The CRCG Student Art Contest and Mental Health Resource Fair was Held May 7th
May 10, 2026 – In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Hopkins County Community Resource Coordination Group, in partnership with local schools and community organizations, held a Student Art Contest and Mental Health Resource Fair May 7th, 2026, at the ROC in Sulphur Springs, Texas. All Hopkins County students in grades 6 through 12 were welcome to participate. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this...
Sulphur Springs High School UIL Academic Team has won the Regional Championship
April 29, 2026 – The Sulphur Springs High School UIL academic team has won the regional championship. The Wildcats academic team totaled 321 points to second-place Lindale’s 296 ½. In all, 21 Sulphur Springs students will be advancing to the State UIL Academic Meet, at UT Austin, May 18 – 19. First place winners are: the Journalism team, including first-place individual winners Abigail Bautista, copy editing, and Anderson...
Sulphur Springs Wildcats Golf Team Placed Fifth at the State 4A Tournament
April 29, 2026 – The Sulphur Springs Wildcats boys golf team placed fifth at the state 4A tournament at the Legends Golf Club in Kingsland northwest of Austin Monday and Tuesday. The Wildcats team of Gage Gideon, Luke Nicodemus, Luke White, Nick Burney and Tatum Tran shot a two-round total of 618 behind the state champ Lubbock Cooper Liberty’s total of 584. Gage Gideon led the Wildcats with a two-day score of 149. Other two-day...
ETAMU Robotics Scores Division Runner-Up Finish at VEX U World Championship
April 28, 2026 – This was the robotics club’s first appearance at the VEX U World Championship COMMERCE, TX, April 28, 2026— East Texas A&M University’s Lion Pride Robotics Club came up just short of a shot at a world title, finishing as runner-up in the VEX U Research Division at the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship in St. Louis, Mo., on Monday, April 27. The team, which consists of Dharsan Raviselvam,...
Unprecedented Level of Support Coalesces Behind Dr. Susan Ballabina as Sole Finalist for Texas A&M President
April 17, 2026 – BRYAN, COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Five of Texas A&M University’s leading affiliated organizations have publicly backed Dr. Susan Ballabina as sole finalist for president, marking an unprecedented level of support across the Aggie Network. The joint letter is signed by the leadership of The Association of Former Students, the 12th Man Foundation, the Corps of Cadets Association, the Texas A&M...
SSISD Supt. Dr. Steeber was John Mark’s Guest on This Second Cup Of Coffee From April 14th
April 16, 2026 – Sulphur Springs ISD Superintendent, Dr. Deana Steeber, was the guest on this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, from April 14th, 2026. Dr. Steeber and John Mark chatted about the students that competed in the UIL Competition, and how well they did. They also talked about the Valedictorian and Salutatorian of Sulphur Springs High School Class of 2026… And they talked...
Local 6th Grade Student Dathan is Competing for a Scholarship and Needs Your Help
April 12, 2026 – A family of KSST listeners reached out to us with the following information. “I wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for helping support my son and giving him the opportunity to compete for such an incredible experience. Your willingness to share his story truly means a lot to our family…. Also, I have to add—my kids absolutely love jamming out to the oldies on KSST! It’s something we...
East Texas A&M Football Ranks Among Nation’s Best in the Classroom
April 11, 2026 – Lion Football is proving that excellence extends far beyond the field at East Texas A&M University (ETAMU), ranking among the top academic performers in all of college athletics. This week, 20 East Texas A&M football players were named to the National Football Foundation’s (NFF) Hampshire Honor Society, marking the most selections from one school for 2026 in the NCAA...
The Sulphur Springs Wildcats Baseball v.s. Paris Wildcats April 7th
April 8, 2026 – The Sulphur Springs, Texas, High School Wildcats played baseball with the Paris Wildcats Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Wildcat Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Below is Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this game. KSST’s Sports Director, John Mark Dempsey, called Play by Play. At the end of the game Tony Flippin joined John Mark and the two discussed the Wildcats game, and the Lady Cats Softball game that...
The Annual Kerry W. Garmon Memorial Scholarship Dinner and Auction to be Held April 11th
April 7, 2026 – It is time once again for the Annual Kerry W. Garmon Memorial Scholarship Dinner and Auction. The event will be held on April 11th at 6:00pm in the Kerry W. Garmon Gymnasium to help support Saltillo High School Students as part of Kerry’s legacy. Many attribute the success they have had over the past years to you and countless others who have participated in this event. To date the organization has awarded over...
