CEA Mario Villarino had a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey to Chat About Honey Bees
On this interesting episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down with Texas A&M AgriLife Hopkins County Extension Agent Mario Villarino. The topic of their conversation was honey bees. They chatted about how they swarm, the problems a hive can produce if a swarm moves into your home, what you can do if you find a swarm on your home, how important honey bees are, and so much more. Be...
Sulphur Springs Ladycats Softball Team Has Earned Numerous Post-Season District Honors
May 29, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs Ladycats softball team, which won a regional championship and advanced to the state semi-finals, has earned numerous post-season district honors Head Coach David Carillo and his staff have been named the Coaching Staff of the Year in District 14-4A. Named the Most Valuable Player is pitcher Hannah Speed. The offensive MVP:is Gracie Thompson The co-defensive MVP: is catcher Bayler Boatman Named...
Local Railroad Hopeful Senate Bill 2366 Becomes Law
May 28, 2025 – The clock is ticking for Senate Bill 2366 and other hopeful legislation at the State level, as the regular session of the 89th Texas Legislature will come to a close on Friday, June 2nd. SB2366, authored by Texas Senator Bryan Hughes, would establish a grant program for short-line railroads. The North East Texas Connector runs from Greenville to Winfield, dissecting Sulphur Springs and making stops at the new...
Texas Senate Passes Controversial Bill Defining Gender by Biology
May 28, 2025 – In a late-night session, the Texas Senate passed House Bill 229 on a 20-11 party-line vote, advancing legislation that legally defines “man” and “woman” based strictly on reproductive anatomy. The bill had already cleared the House and now heads to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk for final approval. House Bill 229, dubbed the “Women’s Bill of Rights,” defines a woman as an individual whose reproductive system is...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Arrest of Two Illegal Aliens in Connection with the Death of a Woman on Lake Grapevine
May 28, 2025 – Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced the arrest of an illegal alien suspected of killing a woman kayaking on Lake Grapevine over the weekend and another illegal alien who helped her flee the scene of the crime. Ava Moore On Sunday, Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez—an illegal alien from Venezuela—struck and killed an 18-year-old woman, Ava Moore, on Lake Grapevine with a jet ski. The suspect then fled...
Accused Jet Ski Hit-And-Run Suspect Arrested; Confirmed as Illegal Alien
May 27, 2025 – Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez has been arrested in connection with the death of Ava Moore, according to a statement released by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Gonzalez, originally from Venezuela, was taken into custody along with a male accomplice who allegedly assisted her in fleeing the scene. Both individuals are reported to be in the United States illegally, as confirmed by Paxton’s office....
Hopkins County Marine Corps League Held a Memorial Service on Celebration Square This Memorial Day
May 26, 2025 – The Hopkins County Marine Corps League Det. 1357 presented a Memorial Service on Celebration Plaza Downtown Sulphur Springs, Texas, this Memorial Day. Below is KSST’s coverage of this honorable ceremony. Veterans Voices Bob Kerr presented the program, with the National Anthem performed by Gracyn Hendrix, Tapps performed by bugler Jim Rich, and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Sheriff Lewis Tatum. Hopkins...
Ladycats Softball Team Dropped Their Best-of-Three State Semi-Final Series
May 25, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs Ladycats softball team dropped their best-of-three state semi-final series to Andrews over the weekend in Graham, two games to one.After losing to Andrews 6-4 on Thursday night, the Ladycats won game two late Saturday afternoon, 7-5. Sophomore pitcher Hannah Speed struck out eight, walked none and gave up eight hits. At bat, Speed went three for four with two doubles, a triple, two RBIs and...
The Sulphur Springs High School Class of 2025 Received Their Diplomas May 23rd in a Grand Ceremony
May 25, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Class of 2025 walked across the stage and bid farewell to their high school academic career in a grand ceremony Friday, May 23rd, 2025. The 2025 graduation ceremony went off without any problems. Below is KSST’s coverage of this exciting ceremony, which was held at Gerald Prim Stadium here in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Watch your Class of 2025 Wildcats receive their diplomas and...
*Update* Authorities Searching for Missing Teen
May 23, 2025 – ***Missing Person has been located***Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office released a photo early Friday morning of a missing teen from the Hopkins County area. Evelyn Vazquez The 16-year-old female is identified as Evelyn Vazquez who was last seen at her workplace (McDonald’s) on Thursday evening. Authorities believe she may be with Angel Daniel Garduno Guerrero, age 25, and traveling in a 2010 Chevy Malibu...
