Accused Jet Ski Hit-And-Run Suspect Arrested; Confirmed as Illegal Alien
May 27, 2025 – Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez has been arrested in connection with the death of Ava Moore, according to a statement released by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Gonzalez, originally from Venezuela, was taken into custody along with a male accomplice who allegedly assisted her in fleeing the scene. Both individuals are reported to be in the United States illegally, as confirmed by Paxton’s office....
Hopkins County Marine Corps League Held a Memorial Service on Celebration Square This Memorial Day
May 26, 2025 – The Hopkins County Marine Corps League Det. 1357 presented a Memorial Service on Celebration Plaza Downtown Sulphur Springs, Texas, this Memorial Day. Below is KSST’s coverage of this honorable ceremony. Veterans Voices Bob Kerr presented the program, with the National Anthem performed by Gracyn Hendrix, Tapps performed by bugler Jim Rich, and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Sheriff Lewis Tatum. Hopkins...
Ladycats Softball Team Dropped Their Best-of-Three State Semi-Final Series
May 25, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs Ladycats softball team dropped their best-of-three state semi-final series to Andrews over the weekend in Graham, two games to one.After losing to Andrews 6-4 on Thursday night, the Ladycats won game two late Saturday afternoon, 7-5. Sophomore pitcher Hannah Speed struck out eight, walked none and gave up eight hits. At bat, Speed went three for four with two doubles, a triple, two RBIs and...
The Sulphur Springs High School Class of 2025 Received Their Diplomas May 23rd in a Grand Ceremony
May 25, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Class of 2025 walked across the stage and bid farewell to their high school academic career in a grand ceremony Friday, May 23rd, 2025. The 2025 graduation ceremony went off without any problems. Below is KSST’s coverage of this exciting ceremony, which was held at Gerald Prim Stadium here in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Watch your Class of 2025 Wildcats receive their diplomas and...
*Update* Authorities Searching for Missing Teen
May 23, 2025 – ***Missing Person has been located***Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office released a photo early Friday morning of a missing teen from the Hopkins County area. Evelyn Vazquez The 16-year-old female is identified as Evelyn Vazquez who was last seen at her workplace (McDonald’s) on Thursday evening. Authorities believe she may be with Angel Daniel Garduno Guerrero, age 25, and traveling in a 2010 Chevy Malibu...
“Project Homecoming” Underway With $1000 Bonus
May 21, 2025 – This week marked the launch of a controversial new immigration program as the first charter flight under the Department of Homeland Security’s “Project Homecoming” initiative departed from Houston, Texas. Aboard were 64 illegal aliens from Colombia and Honduras who had voluntarily agreed to return to their home countries, making them the first participants in the program aimed at promoting self-deportation....
Homeowners May Get Larger Tax Break
May 21, 2025 – Texas homeowners are one step closer to a bigger tax break after the state House gave unanimous preliminary approval to a set of legislative proposals Tuesday. House members advanced bills aimed at giving homeowners relief on the property taxes they pay toward school districts, the biggest chunk of a property owner’s tax bill. Senate Bill 4 by state Sen. Paul Bettencourt, a Houston Republican, would change the...
Will This Be The End for the Texas Lottery?
May 19, 2025 – In a sweeping move that could reshape how gaming is regulated in the state, the Texas Senate voted unanimously to eliminate the Texas Lottery Commission. The decision comes amid growing scrutiny of the agency’s operations, with lawmakers citing concerns over alleged corruption, lack of transparency, and poor financial oversight. “The lottery is a tax on poor people and on people who can’t do math. Rich people and...
Your Lady Cats are Going to the State Semifinals!
May 18, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs Ladycats softball team won the regional championship Saturday, completing a suspended game from Friday night with a 1-0 win over Sanger, and then winning the decisive third game of the series by the same score, 1-0. The games were broadcast on KSST. The Ladycats will now play Andrews in the state semi-finals. The first game in a best-of-three series will be played at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at...
Veterans Voices’ Bob Kerr Reports That the Marine Corps League will Hold a Memorial Service May 26th
May 17, 2025 – KSST’s Veterans Voices’ Bob Kerr announces that the Hopkins County Marine Corps League Det. 1357 will hold a Memorial Service on Celebration Square May 26, 2025, beginning at 11:00am. UOD, work with cover. Sarge, with handler Melissa, one of the League’s most impactful attractions, will be on display. Please spread the word… let your family, friends, and associated know about this important...
