Governor Abbott, Secretary McMahon Discuss Texas’ Educational Freedom
September 10, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott recently held a meeting with U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon to discuss the 89th legislative session wins for Texas parents, students, and educators. During the meeting, Governor Abbott highlighted the monumental steps Texas has taken to make our state No. 1 in educating children. He noted that Texas parents, students, and educators now have more opportunities to reach...
What is the Safest Day for a Family to Attend the Texas State Fair?
September 9, 2025 – The State Fair of Texas, one of the largest and most popular fairs in the nation, attracts millions of visitors each year. For families planning their trip, safety and comfort are often top concerns—especially given the fair’s massive crowds, bustling midway, and late-night entertainment options. Click here for up-to-date safety information provided by the State Fair of Texas. Traditionally,...
Library Director Hope Cain Had a Second Cup of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
September 9, 2025 – Sulphur Springs Public Library Director, Hope Cain, had a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey to share what the library has going on for the community. Hope and John Mark chatted about how September is fine free month at the Sulphur Springs Library, the Halloween Costume Swap coming up starting September 15th, 2025, some of the new books at the Sulphur Springs Library, and so much more. Be sure to...
Texas A&M Forest Service pins Newest law Enforcement Officer
September 9, 2025 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Troy Poe, Texas A&M Forest Service Fire Coordinator, was sworn in as a Texas A&M Forest Service Law Enforcement additional duty officer today. As an additional duty officer, Poe will assist in investigating Texas wildfires, predominantly in South Texas. Poe will also continue his full-time role as a Texas A&M Forest Service Fire Coordinator in Beeville, Texas, coordinating...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society September Monthly Meeting to be Held on the 18th
September 9, 2025 – Former Air Force One Navigator to Share Memories of 9/11 Join us Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Hopkins County Genealogical Society Research Library for a program by Retired Lt. Col. Everett DeWolfe. He was the Navigator for Air Force One on 9/11 and will be talking about his experiences that day. Lt. Col. DeWolfe spent 28 years in the Air Force with twelve of them being on the crew of Air...
New Beginnings Healing & Deliverance Ministries to Hold Lunch Plate Fundraiser September 12, 2025
September 9, 2025 – New Beginnings Healing and Deliverance Ministries announces their Lunch Plate fundraiser being held Friday, September 12, 2025. The event begins at 11:00am. They ask that you please place your order by Thursday, September 11th. Call or text 903-458-3685. Cost is $13 a plate. Each plate consists of meat loaf, beans, cabbage, corn bread, and dessert. The address is 717 East Jefferson Street, Sulphur Springs,...
Senior Center COOR Dawna Pryor Dropped by KSST for a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
September 8, 2025 – Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center Coordinator, Dawna Pryor, dropped by the KSST studios for A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. Dawna and John Mark chatted about what’s up at the Senior Citizens Activity Center. They discussed the different card games played at the Center, the Senior Center 2025 Olympics coming up September 12, 2025, the Center’s 2025 Stew and Soup Cook...
Danny Denton
Funeral service for Danny Denton, age 77, of Yantis, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Interment will follow at Redwater Cemetery, 213 Cotton Ford Road, Redwater, Texas. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Denton passed away at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler on...
Vender Wright to Speak at Lighthouse Church
September 8, 2025 – Come join us at Bible Way Lighthouse Church on Sunday September 14, 2025. At 11:00AM, listen to Speaker of the Hour, Vender Wright. There will be praise and worship. For more information call Pastor Kenneth French, 903 440 1063.
Michelleene (Mikey) DeBruler Girard
Michelleene (Mikey) DeBruler Girard, age 75, of Scroggins, Texas, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born to Franklin Bernard DeBruler and Charlotte Frances Harker DeBruler on July 13,1950, in Bremeton, Washington. Mikey married Michael Raymond Girard on July 18, 1970, in Spokane, Washington. A fiery spirit with red hair and a heart full of devotion, Mikey was a beloved mother,...
