is KSST’s coverage of this exciting game, which was played at Wildcat Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas! KSST’s Sports Director John Mark Dempsey, and Tony Flippin, called Play by Play and provided Color Commentary. Be sure to check out this thrilling game...
Young Eagles Flight Rally Scheduled for April 26
SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX — APRIL 26 — Area young people ages 8-17 will have a chance to take to the skies as the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 1094 hosts a Young Eagles Flight Rally at the SULPHUR SPRINGS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT on Hwy 19 northwest of town. The annual rally is part of the national EAA Young Eagles Program, created to interest young people in aviation. Since the program was launched in 1992, Volunteer EAA pilots...
School Vouchers Huge Step Closer to Realty for Texas Families
April 17, 2025 – In a historic shift, the Texas House passed a major school choice bill on Wednesday afternoon, marking the first time such legislation has cleared the chamber. After years of resistance, House lawmakers voted 85–63, mostly along party lines, to advance a school choice program championed by Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and the Texas GOP. The vote followed hours of contentious debate that stretched past...
Texas House Passes Year Round Daylight Saving Time Bill
April 16, 2025 – This month, Texas House Bill 1393 (HB 1393), which proposes observing daylight saving time year-round, has passed the Texas House of Representatives. The bill was placed on the General State Calendar on April 15, 2025, and subsequently passed the House on April 16, 2025. However, HB 1393 has not yet become law. For it to take effect, the bill must pass the Texas Senate and be signed by the Governor....
Texas School Voucher Bill Set for Vote Today
April 16, 2025 – As of Wednesday morning, the Texas House is set to vote on a significant school voucher proposal, marking a pivotal moment in the state’s education policy debate. The legislation, known as Senate Bill 2, seeks to establish a $1 billion Education Savings Account (ESA) program. This initiative would allow families to use public funds for private school tuition and related educational expenses, providing...
High Speed Rail Project Plows Ahead
April 16, 2025 – Despite the federal government’s recent withdrawal of a $64 million planning grant for the proposed high-speed rail line between Dallas and Houston, North Texas transportation leaders remain committed to advancing the project. Michael Morris, transportation director for the North Central Texas Council of Governments, emphasized that regional leaders are continuing with the environmental study for the...
Dallas Houston High Speed Rail Loses Ally and Federal Grants
April 15, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Transportation has rescinded a $63.9 million federal grant initially awarded for the proposed high-speed rail line between Dallas and Houston. This decision, announced on April 14, 2025, follows an agreement between the Federal Railroad Administration and Amtrak to terminate the funding designated for the Amtrak Texas High-Speed Rail Corridor, previously known as the Texas Central Railway...
Shelby Park Back Open to the Public
April 14, 2025 – After a year of closure due to Operation Lone Star, Shelby Park in Eagle Pass has officially reopened to the public. The park, which had been under state control for border security purposes, was returned to the city last week. Governor Greg Abbott’s office confirmed the transition, citing improved conditions along the Texas-Mexico border as a reason for ending the state’s use of the park. A spokesperson for the...
Texas Lottery Facing Cuts and Scrutiny for ‘Jerry Jones’ Connection
April 14, 2025 – Last week, the Texas House approved a $337 billion biennial budget that notably eliminates funding for the Texas Lottery Commission. This move, introduced by Representative Mary González, reallocates over $1 billion previously designated for the Lottery Commission and economic development initiatives. A significant factor in this decision involves the Texas Lottery’s longstanding partnership with the...
This is KSST’s Coverage of SSHS Lady Cats Softball Versus Pleasant Grove on April 11th
Aril 13, 2025 – Below is KSST’s coverage of the Sulphur Springs High School Lady Cats Softball game versus the Pleasant Grove Hawks. The game was played at Lady Cat Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas on Friday, April 11th, 2025. This was the Lady Cats last home game of the season. It was Senior Night. KSST’s Sports Director John Mark Dempsey and Tony Flippin called Play by Play and provided Color Commentary. Be sure to...
