George Strait Plans Intimate Concert to Benefit Flood Victims
July 15, 2025 – The “Strait to the Heart” benefit concert will take center stage in Boerne, Texas, offering country music fans and supporters a memorable evening of live entertainment and community spirit. At the heart of the event is the legendary George Strait, performing with his acclaimed Ace in the Hole Band. Their set promises to deliver Strait’s timeless catalog of hits—spanning classic ballads, honky‑tonk favorites, and...
Free Tea Day Coming July 17, 2025
July 15, 2025 – Join your friends and neighbors at McAlister’s Deli on Thursday July 17th for Free Tea Day. “Free Tea Day is our biggest day of the year here at McAlisters Deli,” said Lily Clayton Assistant Manager. “It is simply a day for us to give back to our customers and the community and to allow our staff to let loose and have some fun.” McAlister’s will be serving free tea ALL DAY on...
Learn About Watering on this Episode of A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
July 14, 2025 – On this educational episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark had a chat with Hopkins County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson. The main topic of their conversation on this segment was “watering.” Ronnie gave pointers on watering. Factors to consider while watering. The two discussed watering your lawn, flowers, and gardens. Watering...
Josie Cabreros Crowned 2025 Ms Hopkins County Senior Classic Queen July 12th
July 14, 2025 – Witness the glamor, excitement, and talent of the 2025 Ms Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant with KSST’s coverage of the fabulous event! Watch as some of Hopkins County most creative ladies compete to earn the prestigious honor to wear the crown. Senior Center Coordinator Dawna Pryor and her hard working team worked for weeks to put together this wonderful evening of sparkle, singing, dance, and more!...
Paris District Road Report for Week of July 14, 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 July 14, 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 approach...
Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson Talked with John Mark Dempsey About an Upcoming Program on Bees on This Second Cup Of Coffee
July 10, 2025 – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Hopkins County Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson had A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey recently. On this episode, John Mark and Ronnie chatted about Earth Kind Gardening, the benefit of planting marigolds in your garden, a program the Master Gardeners are going to have July 17, 2025, at 6:30pm at the AgriLife Extension Office about bees, and so much more. Be sure to take a...
Old Saltillo Cemetery Annual Meeting and Memorial Service to be Held July 20th
July 10, 2025 -OLD SALTILLO CEMETERY ANNUAL MEETING/MEMORIAL SERVICE SUNDAY, JULY 20, 2025 – 10:30 A.M. Members of the Board of Directors of the Old Saltillo Cemetery Association have been making plans for the 2025 Memorial Day Program/Annual Business Meeting. As tradition, the program will be held on the third Sunday, July 20th from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon at the beautifully renovated and air-conditioned Old Saltillo United...
2025 Big Tex Golf Classic Raises $210,000 for Texas Students
By Bridget Browning | July 8, 2025 | The 15th Annual Big Tex Golf Classic was a hole-in-one for Texas students. $210,000 was raised at the event, with all donations going directly to the Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction and Scholarship Programs to help fund education for students throughout the Lone Star State. Through special fundraising events last year, including the Big Tex Golf Classic, the State Fair of Texas raised more than...
Library Director Hope Cain Dropped by for a Second Cup Of Coffee
July 8, 2025 – Sulphur Springs Public Library’s Director, Hope Cain, dropped by for a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. John Mark and Hope chatted about Family Game Night at the Library, the most popular books at the library this year so far, the next Lone Star Legal Aid session being held July 21st, 2025, and so much more. Be sure to take a look at this episode and learn what your Sulphur Springs Public Library...
East Texas Food Bank Concerned Over Funding Cut
July 8, 2025 – The East Texas Food Bank (ETFB) expressed deep concern following the U.S. Senate’s passage of a bill proposing nearly $186 billion in cuts to food assistance programs. In a statement, ETFB emphasized the devastating impact such reductions could have on vulnerable East Texans, particularly children, seniors, and low-income families who rely on programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The...
