Texas Lawmaker Files Bill to Eliminate In-State Tuition for Illegal Aliens
November 13, 2024 – In 2001, Texas became the first state to pass legislation that allowed illegal aliens that live in Texas to receive in-state tuition. State Rep. Terri Leo Wilson has filed House Bill 160, which would disqualify illegal aliens from receiving discounted in-state tuition when attending public colleges and universities in Texas. This subject has been recurring in the legislature for the past several years, but...
Learn What’s Going on With CANHelp and Blue Santa on this Episode of A Second Cup Of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down with the Executive Director of Hopkins County CANHelp, Brian Crump. The two chatted about the coat drive currently under way, Blue Santa, and a little bit about the history of CANHelp. Brian Crump also talks about how CANHelp will extend their hours November 14th and November 21st so families may have more of an opportunity to sign up for...
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Statement: School Choice Is My Top Policy Priority
November 12, 2024 – AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick recently issued this statement: “With the general election over, Texans are now looking ahead to the upcoming legislative session beginning in January. “Every legislative session, the Texas Senate and the Texas House take turns introducing the state budget. This session, it is the Senate’s turn. Accordingly, Senate Bill 1 will be the state budget. “To underscore its importance,...
KSST’s Veterans Voices Bob Kerr With Marine Corps League Detachment 1357 Honored Veterans Day on Celebration Plaza
November 11, 2024 – At 11:00am November 11, 2024, KSST’s Veterans Voices Bob Kerr with the Hopkins County Marine Corps League Detachment 1357, honored Veterans Day 2024 with a ceremony on Celebration Plaza downtown Sulphur Springs, Texas. Lisa Sprage with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension was in attendance with a few 4H students to present quilts to worthy Veterans. KSST was on site to capture the event on video. Be sure to...
Veterans Day on Celebration Plaza
November 11, 2024 – Attention Patriots and Veterans. The Hopkins County Marine Corps League Detachment 1357 will hold a Veterans Day Memorial celebration in Sulphur Springs on November 11 at 11AM on Celebration Plaza. Please come and pay your respects to all those who offered their life for our freedom!
Be The Service was the Topic 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 Pastor Peter McNabb from First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, and Pastor Joel Tiemeyer from The Way Bible Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas. The three chatted about a new contemporary service at First United Methodist Church, the Thanksgiving event “Be The Service” and details about the meal give a way,...
SSHS Wildcats Took on Panther Creek November 8th – See how it Turned out
November 10, 2024 – The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats took on Panther Creek in football action November 8, 2024. Check out KSST’s coverage of the exciting District football game below. Sports Director John Mark Dempsey called Play by Play, and Tony Flippin provided color commentary. The game was played at Gerald Prim Stadium in Sulphur Springs,...
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson Announces Post-Election Audit for November 5 Election
It’s the largest post-election audit conducted in state history November 7, 2024 – AUSTIN, TX — Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced post-election audits for the November 5 election. Known as partial manual counts, these audits check the results of designated races through a hand-count process. “Texas leads the way in election integrity measures with checks before, during and after voting,” said Secretary Nelson....
KSST was Present at United Way’s Last Campaign Pledge Meeting of 2024
November 9, 2024 – KSST was present at the Hopkins County United Way’s last campaign pledge meeting of 2024 on November 6th, 2024, at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office here in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Did they achieve their objective of the year? Watch the video and find...
Sexual Assault Survivors’ Task Force Issues Third Biennial Report To Legislature
November 8, 2024 – Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Task Force (SASTF) issued its third Biennial Report to the Texas Legislature. The report includes policy recommendations for the 89th Legislative Session and summarizes task force activities since the last report, including the launch of a Forensic Nursing Coaching Pilot Program with the Texas A&M Health Center of...
