Frigidaire Recalls Over 170,000 Gas Ranges Due To Burn Hazard
March 23, 2026 – More than 174,000 Frigidaire gas ranges are being recalled due to an oven-related issue that poses a burn hazard to users. The affected units were sold at Lowe’s, The Home Depot, and other retail stores nationwide and online at Frigidaire.com from June 2025 through January 2026 for between $630 and $2,700. The recall affects about 169,500 units sold in the U.S. and 5,300 in Canada, according to the Consumer...
Commissioner Miller Joins Texas in Mourning Chuck Norris
March 23, 2026 – “Texas lost a true legend today. My friend Chuck Norris wasn’t just a movie star or a martial artist, he was the embodiment of grit, discipline, and Texas toughness. He represented the kind of strength and character that built this state and made this country great. Those values show up every single day in our pastures, our fields, and our rural communities. The same toughness Chuck Norris was known for is the...
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Dodges Resignation Demand
March 23, 2026 – A resolution calling for the resignation of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo was tabled during a Commissioners Court meeting after failing to gain enough support to move forward. The measure was introduced by the court’s lone Republican member, who sought to begin formal consideration of the resolution. However, none of the Democratic commissioners seconded the procedural motion required to bring the item up for...
Paris District Road Report for March 23, 2026
March 20, 2026 – Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains Counties for the week starting March 23, 2026. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades, and traffic controls, and reduce their...
Local Author Sharon Feldt Had A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey Recently
March 19, 2026 – Local author, and owner of the small local business the Book Nook on Main, Sharon Feldt, was a guest on KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey recently. Sharon and John Mark chatted about the book club Sharon hosts at her house once a month, the book, “The Boy, The Mole, The Fox, and The Horse,” and upcoming events scheduled at The Book Nook on Main, downtown Sulphur Springs,...
A Look at Your 2026 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen Contestants
March 19, 2026 – A reception was held March 16th, 2026, to provide parents and contestants information about the upcoming 2026 Hopkins County Dairy Festival. At this event a group picture with the 2026 Queen Contestants and the 2025 Dairy Festival Queen, was taken. Gena Prickette shared this photo with KSST, along with some info on the contestants. Photo from Parent Contestant receptionFront Row: left to rightKaylie Resendiz,...
Texas To Delete Cesar Chavez Day
March 19, 2026 – Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that the state will no longer observe Cesar Chavez Day, citing allegations against the late labor leader and calling for the holiday’s removal from state law. Born Cesario Estrada Chavez was March 31, 1927 in Yuma, Arizona, U.S.Died April 23, 1993 (aged 66) San Luis, Arizona, U.S. In a statement released from Austin, Abbott said he has directed all state agency...
Sid Miller Launches ‘AgDefence’ Grant Program
March 19, 2026 – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced Wednesday the launch of a new statewide initiative aimed at protecting farmers and ranchers from costly threats to crops and livestock. The Agricultural Defense Program, also known as AgDefense, will provide targeted financial assistance to combat agricultural pests, diseases and predators. The program is being administered in partnership with the Texas...
Marine Adapts, Overcomes by 3D Printing Comms Part
March 19, 2026 – Innovation and problem-solving are helping improve readiness for U.S. Marines at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, where a young Marine has developed a cost-saving fix for a widespread equipment issue. Lance Cpl. Eirick Schule, assigned to the II Marine Expeditionary Force Innovation Campus, created a replacement mast for the Mobile User Objective System antenna after identifying a recurring problem. The original...
Paris District Roads to be Resurfaced Notification
March 18, 2026 – PARIS – Over 100 miles of Northeast Texas Roadways will receive new surfacesStarting next week, according to plans awarded last winter by the Texas Department ofTransportation. Contractor Clark Construction of San Antonio, TX was awarded the contract to seal coathighways in all nine counties within the Paris District with a low bid of $12.9 million. TheParis District includes Grayson, Fannin, Hunt, Rains,...
