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...
New Appraisals and How to File an Online Protest
May 14, 2024 – Most everyone in Hopkins County has received their 2024 property appraisal from the Hopkins County Appraisal District, and most everyone in Hopkins County has seen the value of their property go up. Higher valuations mean higher tax burdens, and some taxpayers will wish to file a protest to have their appraisal revisited by staff. Making an Online Protest is now available through the Hopkins County Appraisal...
Aggravated Robbery Suspects Sought
May 14, 2024 – At approximately 10:30 p.m. on 5-13-2024, an Aggravated Robbery was committed at Super Handy, 1401 College St. Two suspects, who appeared to be black males, entered the store wearing hoodies, masks, and gloves. One of the suspects brandished a firearm and demanded money from the store clerk. The store clerk handed over the money and suspects fled the store through the adjoining neighborhood. A K9 unit was...
Retired General McClendon Accused of Sexual Assault of Child Arrested in Sulphur Springs
May 12, 2024 – A routine traffic stop by a Hopkins County Sheriff Deputy produced a person of interest in an ongoing investigation of Sexual Assault of a Minor. Retired Air Force Brigadier General Mike Houston McClendon was found to be named as a person of interest in a sexual assault investigation. McClendon cooperated with authorities during and after the traffic stop by driving to the local sheriff’s office and being...
Two SSISD Employees Arrested for Abuse of Student
May 10, 2024 – Press Release From Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office The Sulphur Springs Independent School District Police Department, in collaboration with the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office, is actively involved in an investigation. The Sulphur Springs ISD administration and Police Department were alerted to an unlawful restraint incident involving a student. Over the past two days, the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office and...
