Tina Joanne Young
Tina Joanne Young of Mount Vernon, Texas, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, in Mount Pleasant, Texas, at the age of 60, after a long battle with cancer. Tina was born on August 4, 1965, in Garland, Texas. Her parents were Henry Clay and Sandra Wells. In her early years, Tina was a devoted veterinary assistant. Her love for animals was evident in her work, where she provided gentle care and compassion. Outside of work, she found...
First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs Announces Opportunities for Local Youth
September 2, 2025 – First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, is announcing opportunities for local youth to engage in fellowship and give back to the community. The Youth Group, Club 345, Cross Fire Kids, designed for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders, will meet select Sundays at 2:00pm. The next meeting is September 21st, 2025. Also, the Cross Fire Kids of First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will...
Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group Set to Meet September 9th
September 2, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The next meeting of the Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group sponsored by the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation will be Monday, September 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Medical Plaza in the Joe Bob Burgin Conference Room, 113 Airport Rd. Licensed Dietitian Kim Sellers will lead a discussion about nutrition and dietary wellness. Kim is a longtime volunteer for the Hopkins County...
Foundation’s Free Mammography Clinic Now Taking Appointments
September 2, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – Scheduling for the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s free mammography clinic has just begun. Uninsured Hopkins County women age 40and older may call (903) 438-4325 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to schedule an appointment. The clinic is in its 6th year and spots fill faster each time. Appointments for 75 women to schedule are open now until all are claimed....
Books was the Topic on This Episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
September 1, 2025 – On this episode of A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down with author Sharon Feldt. John Mark and Sharon chatted about the books, Go As A River by Shelley Read, and Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid. The two discuss these books in detail, and also share some facts about the authors. They also share the information that both of these books are being considered to be made into movies....
Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson Dropped by for A Second Cup Of Coffee
September 1, 2025 – Hopkins County A&M AgriLife Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson dropped by KSST for a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. On this informative episode of KSST”s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark and Ronnie chatted about preparing your Spring Garden, planting vegetables from seeds, about when the first frost is expected, and much more. Be sure to take a look at this...
Rejuvenate your Vegetable Plants (Clip and save) By Master Gardener David Wall
September 1, 2025 – Many of you planted vegetables starting with onions in mid-January, followed by peppers and tomatoes around the first of February, cucumbers the end of March and finally okra around the first of May. Soil with fertilizer and compost was great, and water was in abundanece. The results were large amounts and sizes of fruits A few months later, the situation,...
The SSHS Wildcats Took on Poteet in the First Football Game of the Season
August 31, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats took on the Poteet Pirates at Memorial Stadium in Mesquite, Texas, in football action Friday, August 29th, 2025. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this exciting game. KSST’s Sports Director, John Mark Dempsey, and Tony Flippin called Play by Play and provided Color Commentary. Be sure to check out this thrilling game and see how well your Wildcats...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, August 31, 2025
Reading the account of Peter walking on water inMatthew 14:22-33 Hey friends!! The Lord just began speaking to my heart about being reckless, living with reckless abandon in our faith, abandoning our fears and our doubts, abandoning reasoning in the flesh! To be quick to get out of the boat when He calls us to walk on the water with Him! Peter only began to sink because he took his eyes off Christ!! ...
Paris District Road Report for September 1, 2025
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains Counties for the week starting September 1, 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...
