What is the Texas Bullion Depository?
June 26, 2025 – The Texas Bullion Depository is a state-run facility established to securely store precious metals such as gold and silver on behalf of individuals, businesses, institutions, and even government entities. Located in Leander, Texas, the depository represents a unique initiative by the state to provide an alternative to traditional federally controlled storage options, offering Texans more direct control over their...
TPWD Receives 115 Oyster Buyback License Applications
June 26, 2025 – AUSTIN — Of 545 available oyster licenses, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received 115 commercial oyster boat license offers in round nine of its Oyster License Buyback Program, which, if all applicants participate, would represent a reduction by 21 percent of total oyster licenses in the state. TPWD administers voluntary commercial fishing license buyback programs for inshore shrimp, crab and finfish...
Preserving the Past, Embracing the Future: Big Changes Ahead for the Winnsboro Historical Museum
Tucked inside the beautifully restored 1908 Winnsboro Depot, the Winnsboro Historical Museum is a treasured local gem. Operated by the Winnsboro Historical Association, its mission is simple yet vital: to preserve, protect, and promote the history of Winnsboro, passing it on to future generations. More Room for History Exciting things are happening behind the scenes. Thanks to recent permission from the City of Winnsboro, the museum...
Greenview Memorial Day Business Meeting and Church Service 2025
Greenview Cemetery Association will be hosting our annual Memorial Day on Sunday July 6th, 2025 The Business Meeting will begin at 10:30AM, followed by the church service. Jan Kimmel will be our speaker this year. She will give us the history of Rev Green Weaver, settling in Texas and the origination of the Greenview community. Mrs. Kimmel is a great great granddaughter of Rev Weaver. Chad Hinton will serve as MC. Woody Garmon and Pay...
2025-2026 Hopkins County United Way Team was Introduced at a Meeting June 17th
June 24, 2025 – The 2025-2026 Hopkins County United Way team was introduced to the media at a meeting June 17th, 2025. This United Way team marks 70 years of United Way and it’s efforts. Important dates to note were also talked about at this meeting. This meeting was held at the Hopkins County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Below is KSST’s coverage of the first portion of this...
St. James Catholic Church Multi Weekend Garage Sale
June 24, 2025 – St. James Catholic Church Garage sale is coming up soon. It will occupy three consecutive weekends. All proceed go to the ‘Bless The Church’ fund.
Blue Blaze Booster Club Buddy Camp Coming Soon
June 24, 2025 – Where: Sulphur Springs High School Gym Campers will meet at the Cafeteria entrance (Houston Street side) for registration and check in. When: July 30- Aug 1st Who: Students going in grades K-8 Time: 8:00am-12:00pm Cost: $65 per camper $45 each additional camper Blue Blaze Officers visited the KSST Studios What’s Included: 3 Camp Clinic days filled with dance choreography, technique, and relationship...
State Fair of Texas Shooter Sentenced
May 24, 2025 – Cameron Turner, the man responsible for opening fire inside the State Fair of Texas food court in 2023, has pleaded guilty and been sentenced to 12 years in prison. The shooting, which injured three individuals, sparked widespread concern over security measures at one of the state’s most iconic public events. According to police reports, Turner, now 23, claimed he felt threatened by one of the victims and...
Senator Joan Huffman Announcers Run for Texas AG
June 23, 2025 – State Senator Joan Huffman (R–Houston) has officially entered the 2026 race for Texas Attorney General, solidifying her place in a rapidly growing Republican field for the open seat. With Ken Paxton stepping down to run for U.S. Senate, the GOP primary is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in memory. Huffman brings nearly two decades of legislative experience to her campaign. First elected to the Texas...
Health Care Foundation Kicks-Off Summer of Healthy Fun
June 23, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation launched its new offering, Summer of Healthy Fun, on Monday, June 23, providing local media and the Foundation Board of Directors with an opportunity to sample what this new program has in store. The Summer of Healthy Fun is intended to let each Hopkins County citizen pursue their healthy goals through education and activities. At the...
