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Emily Glass Dropped by For A Second Cup Of Coffee October 28th
Nov04

Emily Glass Dropped by For A Second Cup Of Coffee October 28th

November 4, 2025 – The popular and busy, Emily Glass, dropped by KSST to appear on A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey October 28th, 2025. Emily and John Mark chatted about the organization, “PACE,” the Sulphur Springs Symphony League and it’s upcoming auction, and so much more. Be sure to check out this informative episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey and learn...

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Response to Those in Need
Nov04

Response to Those in Need

November 4, 2025 – With SNAP benefits impacted, First United Methodist Church is joining and supporting Meals from Mom, a local, grassroots effort to collect food, package breakfast, lunch and dinner options for those in need; and then disperse to those in our community who will not have benefits arriving for an unknown period of time.   https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=Meals%20from%20mom 11/06 – volunteers...

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Tumbleweed Smith Induction into Radio Hall of Fame
Nov04

Tumbleweed Smith Induction into Radio Hall of Fame

November 4, 2025 – Tumbleweed Smith of Big Spring is one of 20 radio broadcasters to be inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony was held at the Broadcast Museum in Kilgore on Saturday November 1.  The 20 inductees were among 230 nominees for the honor.  Smith is the only small-town broadcaster to receive the award.  The criteria for judging is based on a broadcaster’s accomplishments both in and...

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Fun Reflections on the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Gala
Nov03

Fun Reflections on the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Gala

November 3, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The 20th Gala offered by the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is slated for January 24, 2026.  The night will feature all the excitement of auctions, contests, and dancing, all for the purpose of raising money to invest in Hopkins County healthcare. Since 2006 the Gala has been an incredibly fun event to which the public is invited to participate.  One person who is an...

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New Mexico Opens Doors with Free Child Care in Attempt to Improve Economy
Nov03

New Mexico Opens Doors with Free Child Care in Attempt to Improve Economy

November 3, 2025 – New Mexico has become the first state in the nation to provide free child care for all residents, a sweeping initiative that state leaders say will bolster the economy, expand workforce participation, and address long-standing challenges in education and child welfare. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the statewide program on Monday, calling it “a landmark investment in New Mexico’s families and...

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TxDOT Plants Trees to Honor Fallen Workers
Nov03

TxDOT Plants Trees to Honor Fallen Workers

November 3, 2025 – By Danny Perez – HOUSTON— Multiple trees are now growing in the Houston area, honoring fallen workers and raising awareness about the importance of driving safe in work zones. In the Houston area, 24 TxDOT workers have lost their lives in service to the state since 1951. To honor these crew members, TxDOT joined Garver, an engineering, planning and environmental services firm, and Trees for Houston, a...

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Your Sulphur Springs Wildcats Scared Up Quite a Game Halloween Night
Nov02

Your Sulphur Springs Wildcats Scared Up Quite a Game Halloween Night

November 2, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats scared up quit the competition Halloween night at Gerald Prim Stadium in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The Lake Dallas Falcons came to Sulphur Springs, Texas October 31st, 2025, to play some football with the Wildcats. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this game. KSST’s Sports Director, John Mark Dempsey, called Play by Play, and the talented Tony...

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Wood Ashes In Your Garden This Fall By Master Gardener David Wall
Nov02

Wood Ashes In Your Garden This Fall By Master Gardener David Wall

November 2, 2025 – As we move through the Fall season on the way to Winter, now is the time to non-fertilize/fertilize your garden for next Spring.  Basically, this means that now is the time to put nutrients in your garden soil that will still be available next Spring without having to buy commercial fertilizers. Some do this with cover crops, but I prefer using wood ashes.  They work extremely well, cost nothing, and...

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Paris District Road Report for November 3, 2025
Nov02

Paris District Road Report for November 3, 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 November 3, 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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The United Way Reported They’ve Reached 60% of Their Goal at Their 5th Campaign Meeting October 28th
Oct31

The United Way Reported They’ve Reached 60% of Their Goal at Their 5th Campaign Meeting October 28th

October 31, 2025 – The 2025-2026 Hopkins County United Way held their fifth Campaign Report Meeting October 28th, 2025, at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Sulphur Springs, Texas, where they reported they have reached 60% of their Campaign Goal! Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this fun meeting. You can still donate by mailing your donation to … P. O. Box 735, Sulphur Springs, Texas, 75483,...

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