Buckle up to save your own life: Click It or Ticket
AUSTIN – In the time it takes to read this sentence, Texans can click their seat belt and save themselves from an early grave — and save their loved ones from the sorrow of preventable loss. While millions wear their seat belts every day as drivers or passengers, unbuckled drivers and passengers accounted for 1,183 — that’s 28% — of the more than 4,200 lives lost on Texas roads last year, and nearly half of all fatalities where...
Make a Splash Safely During Water Safety Month
May 16, 2024 AUSTIN – As temperatures across the state start to heat up, many Texans will begin taking refuge in the water. May is National Water Safety Month and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds boaters to follow some simple yet effective safety precautions to prevent accidents and save lives. In 2023, 175 boating accidents occurred in Texas waters, resulting in 28 fatalities. Cody Jones, Texas Game...
Memorial Day on Celebration Plaza 2024
May 21, 2024 – Saturday May 25, 2024 starting at 11:00AM, the Marine Corp League of Hopkins County will be on Celebration Plaza. They will honor fallen members of all branches of the armed forces with a flag ceremony. Judge Advocate Bob Kerr, recently elected Commandant Mike Thompson, Vice Commandant Judy Jones, Adjudant Rodney ‘Moose’ Worley and Paymaster Jim Rick will lead the event. Thank you to the brave men and...
John Mark Chatted with Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center Coordinator Dawna Pryor Again on This Second Cup of Coffee
On this episode of A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey, Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center Coordinator Dawna Pryor stopped by to chat about the upcoming Senior Citizens Prom, the brand new Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center, the 2024 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant, and more. Check out this segment, you won’t be disappointed! 2024 Ms Hopkins County Senior Classic pageant...
KSST Sent These Questions to District 12 BOE Candidates: Jamie Kohlmann’s Responses
Here are the questions and responses given by candidate Jamie Kohlmann. 1) If proposed school vouchers legislation passes, how would it affect district 12? The State Board of Education does not have any ability to directly influence school choice legislation. However, if the legislature passes school choice, parents would have the ability to send their kids to schools of their choosing – and as we’ve seen in states like...
John Mark sat Down with Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson on This Second Cup of Coffee
On this episode of A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey, John Mark visited with Hopkins County Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson. The two discussed fire ants, the plant of the month, and more. Check it out and see what you learn. Enjoy! Queen Anne’s...
KSST Sent These Questions to District 12 BOE Candidates: Pam Little’s Responses
Here are the questions and responses given by candidate Pam Little. If proposed school vouchers legislation passes, how would it affect district 12?A lot of how it would affect District 12 depends on the language in the bill. I support parents having the decision to choose their child’s education opportunities. Some superintendents indicated it might not have that much financial affect as the students receiving the funds are already...
Dinner Bell for May 22nd, 2024
Money Law Firm was founded in 2013 by Brent Money to focus on clients with business, real estate and probate needs. In 2016 recognizing the need for title options, the law firm became a title office providing closing real estate options. Originally located in Greenville, the firm added offices in Sulphur Springs, Emory, Prosper, Sherman and Terrell with the law firm providing premier real estate and probate legal services and Money...
Dinner Bell for May 15th, 2024
The Dial Study Club was formed in 1951 when Junior Waverly Club realized the need for an additional study club for young women. Gretchen Dial was their sponsor and recognizing her many community endeavors caused them to name the new organization the Dial Study Club. She was a member of Waverly Club for 50 years. She served as secretary to Senator John Crawford during the first World War. At the Waverly Clubs request he was helpful in...
*Update* Sulphur Springs High School Lady Cats Take on Aubrey in Playoffs in Nevada
May 14, 2024 – KSST has been the voice of Sulphur Springs Wildcats sports since 1947. John Mark Dempsey and Tony Flippin will bring you the Playoffs game between the Lady Cats and Aubrey at Community High School in Nevada, Texas. The game has now been changed to Friday, May 17, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 7:00pm. If you can’t attend the game in person, be sure to tune in to KSST, 1230AM, for the live broadcast. We...
