Record Demand for Texas Education Freedom Accounts Highlights School Choice Shift
April 6, 2026 – AUSTIN — More than 274,000 students applied for Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) in the program’s first year, according to new data released by the Texas Comptroller’s Office, underscoring a surge in demand for school choice options across the state. Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock called the response unprecedented, noting that Texas set a national benchmark for first-year participation in a school choice...
Historical Society President Rick Wilson had a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey April 2nd
April 6, 2026 – Hopkins County Historical Society President Rick Wilson enjoyed A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey April 2, 2026. During his visit, Rick and John Mark chatted about the Hopkins County Historical Society, Heritage Park, the Dutch Oven Cooking Class coming up April 25th, 2026, and so much more. Be sure to check out this educational episode below and see what your Hopkins County Historical Society has to...
Sr. Center COOR Dawna Pryor had a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey April Fools Day
April 5, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, Texas Senior Citizens Activity Center Coordinator, Dawna Pryor, was a guest on KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey on April Fools Day. While on the program, Dawna and John Mark discussed the new “Crafting Through the Calendar” at the Senior Center, the 90 Plus Bridges Banquet being held April 11th, 2026, the next “Silver Saturday Night” scheduled for...
Paris District Road Report for April 6, 2026
April 3, 2026 – 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 April 6, 2026. 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...
From Black Coffee to Sugar Rush: Starbucks’ Growing Appeal to Children
April 4, 2026 – Starbucks, once a standard-bearer for premium coffee culture, is facing growing scrutiny over how its business has evolved—particularly in its increasing appeal to children through highly sweetened beverages. Founded in 1971, Starbucks originally set itself apart by focusing on high-quality coffee, often served black. Early company philosophy emphasized the integrity of the bean, discouraging heavy additions like...
Phones Down, Eyes Up, Texas
April 3, 2026 – Distracted driving a leading cause in Texas crashes PARIS – Whatever’s on the phone, it can’t be as important as what’s in front of you on the road. Pay attention behind the wheel — it can save a life. Unfortunately, drivers sometimes forget their fellow Texans and drive distracted. The Estelle family in Tarrant County knows all too well how losing focus can lead to a deadly crash. “The hardest thing...
Russia Boots Apple; Restricts Other Internet Services
April 3, 2026 – MOSCOW — Russia has moved to close a key loophole that allowed users to continue paying for Apple services, effectively tightening restrictions on Western technology platforms operating inside the country. Beginning this week, Russian mobile carriers have disabled payments tied to Apple IDs, cutting off one of the last remaining methods for users to purchase apps, subscriptions, and other digital services....
Texas Rangers Home Opener Today
April 3, 2026 – The Texas Rangers’ 2026 home opener is Friday, April 3, against the Cincinnati Reds at Globe Life Field in Arlington, with a 3:05 p.m. CT first pitch. The game is the start of a six-game homestand featuring pregame ceremonies and a magnetic schedule giveaway for the first 30,000 fans. Parking lots open at 10 a.m. and stadium gates open at noon. This marks the 55th home opener in franchise history and the...
Your Sulphur Springs Lady Cats Took on the Paris Lady Wildcats in Softball Action March 31st
April 2, 2026 – The Sulphur Springs, Texas, High School Lady Cats took on the Paris Lady Wildcats in softball action March 31st, 2026. The game was played at Lady Cat Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this softball game. KSST’s Sports Director, John Mark Dempsey, and Tony Flippin, called Play by Play and provided Color...
UPRA Rodeo Coming to Hopkins County April 17th and 18th
April 2, 2026 – The 46th Annual UPRA Rodeo brought you by the UPRA Hall of Fame Hopkins County Rodeo Committee. April 17th and 18th at the Hopkins County Civic Center. Discount Tickets on sale at Circle E Western Store!!!! See y’all there!!!
