Early Voting Begins For November 4th Special Election
October 20, 2025 – Early Voting is in full swing at 128G Jefferson St. for the 17 propositions on the ballot for the November 4th Special Election. Anyone can vote early and save time by avoiding the polls on Tuesday’s scheduled election day. Below are the times for early voting in the JP #2 Courtroom located at 128G Jefferson St. in Sulphur Springs. Early Voting Schedule:Monday, October 20, 2025 – Friday, October...
The SSHS Wildcats Took on the Paris Wildcats in Football Action at Home October 17th
October 19, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats took on the Paris High School Wildcats in football action at Gerald Prim Stadium in Sulphur Springs, Texas, October 17th, 2025. Below is KSST’s/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this nail biting game. KSST’s Sports Director, John Mark Dempsey, called Play by Play, and Tony Flipping provided Color Commentary. Be sure to check out this thrilling football...
Daughters of the American Revolution Made a Special Presentation to Sulphur Springs Elementary School October 16th
October 19, 2025 – The local chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) made a special presentation to Sulphur Springs Elementary School October 16th, 2025. Members of the Capt. David Philips chapter presented copies of the book, “Texas Before the Lone Star” to fourth grade social studies teachers for use in their classrooms. The book includes stories told to and by children during the Spanish Colonial era in Texas...
Tips to Keep Aging Drivers Safe
October 19, 2025 -Older motorists are encouraged to consider how changes in vision, strength and reflexes can affect driving Oct. 16, 2025 PARIS – Older motorists can teach the rest of us a lot about driving like a Texan: kind, courteous and safe. However, there comes a time when it’s important to assess whether they can drive safely. The population of Texans age 65 and older is growing faster than any other age group in the...
Tumbleweed Smith Received the Broadcaster Award October 15th
October 19, 2025 – In ceremonies held at The Woodlands, Texas on October 15, 2025, The Sound of Texas’s Tumbleweed Smith was presented the Broadcaster Award. This was part of the Country Music Association of Texas annual awards ceremony at the Dosey Doe Barn. He was recognized for his reporting and preservation of Americana Western music which includes the genres of Western Swing, Cowboy Western and Texas Country Music....
SAFE-T Held Their Annual Candle Light Vigil Event October 9th
October 19, 2025 – SAFE-T held their annual Candle Light Vigil event on Celebration Plaza, Sulphur Springs, Texas, on October 9, 2025. The event is held to shine a light on domestic violence. Below is KSST’s/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this important...
Commissioner Sid Miller Announces Renewal of Pesticide Exemption to Protect Texas Rice from Invasive Pest
October 17, 2025 – Austin, Texas – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced Friday that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved an extension of the state’s quarantine exemption authorizing continued use of the pesticide Endigo® ZCX to combat the invasive rice delphacid, a pest that has damaged rice crops across 19 Texas counties. The exemption, effective immediately, allows for treatment of up to...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, October 19, 2025
Hey there friends. I am wondering how many, if any, of you have been in the midst of a storm in life and the waves were crashing all around you; the rain seemed to be coming from every angle; everything in your life seemed to be rocked and ravaged by the storm? Some storms seem to be just so much worse than others. And in the midst of the storms sometimes we find that our faith is just wavering. We feel like maybe we have...
Paris District Road Report for October 20, 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 October 20, 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...
Frances Louise Weaver
December 7, 1934 ~ October 15, 2025 (age 90) Frances Weaver Obituary Graveside Service for Frances Louise Weaver, age 90, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Greenview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Frances passed away on October 15, 2025 in Winnsboro, Texas. Full obituary forthcoming. Frances Louise...
