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GSC Enterprises, Inc. Raises $105,000 for Local and Regional Charities at Annual Tournament
Oct31

GSC Enterprises, Inc. Raises $105,000 for Local and Regional Charities at Annual Tournament

October 31, 2025 – SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX – On October 27, 2025, GSC Enterprises, Inc. hosted its 37th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Golf Clubs at The Tribute in The Colony, Texas. This year’s event raised $105,000 to support local and regional organizations that make a lasting impact in their communities. Funds from the tournament benefited Morgan’s Mercy Mansion, Lake Country CASA, Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center,...

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The United Way Reported They’ve Reached 60% of Their Goal at Their 5th Campaign Meeting October 28th
Oct31

The United Way Reported They’ve Reached 60% of Their Goal at Their 5th Campaign Meeting October 28th

October 31, 2025 – The 2025-2026 Hopkins County United Way held their fifth Campaign Report Meeting October 28th, 2025, at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Sulphur Springs, Texas, where they reported they have reached 60% of their Campaign Goal! Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this fun meeting. You can still donate by mailing your donation to … P. O. Box 735, Sulphur Springs, Texas, 75483,...

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Texas Restaurant & Hospitality Sector Feels Strain Amid Economic Cooling
Oct30

Texas Restaurant & Hospitality Sector Feels Strain Amid Economic Cooling

October 30, 2025 – Across Texas, restaurant and hospitality businesses are showing signs of economic stress, with lower foot traffic, shrinking margins and labor shortages increasingly squeezing operators. According to the Texas Restaurant Association, 85 percent of restaurant owners say their profit margins are now lower than before the COVID-19 pandemic. Part of the challenge stems from rising costs—ingredients, utilities,...

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Local Author Sharon Feldt Had a Second Cup Of Coffee to Share an Event She is Holding October 30th
Oct29

Local Author Sharon Feldt Had a Second Cup Of Coffee to Share an Event She is Holding October 30th

October 29, 2025 – Local author Sharon Feldt recently had a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. Sharon and John Mark chatted about the upcoming showing of It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, taking place October 30th, 2025, at 5:30pm, at the Book Nook on Main. They also talked about the newest John Grisham book, “a blind date with a book,” and so much more. Be sure to check out this segment and...

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The Hopkins County 2025-2026 United Way Held Their Fourth Report Meeting October 21st
Oct27

The Hopkins County 2025-2026 United Way Held Their Fourth Report Meeting October 21st

October 27, 2025 – The Hopkins County 2025-2026 United Way held their fourth Campaign Report Meeting October 21st, 2025. The meeting was held at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this meeting. Hopkins County 2025-2026 United Way 2025 Thermometer as of 10-27-25...

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A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, October 26, 2025
Oct26

A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, October 26, 2025

Exodus 13:21 — “By day the Lord went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so that they could travel by day or night.” Hey friends, the fire that led Israel was not one of destruction but direction. It wasn’t a punishment — it was a promise. The same God who brought them out of Egypt would lead them through the wilderness. And Israel’s journey began with...

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United Way Co-Chairs Gave an Update on the 2025-2026 Campaign on the Latest Second Cup Of Coffee
Oct20

United Way Co-Chairs Gave an Update on the 2025-2026 Campaign on the Latest Second Cup Of Coffee

October 20, 2025 – The 2025-2026 Hopkins County United Way Campaign Co-Chairs, Ashley Crump and Kaitlyn Hankins, visited on the last episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. Ashley, Kaitlyn, and John Mark chatted about the Hopkins County United Way, and where they stand on reaching their goal of $170,000.00. Be sure to check out this episode below and learn all about the United Way and how they are...

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A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, October 19, 2025
Oct19

A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, October 19, 2025

Hey there friends. I am wondering how many, if any, of you have been in the midst of a storm in life and the waves were crashing all around you; the rain seemed to be coming from every angle; everything in your life seemed to be rocked and ravaged by the storm?  Some storms seem to be just so much worse than others. And in the midst of the storms sometimes we find that our faith is just wavering.  We feel like maybe we have...

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2025 Hopkins County United Way Held Their 3rd Campaign Report Meeting October 14th
Oct15

2025 Hopkins County United Way Held Their 3rd Campaign Report Meeting October 14th

October 15, 2025 – The 2025-2026 Hopkins County United Way officials held their 3rd Campaign Report Meeting October 14th, 2025. They met at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Sulphur Springs, Texas. KSST/Cable Channel 18 was present at this meeting and below is our coverage of that meeting. Check it out and learn how much United Way has collected so far in their 70th year of operation. 2025-2026 Hopkins County United...

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The Co-Chairs of the 2025-2026 Hopkins County United Way Dropped by for a Chat on This Second Cup Of Coffee
Oct13

The Co-Chairs of the 2025-2026 Hopkins County United Way Dropped by for a Chat on This Second Cup Of Coffee

October 13, 2025 – The Co-Chairs of the 2025 Hopkins County United Way, Ashley Crump and Kaitlyn Hankins, sat down with John Mark Dempsey to chat about the United Way campaign on this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. Learn how your local United Way is helping your community, see what’s new with them this year, and find out how you can help them out on this interesting episode of A...

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