Watch Your Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats Take on Paris in a Rivalry That has Lasted 100 Years
October 21, 2024 – Below is KSST’s coverage of the Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats District Football game against the Paris Wildcats in Paris, Texas. The game was held Friday, October 18, 2024 in Paris, Texas, at Wildcats Stadium. The excitement of the night began with a care flight helicopter landing on the field to deliver the game ball. This game marks the 100th anniversary of the fierce, but friendly, rivalry...
Brian Crump Chats With John Mark About the CANHelp Coat Drive on This Second Cup Of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark had a Skype conversation with Hopkins County CANHelp Executive Director Brian Crump. The two chatted about the coat drive now under way with CANHelp. Brian explained where you can drop off donated coats, how long the coat drive was going to last, whom the coats were be collected for, and so much more. John Mark Dempsey and Brian Crump also briefly...
Paris District Road Report for Week of October 21, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Oct. 21, 2024. 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 and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such...
Learn When to Plant Wild Flower Seeds on this Episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With Guest Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark had a chat with Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson. The two chat about wild flowers, where you can get wild flower seeds, when is the best time of the year to plant wild flower seeds, some of the different types of wild flowers found in North East Texas, and so much more. Check out this episode of A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey below and...
Timber Creek Bridge off CR 4759 set for Replacement in Hopkins County
October 19, 2024 – PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that a project to replace the Timber Creek bridge on Timber Creek Drive, off CR 4759 in Hopkins County, is set to begin Oct. 21. THK Construction, Longview, Texas, will remove the bridge currently on Timber Creek Drive, and build a new bridge and roadway approaches. This road closure for bridge replacement is expected to last about three...
2024 United Way Pledges Continue to Come in as Officials Hold Their Third Meeting
October 17, 2024 – The Hopkins County 2024-2025 United Way officials held their third Campaign Pledge Meeting October 15th at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension building in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Executive Secretary Susan Berning reported to KSST that “… Campaign pledges to date total $41,349.22. We look forward to adding to that number at our meeting next Tues., Oct. 22…” Stay tuned for future...
Estate Sale for Mary Bonham Estate Running Thursday, Friday & Saturday
October 17, 2024 – The estate sale for Mary Bonham started Thursday morning at 8am as folks lined up waiting for the gates to be opened and make their way behind the big house on I-30 to peruse all kinds of items from china to crystal glassware, and furniture to farm equipment. The estate sale will be open 8am until 4pm each day, October 17, 18, and 19.
Gardening Myths You Can Ignore From Master Gardener David Wall
October 15, 2024 – There are many so-called “rules” about vegetable gardening. Unfortunately, what was gospel yesterday may be ridiculous today! For example, potting soil does NOT need changing several times a year. It’ll last for the growing season before requiring a complete change. Watering plants on a sunny day WON’T burn plants. Water droplets DON’T act as a magnifying glass. When to water is...
Learn About the Food Drive for Community Chest on this Second Cup Of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down with guest Keri Osborne. Keri organized a food drive for the Sulphur Springs Community Chest. The food drive is going on now through October 23, 2024. John Mark and Keri chatted about the food drive, where you can donate, what items the Sulphur Springs Community Chest is in most need, and much more. View this episode below and learn how...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society to hold Their Annual City Cemetery Walk November 3rd
October 15, 2024 – Same the date! Sunday, November 3, 2024, 2:00pm to 4:00pm… the Hopkins County Genealogical Society will hold their annual City Cemetery Walk… “If Headstones Could Talk…” The Hopkins County Genealogical Society will honor some of the residents of City Cemetery who served our country in their day by portraying then in costume and telling stories in anticipation of Veterans Day 2024....
