Paris District Road Report for Week of June 2, 2025
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Fannin and Grayson Counties for the week starting June 2, 2025. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades, and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid...
Former Teacher Charged After Throwing Eraser At Student
May 30, 2025 – On Friday, May 23, 2025, 25 year-old Abigail Brooke Killian was charged with injury to a child following an incident at Tyler ISD’s Caldwell Arts Academy. According to an arrest affidavit, Killian, a former teacher at the academy, admitted to throwing a 1-inch by 2-inch eraser at a student to gain their attention. She stated that the eraser bounced off a wall or chair before striking the student in the...
CEA Mario Villarino had a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey to Chat About Honey Bees
On this interesting episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down with Texas A&M AgriLife Hopkins County Extension Agent Mario Villarino. The topic of their conversation was honey bees. They chatted about how they swarm, the problems a hive can produce if a swarm moves into your home, what you can do if you find a swarm on your home, how important honey bees are, and so much more. Be...
Learn What Your Library has Planned for Summer 2025 on This Second Cup Of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, Hope Cain, Sulphur Springs Public Library Director, dropped by to share with John Mark what the library has in store for the Summer. The two chatted about the Summer Reading Program which kicks off June 5th at 5pm with an event that includes a petting zoo. John Mark and Hope also talked about the next legal advise clinic Lone Star Legal Aid offers at the...
Sulphur Springs High School Choir won Many Honors at the Texas State Solo & Ensemble Contest
May 29, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Choir won many honors at the Texas State Solo & Ensemble Contest in Austin over Memorial Day weekend. Earning “Superior” (Division 1) ratings, the highest possible recognition were Nathan Bilyeu, Juan Hernandez, and Celeste McCoy Earning “Excellent” (Division 2) ratings for their outstanding solo performances were Tabitha Cumming, Sara Ferguson, Caitlin Foster, Elizabeth...
Sulphur Springs Ladycats Softball Team Has Earned Numerous Post-Season District Honors
May 29, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs Ladycats softball team, which won a regional championship and advanced to the state semi-finals, has earned numerous post-season district honors Head Coach David Carillo and his staff have been named the Coaching Staff of the Year in District 14-4A. Named the Most Valuable Player is pitcher Hannah Speed. The offensive MVP:is Gracie Thompson The co-defensive MVP: is catcher Bayler Boatman Named...
Dinner Bell for June 4, 2025
DINNER BELL, First United Methodist Church SPONSOR: Christus Health The doors to Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church will open at 11:00 a.m. Meal service begins at 11:30 a.m. and doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Please come join us to share fellowship and a meal. Coryn Young, Queen, Hopkins County Dairy Festival, and her Court of eight lovely young ladies will greet and serve at the Dinner Bell on...
Local Railroad Hopeful Senate Bill 2366 Becomes Law
May 28, 2025 – The clock is ticking for Senate Bill 2366 and other hopeful legislation at the State level, as the regular session of the 89th Texas Legislature will come to a close on Friday, June 2nd. SB2366, authored by Texas Senator Bryan Hughes, would establish a grant program for short-line railroads. The North East Texas Connector runs from Greenville to Winfield, dissecting Sulphur Springs and making stops at the new...
Save Your Pennies Now More Than Ever
May 27, 2025 – The U.S. Mint confirmed that it will officially cease production of the penny, marking the end of a coin that has circulated in American commerce for over 160 years. The Mint has placed its final order of penny blanks, signaling the closure of an era for the smallest denomination in U.S. currency. The name Penny (or Penney) as a surname comes from the Old English word “penig,” referring to a coin,...
Lottery Scandal Now Includes Russian National
May 27, 2025 – Ryan Dickinson and Matthew Clemenson have pled guilty to their roles in a far-reaching securities fraud scheme involving Lottery.com. The charges stem from a complex web of fabricated financial statements, sham transactions, and regulatory deception—all designed to mislead investors and artificially inflate the company’s valuation ahead of a merger deadline. According to federal indictments unsealed earlier this...
