Dinner Bell for January 15, 2025
DINNER BELL, First United Methodist Church The Dinner Bell has two Community Partners for January 15, the Hopkins County Junior Commercial Heifer Show and Sharon and Charles Helm. One of The Dinner Bell’s newest Community Partners is the Hopkins County Junior Commercial Heifer Show. This event was first organized in 2021 by Jarred Pickett, David Fenton, Cody Jalufka, John Holland, Kevin Mohl, and Chuck Vitiow to educate...
No Trash Pickup Thursday and Friday
January 8, 2025 – Natalie Burling, City Secretary, Texas Registered Municipal Clerk, contacted KSST and asked we report that, due to inclement weather, there will be no trash pickup Thursday, (the 9th), and Friday, (the 10th). Also, the landfill will be closed. For more information, check out www.sulphurspringstx.org. Stay tuned to KSST, and ksstradio.com, for more updates. Stay warm.
Little Texan Learning Center Closed Thursday & Friday
January 8, 2025 – Ramona Hynson contacted KSST to report that due to the possibility of incoming bad weather, Little Texan Learning Center will be closed Thursday, (the 9th), and Friday, (the 10th). Stay tuned to KSST and ksstradio.com for the latest in local closures. Be safe!
Sulphur Springs ISD Cancelled for Thursday and Friday
January 8, 2024 – Sulphur Springs ISD will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, January 9th and Friday, January 10th. No school and no after school events or programs.
Community Chest Closed Due to Winter Weather
January 8, 2025 – Community Chest will be closed the rest of this week due to the threat of winter weather. They will resume normal operations on Monday January 13, 2025.
Misdemeanor Court Dockets Cancelled for Jan 9, 2025
January 8, 2025 – Misdemeanor Court Dockets for Judge John Ginn have been canceled for January 9, 2025.
TxDOT Crews Responding to Winter Weather
Jan. 7, 2025 – AUSTIN— Winter weather is bearing down on Texas this January, and TxDOT crews are working throughout the state to help keep roads clear and passable. More than 1,700 TxDOT employees have braved the bone-rattling, winter air in preparation for the winter storm. As of Tuesday, TxDOT has applied more than 1.3 million gallons of brine to roads in Texas. Brine is the salt and water mixture that helps prevent ice from...
Remember Your Baptism January 11th is the Main Topic on This Second Cup Of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down with Pastor Peter McNabb from First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The two talked about the Cookbook, Feed My Sheep, the Dinner Bell, and other topics, but the main subject of the conversation was “Remember Your Baptism” which will be observed January 11, 2025, at First United Methodist Church. Take a look...
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Winter Weather
January 6, 2025 – Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe winter weather expected to impact the state this week. “The State of Texas is working around-the-clock to ensure Texans have the resources and support needed as severe winter weather impacts communities across Texas,” said Governor Abbott. “As...
ERCOT Issues Weather Watch
(Austin, TX) ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch from January 6-10 due to forecasted cold weather across the ERCOT region, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves. Grid conditions are expected to be normal during an ERCOT Weather Watch. ERCOT is monitoring conditions closely and will deploy all available tools to manage the grid, continuing a reliability-first approach to operations. ERCOT encourages everyone to...
