Commissioner Sid Miller Calls for Urgent Action to Save Texas Barbecue
AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today issued an urgent call to action to protect one of the state’s most cherished cultural and economic traditions: Texas Barbeque. A troubling wave of restaurant closures and operational challenges is sweeping across Texas, driven by record-high beef prices, a national cattle herd at its lowest level in 75 years, persistent inflationary pressures, and a resulting...
Burn Ban Continues
February 12, 2026 – Donna Goins, the Administrative Assistant to Hopkins County Judge Newsom, reached out to KSST to inform the public of the following. The Hopkins County Commissioners Court declares an urgent public necessity; and whereas, an emergency exists only if immediate action is required of a governmental body because of an imminent threat to public health and safety or a reasonable unforeseeable situation; the...
Como-Pickton Band Booster Bingo
The annual Bingo Night fundraiser for the Como-Pickton Band Booster is Saturday, March 7th. Doors open at 4:00 pm for concessions and card sales, Bingo calling starts at 5:00 pm This year, some notable prizes are an Xbox Series X, a Meta Quest 3S VR headset, guided fishing tours on Lake Fork, rounds of golf, and many restaurant, shopping, and services gift cards. There will also be a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle. Bingo...
PJC African American Club Invites Community to Attend Informational Session with Texas Ranger Gregory Wilson
February 12, 2026 – Paris, Texas — The Paris Junior College African American Club invites students, faculty, staff, and members of the community to attend a special informational session featuring Texas Ranger Gregory Wilson, a Paris native and distinguished member of the Texas Rangers. The event will take place on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Math and Science room 101 on the Paris Junior College...
ETAMU Adds Elite King Ranch Cattle to University Herd
February 12, 2026 – University collaborating with one of the largest ranches in the nation COMMERCE, TX, February 12, 2026— East Texas A&M University’s cattle herd got a significant upgrade recently as the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) accepted delivery of 30 American Cruz heifers from the King Ranch elite herd. Introducing the American Cruz The American...
One Man’s Impact on Local Community Health: Roger Elliott’s Role with the Foundation
February 12, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The postponement of the 20th Anniversary Gala allows the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation more time to share its history. As you know, the Foundation started because of a group of visionary citizens. The start wasn’t easy, as any volunteer non-profit canattest. It took a few years to get the momentum needed for buy-in from local citizens and, withchanges in the hospital...
Dinner Bell for February 18, 2026
February 10, 2026 – WEEK OF: February 18, 2026 COMMUNITY PARTNER: City National Bank, Sulphur Springs (CNB) The doors to Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church will open at 11:00 a.m. Meal service begins at 11:30 a.m. and doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Please come join us to share fellowship and a meal. As this is Ash Wednesday those in attendance will have an opportunity to have Ashes placed upon their forehead or...
Foundation’s Online Gala Auction Pre-Sale Closes with Success
February 11, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Foundation held a special online auction pre-sale aheadof its newly rescheduled Gala, set for May 9. The auction surpassed expectations, delivering strong results in both revenue and bidder engagement. Featuring experiences and items best enjoyed before the spring Gala date, the auction offered a rare opportunity to bid on items typically exclusive to the in-person event. All...
MLK Church of Christ to Hold Coat and Grocery Giveaway February 14th
February 10, 2026 – MLK Church of Christ in Sulphur Springs, Texas, will have a coat and grocery giveaway on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The event begins at 8:00am. The church is located at 154 MLK Drive, Sulphur Springs, Texas.
GM Changes Recommended Oil Again for Recalled 6.2-Liter V-8 Engines Amid Lawsuit
February 10, 2026 – DETROIT — General Motors has once again changed the recommended engine oil for vehicles equipped with its troubled L87 6.2-liter V-8, as the automaker continues to face scrutiny, a federal investigation, and a lawsuit over potential engine failures. According to a report by GM Authority, GM has issued updated guidance to dealers recommending Mobil 1 FS 0W-40 oil for the L87 engine, replacing Mobil 1 Supercar...
