Backer Says Dallas-to-Houston Bullet Train Is Shovel-Ready
August 11, 2025 – The lead investor behind the long-delayed Dallas-to-Houston high-speed rail project says the plan is “shovel-ready” and could potentially host the fastest train in the world—if it can clear remaining political hurdles. John Kleinheinz, president of Kleinheinz Capital Partners Inc., has been involved with Texas Central for over a decade. He said the effort began with a group from Japan that sought...
Texas Sands PAC Holds Over $9 Million Ahead of Election Season
August 11, 2025 – As the 2025 election season ramps up, Texas Sands PAC, the political arm of casino giant Las Vegas Sands, has revealed it is sitting on more than $9 million in cash, according to new financial disclosures. The well-funded super PAC is expected to play a major role in shaping the future of casino gambling legislation in Texas. The bulk of the PAC’s war chest comes from Miriam Adelson, the billionaire majority...
Emily Glass with the Dial Study Club had a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
August 10, 2025 – Emily Glass, Treasurer with the Dial Study Club, dropped by the KSST studios to have a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey August 5th, 2025. John Mark and Emily chatted about the Dial Study Club, the upcoming Sulphur Springs Wildcats Homecoming Parade, and so much more. Be sure to check out this informative episode below! A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark...
This Year’s Back to School Fair was a Very Popular and Huge Success
August 10, 2025 – The CANHelp 2025 Hopkins County Back to School Fair was held at the ROC in Sulphur Springs August 7th, 2025. The annual event was well attended and gave a lot back to the community. There was a bounce house, snow cones, games, plenty of school supplies, and so much more! If you missed it, or just want to see it again, be sure to check out KSST’s coverage of this successful event...
Most U.S. School Milk Now Lower in Added Sugar, Industry Group Says
August 10, 2025 – The vast majority of milk processors supplying U.S. schools have successfully reduced added sugars in flavored milk products ahead of the new academic year, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announced Thursday. According to the IDFA, 37 school milk processors, representing about 95% of the milk volume served in schools nationwide, have met the goals laid out in the Healthy School Milk...
East Texas A&M University Partnered with The Sports Facilities Companies of Florida to Operate its new Sports Facility
August 8, 2025 – East Texas A&M University has partnered with The Sports Facilities Companies of Clearwater, Florida, to operate its new state-of-the-art sports facility, set to open in fall of 2026. With over 90 managed venues and about 4,000 employees, SFC welcomes nearly 30 million guest visits and produces almost $1 billion in economic impact each year. ET A&M President Dr. Mark Rudin says: “The Sports Facilities...
One of East Texas A&M University’s Most Iconic Buildings is Coming full Circle – Binnion Hall
August 8, 2025 – After decades of academic use, one of East Texas A&M University’s most iconic buildings is coming full circle. Binnion Hall … on the east side of campus adjacent to Monroe Street … is set to undergo a transformative renovation that will return it to its original purpose: student housing. Scheduled to begin next year, the project will breathe new life into the three-story building, quoting a university news...
Fans of Colleen Hoover’s Novels can Look Forward to More Movies Based on her Books
August 8, 2025 – Fans of Colleen Hoover’s novels can look forward to three more movies based on her books. On her Facebook page, Hoover, the best-selling author from Sulphur Springs and Saltillo, has announced that filming has been completed on movies based on her books, “Regretting You,” “Reminders of Him,” and “Verity.” “Regretting You” will has a release date of Oct. 24 this...
Meal A Day Menu – August 11-15, 2025
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for the remainder of the week of August 11-15 2025 includes: Meal A Day Menu Aug 11-Aug 15 2025 Meal-A-Day Meal-A-Day is a non-profit organization providing 150-160 meals Monday-Friday to local senior citizens. Approximately 120 meals each...
Texas Hemp Bill In Limbo
August 8, 2025 – The Texas hemp bill, Senate Bill 5, faces significant delays due to a Democratic walkout that stalled legislative proceedings. The bill seeks to ban the manufacture, sale, and possession of consumable hemp products containing any form of THC, while still allowing non-psychoactive components like CBD and CBG. Authored by State Sen. Charles Perry, the legislation has stirred intense debate over public health,...
