The Lady Cats took on Brook Hill in Basketball Action on December 3rd
December 9, 2024 – The Sulphur Springs High School Lady Cats took on Brook Hill in basketball competition on December 3, 2024. The game was played in Wildcats Gym in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Be sure to check out KSST’s coverage of this exciting game below. KSST’s Sports Director John Mark Dempsey called Play by Play and Tony Flippin provided Color Commentary when he...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Distributes Over $100,000 in Payments to Relieve Effect of Border Crime Through New Landowner Compensation Program
December 12, 2024 – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued more than $100,000 of disbursements to Texans affected by border-related crimes through the new Landowner Compensation Program. On May 9, Attorney General Paxton launched the Landowner Compensation Program which provides relief payments to Texans whose agricultural land has been damaged by people trespassing in connection with a border crime. Affected...
Hopkins County Sheriff Busts Child Porn Production Facility in County
On December 4th, 2024, the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office responded to a rural residence in a continuation investigation of child exploitation. Investigators and Deputies spoke with numerous people at the residence. Initially, Robert Alexander Jr met law enforcement with hostility, which turned to violence. Robert Alexander Jr was arrested and charged with two counts of assault on a public servant and multiple counts of endangering...
New Beginnings Healing and Deliverance Ministries Announces Two Upcoming Meal Opportunities
December 5, 2024 – New Beginnings Healing and Deliverance Ministries will host two Community meal events in December. A free “Community Wide Feeding” event will be held December 7th, 2024, from 11:00am to 2:00pm. The meal will be Taco Soup, a drink, and a dessert. The event will be held at New Beginnings Healing and Deliverance Ministries, 717 East Jefferson Street, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. For more details, please...
City Managers Report December 5th 2024
CLAIMS – We did not have any workers’ compensation claims in November.We did have one liability claim from someone who fell into North Town Branch and sustained injuries. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN – Staff recommends Kimley Horn to write the comprehensive plan later on this agenda. MIRACLE LEAGUE FIELD – The engineering firm, Kimley Horn is 60% done with the design process. THERMO ROAD – This $4.4 million project is partially funded by a...
League Street Church of Christ Coat Drive to be Held December 7th
December 5, 2024 – The League Street Church of Christ will hold a Winter Coat Giveaway Saturday, December 7, 2024, beginning at 9:00am. The location of the Coat Giveaway will be the parking lot of Cash Saver. Everyone is welcome. This coat drive giveaway is sponsored by League Street Church of Christ, 1100 South League Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas. League Street Church of Christ
‘Serendipity by the Sea’ Gala to be Held on January 25, 2025
December 5, 2024 – More sponsors lend their support to the annual gala that supports our local hospital, CHRISTUS Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. Alliance Bank Alliance Bank is sponsoring the Serendipity by the Sea Gala to be held on January 25, 2025. This annual event funds a local healthcare project. Representatives of Alliance Bank and the Gala Chairs, the Burgin family, gather for a big check photo to recognize...
BBQ Lunch on Friday Supports Blue Santa
December 5, 2024 – You can call ahead to make sure you get your delicious BBQ dinner provided each year by CJ Duffy. He will be with the Blue Santa crew at the Walmart in Sulphur Springs on Friday December 6, 2024. Call 903 438 4044 for your order. Be a hero and buy you college a BBQ lunch and help kids in Hopkins County.
The Choral Society’s Upcoming Christmas Concert is the Subject on this Second Cup Of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down with Jim Rutledge with the North East Texas Choral Society. The two discuss the Choral Society’s upcoming Christmas Concert, “Winter Wonderland.” We learn what goes on in getting a concert like this ready for the audience. John Mark and Jim also talked about individuals who play important roles in the North East Texas...
Assistant City Manager States Applicant Has Withdrawn Zoning Request
December 3, 2024 – In an email received by KSST around 3pm Tuesday December 3, 2024, Tory Niewiadomski stated that the applicant for the recently approved zoning change has with drawn his application. Niewiadomski is the head of the Zoning and Planning board that approved the change during their November meeting. The Board recommended the City Council approve the change at the December 3rd meeting. I wanted to make you aware...
