Abigail Grace Reeves
d. September 29, 2025 Cumby Abigail Grace Reeves of Cumby, Texas passed away surrounded by her lovely family on Monday, September 29, 2025 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Abigail Grace Reeves was born on September 29, 2025 to Tyler and Sierra Nicole (Fletcher) Reeves. Abigail is survived by her parents, Tyler and Sierra Reeves; grandparents, Randal and Jodi Reeves of Royse City, Texas and Dave and Sandra...
Governor Abbott Announces Task Force To Crack Down On Repeat Offenders
October 2, 2025 | Houston, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott recently announced the Texas Repeat Offender Program (TxROP), a joint task force between state and local law enforcement that will further crack down on violent crimes committed by repeat offenders throughout the Houston area. “Today, we are putting violent repeat offenders on notice,” said Governor Abbott. “We are coming for you. We are going to target you,...
FDA Approves Drug to Combat Flesh-Eating Screwworm Amid Outbreak
October 2, 2025 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted conditional approval for an injectable drug to help fight the reemergence of the New World Screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that has resurfaced near Texas’ southern border. The drug, called Dectomax-CA1 (doramectin injection), is designed for use in cattle to both treat and prevent infestations of the screwworm, which feeds on the living tissue of warm-blooded...
Starbucks to Close At Least 20 Stores in Texas Under “Back to Starbucks” Restructuring
October 1, 2025 – As part of its sweeping “Back to Starbucks” strategy, Starbucks announced this week it will shutter a number of underperforming coffeehouses across the United States — including at least 20 in Texas — as the chain seeks to reset its in-store experience and improve its financial footing. In a letter to employees, CEO Brian Niccol reiterated that the company has been “carefully reviewing our North America...
Kenneth Dewayne West
Kenneth Dewayne West, age 57, of Scroggins, Texas, passed away on Monday, September 29,2025, in Tyler, Texas. Kenneth was born to Nova Eugene West and Brenda Gail (Snead) West on November 24, 1967, in Phoenix, Arizona. He was raised by his step-father, Daniel Loyd. He married the love of his life, Melissa Anne Allen on February 13, 1990, in Pittsburg, Texas. Kenneth was a member of the Circle C Cowboy Church. He loved fishing and...
Mums By Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson
October 1, 2025 – Cooler temperatures are finally here, and with them comes the best time for chrysanthemums! With dozens and dozens of varieties available, now is the time to plant them for spectacular fall color in your landscape! When buying mums, know that there are 2 types—garden mums, and florist mums. Garden mums are perennial plants suitable for planting in the ground, giving showy flowers for several...
Learn What The Senior Citizens Activity Center Has Planned for October on This Second Cup Of Coffee
September 30, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas, Senior Citizens Activity Center Coordinator, Dawna Pryor, dropped by KSST for A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. Dawna and John Mark chatted about what activities are planned in October 2025 for the Senior Citizens Activity Center. Dawna Pryor shared details about the Soup and Stew Cook Off scheduled for October 3rd, 2025. Dawna and John Mark also talked about the next...
St. James Catholic Church of Sulphur Springs to Hold Dinner and Auction Fiesta Gala October 4th
September 30, 2025 – St. James Catholic Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will hold a Dinner and Auction Fiesta Gala Saturday, October 4th, 2025, at the Hopkins County Civic Center. Dinner will be served at 5:30pm, and the Auction will begin at 7:00pm. Admission is $15.00 for adults, $10.00 for children under 12. There will be an option to get plates to go. St. James Catholic Church Sulphur Springs, TX
Dinner Bell Menu for October 1, 2025
September 30, 2025 – COMMUNITY PARTNER: 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. The beginning of nuns and hospitals in Texas dates back to 1866 when the Bishop of Galveston wrote a contact in France for help! Three women of...
Jane Brown
January 6, 1954 — September 28, 2025 Sulphur Springs Memorial service for Jane Brown, age 71, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Trinity Harvest Church of God in Sulphur Springs. Ms. Brown passed away at Rock Creek Health and Rehabilitation in Sulphur Springs on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Jane Brown
