Hopkins County Announces Fire Prevention Week
September 30, 2024 – During a special session of the Hopkins County Commissioner’s Court held Monday morning, a proclamation was read announcing “Fire Prevention Week” to take place October 6th through October 12th. Fire Prevention Week was established nationally to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire. In 1871. That fire killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures...
Breyers Ice Cream Settles Class Action Lawsuit
September 30, 2024 – If you have purchased Breyers Natural Vanilla ice cream over the past eight years, you may be eligible for a cash payment as tha company has agreed to an $8.85 million settlement without admitting any wrongdoing. The settlement was reached in response to a class action lawsuit against the owner of Breyers and Conopco, Inc, an advertiser. The lawsuit alleged the ice cream was labeled “vanilla” as...
Paxton Will Continue Defending Texas Election Integrity Law Even After Ruling Blocks Investigating Vote Harvesting Schemes
September 30, 2024 – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will immediately move to block a ruling that struck down a major element of Senate Bill 1, a key Texas election integrity law passed in 2021. A federal district court ruled Friday that a portion of the law was unconstitutional. SB 1 increased safeguards to prevent ballot harvesting and instituted additional protections ensuring free and fair elections. However, a federal...
Governor Abbott Calls For Statewide Day Of Observance To Honor Victims Of October 7th Terrorist Attacks In Israel
September 30, 2024 – Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation calling for a statewide moment of silence at 7:00 AM CDT on October 7, 2024, to honor the victims whose lives were tragically taken due to the acts of war committed by the brutal terrorist organization Hamas and in remembrance for those who are still held hostage to this day. Additionally, the Governor will lower the Texas and U.S. flags to half-staff on Monday,...
SSHS Wildcats Played Their First District Football game September 27th Against Aubrey
September 29, 2024 – The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats played their first District football game of the year Friday, September 27th, 2024 against Aubrey. The fierce competition took place in Aubrey, Texas. KSST broadcast the game, live, on 1230AM, and streamed it live on KSST’s YouTube Page. We also recorded it for playback on Cable Channel 18 and on YouTube. The quick play by play action was called by KSST’s...
Food Drive for Community Chest This October
September 29, 2024 – Community Chest in Sulphur Springs is running low on food. You can help make a difference for people facing food insecurity in Hopkins County. Something like a jar peanut butter or sack of flour will be greatly appreciated. Drop off locations are listed below. Find out more about Community Chest by clicking here.
CBP Officers Make Huge Bologna and Prescription Drug Bust at Presidio Port
No matter how your feel about the most dubious of lunch meats, Mexican bologna fetches a premium price north of the border. Estimates for it’s value range at around 10 to 20x markup once it reaches the US. September 26, 2024 – PRESIDIO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Presidio port of entry seized 748 pounds Mexican bologna September 23, 2024. The prohibited meat was in a vehicle that...
Paxton Vows to Fight Unlawful Firearms Bans in the Future
September 27, 2024 – With recent show down with the State Fair of Texas and City of Dallas over legal firearms carried on public property, Attorney General Ken Paxton vows to continue his fight. His lawsuit was rejected by a judge, and the Texas State Fair opened Friday long before his appeal process could complete. Paxton will continue to defend Texans’ right to lawfully carry a firearm on land owned or leased by governmental...
Free Mammogram Appointments Are Going Fast
September 26, 2024 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The free mammography clinic sponsored by the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation only has 6 appointments left. Uninsured Hopkins County women over 40 are eligible to take advantage of this program. The free mammograms will be conducted at the Jack & Ruth Gillis Women’s Center at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs. The Gillis Women’s Center staff can be...
Black Cricket Time is Near
September 24, 2024 – Black field crickets, also known as Gryllus assimilis, are a common pest in Texas, especially in late summer and fall. Here are some facts to know about these these pesky critters: Black crickets are known to resurge when a summer drought is broken by heavy rainfall. They take this opportunity to swarm, find mates and lay eggs. During the day, black field crickets hide underground, but come out at night to...
