Consider Pine Needle Mulch By Master Gardener David Wall
November 14, 2025 – Though an evergreen, pine trees can shed needles all year long, but usually shed the most in summer and fall. Only a few species shed in the spring. In the “old” day, it was rake and burn in the fall, along with deciduous leaves. Many studiously avoid using pine needles for mulch as their acidity can, in quantity, negatively affect the soil pH. While still green, this is true, but once they...
SSISD Superintendent Dr. Steeber Dropped by KSST for a Second Cup Of Coffee November 11th
November 15, 2025 – Sulphur Springs Texas ISD Superintendent Dr. Deana Steeber stopped by the KSST studios November 11th to be a guest on KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. John Mark and Dr. Steeber talked about the Sulphur Springs ISD band, the Career and Technical Education program, and so much more. Check out the episode below and see what the Sulphur Springs ISD is up to these days. A Second Cup of...
The Season Opener of Lady Cats Basketball was November 11th
November 14, 2025 – The season opener of Sulphur Springs Texas High School Basketball was November 11th, 2025 with a game against Van. The game was played in Wildcat Gym in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this game. KSST’s Sports Director, John Mark Dempsey, called Play by Play, and Tony Flipping provided Color Commentary. Be sure to check out this game and see how your Lady Cats...
Sulphur Springs Wildcats Started the Playoffs with a Resounding 62-9 Bi-District Win
November 14, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs Wildcats started the playoffs with a resounding 62-9 bi-disgtrict win over Dallas Kimball Thursday night at Mesquite Memorial Stadium in a game heard on KSST. The Wildcats scored on nine of their ten possessions in the game. Jaxson Haire rushed for two touchdowns and made a sensational catch for another score. Mason Cooper threw three touchdown passes, one to Haire and two to Jaxson...
Eleven Sulphur Springs Ladycats Volleyball Players Have won All-District Honors
November 13, 2025 – Eleven Sulphur Springs Ladycats volleyball players have won all-district honors. Senior Raine Johnson was named the district Most valuable player. Sophomore Peyton Taylor is the MVP libero, or defensive specialist. Freshman Maggie Thopson was named Newcomer of the Year. Named to the all-district first team are sophomore Preslee Hardy, junior Harper Hodge and senior Madison Jeter. On the second team are...
SSHS Wildcats Took on Panther Creek in Football Action at The Star in Frisco, Texas November 7th
November 10, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats played the Frisco Panther Creek Panthers in a fierce football game at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. Both teams were playing for second place in the District. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this nail biting game. KSST’s Sports Director, John Mark Dempsey, called Play by Play and Tony Flippin provided Color Commentary. You...
The Magic and Chemistry of Fall Foliage Color
November 9, 2025 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The transition of trees’ colors from lush green to a variety of warm tones annually marks the changing of seasons, often inducing strong anticipation for a chance to catch a glimpse of the magic. The chemistryWhile fall colors appear as magic to our eyes, it is really a product of color and chemistry. Trees’ leaves contain pigments that play critical biological roles while also...
Communities and Classrooms Across the State Celebrate Texas Arbor Day
November 9, 2025 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Foresters and staff members from Texas A&M Forest Service celebrated Texas Arbor Day on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, with school presentations, tree plantings and tree giveaways across the state. Over 7,400 tree seedlings, all grown by Texas A&M Forest Service, were given to students, organizations and communities to celebrate the tree planting holiday. Texas A&M Forest Service...
Elevated Wildfire Risk Expected Across Texas this Week
November 6, 2025 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M Forest Service warns of increased wildfire danger, as changing weather conditions impact the state.After increasingly dry conditions over the past 10 days, Texas has experienced a warming trend this week. In portions of the Texas Plains, last week’s first hard freeze has pushed native grasses into dormancy. Dormant and cured grasses ignite more easily and require less...
Emily Glass Dropped by For A Second Cup Of Coffee October 28th
November 4, 2025 – The popular and busy, Emily Glass, dropped by KSST to appear on A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey October 28th, 2025. Emily and John Mark chatted about the organization, “PACE,” the Sulphur Springs Symphony League and it’s upcoming auction, and so much more. Be sure to check out this informative episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey and learn...
