Say Goodbye to the 60’s
January 17, 2025 – Hopkins County, Texas, is bracing for a prolonged cold spell, with daytime temperatures staying far below the 60s for over seven days. Forecasts indicate highs will hover near freezing, reflecting an unseasonably chilly trend driven by a persistent arctic air mass. Nighttime lows are expected to plunge well below freezing, increasing risks for frost and frozen pipes. Residents should take precautions to...
Tax Appointment Scheduler is Live!
January 16, 2025 – They tell us the only sure things are death and taxes. The local AARP Foundation’s Tax-Aide program can’t do much for the former; we are here to help with the latter by offering free income tax preparation and filing services during the upcoming tax filing season. Need tax filing help? Tax-Aide has got you covered. Our trained and Internal Revenue Service-certified Tax-Aide volunteers will provide this...
Suspect Arrested on Charge of Timber Theft in Liberty County
January 15, 2025 Suspect arrested on charge of timber theft in Liberty County LIBERTY, Texas – Gabriel Burress, 37, of Rye, Texas, was arrested Wednesday, Jan.15, 2025, in Liberty County for Unauthorized Harvesting of Timber valued between $500 – $20,000, a state jail felony. Burress was arrested by the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Interdiction Unit and Texas A&M Forest Service Law Enforcement...
City of Sulphur Springs Prepares For Next City Council Election
Sulphur Springs City Hall January 15, 2025 – Sulphur Springs City Secretary, Natalie Burling, has already received two applications for the upcoming May 3, 2025 election for Place 4 and Place 5 on the Sulphur Springs City Council. January 15th was the first day to file for a place in the upcoming election and the two incumbents were quick to file their paperwork to be on the ballot for reelection. Tommy Harrison, incumbent Place...
Starbucks’ New “Buy or Get Out” Policy Sparks Debate
January 15, 2025 – Starbucks has recently introduced a controversial policy, informally dubbed the “Buy or Get Out” rule. This policy mandates that customers must make a purchase to remain in the store or access its facilities, including seating, restrooms, and Wi-Fi. The move has sparked widespread discussion, with supporters arguing it is necessary for operational efficiency and detractors criticizing it as exclusionary and...
Great Value Chicken Broth Sold at Walmart Recalled in 9 States Including Texas
January 14, 2025 – Around 2,000 cases of chicken broth sold at Walmart have been recalled due to a packaging issue that could lead to product spoilage, a Walmart spokesperson confirmed to the media. The Food and Drug Administration reports that the family-sized, 48-ounce cartons of Great Value Chicken Broth, are sold in aseptic paper cartons that could “compromise the sterility of the product, resulting in spoilage.” The...
North Texas Food Bank to Mark 25th Anniversary of Empty Bowls Fundraiser on February 27
Event Proceeds Will Support North Texans Facing Hunger. Dallas, TX, January 14, 2025 – The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is set to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its Empty Bowls fundraiser on Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Perot Family Campus in Plano. Presented by Kroger, the event will feature bowl-friendly dishes from top local chefs, drinks, and the opportunity to select a handcrafted bowl made by local...
Jury Trial in JP Court January 15th Cancelled
January 13, 2025 – Maria Ortega with Justice of the Peace, Pct. 1, Hopkins County, Texas, contacted KSST to report that the Jury trial in the JP Court, for Wednesday, January 15, 2025, has been cancelled. If we receive any more updates we will post them. Stay tuned.
Governor Abbott Deploys Firefighting Resources To Assist California Wildfire Response Efforts
January 11, 2025 – Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and Texas A&M Forest Service to deploy firefighters, emergency management and medical personnel, fire engines, and equipment to assist with wildfire response efforts in California following a request from CAL FIRE through the California Office of Emergency Services. “Our hearts...
The Lady Cats Competed Against Pittsburg January 11th
January 12, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Lady Cats challenged the Pittsburg Pirates in Basketball action Saturday, January 11, 2025, in Wildcats Gym in Sulphur Springs, Texas. It was an afternoon game. Below is KSST’s coverage of this game. KSST’s Sports Director John Mark Dempsey called Play by Play and Tony Flipping provided Color Commentary. Every quarter of this game was filled with heart pounding...
