Consider Pine Needle Mulch By Master Gardener David Wall
November 14, 2025 – Though an evergreen, pine trees can shed needles all year long, but usually shed the most in summer and fall. Only a few species shed in the spring. In the “old” day, it was rake and burn in the fall, along with deciduous leaves. Many studiously avoid using pine needles for mulch as their acidity can, in quantity, negatively affect the soil pH. While still green, this is true, but once they...
SSISD Superintendent Dr. Steeber Dropped by KSST for a Second Cup Of Coffee November 11th
November 15, 2025 – Sulphur Springs Texas ISD Superintendent Dr. Deana Steeber stopped by the KSST studios November 11th to be a guest on KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. John Mark and Dr. Steeber talked about the Sulphur Springs ISD band, the Career and Technical Education program, and so much more. Check out the episode below and see what the Sulphur Springs ISD is up to these days. A Second Cup of...
The Season Opener of Lady Cats Basketball was November 11th
November 14, 2025 – The season opener of Sulphur Springs Texas High School Basketball was November 11th, 2025 with a game against Van. 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, and Tony Flipping provided Color Commentary. Be sure to check out this game and see how your Lady Cats...
Next Hopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting to be Held November 20th
November 14, 2025 – Members: this meeting includes our annual election of officers. Your attendance in-person or via zoom is important to ensure we have a quorum for the vote. The Hopkins County Genealogical Society is pleased to welcome Pat Chase, local author and long-time HCGS member, as guest speaker for our November meeting. Pat will share the story behind his book Jonathan Knight – Pathfinder of American Roads. Pat...
Sulphur Springs Wildcats Started the Playoffs with a Resounding 62-9 Bi-District Win
November 14, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs Wildcats started the playoffs with a resounding 62-9 bi-disgtrict win over Dallas Kimball Thursday night at Mesquite Memorial Stadium in a game heard on KSST. The Wildcats scored on nine of their ten possessions in the game. Jaxson Haire rushed for two touchdowns and made a sensational catch for another score. Mason Cooper threw three touchdown passes, one to Haire and two to Jaxson...
CHRISTUS Health Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Flight for Life in East Texas
November 14, 2025 – Ceremony held at Mother Frances Hospital to recognize the achievement (EAST TEXAS) – CHRISTUS Health is proud to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Flight for Life, its trusted air medical transport service dedicated to saving lives across the region. Established in 1985, CHRISTUS Flight for Life is a cornerstone of the region’s emergency response system. Covering more than 120,000 square...
Dinner Bell Menu for November 19, 2025
November 19, 2025 – COMMUNITY PARTNER: The Knights of Columbus A partner with Dinner Bell since 2017, the Knights of Columbus have smoked our Thanksgiving meal turkeys since 2018. The Knights of Columbus was organized in Connecticut in 1882 to serve their church, community, and family with virtue. Fraternity and patriotism were added to the Knights founding principles of charity and unity in 1885 and 1900...
Blake Moore
April 12, 1984 — November 12, 2025 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for Blake Moore, age 41 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Interment will follow at North Hopkins Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mr. Moore passed away on November 12, 2025 at Christus Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. Blake...
Dr. Michael “Mike” Hambrick
February 3, 1969 — November 10, 2025 Sulphur Springs Graveside service for Dr. Michael “Mike” Hambrick, age 56 of Sulphur Springs, Texas, who spent most of his adult life and career in Houston, Texas, will be held at 9:45 A.M. on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at the Houston National Cemetery. There will be no formal visitation. Dr. Hambrick passed away on November 10, 2025 in Sulphur Springs. Dr. Hambrick was born on February 3, 1969 in...
Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Buys Two Misting Tents for Public Safety
November 14, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation has purchased two custom misting tents for CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs tobenefit the public using proceeds of the 2024 Snowflake Campaign. The 10’ by 10’ inflatable tents emit a cooling mist that can quickly lower body temperature, preventing heat exhaustion and heat strokes. Expect to see the tents in use at many of...
