CHRISTUS Heart Month Focus: Importance of Cardiac Rehab for Patients
February 10, 2025 – (EAST TEXAS) – February is American Heart Month, and CHRISTUS Health is focused on all matters of the heart, including the importance of cardiac rehabilitation following a cardiac eventor surgery, what it entails and how it benefits patients. People who participate in a 36-week rehab program have a 47% lower risk of death and 31%lower risk of heart attack than those who attend only one session, according One...
Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson Visited on This Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson dropped by to chat about planting. John Mark and Ronnie discussed how we still could get a freeze. They also talked about what plants you want to plant during this time of year, what type of weed killer you want to put out during the current season, the fact that the time for pruning is...
SSHS Senior Jordan VanWinkle Stopped by for a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
Sulphur Springs High School Senior Jordan VanWinkle, an intern at the Hopkins County office of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, sat down with John Mark Dempsey on this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee. Jordan shared with John Mark how she is spearheading a program for female trustees at the Hopkins County jail. The project will involve the building of a greenhouse and will use hydroponics to grove fruits and...
SSHS Wildcats Competed Against North Lamar in Basketball February 7th
February 9, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats challenged North Lamar in a friendly game of basketball on February 7, 2025. The fierce competition was played in Wildcat Gym in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Below is KSST’s coverage of this exciting game. KSST’s Sports Director John Mark Dempsey called play by play while Tony Flippin offered color commentary. Be sure to check out this thrilling game...
A&M University System Board of Regents Approved a $63.4 million Event Center/Arena Project at East Texas A&M University
February 9, 2025 – In their meeting on Friday, the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents approved a $63.4 million Event Center/Arena Project at East Texas A&M University. A news release from the A&M System says, “This modern multi-use arena will serve as a venue for intercollegiate sports and community events, increasing campus visibility and engagement. “ Construction is scheduled to begin...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, February 9, 2025
Right now you might find yourself stuck between what if, what might, what could have, what never will. Friend, I just want to encourage you to just focus on what is. And let the Father lead you from here. All that kind of thinking, clouds our Vision and doesn’t allow for peace to settle in. It’s funny, life just has a way of continuing. Of moving forward. Even when our lives feel like they have fallen completely apart. And...
Paris District Road Report for Week of February 10, 2025
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting February 10, 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 approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions...
Sarah Katherine Emerson
Funeral Service for Sarah Katherine Emerson, age 75, will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 10, 2025, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Charlie Sickles officiating. Mark Evans, Colton Emerson, Dakota Emerson, Tony Hurley, Jay Price, Sammy Weaver, and Jackson Green will be serving as pallbearers. Kat passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, in Paris, Texas. Kat was born on July 24, 1949, to Clarence and Doris Landrith...
The Lady Cats Took on Bonham in Basketball Action February 4th
February 6, 2025 – Below is KSST’s coverage of the Sulphur Springs High School Lady Cats basketball game against Bonham February 4, 2025. The game was played in Wildcat Gym in Sulphur Springs, Texas. This was the Lady Cats last home game of the season. KSST’s Sports Director John Mark Dempsey called Play by Play and Tony Flippin provided Color Commentary. Be sure to check out this exciting game...
Charlotte Hawkins
February 26, 1942 — February 5, 2025 Sulphur Springs Memorial service for Charlotte Hawkins, age 82 of Sulphur Springs will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. There will be no formal visitation. Ms. Hawkins passed away at her home in Sulphur Springs on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Charlotte Hawkins
