Dinner Bell for April 24th, 2024
Alliance Bank, its Board of Directors and shareholders, officers, employees and account holders, has supported the Dinner Bell feeding ministry many times yearly since 2016. Chartered on June 13, 1927 as Sulphur Springs State Bank, the name was changed to Alliance Bank as it began operations beyond Hopkins County in October of 1996. Presently it operates locations in the six different counties of Hopkins, Hunt (Greenville, Commerce,...
Brand New Bois D’Arc Lake Opens in Fannin County
April 18, 2024 – The first new major reservoir in almost 30 years is now open almost a one-hour drive from Hopkins County. Bois D’Arc Lake is located 10 miles northeast of Bonham, not far from U.S. Highway 82. The 26-square mile lake is just slightly smaller than Cooper Lake and already has three boat ramps open to the public. Boating, Hunting, & Fishing Info (including Boat Ramp information) Bois d’Arc Lake in Fannin...
Phone Line Troubles at City of Sulphur Springs
April 18, 2024 – Although AT&T cell towers seem to be having severe trouble currently in Sulphur Springs, there is also wide-spread trouble with Frontier landlines and internet access across the city as well. Frontier is unable to give KSST News any information on what is causing the trouble or when regular service might be restored. Regular 911 service seems to be working okay, but now the City of Sulphur Springs has...
Jazz on the Square 2024
The SSISD Jazz Band will be performing on Celebration Plaza April 18th, 2024. The music kicks-off at 7pm. This Thursday evening concert will be a crowd pleaser. This marks the fourth year for this event.
Meet Sulphur Springs High School’s 2024 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
April 17, 2024 – As part of KSST’s Salute to Excellence, we would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Sulphur Springs High School’s 2024 Valedictorian and Salutatorian. At a reception hosted by Sulphur Springs High School, held in the high school’s library on April 16, 2024, the 2024 Valedictorian and Salutatorian were announced and honored. With a GPA of 4.575, Alexis Marie Villarino, age 17,...
Chamber Connection April 16, 2024
April 16, 2024 – Chamber Connection – Butch Burney You can both shop and pay homage to the earth this Saturday, April 20. The Spring Market on Main is set for Saturday, as is Earth Day, sponsored by The Plant Niche, so please come out and shop with our vendors and local merchants. The Earth Day program will last from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and include live music from Jason Waldon and the Alibis, along with vendors, speakers,...
Soil Testing is Crucial for Understanding the Health of Your Soil by Mario Villarino
April 15, 2024 – Soil testing is crucial for understanding the health and fertility of your soil. It involves collecting samples from different areas of your property and sending them to a lab for analysis. The results will provide information on nutrient levels, pH balance, organic matter content, and recommendations for any necessary amendments to improve soil quality and plant growth. For soil testing through Texas A&M...
CraversTX Community Garden Spring Tea Party
The CraversTX Community Garden is hosting a Garden Tea Party on April 21st. The fun starts at 2:30PM. Grab your best hat & join us for our first tea party! Wonderful trays of homemade goodies with organic herbal & English teas will be available. This is a ticketed event. Click here to get your tickets. It all happens at 420 W Park St in Sulphur Springs.
Texas A&M – Commerce Professor Receives Fulbright Scholar Award
April 15, 2024 – COMMERCE, TEXAS—Dr. Maia Lamarque, a professor in the Department of Literature and Languages at Texas A&M University-Commerce, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for the 2024-2025 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. The Fulbright Program is one of the world’s largest and most prestigious educational exchange programs. Every...
Second Cup of Coffee With Guest Cooper Lake’s Steve Killian From April 9th
April 14, 2024 – On this episode of A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down with Cooper Lake State Park Complex Superintendent Steve Killian. The interview was conducted on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at the KSST studios in Sulphur Springs, Texas. John Mark and Steve discussed the eclipse, Earth Day, the next steps in Steve Killian’s career, and much more. Be sure to check out the video down below. A...
