The 2025 Fall Festival Parade Marched Through Sulphur Springs October 18th
October 23, 2025 – The Hopkins County 2025 Fall Festival Parade managed to beat the rain as it marched through Sulphur Springs, Texas, October 18th, 2025. Below is KSST’s/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this exciting parade. KSST’s James Terry provided Play by Play, and Color Commentary, for the Fall Festival...
Learn About Fat Squirrel Week and How You Can Vote on This Second Cup Of Coffee
October 22, 2025 – Voting ends October 24th, 2025 for the best Fat Squirrel during this week, which is Fat Squirrel Week. Cooper Lake State Park Supervisor Aron Maib visited on this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey to talk about “Fat Squirrel Week.” Aron and John Mark also chat about the Fall Hike Cooper Lake is going to host October 25th, 2025. Supervisor Aron Maib also talked...
Learn About the Next Meeting of the Master Gardeners October 23rd on This Second Cup Of Coffee
October 21, 2025 – Hopkins County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson visited on this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey to chat about the upcoming meeting of the Master Gardeners October 23, 2025. Ronnie and John Mark discussed what one could expect from a meeting of the Master Gardeners, the lack of rain we have been experiencing, a visit the Hopkins County Master...
Tariffs Are Increasing the Cost of Fertilizer
October 21, 2025 – A new analysis reveals that tariffs under the administration of Donald Trump are already shifting fertilizer supply chains and increasing costs for U.S. agricultural customers. The report shows that between April and September, imports of potash from countries targeted by new levies fell by about 31 percent, while imports from Canada—mostly exempt under the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement...
Peanut Allergies on the Decline
October 20, 2025 – Peanut allergies, once among the most feared food sensitivities in children, appear to be on the decline, according to new research and medical observations across the United States. A growing body of evidence suggests that early exposure to peanuts, rather than strict avoidance, has significantly reduced allergy rates among young children. Pediatricians credit updated guidelines from the National Institute of...
Early Voting Begins For November 4th Special Election
October 20, 2025 – Early Voting is in full swing at 128G Jefferson St. for the 17 propositions on the ballot for the November 4th Special Election. Anyone can vote early and save time by avoiding the polls on Tuesday’s scheduled election day. Below are the times for early voting in the JP #2 Courtroom located at 128G Jefferson St. in Sulphur Springs. Early Voting Schedule:Monday, October 20, 2025 – Friday, October...
The SSHS Wildcats Took on the Paris Wildcats in Football Action at Home October 17th
October 19, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats took on the Paris High School Wildcats in football action at Gerald Prim Stadium in Sulphur Springs, Texas, October 17th, 2025. Below is KSST’s/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this nail biting game. KSST’s Sports Director, John Mark Dempsey, called Play by Play, and Tony Flipping provided Color Commentary. Be sure to check out this thrilling football...
Daughters of the American Revolution Made a Special Presentation to Sulphur Springs Elementary School October 16th
October 19, 2025 – The local chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) made a special presentation to Sulphur Springs Elementary School October 16th, 2025. Members of the Capt. David Philips chapter presented copies of the book, “Texas Before the Lone Star” to fourth grade social studies teachers for use in their classrooms. The book includes stories told to and by children during the Spanish Colonial era in Texas...
Federal Government Orders Texas To Delay November SNAP Benefits
October 18, 2025 – MISSOURI CITY, Texas — Millions of Texans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could face delays in receiving their November benefits after the federal government instructed states to temporarily hold payments amid the ongoing shutdown in Washington. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which oversees SNAP, told state agencies this week to pause early benefit issuance while...
17 Propositions On The Ballot November 4, 2025
October 17, 2025 – On November 4, Texas voters will head to the polls to decide the fate of 17 constitutional amendments, appearing as statewide propositions at the top of the ballot. Among the most closely watched measures are proposals tied to billions of dollars in property tax cuts for both homeowners and businesses. Earlier this year, the Texas Legislature approved the package with a two-thirds majority, authorizing the...
