The 2025-2026 Hopkins County United Way Workers Lunch was Held September 17th
September 23, 2025 – The 2025-2026 Hopkins County United Way Workers Lunch was held September 17th, 2025. The luncheon took place at the Southwest Dairy Museum in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Various officials spoke at the event, helping continue kick off this year’s campaign. This year marks the 70th Anniversary of United Way. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this exciting event. Hopkins County 2025 United...
The Sulphur Springs Wildcats Competed Against the Mt. Pleasant Tigers in Football Action September 19th
September 22, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats Football game versus the Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Gerald Prim Stadium September 19th, 2025, was Senior Night for the Wildcats. Below is KSST’s coverage of this intense football game. KSST’s Sports Director, John Mark Dempsey, called Play by Play, and Tony Flippin provided Color Commentary. The game was played in Sulphur Springs, Texas. This video includes...
Final Celebration Market of 2025 Happens Tonight
September 20, 2025 – Get ready, Sulphur Springs! Join us Saturday, September 20, from 6 to 10 pm at Celebration Plaza in Downtown for the Final Celebration Market of 2025! This special evening wraps up the season in style. Browse locally grown produce, homemade crafts, and delicious treats while enjoying family-friendly fun—there will be splash pad play, bubbles, balloons, hands-on activities and more. The music kicks in from...
Beware of New Scam Text Messages For Unpaid Tolls
September 19, 2025 – There is a rash of scam texts being sent to Texas phone numbers this month. Here is an example of one such text. Texas (TxDMV) Final Notice: Enforcement Begins September 21th. Our records indicate that as of today, you still have an outstanding traffic ticket. Pursuant to Texas Administrative Code 15C-16.003, if you fail to pay by September 20, 2025, we will take the following actions: 1. Report to the TxDMV...
Governor Abbott Hands Out Strait To The Heart Funds To Leander Area Flood Victims
September 17, 2025 | Leander, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott today joined the Vaqueros del Mar Texas Flood Relief Fund to present checks to families in the greater Leander area impacted by the catastrophic July 4th floods. This event is the third Governor Abbott has attended to present checks to families whose primary homes were damaged or destroyed. The funds come from the “Strait to the Heart” benefit concert earlier this summer,...
White-tailed Deer Archery Hunters Should Have Plenty of Opportunities to Harvest Quality Bucks Before the General Season
Sept. 16, 2025 – AUSTIN – White-tailed deer hunters heading to blinds for the archery-only season should experience another great opener this year. Bucks during this time of year gather in bachelor groups and provide plenty of hunting opportunities before the rut kicks off. Texas began the growing season under drought conditions in March, but much of the state received abundant rainfall later in the spring. The vegetation...
Learn What’s Up at Cooper State Park on This Episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
September 16, 2025 – Check out this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey and learn what’s going on at Cooper Lake State Park. John Mark and Cooper Lake State Park Supervisor, Aron Maib, discussed the Veteran’s Suicide Awareness Ruck Hike events being held September 20th, 2025, at Cooper Lake State Park, the Hunters Education event being held at Cooper City Hall on September 27th,...
Sulphur Springs Council Sets Special Session to Discuss New Property Tax Rate And Other Fees
September 16, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs City Council has set a Special Session meeting planned for 5:30pm on Thursday September 18, 2025. Among the agenda items to discuss and take action on include the tax rate for the upcoming year as well as water and sewer rates for city residents. Another agenda item could reset the fees and rates associated with permitting, utility services and other services provided by the City. The...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Takes on Fluoride Toothpaste for Kids
September 16, 2025 – Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced a groundbreaking agreement with Colgate-Palmolive Company to strengthen consumer protection and promote children’s health by addressing the depiction of excessive fluoride use in toothpaste marketing. The agreement follows Paxton’s investigation into Colgate’s advertising and packaging of fluoride-based toothpaste products for children under six. Colgate, whose...
The Alamo Letter Society Announces Essay Contest for 7th and 8th Graders as Part of Plaque Dedication Event
September 8, 2025 – An important artifact of Texas History will be celebrated when a bronze replica of the famous “Liberty or Death” letter, written by Alamo Commander, William B. Travis, is unveiled on Celebration Plaza, Sulphur Springs, Texas, in a celebratory ceremony held at 2:00pm on October 18, 2025. This sure to be a grand event with music, fellowship, and more. As part of this awesome event, the Hopkins...
