Ken Lascko
August 22, 1970 — December 21, 2025 Sulphur Springs Ken Lascko, age 55 of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away on December 21, 2025 at Christus Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. Ken was born on August 22, 1970 in Cleveland, Ohio to George and Carol (Kish) Lascko. He worked as a truck driver. He is survived by his sons, Russell Lascko and wife, Stacey and Richard Lascko and wife, Teagan; mother, Carol; brothers, Dennis Lascko and wife,...
Rebecca Calderón
June 3, 1951 — December 21, 2025 Sulphur Springs Rebecca (Becky) Juarez Calderón, age 74 of Sulphur Springs, Texas, passed away on December 21, 2025. Rebecca was born on June 3, 1951 to Dimas Juarez and Maria Sanchez. She spent her early years living in Delano, California where her parents were migrant farm workers alongside numerous siblings. She spent her life raising her daughters, granddaughter and caring for her husband. She is...
Kathryn Josephine Sealy Cash
Kathryn Josephine Sealy Cash, age 73, of Hagansport, Texas, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, December 20, 2025, at her beloved home after a short battle with cancer. Kathryn was born June 8, 1952, in Dallas, Texas, to Henry E. and Norma L. (Stanford) Sealy, the third of five children. She graduated from H. Grady Spruce High School in 1970. She married Trannie F. (Sandy) Cash, Jr. at Rylie First Baptist Church in Dallas on...
Learn About the Current State of the Texas Cattle Industry on the Latest A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
December 22, 2025 – Hopkins County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent Mario Villarino-Gutierrez was our guest on the latest episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. Mario and John Mark discussed the latest NETBIO meeting, the threat of the screwworm, the state of the Texas cattle industry in December 2025, and more. You can watch this important segment below. New World screwworm fly (Cochliomyia...
Warm, dry Holiday Weather Elevates Wildfire Risk Across Texas
December 22, 2025 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M Forest Service warns that unseasonably warm and dry conditions combined with freeze-cured grasses could spark more wildfires during the holidays.Texas is forecast to experience unusually warm and dry weather during this holiday season. These conditions can quickly dry vegetation and may support an increased number of wildfires. If strong winds and critical fire weather...
Paris District Road Report for December 22, 2025
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 December 22, 2025. 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...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, December 21, 2025
Hey friends. The other day my brain was going wonky. I was over thinking a million scenarios in my mind about how things could go, would go, and how this would be and that would be, and what if and what then and why and why not. You know all the noises of doubt and fear. They were echoing in my mind. And in the background of all that the song “I want a hippopotamus for Christmas,” was also on repeat. Now it’s ok to...
The SSHS Lady Cats Competed Against Caddo Mills December 16th in Basketball Action
December 19, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Lady Cats challenged the Caddo Mills Lady Foxes in basketball action Tuesday, December 16th, 2025. The game was played in Wildcat Gym in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this game. KSST’s Sports Director, John Mark Dempsey, called Play by Play. Worth noting, a talented singer performed an awesome rendition of our great National...
Bryd Hawkins
April 4, 1926 — December 17, 2025 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for Bryd Hawkins, age 99 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Monday, December 29, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro. Terry Bolton officiating. Interment will follow at 2:30 P.M. at Oakwood Cemetery in Honey Grove, Texas. Reception will be held one hour prior to the service in the community room at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Hawkins...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society 2025 Holiday Hours
December 18, 2025 – The Hopkins County Genealogical Society announces that “We are so thankful for our members who are the heart and soul of the Hopkins County Genealogical Society. We are even more thankful for the many volunteers who contribute their time and their talent to make our society great. We wish all of you a happy day with food, family and friends. In observance of the Christmas holiday, the library will be...
