The Alamo Letter Unveiling Ceremony Took Place October 18th With a Touch of Rain
October 24, 2025 – The Alamo Letter Society of Hopkins County, Texas, Alamo Letter Unveiling Ceremony was held October 18th, 2025, on Celebration Plaza, Downtown Sulphur Springs, Texas. The ceremony honoring Historical Texas heros was well attended, but got shortened by rain. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this important...
2026 Big Tex Boot Design Contest Presented by Lucchese
By State Fair of Texas | October 22, 2025 | It’s time to hang up Big Tex’s old boots and design a new pair! The 2026 Big Tex Boot Design Contest officially kicks off today, October 22, 2025. In 2023, Big Tex got a brand-new pair of custom Lucchese boots, designed by previous contest winner Jessica Bonilla of Irving, Texas, and now he wants to give another loyal Fair fan the opportunity to design his next pair that he’ll debut at the...
The 2025 Fall Festival Parade Marched Through Sulphur Springs October 18th
October 23, 2025 – The Hopkins County 2025 Fall Festival Parade managed to beat the rain as it marched through Sulphur Springs, Texas, October 18th, 2025. Below is KSST’s/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this exciting parade. KSST’s James Terry provided Play by Play, and Color Commentary, for the Fall Festival...
Learn About Fat Squirrel Week and How You Can Vote on This Second Cup Of Coffee
October 22, 2025 – Voting ends October 24th, 2025 for the best Fat Squirrel during this week, which is Fat Squirrel Week. Cooper Lake State Park Supervisor Aron Maib visited on this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey to talk about “Fat Squirrel Week.” Aron and John Mark also chat about the Fall Hike Cooper Lake is going to host October 25th, 2025. Supervisor Aron Maib also talked...
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...
Opinion: Trump’s Tariffs Are a Win for Rural America
An Editorial by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller October 21, 2025 – If anyone still doubts that the Trump administration is serious about standing up for America’s farmers and ranchers, the latest round of agricultural tariffs should put those doubts to rest. For far too long, our producers have been treated as bargaining chips in a global trade system tilted against them, especially by foreign powers like China, where...
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...
National School Bus Safety Week
October 20, 2025 – National School Bus Safety Week will be observed October 20–24, 2025, highlighting the importance of keeping students safe on and around school buses. The annual campaign, organized by the National Association for Pupil Transportation, promotes awareness among students, parents, drivers, and communities about responsible behavior near buses and roadways. This year’s theme, “Driving Safely Together,” focuses on...
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...
