Books was the Topic on This Episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
Sep01

Books was the Topic on This Episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey

September 1, 2025 – On this episode of A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down with author Sharon Feldt. John Mark and Sharon chatted about the books, Go As A River by Shelley Read, and Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid. The two discuss these books in detail, and also share some facts about the authors. They also share the information that both of these books are being considered to be made into movies....

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Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson Dropped by for A Second Cup Of Coffee
Sep01

Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson Dropped by for A Second Cup Of Coffee

September 1, 2025 – Hopkins County A&M AgriLife Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson dropped by KSST for a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. On this informative episode of KSST”s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark and Ronnie chatted about preparing your Spring Garden, planting vegetables from seeds, about when the first frost is expected, and much more. Be sure to take a look at this...

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The SSHS Wildcats Took on Poteet in the First Football Game of the Season
Aug31

The SSHS Wildcats Took on Poteet in the First Football Game of the Season

August 31, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats took on the Poteet Pirates at Memorial Stadium in Mesquite, Texas, in football action Friday, August 29th, 2025. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this exciting game. KSST’s Sports Director, John Mark Dempsey, and Tony Flippin called Play by Play and provided Color Commentary. Be sure to check out this thrilling game and see how well your Wildcats...

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Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Secures $720 Mil­lion from Opioid Drug Man­u­fac­tur­ers
Aug30

Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Secures $720 Mil­lion from Opioid Drug Man­u­fac­tur­ers

August 30, 2025 – Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a new opioid settlement worth $720 million with eight drug makers that manufactured opioid pills and worsened the nationwide opioid crisis. In partnership with State Attorneys General across the country, this settlement will allow all local governments to participate through a sign-on period. The State of Texas and its political subdivisions could receive up to $45.5...

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Paris District Road Report for September 1, 2025
Aug30

Paris District Road Report for September 1, 2025

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 September 1, 2025. 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 speed as they...

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Harvest Authorization Drawing Opens for Trinity River Alligator Gar Sept. 1
Aug29

Harvest Authorization Drawing Opens for Trinity River Alligator Gar Sept. 1

August 29, 2025 – AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will open its annual Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization drawing application process Sept. 1. The random drawing authorizes anglers to harvest one alligator gar over 48 inches from a section of the Trinity River. From Sept. 1 — 30, anglers holding a valid license-year or year-from-purchase fishing license can enter the drawing through the Texas Hunt...

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Meet the 2025 Sulphur Springs High School Homecoming Queen Contestants
Aug28

Meet the 2025 Sulphur Springs High School Homecoming Queen Contestants

August 28, 2025 – Megan Tingle, Information and Media Integration Specialist for Sulphur Springs High School, invited the media to come meet the 2025 Sulphur Springs High School Homecoming Queen Contestants, on August 26th, 2025. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this Media...

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CHRISTUS Health Awards More Than $300,000 to East Texas Nonprofits Supporting Area Communities
Aug28

CHRISTUS Health Awards More Than $300,000 to East Texas Nonprofits Supporting Area Communities

August 28, 2025 – (TYLER, Texas) – Five nonprofit organizations in East Texas received grants Thursday totaling  more than $300,000 for their programs aimed at improving the health and well-being of their  communities.  A ceremony at CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System recognized each of the  recipients, which were awarded funds through the CHRISTUS Community Impact Fund. The  fund will...

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Texas Hunters Encouraged to Practice Wildfire Safety During Hunting Season
Aug28

Texas Hunters Encouraged to Practice Wildfire Safety During Hunting Season

August 28, 2025 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas — As dove season begins in Texas, it’s important for hunters to remain alert and take proactive steps to prevent wildfires. Pockets of dry vegetation remain in areas where recent rainfall has been limited, including the Rolling Plains, Eastern Hill Country, South Texas and Lower Gulf Coast. In late August and early September, these areas could support small wildfires, however fire...

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From Classroom to Creek: East Texas A&M Students Study Elusive Painted Crayfish By Patrick C. Harrison III Marketing and Communications
Aug28

From Classroom to Creek: East Texas A&M Students Study Elusive Painted Crayfish By Patrick C. Harrison III Marketing and Communications

August 28, 2025 – If, by chance, you find yourself driving along a winding county road in Northeast Texas, perhaps near Little Cypress Creek or along the wooded shore of Caddo Lake, there is a fair chance you may happen along a band of researchers from East Texas A&M University. You may not see them, however, unless you have a keen eye, and unless you’re brave enough to look away from that winding road long enough to...

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