A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, August 10, 2025
Hey Friends, a while back I took my family to Kentucky to the Ark Experience and wow was it powerful. And as we were coming home from Kentucky, we were listening to a sermon and the pastor told a story of a woman on a plane. He said, as she looked out one window she saw a beautiful sunset and as she looked out the other side windows she saw an approaching storm. And in that moment I feel like the Lord spoke to my heart what he...
East Texas A&M University Partnered with The Sports Facilities Companies of Florida to Operate its new Sports Facility
August 8, 2025 – East Texas A&M University has partnered with The Sports Facilities Companies of Clearwater, Florida, to operate its new state-of-the-art sports facility, set to open in fall of 2026. With over 90 managed venues and about 4,000 employees, SFC welcomes nearly 30 million guest visits and produces almost $1 billion in economic impact each year. ET A&M President Dr. Mark Rudin says: “The Sports Facilities...
One of East Texas A&M University’s Most Iconic Buildings is Coming full Circle – Binnion Hall
August 8, 2025 – After decades of academic use, one of East Texas A&M University’s most iconic buildings is coming full circle. Binnion Hall … on the east side of campus adjacent to Monroe Street … is set to undergo a transformative renovation that will return it to its original purpose: student housing. Scheduled to begin next year, the project will breathe new life into the three-story building, quoting a university news...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, August 3, 2025
Hey friends!! I remember driving down a county road recently and just being so overwhelmed by how lush and green everything was. It happened like overnight. One day it was all brown and lifeless and then in no time at all life began to spring forth; a new season upon us. And the Lord began speaking to my heart that a new season is upon us! Just as it says in Ecclesiastes that for everything there is a season,...
Paris Junior College Radiologic Technology Program Celebrates 20 Years
July 29, 2025 – Paris, Texas – Paris Junior College is proud to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of its Radiologic Technology Program, marking two decades of exceptional service to the healthcare community and a continued commitment to student success. Since its launch in 2005, the program has graduated hundreds of highly skilled Radiologic Technologists, many of whom are now working in hospitals, clinics,...
Designer Handbag Bingo Mystery Handbag Raffle Tickets On Sale
July 28, 2025 -Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Mystery Handbag Raffle is one hot ticket, and you do not need to be present to win. Tickets are on sale at HandbagBingo25.GiveSmart.com for $30 each, and only 350 will be sold. Since the event sold out in less than 9 hours, these raffle tickets could go quickly as well. The luxury handbag donated by Hazel Fielder of The Method Aesthetics is...
Sulphur Springs Martial Artists Win Big at Worlds
July 27, 2025 – Local Martial Artists Shine on the Global Stage in Phoenix, Arizona PHOENIX, AZ — Karisma Stegient of Sulphur Springs has earned the prestigious title of World Champion in Combat Sparring at the 2025 ATA World Tournament of Champions, held in Phoenix, Arizona. Karisma triumphed over a fiercely competitive bracket of 19 other top female athletes from around the world in her age and rank division to claim the gold....
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, July 27, 2025
Hey friends!! Just a word of encouragement today!Cultivate Peace! 1 Peter 3:11 NLT[11] Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it. Sometimes we think of peace as the absence of conflict, and we think of peacemaking as a passive role. But we are to be peacemakers that actively pursues peace not by being a door mat but by bringing our Jesus and Holy Spirit into all situations . A peacemaker...
Hopkins County United Way Excess Allocation Check Distribution with the 2023-2024 Campaign
July 21, 2025 – This is KSST’s coverage of the Hopkins County United Way 2023-2024 Campaign excess allocation check distribution. Hopkins County United Way received contributions exceeding original allocations for the 2023-2024 Campaign, Co-Chaired by KK McKenzie and Jessica McInnis. Hopkins County United Way Board Members are pleased to distribute the additional donations to non-profit organizations that serve people in...
Federal Mandate Requires Changes to In-State Tuition Eligibility at East Texas A&M
July 21, 2025 – COMMERCE, TX, July 21, 2025— In compliance with a recent federal court order and guidance from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, East Texas A&M University is making required changes to in-state tuition eligibility beginning in the Fall 2025 semester. These changes affect students who previously qualified for in-state tuition under Texas Education Code § 54.053(a)(3) but are unable to demonstrate...
