Breast Cancer Support Group Gathers for February Meeting
February 13, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The February meeting of the Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group was held on Monday, February 10. The gathering featured guest speaker and breast cancer survivor, Jalayne Minter, sharing her story of faith, courage, and humility. All breast cancer patients and survivors are welcome to participate. Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 5:30 pm in...
Lion Rodeo Boasts Two Event Winners at Annual Home Rodeo
Trace Harris and Jill White took home their third and second event wins of the 2024-25 season, respectively. SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX, February 5, 2025— The East Texas A&M Rodeo Team had two individual event winners at its 6th annual home rodeo at the Hopkins County Civic Center in Sulphur Springs, Texas on January 31 and February 1. Trace Harris and Jill White took the top spot in the Steer Wrestling and Breakaway Roping events,...
Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson Visited on This Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson dropped by to chat about planting. John Mark and Ronnie discussed how we still could get a freeze. They also talked about what plants you want to plant during this time of year, what type of weed killer you want to put out during the current season, the fact that the time for pruning is...
SSHS Wildcats Competed Against North Lamar in Basketball February 7th
February 9, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats challenged North Lamar in a friendly game of basketball on February 7, 2025. The fierce competition was played in Wildcat Gym in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Below is KSST’s coverage of this exciting game. KSST’s Sports Director John Mark Dempsey called play by play while Tony Flippin offered color commentary. Be sure to check out this thrilling game...
The 21st Annual Clara Bridges Banquet is Coming up April 5th
February 6, 2025 – The 21st Annual Sulphur Springs 90 Plus Bridges Banquet will be held Saturday, April 5th, 2025, beginning at 12:00pm. The event will be held at the new Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center. If you, or someone you know, is 90 years old, or older, please let the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center know so they may honor them with a special dinner and entertainment by Ms. Vender Wright and...
Chamber Connection – February 6, 2025
By Butch Burney Friday is the cutoff to get your tickets for the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce’s 98th Annual Banquet and Community Awards. We will celebrate Hopkins County and Sulphur Springs as we recognize our 2024 Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Caregiver of the Year, Community Pride Award, Agriculturist of the Year, Growth and Renewal, Outstanding Professional Educator, Outstanding ParaProfessional Educator,...
Lil 4’s Club Spring Break Coming Soon
February 6, 2025 – Next month, the Lil 4’s Club will be hosting a Spring Break Event at Pacific Park in Sulphur Springs. From March 10 through the 14, meals and fun will be provided. For more information, and a sponsorship opportunity, contact Letitia Conliffe.
Chamber Connection – January 30, 2025
By Butch Burney You have just a little over a week to get your tickets for the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce’s 98th Annual Banquet and Community Awards. We will celebrate Hopkins County and Sulphur Springs as we recognize our 2024 Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Caregiver of the Year, Community Pride Award, Agriculturist of the Year, Growth and Renewal, Outstanding Professional Educator, Outstanding ParaProfessional...
New Beginnings Healing and Deliverance Ministries Plans Two Exciting Events in February
January 27, 2025 – New Beginnings Healing and Deliverance Ministries will host their monthly “The Lord’s Supper” free community wide meal February 1, 2025, from 11am to 2pm. The February Menu includes meat loaf, green beans, and more. The event will be held at 717 East Jefferson St., in Sulphur Springs, Texas. For more information, please call 903-335-7689. New Beginnings Healing and Deliverance Ministries...
Thank You Hopkins County for Helping the United Way Exceed Their Goal for 2024-2025
January 27, 2025 – Hopkins County United Way Executive Security Susan Berning contacted KSST with the following exciting news… ” It is with great excitement that I share with you our 2024-2025 Campaign year-end pledge total was $177,269.34. The 2024-2025 Campaign pledge total at our last report meeting on Nov. 6, 2024, was $160,121.77. We look forward to fully funding, as budgeted, the eighteen organizations this...





