Wildcats Played Their First District Game in Baseball Action March 10th
March 13, 2026 – The Sulphur Springs, Texas, High School Wildcats competed against the Pittsburg Pirates in baseball action Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Wildcat Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas. This was the Wildcats first District Game of the season. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this game. KSST’s Sports Director, John Mark Dempsey, and Tony Flippin, called Play by Play and provided Color...
Is It Spring?? by Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson
March 12, 2026 – With recent temperatures reaching the 80s, it seems that spring is finally here! Although sweaters and jackets may no longer be needed, it might be a good idea to keep them close by, as there usually is a cold snap before Easter. And before spending $$ on plants and putting them in the ground, keep in mind the average date for last frost is the first week of April. Gardeners who plant now...
Texas Superstar Plants by Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson
March 12, 2026 – Did you know that Texas has a list of 90 plants that are considered “Super Stars”? Each plant on the list has been chosen by a board of horticultural experts from Texas A&M, Texas Tech University, AgriLife Extension agents, Texas Department of Agriculture, and the Texas Landscape and Nursery Association. These experts live and work in all parts of Texas, testing and providing reports on plants that thrive...
SSISD Supt. Dr. Steeber had A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey March 3rd
March 3, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, Texas, ISD Superintendent Dr. Deana Steeber was a guest on March 3rd’s episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. On this segment, Dr. Steeber and John Mark discussed the progress of the construction on the new school buildings in Sulphur Springs, Texas, the CTE Program at Sulphur Springs ISD, the culinary program at the school, and so much more. Be sure to check...
The Next Meeting of the Master Gardeners will be Held February 26th
February 24, 2026 – The Hopkins County Master Gardeners plan to meet at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office on Houston Street, in front of the Hopkins County Civic Center, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, on Thursday, February 26th, 2026. The meeting will begin at 10:00am. At this meeting, Hopkins County Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson will present a program on the insect pests of plants. Anyone and everyone interested in...
2026 Football Schedule for the Sulphur Springs Wildcats has Been Announced
February 20, 2026 – The 2026 football schedule for the Sulphur Springs Wildcats has been announced. It includes a game at Gerald Prim Stadium against perennial East Texas power Gilmer. After scrimmaging at home against Pittsburg on Friday, August 13 and at Liberty-Eylau on Thursday, August 20, the Wildcats open the regular season at Mt. Pleasant on Friday, August 28. The first home game is against traditionally strong Texarkana...
East Texas A&M Celebrates Topping Out of Rene’ Griffin Event Center
February 17, 2026 – COMMERCE, TX, East Texas A&M University marked a significant milestone on Tuesday, February 17, with a topping out ceremony for the new Rene’ Griffin Event Center. A topping out ceremony is a longstanding construction tradition that signals the completion of a building’s structural framework and the transition into its next phase. Representatives from Hoar Construction, who are building the...
February Gardening can be a Challenge by Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson
February 15, 2026 – February gardening can be a challenge, but it is possible! Most gardening chores in February involve preparation for the spring season–pruning, transplanting, and garden clean up. Start by finishing pruning shade trees, fruit trees, blueberries, and other perennials. Bush roses can be pruned by about 50%, always cutting above an outward-facing bud. Wait to prune climbing roses until...
Officials to Break Ground for a new Texas A&M Forest Service Facility in McGregor, Texas
February 15, 2026 – WHO: Texas A&M Forest Service, City of McGregor, Texas A&M University System WHAT: Agency, System and City officials will ceremoniously break ground for a new Texas A&M Forest Service facility in McGregor, Texas. WHEN: Tuesday, February 17, 202610:30 a.m. WHERE: 6521 Bluebonnet Parkway, 403D, McGregor, Texas(on the grounds of the current Texas A&M Forest Service...
PJC African American Club Invites Community to Attend Informational Session with Texas Ranger Gregory Wilson
February 12, 2026 – Paris, Texas — The Paris Junior College African American Club invites students, faculty, staff, and members of the community to attend a special informational session featuring Texas Ranger Gregory Wilson, a Paris native and distinguished member of the Texas Rangers. The event will take place on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Math and Science room 101 on the Paris Junior College...
