Paxton Fights to Stop the Manufacturer of Tylenol from Fraudulently Paying Dividends
November 6, 2025 – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a motion to block a scheduled dividend payment from Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, arguing that the payout would strip the company of funds it needs to compensate Texans harmed by the company’s alleged misconduct. The motion, filed Monday, seeks to halt a planned November 26 dividend that Paxton says would “fraudulently drain” Kenvue of hundreds of millions of dollars...
Hopkins County United Way Breaks the Thermometer, Again
November 5, 2025 – The Hopkins County 2025-2026 United Way met for their last Campaign Pledge Report Meeting of 2025 Wednesday, November 5th, to revel exiting news! The theme and drive for this year’s campaign is, “It’s A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood,” and Hopkins County came through and showed that it IS a beautiful day in the neighborhood! This year’s campaign marks the 70th Anniversary of...
No Bail for Violent Offenders in Texas
November 5, 2025 – Texas voters have overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment giving judges more authority to deny bail to individuals charged with certain violent felony offenses. The measure passed with more than 60 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s General Election. Sheriffs and county officials across Texas are now bracing for potential increases in jail populations. Some Texas jails are already operating near full....
All 17 Amendments Passed
November 5, 2025 – Texas voters overwhelmingly approved all 17 proposed constitutional amendments in Tuesday’s General Election, marking another round of significant changes to the state’s 1876 Constitution. The measures passed by varying margins, signaling broad public support for issues ranging from property tax relief to infrastructure funding and retirement benefits. Among the most notable approvals was Proposition 4, which...
Renewables Are Doing Some Heavy Lifting When It Comes to the Texas Grid
November 4, 2025 – Texas is relying more heavily on renewable energy to meet its record-breaking electricity demand, as new data shows wind and solar power now provide nearly 40 percent of the state’s total generation. The growth comes as Texas’ booming economy and expanding data center industry drive electricity consumption to historic highs. Solar power has seen the fastest gains, producing roughly 50 percent more energy in...
Governor Abbott Announces $10,000 Reward In Shooting Of Jacksonville Police Officer
November 3, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Bobby Michael Dennis, who is wanted for his involvement in the shooting of a Jacksonville police officer and K-9 who were wounded. Yesterday, warrants were issued by the Jacksonville Police Department for Dennis’ arrest for...
Attempts by Citizen Group to Add Items to City Council Agenda Rebuffed
November 3, 2025 – A group of Sulphur Springs residents is calling for greater transparency after city officials refused to place a citizen-led discussion item about the proposed MSB/Thermo Matrix Reserve hyperscale data center project on the City Council’s agenda. According to correspondence shared with KSST, the city secretary and city attorney denied the formal request, stating that “no action will be taken” — effectively...
ETAMU Honoring Our Nation’s Heroes at 35th Annual Veterans Vigil
November 3, 2025 – Students, faculty and community members unite to honor veterans during this 35-year tradition of gratitude. COMMERCE, TX, November 3, 2025—One of East Texas A&M University’s longest-running traditions returns this fall with the 35th installment of the Veterans Vigil. Scheduled for Wednesday, November 12 in the Rayburn Student Center at East Texas A&M, this free event is open to the public. Schedule of...
Your Sulphur Springs Wildcats Scared Up Quite a Game Halloween Night
November 2, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats scared up quit the competition Halloween night at Gerald Prim Stadium in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The Lake Dallas Falcons came to Sulphur Springs, Texas October 31st, 2025, to play some football with the Wildcats. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this game. KSST’s Sports Director, John Mark Dempsey, called Play by Play, and the talented Tony...
Residential Users Set to Pay for ‘Grid Strengthening Plan’
November 2, 2025 – The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) is sounding the alarm over a massive statewide transmission line initiative it says could raise energy costs for Texans for years without proper oversight or approval. “The cost burden is being unfairly shifted to ordinary consumers, rather than large industrial users and data companies that stand to benefit most.” Originally pitched as a regional...
