SSISD Superintendent Dr. Steeber had a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey September 16th
September 18, 2025 – Sulphur Springs ISD Superintendent, Dr. Deana Steeber, dropped by September 16th, 2025, to have a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. Dr. Steeber and John Mark discussed the new policies school districts now have in regards to cell phones. They also chatted about some of the changes coming to the STAAR test, and they talked about the next school ground breaking coming up, and much more. Be sure to...
The Asian Longhorned Tick By Master Gardener David Wall
September 18, 2025 – As if we didn’t have enough pests to be concerned with when we’re out and about in our gardens and outdoors in general, we have a new pest that’s coming, and it’s called the Asian Longhorned Tick (ALHT). Though Asian, it was first detected in New Jersey in 2017. In just eight years, it has spread to at least 20 states, the most western being Arkansas (2018) and Oklahoma (2024), which means...
The Alamo Letter Society Announces Essay Contest for 7th and 8th Graders as Part of Plaque Dedication Event
September 8, 2025 – An important artifact of Texas History will be celebrated when a bronze replica of the famous “Liberty or Death” letter, written by Alamo Commander, William B. Travis, is unveiled on Celebration Plaza, Sulphur Springs, Texas, in a celebratory ceremony held at 2:00pm on October 18, 2025. This sure to be a grand event with music, fellowship, and more. As part of this awesome event, the Hopkins...
Sulphur Springs Wildcats Traveled to Bullard, TX, For Football Matchup September 12th
September 15, 2025 – Your Sulphur Springs, Texas, High School Wildcats traveled to Bullard High School in Bullard, Texas, to compete against the Bullard Panthers in football action. Below is KSST’s coverage of this exciting game. KSST”s Sports Director, John Mark Dempsey, called Play by Play, and Tony Flippin provided Color Commentary. Be sure to check out this thrilling...
CANHelp Director Brian Crump Chatted About the Fire at CANHelp on This Second Cup Of Coffee
September 11, 2025 – The Executive Director of CANHelp, Brian Crump, had a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey recently. Brian and John Mark chatted about the fire CANHelp experienced in the beginning of September, the successful Back to School Fair that was held in the previous month, the upcoming coat drive, and much more. Be sure to watch this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee and learn how CANHelp is...
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...
Your Sulphur Springs Wildcats Competed Against Greenville in Their Homecoming Game September 5th, 2025
September 8, 2025 – Kyler Vandelaar and Lucy McKenzie were crowned Homecoming Princesses and Emma Boatman was crowned the Wildcats 2025 Homecoming Queen in festivities held before the football game September 5th, 2025. After the celebration the Wildcats gave it their all and took on the Greenville Lions in a fierce Homecoming football competition. It was an exciting game and everyone was ready to keep the exciting competition...
Structure Fire Contained at North Hopkins ISD Field House
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 6, 2025 – North Hopkins, TX – At approximately 16:01 hours on September 6, 2025, emergency crews responded to a structure fire at the Field House located on the campus of the North Hopkins Independent School District. Upon arrival, the building was reported by be fully engulfed in smoke with active fire present. Deputies from the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office and multiple fire...
New Grant Supports the use of Trees and Forestry in Watershed Protection Plans
September 4, 2025 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M Forest Service is now accepting applications for the Watershed Protection Plan Implementation grant, aiding communities in implementing active watershed protection plans. The grant will support up to 15 grants over five years to implement tree and forestry components of watershed protection plans previously approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality or the...
It was Cloudy, But no Chance of Meatballs for the 2025 Wildcats Homecoming Parade
September 3, 2025 – Even a few clouds couldn’t stand in the way for the 2025 DIAL Study Club triple cloud roofing Sulphur Springs Wildcats Homecoming Parade! This year’s Wildcats Homecoming game will be played September 5th, 2025, against Greenville. KSST will broadcast the game, live on 1230AM, and will stream the game on our YouTube channel as well. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this exciting...
