CHRISTUS-Sulphur Springs Honored for Excellence in Stroke Care
CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System receives national award for comprehensive stroke care Hospitals in Jacksonville, Sulphur Springs, Tyler recognized for excellence in stroke care (TYLER, Texas) – Three hospitals in the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Health System have been nationally recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association for delivering high-quality stroke care. The national award, Get With...
Dollar General Announces Recall of Instant Coffee
August 14, 2025 – Dollar General Announces Voluntary Recall of Clover Valley® Instant Coffee Due to Potential Presence of Glass. Dollar General Corporation is recalling three (3) lots of its eight (8) ounce Clover Valley® Instant Coffee due to the potential presence of glass. 8-Ounce Clover Valley® Instant CoffeePackage UPC: 876941004069Lot: L-5163 / Best By 12/13/2026Lot: L-5164 / Best by 12/13/2026Lot: L-5165 / Best by...
CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System Receives National Award for Comprehensive Stroke Care
Hospitals in Jacksonville, Sulphur Springs, Tyler recognized for excellence in stroke care August 13, 2025 – (TYLER, Texas) – Three hospitals in the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Health System have been nationally recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association for delivering high-quality stroke care. The national award, Get With The Guidelines – Stroke, is given to hospitals that have demonstrated...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Eli Lilly Over Alleged Kickback Scheme
August 12, 2025 – Austin, TX — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly, accusing the company of bribing medical providers to prescribe its high-demand medications, including Mounjaro and Zepbound, which are widely used for diabetes management and weight loss. According to the lawsuit, Eli Lilly illegally offered incentives such as “free nurses” and reimbursement support...
Cocoa Prices Soar Amid Climate and Crop Crises in West Africa
August 12, 2025 – Global cocoa prices have surged to record highs in recent months, driven by severe climate disruptions and crop diseases devastating key growing regions in West Africa, where nearly 70% of the world’s cocoa is produced. Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, the top two cocoa-producing countries, are facing unprecedented challenges. Erratic rainfall patterns, prolonged dry spells, and rising temperatures—linked to climate...
Emily Glass with the Dial Study Club had a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
August 10, 2025 – Emily Glass, Treasurer with the Dial Study Club, dropped by the KSST studios to have a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey August 5th, 2025. John Mark and Emily chatted about the Dial Study Club, the upcoming Sulphur Springs Wildcats Homecoming Parade, and so much more. Be sure to check out this informative episode below! A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark...
This Year’s Back to School Fair was a Very Popular and Huge Success
August 10, 2025 – The CANHelp 2025 Hopkins County Back to School Fair was held at the ROC in Sulphur Springs August 7th, 2025. The annual event was well attended and gave a lot back to the community. There was a bounce house, snow cones, games, plenty of school supplies, and so much more! If you missed it, or just want to see it again, be sure to check out KSST’s coverage of this successful event...
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens Closes Indefinitely, Citing Safety Concerns
August 9, 2025 – Athens, TX — Just one month after reopening to the public following a two-year, $8 million renovation, the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center has closed its doors indefinitely, citing unspecified safety concerns. Emergency Closure: We are saddened to say that the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center will be closed until further notice starting August 8. Due to unforeseen circumstances and for safety, we will be...
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...
