KSST was Present at the SSHS 2024 Homecoming Court Media Day
September 3, 2024 – Sulphur Springs High School held their Media Day for the 2024 Homecoming Court, and KSST was there. The SSHS Homecoming Queen Contestants were on hand to take pictures and video and answer questions. Catch a glimpse of the SSHS 2024 Homecoming Queen Contestants in the video below. 2024 2025 SSHS Homecoming...
Hopkins County Holds off on Burn ban, Hopes for Rain
September 3, 2024 – Hopkins County Fire Marshal’s office has been monitoring fire weather, fire activity, and drought conditions in determining the need for a Burn Ban. At this time, fire weather has been favorable for grassfires and there has been a slight uptick of activity. However, none of this is uncommon for this time of year as well as no reports of fires resistant to control or reports of active to extreme fire behavior...
“Trich” is a Significant Reproductive Disease in Cattle by Mario Villarino
September 3, 2024 – Bovine trichomoniasis, often shortened to “trich,” is a significant reproductive disease in cattle caused by the protozoan parasite Tritrichomonas foetus. This disease primarily affects the reproductive systems of cattle, leading to substantial economic losses, particularly in beef herds. The parasite is transmitted during natural breeding when an infected bull passes the organism to cows during...
Upcoming Free Mammography Clinic Sponsored by the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation
Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is making plans for their fifthannual free mammography clinic to benefit uninsured Hopkins County women over the age of 40. The clinic is made possible through direct donations and proceeds from Designer Handbag Bingo. The October clinic is available to the first 60 women who call to make an appointment. The dates so far are Friday, October 4, Monday, October 7, and...
Anna Beth Smith
Funeral Services for Anna Beth Smith will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at West Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy Rogers officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Mac Macaluso, Robert Looney, Kevin O’Reilly, Shane Woods, Jared Looney, and Kameron Woods. Billy Wayne Mobley will be serving as Honorary Pallbearer. Interment will follow the service at Ridgeway Cemetery. Beth passed away on September 2, 2024, in Plano,...
Texas Senate Bill 1841 Now in Effect; Grants Rights to Victims of ‘Dating Violence’
September 3, 2024 – This month, Senate Bill 1841 went into full effect for the State of Texas. The bill gives survivors of dating violence access to family violence centers. It also clearly defines dating violence as someone in a dating relationship who causes physical harm, makes someone fear for their safety, or suffers emotional abuse. Senate Bill 1841 amends the Human Resources Code to update provisions relating to...
Liberty Trailers Plans to Build $10 Million Facility in Sulphur Springs
September 3, 2024 – The latest Building Permit Report from the City of Sulphur Springs shows more than $17 million in building permits were issued for remodels, new construction, and other projects. The largest valued permit was issued to Liberty Trailers for a new commercial construction at 100 Assurance Dr. in Sulphur Springs. The new area off of old Highway 67 (Main St.) is being developed by the local Economic Development...
Dinner Bell for September 4, 2024
Grab and Go with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday. MENU:Baked Chicken ThighsSeasoned RiceGarden SaladButtered French Bread SlicesOoey Gooey Butter CakeTake care of YOURSELF by following safe health practices as flu and COVID are lurking in our midst!Wear masks where required! Wash your...
KSST’s First Presentation of Wildcats Football 2024
September 1, 2024 – KSST’s first presentation of Wildcats Football 2024 is from their game on Friday, August 30, 2024. The Wildcats took on the Mesquite Poteet Pirates at Gerald Prim Stadium in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Be sure to check out the exciting game down below. KSST’s Sports Director John Mark Dempsey called Play by Play and Color Commentary was called by our very own Chad...
New Beginnings Ministries Presents Glory Encounter September 6th
New Beginnings Healing and Development Ministries Presents Fire, Wind, and Glory Encounter September 6, 2024. The special service will begin at 7:00pm. The guest speaker will be the Apostle Brandon Cornelius. No registration is necessary. This event is free to the public. The event will take place at 717 East Jefferson Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas. For more information, please call 903-335-7689. Pastor Deborah Sharper New Beginnings...
