Sulphur Springs Youth Orchestra Concert
October 22, 2025 – Join the Youth Orchestra at the First Baptist Church Chapel on October 26 for a Classical Music Concert.
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...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society 2025 City Cemetery Walk to be Held November 2nd
October 21, 2025 – The Hopkins County Genealogical Society presents, “If Headstones Could Talk” 2025 City Cemetery Walk. A walk among the headstones of pioneer Hopkins County citizens residing at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery. Hopkins County Genealogical Society members will bring these pioneer Hopkins County citizens back to life through stories, costumes, and props. The guided tour will be held at Sulphur Springs...
United Way Co-Chairs Gave an Update on the 2025-2026 Campaign on the Latest Second Cup Of Coffee
October 20, 2025 – The 2025-2026 Hopkins County United Way Campaign Co-Chairs, Ashley Crump and Kaitlyn Hankins, visited on the last episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. Ashley, Kaitlyn, and John Mark chatted about the Hopkins County United Way, and where they stand on reaching their goal of $170,000.00. Be sure to check out this episode below and learn all about the United Way and how they are...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society to Hold Next Lunch & Learn October 22nd
October 20, 2025 – Lunch & Learn is scheduled for Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 611 North Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Tx. The Hopkins County Genealogical Society invites individuals interested in genealogical research to attend. Participants are welcome to bring their own lunch, salad, or takeout meal, as well as comments and suggestions for future sessions. This event will be the final...
State Fair of Texas Attendance Drops by 385,000 in 2025
October 20, 2025 – The 2025 State Fair of Texas saw a notable dip in attendance, drawing about two million visitors over its 24-day run — roughly 385,000 fewer than last year, according to fair officials. Fair organizers pointed to several factors behind the decline, including ongoing safety concerns and the rising cost of attending. Following several high-profile incidents near Fair Park in recent years, Dallas police...
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...
SAFE-T Held Their Annual Candle Light Vigil Event October 9th
October 19, 2025 – SAFE-T held their annual Candle Light Vigil event on Celebration Plaza, Sulphur Springs, Texas, on October 9, 2025. The event is held to shine a light on domestic violence. Below is KSST’s/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this important...
The 11th Annual George Dorner “42” Tournament is Coming up November 1, 2025
October 16, 2025 – The 11th Annual George Dorner “42” Tournament will be held Saturday, November 1, 2025, beginning with registration at 9:00AM. Play starts at 9:30AM. The event will take place at Sulphur Bluff United Methodist Church in the Fellowship Hall. Proceeds go toward Bibles for Sulphur Bluff graduating Seniors. Early registration is open until October 21, 2025, at $10.00 a person. After October 21th,...
