Nuclear Regulatory Commission Renews Comanche Peak Licenses
July 31, 2024 – The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has renewed the operating licenses of ComanchePeak Units 1 and 2 for an additional 20 years. Comanche Peak Units 1 and 2 are pressurized-water reactors about 40 miles southwest ofFort Worth, Texas. Unit 1’s operating license will now expire Feb. 8, 2050, and Unit 2’s on Feb.2, 2053. The NRC’s review of the application proceeded on two tracks. A safety evaluation reportwas issued...
Texas Sales Tax Holiday is Aug. 9-11, Marks 25th Year
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9-11. This will be the 25th year of Texas’ oldest sales tax holiday. State law exempts sales tax on qualified items — such as clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks — priced below $100, saving shoppers about $8 on every $100 they...
Texas Rangers World Series Trophy Coming to Sulphur Springs
July 29, 2024 – The 2023 World Series Trophy is touring texas, and making a stop in Sulphur Springs. KSST, Your home for Texas Rangers Baseball in Hopkins County, invites everyone to the HW Grays Building on Thursday, August 22, 2024. KSST will be giving away tickets and Texas Rangers swag, starting at 12:30PM. Bring the kids and get their picture taken with the trophy.
A Second Cup of Coffee Chat with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent Mario Villarino About Trees
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent Mario Villarino dropped by KSST to visit with John Mark Dempsey on A Second Cup of Coffee. The two discuss trees, what to watch for when growing them, some pointers on how to take care of them, and so much more. Give it a view below, you won’t be disappointed. A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark...
Davis Street Baptist Church to Hold Back to School Event August 10th
July 28, 2024 – Davis Street Baptist Church invites the public to their Back to School Event August 10th, 2024. The event will begin at Davis Street Baptist Church at 9:00am. School supplies will be handed out to kids grade pre-K through 8th grade. You can expect family fun such as a bounce house, hot dogs and chips, and fellowship. Come early while supplies last!
A Chat With Gena and Garry Jordan With a Reflection on The Good News Bookstore Turning 50
July 26, 2024 – With The Good News Christian Bookstore’s big observance of the store’s 50th Anniversary, KSST wanted to check in on the owners of this locally owned small town business. Gena and Garry talk about the history of the store, including on how they were blessed to become it’s current owners. They also share details about their big sale going on July 27, 2024. Check out the video below and find out...
Governor Abbott Announces Sentinel School Safety System
July 26, 2024 – Governor Greg Abbott announced the launch of Sentinel, an innovative and comprehensive system designed to enhance the safety and security of students, faculty, and staff in school buildings across Texas. Sentinel is provided by the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) Office of School Safety and Security and is available to all schools in the state at no charge to the schools. Sentinel will enable robust...
Good News Christian Bookstore Celebrating 50 Years in Business With a Sale on July 27th
Gary and Gena Jordan, who have owned the Sulphur Springs Good News Christian Bookstore for the past 33 years, wish to celebrate and honor the shop’s 50th Anniversary, and the public is invited to share in this joyous occasion! The Jordans shared just a bit of the store’s history with KSST. The happy couple shared that the, “Good News Christian Bookstore has been doing business in Sulphur Springs for 50 years and we...
PJC Nursing Students Help Meal-A-Day with ‘Project Chicken’
July 25, 2024 – Five lovely volunteers from the Paris Junior College Nursing Program arrived at the Senior Center bright and early Thursday morning. They cheerfully went to work on ‘Project Chicken’. Students and volunteers debone cooked chicken for later use. It was a lot of work, but there was lively conversation, and a few chicken jokes were exchanged. The PJC students are required to perform community service...
Winnsboro ISD Facing Lawsuit Over Alleged Bullying
July 24, 2024 – A family is suing the Winnsboro school district over what they say are ignored reports of verbal and physical sex-based and disability-based harassment of their child by two Winnsboro ISD students. K-L-T-V television reports the lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, was brought because of “actions and omissions” of Winnsboro ISD and the board of trustees. The suit...
