Disney Bound? Leave the Stanley Quencher at Home
April 13, 2026 – Disneyland has begun restricting oversized reusable water bottles—including the trendy Stanley cup—on several popular rides, citing safety concerns and rising ride disruptions. The new rules, rolled out in 2026, target large insulated tumblers that have become a common accessory among park visitors. Officials say the issue is not hydration but hazard. Heavy, 40-ounce metal bottles can become dangerous...
Aurora Vielma
August 9, 1951 — April 11, 2026 Lewisville Funeral service for Aurora Vielma, age 74, of Lewisville, Texas, will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Vielma passed away at Texas Health Presbyterian in Flower Mound, Texas, on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Aurora Vielma
Jane Kivell
September 18, 1938 ~ April 13, 2026 (age 87) Jane Kivell Obituary Jane Hale Kivell passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The family will be having a Memorial Service at a later date. Full obituary forthcoming. With our condolences.
Local 6th Grade Student Dathan is Competing for a Scholarship and Needs Your Help
April 12, 2026 – A family of KSST listeners reached out to us with the following information. “I wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for helping support my son and giving him the opportunity to compete for such an incredible experience. Your willingness to share his story truly means a lot to our family…. Also, I have to add—my kids absolutely love jamming out to the oldies on KSST! It’s something we...
Emily Glass had A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
April 12, 2026 – “Woman About Town” Emily Glass recently had A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. Emily and John Mark chatted about the recent “Ham Scramble,” the upcoming “Chocolate Festival” taking place May 9th, 2026, the upcoming local elections, and much more. Be sure to check out this informative episode and learn what’s going on in Sulphur Springs, Texas. A Second Cup of...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, April 12, 2026
Hey friends!! We are surrounded by constant demands, aren’t we?! Our minds are crowded, our schedules are full, and our souls are often weary. And friends, Scripture reminds us that long before God ever instructed His people to build a sanctuary, He Himself declared that HE would be their dwelling place. Psalm 90:1 says, “Lord, You have been our dwelling place throughout all generations.” That means sanctuary is not...
East Texas A&M Football Ranks Among Nation’s Best in the Classroom
April 11, 2026 – Lion Football is proving that excellence extends far beyond the field at East Texas A&M University (ETAMU), ranking among the top academic performers in all of college athletics. This week, 20 East Texas A&M football players were named to the National Football Foundation’s (NFF) Hampshire Honor Society, marking the most selections from one school for 2026 in the NCAA...
Randy “Pops” Wells
September 13, 1955 — April 9, 2026 Whitesboro Randy “Pops” Wells, age 70, of Whitesboro, Texas, passed away at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas, on Thursday, April 9, 2026. A family-led celebration of life will be held at a later date. Randy Wells was born on September 13, 1955, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to the late Ned Arthur and Antonia (Caravalho) Wells. He married Rebecca “Becky” Franklin in Benton, Arkansas, on...
Next Hopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting to be Held April 16th
April 9, 2026 – You are invited to come and hear our speaker, Michele Bailey, on Thursday, April 16, 2026. We will meet at 611 N. Davis, Sulphur Springs, TX., at 7:00 p.m. or you may join us via Zoom that evening. (See the Zoom link below). Michele Bailey, a Texan by choice since the age of twelve, is a dedicated genealogist with a deep passion for helping others to discover their roots. Leveraging thirty...
Registration for the CANHelp Back to School Fair Begins April 27th on Second Cup Of Coffee
April 9, 2026 – John Mark’s guest on the episode of A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey below was the Executive Director of CANHelp, Brian Crump. John Mark and Brian chatted about the upcoming Back to School Fair, when registration begins for the backpacks full of school supplies, some of the ways CANHelp helps community members of Hopkins County, and so much more. Be sure to check out this informative segment...
