Foundation Announces New Breast Cancer Support Group
November 3, 2024 – Sulphur Springs, TX – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but for many, breast cancer isn’t a topic relegated to a month. It is a fight, a reality, or a new diagnosis. For those women, a local breast cancer support group has been formed. With the help of friends and breast cancer survivors, the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation has established a local breast cancer support group. An...
Grocery Supply Raises $100,000 for Charities At Golf Tournament
November 1, 2024 – On October 28, 2024, GSC Enterprises, Inc. held its 36th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Golf Clubs at the Tribute in The Colony, TX. GSC presented to local and regional organizations $100,000. Those benefiting from the 36th Annual Charity Golf Tournament were Morgan’s Mercy Mansion, Lake Country CASA, Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center, Community Chest, GSC Benevolence, and Sulphur Springs Independent...
Texas Hospitals Required to Report Medical Costs of Illegal Aliens
An executive order from Gov. Greg Abbott is set to go into effect November 1. By Brandon Waltens | October 31, 2024 – Starting tomorrow, all hospitals in Texas will be required to collect and report the healthcare costs of illegal aliens. This comes after an executive order issued by Gov. Greg Abbott in August directing the Health and Human Services Commission to do the following: Direct hospitals and additional...
Deer in Headlights
November 1, 2024 – By Ryan LaFontaine – AUSTIN — Opening day for whitetail deer season in Texas on Saturday, Nov. 2, coincides with the time of year when deer are far more active, and drivers can follow a few safety tips to help prepare for this increase in four-legged traffic. The rut, or deer mating season, is when bucks seemingly lose all sense of caution and the chase for a mate begins. This means roadway encounters...
Neighboring County to the South Institutes Burn Ban
October 30, 2024 – Hopkins County has yet to issue a burn ban this fall, but our neighboring county to the south issued one today. Residents of Wood County are now prohibited from outdoor burning. In Texas, local governments are empowered to take action on the behalf of those they serve. When drought conditions exist, a burn ban can be put in place by a county judge or county commissioners court prohibiting or restricting...
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Releases Photo of Suspected Truck Believed to be Used in Crimes
October 30, 2024 – Gangs burglarizing cars in Hopkins County seem to be well organized and using stolen vehicles to committ these crimes. One suspected vehicle being used has been identified as a stolen 2015 Chevrolet pickup. This vehicle may have scratches as it was driven through a barbed wire fence as it was stolen several months ago. Law enforcement believes the license plates will have been changed on the vehicle with...
The 2024 Hopkins County United Way Continues to Collect for a Great Cause in This Campaign Meeting
October 30, 2024 – The 2024-2025 Hopkins County United Way keeps working to collect for great causes. Check out KSST’s coverage of their latest meeting that was held Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Give it a viewing...
Check out the Game Everyone is Talking About; Wildcats Versus Community on October 25th
October 29, 2024 – Be sure to check out the game everyone is talking about… Below is KSST’s coverage of the Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats versus the Community Braves. The game was played Friday, October 25, 2024, at Gerald Prim Stadium in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Play by Play is called by KSST’s Sports Director John Mark Dempsey, and color commentary was provided by Tony Flippin. The Wildcats games are...
“Right to Repair” Isn’t Just For Farmers, It’s For McFlurry Makers As Well
October 29, 2024 – Right to repair is a legal right for owners of devices and equipment to freely modify and repair products such as automobiles, electronics, and farm equipment. Right to repair may also refer to the social movement of citizens putting pressure on their governments to enact laws protecting a right to repair. US Farmers gained some ground on this issue when they confronted John Deere in 2023. The issue with the...
Office of the Attorney General Report State Rep Leach; Improper Influence in Robertson Capital Punishment Case
October 29, 2024 – The Office of the Attorney General notified the Texas Supreme Court of unethical “ex parte” communications sent by Representative Jeff Leach to a sitting Judge on the Court of Criminal Appeals. In those text messages, Leach sought to exert improper influence on the Robert Roberson capital punishment proceedings by explicitly imploring that Judge to change his or her vote in Roberson’s latest round of...
