Federal Mandate Requires Changes to In-State Tuition Eligibility at East Texas A&M
July 21, 2025 – COMMERCE, TX, July 21, 2025— In compliance with a recent federal court order and guidance from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, East Texas A&M University is making required changes to in-state tuition eligibility beginning in the Fall 2025 semester. These changes affect students who previously qualified for in-state tuition under Texas Education Code § 54.053(a)(3) but are unable to demonstrate...
Smart Horizons Career Online High School Summer 2025 Graduation for Valerie Campos
July 18, 2025 – Below is KSST’s coverage of the smart horizons Career Online High School Summer 2025 Commencement Exercises for Valerie Campos. Valerie successfully completed the smart horizons Career High School program and earned her diploma through hard work and determination. Sulphur Springs Public Library Director, Hope Cain, recently talked about the smart horizons Career High School program on an episode of...
Paris Junior College-Greenville Center Gains two new Faculty
July 18, 2025 – Last fall’s opening of the new Workforce Training Facility at the Paris Junior College – Greenville Center created a need for new Electrician and Mechatronics program faculty. Ready to begin this fall are Electronics faculty David Hartman and Mechatronics faculty Isabella Sanchez-Haynes. Both are eager to begin teaching fall classes beginning August 25, 2025. “We’re excited to have...
Ranch Horse Program on August 3rd to Launch Beef Cattle Short Course
July 17, 2025 -Renowned Texas A&M faculty and industry leaders from across the country on the agenda The seventh annual Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Ranch Horse Program will be held Aug. 3 in conjunction with the Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course, BCSC, set for Aug. 4-6 in College Station. Texas AandM horses for cattle management July 2025 Horses are an important part of cattle management in...
Learn What’s up at Cooper Lake State Park on this Episode of A Second Cup Of Coffee
July 15, 2025 – Aron Maib, Supervisor of Cooper Lake State Park, dropped by to have a chat with John Mark Dempsey. Aron and John Mark chatted about fishing at Cooper Lake, the park’s want for volunteers, and events coming up at the park. On July 18, 2025, Cooper Lake State Park will host a program on Amphibians, and a program on Nature Journaling. Also, on this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark...
Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees Approved Employee pay and Compensation Increases
July 15, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees has approved employee pay and compensation increases for the 2025-26 school year. Teachers and librarians with two years or less experience will receive a pay hike off $3,000.. Teachers with 3-5 years of experience will get an additional $4,000.. And teachers with five or more years of experience will receive a pay boost...
Library Director Hope Cain Dropped by for a Second Cup Of Coffee
July 8, 2025 – Sulphur Springs Public Library’s Director, Hope Cain, dropped by for a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. John Mark and Hope chatted about Family Game Night at the Library, the most popular books at the library this year so far, the next Lone Star Legal Aid session being held July 21st, 2025, and so much more. Be sure to take a look at this episode and learn what your Sulphur Springs Public Library...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society’s Genealogy Lock-In is July 26th
July 7, 2025 – The Hopkins County Genealogical Society’s next Genealogy Lock-In is scheduled for Saturday, July 26th, 2025. The event will begin at 10:00am. Register for after-hours genealogy research with exclusive access to data bases, books, and much more. Call 903-885-8523, or email [email protected], or stop by 611 North Davis Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas. Cost is a $15 donation per person. There will be a...
Summer II Term Begins July 14 at Paris Junior College
July 1, 2025 – Summer II term begins July 14 at PJC There is still time to register for the Summer II term at Paris Junior College. Classes begin on Monday, July 14, 2025 and it’s a good idea for students to come in ahead of time to sign up. New students must apply to be admitted to PJC. Once admitted, they will see a student success coach or advisor and get registered for classes. Those interested in starting at PJC may...
Rylee George Wrangles College Rodeo Finals Championship for ETAMU
George is the fourth Lion in four consecutive years to win a national championship for East Texas A&M Rodeo. COMMERCE, TX, July 1, 2025—East Texas A&M University cowgirl Rylee George joined the ranks of Lion champions after capturing a national title in the Breakaway Roping event at the 2025 College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) held in Casper, Wyo. George’s victory gives the Lion Rodeo program its fifth individual...
