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...
Hopkins County Community Resource Coordination Group Student Art Contest and Mental Health Resource Fair to be Held May 7th
April 16, 2026 – The Hopkins County Community Resource Coordination Group, in partnership with local schools and community organizations, will host a Student Art Contest and Mental Health Resource Fair May 7, 2026. The event will be held from 5:30pm to 7:00pm, at the ROC in Sulphur Springs, Texas. All Hopkins County students in grades 6 through 12 may participate. For more details, please contact Dana Sills at [email protected]....
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...
2026-27 SSISD Head Start & PreK Registration Round-up
April 6, 2026 – Douglass Early Childhood Learning Center is currently in the process of recruiting three- and four-year-old children for the upcoming school year. Access to high-quality early childhood education can make a meaningful difference for families… Below, you will find the registration process and eligibility guidelines… 2026-27 SSISD Head Start & PreK Registration Round-up...
Your Sulphur Springs Lady Cats Took on the Paris Lady Wildcats in Softball Action March 31st
April 2, 2026 – The Sulphur Springs, Texas, High School Lady Cats took on the Paris Lady Wildcats in softball action March 31st, 2026. The game was played at Lady Cat Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this softball game. KSST’s Sports Director, John Mark Dempsey, and Tony Flippin, called Play by Play and provided Color...
Wildcats Took on the North Lamar Panthers in Baseball Action March 24th
March 29, 2026 – The Sulphur Springs, Texas, High School Wildcats took on the North Lamar Panthers in baseball action March 24, 2026. The game was played at Wildcat Park 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...
Veterinary Science Certificate Program Promotes Early Steps on Career Path
March 26, 2026 – AgriLife Extension program guides students with hands-on training and coursework March 23, 2026 – by Kaydee Free Rural communities across the U.S. face a growing shortage of veterinary professionals, creating challenges for pet owners, livestock producers and agriculture industries. For Steven Perez, Evelyn Arnold and Thomas Gee, the path to becoming veterinarians started in different places but took shape...
