Summer Graduation Set for August 9 and 10 at A&M-Commerce
August 6, 2024 – Mark your calendars for summer commencement ceremonies this week at Texas A&M University-Commerce. COMMERCE, TX, August 6, 2024—Summer graduation at Texas A&M University-Commerce is almost here! Commencement ceremonies are scheduled for Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10. Ceremonies will be held in Ferguson Auditorium on the A&M-Commerce campus. For location information, view the campus...
Texas Game Wardens Add Second Helicopter to Aviation Unit
Aug. 5, 2024 -AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has added a new helicopter to its fleet of law enforcement aircraft. The 2023 Airbus H125 helicopter will allow the Texas Game Warden Aviation Unit to expand their statewide response capacity for natural disasters, search and rescue incidents, air patrols and more. An Airbus H125 Helicopter “Adding a second helicopter with updated technology, Texas Game Wardens will...
Criminal Illegal Immigrant on Most Wanted List Arrested in Round Rock
August 2, 2024 AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has captured another fugitive from Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List – this time in Round Rock. A Crime Stoppers reward will not be paid in this arrest. Fabian Martinez Toribio, 25, a criminal illegal immigrant from Mexico, was wanted out of Travis County for aggravated sexual assault of a child and possession of a controlled substance....
Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Final Victory, Forcing Biden to Continue Border Wall Construction
August 1, 2024 – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a major victory stopping the Biden administration’s attempt to unlawfully redirect statutorily obliged funds away from border wall construction in direct violation of federal law. After losing the case in federal court, the Biden Administration declined to appeal, forfeiting any further claims. The Biden Administration was directed by the court to continue border wall...
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Renews Comanche Peak Licenses
July 31, 2024 – The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has renewed the operating licenses of ComanchePeak Units 1 and 2 for an additional 20 years. Comanche Peak Units 1 and 2 are pressurized-water reactors about 40 miles southwest ofFort Worth, Texas. Unit 1’s operating license will now expire Feb. 8, 2050, and Unit 2’s on Feb.2, 2053. The NRC’s review of the application proceeded on two tracks. A safety evaluation reportwas issued...
Texas Sales Tax Holiday is Aug. 9-11, Marks 25th Year
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9-11. This will be the 25th year of Texas’ oldest sales tax holiday. State law exempts sales tax on qualified items — such as clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks — priced below $100, saving shoppers about $8 on every $100 they...
Texas Rangers World Series Trophy Coming to Sulphur Springs
July 29, 2024 – The 2023 World Series Trophy is touring texas, and making a stop in Sulphur Springs. KSST, Your home for Texas Rangers Baseball in Hopkins County, invites everyone to the HW Grays Building on Thursday, August 22, 2024. KSST will be giving away tickets and Texas Rangers swag, starting at 12:30PM. Bring the kids and get their picture taken with the trophy.
A Second Cup of Coffee Chat with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent Mario Villarino About Trees
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent Mario Villarino dropped by KSST to visit with John Mark Dempsey on A Second Cup of Coffee. The two discuss trees, what to watch for when growing them, some pointers on how to take care of them, and so much more. Give it a view below, you won’t be disappointed. A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark...
Davis Street Baptist Church to Hold Back to School Event August 10th
July 28, 2024 – Davis Street Baptist Church invites the public to their Back to School Event August 10th, 2024. The event will begin at Davis Street Baptist Church at 9:00am. School supplies will be handed out to kids grade pre-K through 8th grade. You can expect family fun such as a bounce house, hot dogs and chips, and fellowship. Come early while supplies last!
A Chat With Gena and Garry Jordan With a Reflection on The Good News Bookstore Turning 50
July 26, 2024 – With The Good News Christian Bookstore’s big observance of the store’s 50th Anniversary, KSST wanted to check in on the owners of this locally owned small town business. Gena and Garry talk about the history of the store, including on how they were blessed to become it’s current owners. They also share details about their big sale going on July 27, 2024. Check out the video below and find out...
