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Not Just a Game: TAMUC Esports Club Impresses with Early Success and Substantial Growth
Feb01

Not Just a Game: TAMUC Esports Club Impresses with Early Success and Substantial Growth

February 1, 2024 – COMMERCE, TX—It’s no secret that video gaming has exploded in popularity since its early days. Likewise, the Esports Club at Texas A&M University-Commerce has experienced rapid growth and success in its first semester of existence, with even more growth expected. Esports, the general term for competitive video gaming, has found a home in higher education over the last decade, with colleges and universities...

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Paris Junior College Accreditation Renewed for Ten Years
Jan29

Paris Junior College Accreditation Renewed for Ten Years

January 29, 2024 – Just before the New Year, Paris Junior College received official news of reaffirmation of accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). PJC’s institutional accreditation was reaffirmed with no recommendations for improvement, an important feat. “I am thrilled to announce that Paris Junior College has received reaffirmation from the Southern...

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Sulphur Springs High School BPA Members Competed at the 2024 Regional Leadership Conference
Jan29

Sulphur Springs High School BPA Members Competed at the 2024 Regional Leadership Conference

January 29, 2024 – Sulphur Springs High School Business Professional of America (BPA) members competed Monday at the 2024 Regional Leadership Conference held at Vangaurd High School in Mesquite, Texas. Twenty-six students placed in their respective events with 18 students qualifying for the State Leadership Conference in Corpus Christi. Here are the results (Q- qualifying, A- state alternate) Payroll Accounting:Holden Moss 1st Q...

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SSISD School Board Election for May 4, 2024
Jan29

SSISD School Board Election for May 4, 2024

School Board Election will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024 Two at-large positions currently held by Jason Dietze and Kerry Wright will be up for election. If you are considering running for the board… Click here for the official application Eligibility QualificationsPolicy BBA(LEGAL) Application Process Candidates must complete an application and Form CTA (Appointment of a Campaign Treasurer) Candidate filing period to file...

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A Heads Up to Local Businesses from Sulphur Springs ISD and The Chamber of Commerce
Jan26

A Heads Up to Local Businesses from Sulphur Springs ISD and The Chamber of Commerce

January 26, 2024 – The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, and Coach Faircloth, with SSISD Athletics, wish to warn local businesses that they have come aware of outside companies contacting local businesses in an attempt to solicit money on behalf of Sulphur Springs ISD athletic department. This is a scam! The Athletic Department at Sulphur Springs ISD does NOT partner with outside companies to solicit money on it’s...

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A&M-Commerce Production of ‘The Bridges of Madison County” Postponed Until April
Jan25

A&M-Commerce Production of ‘The Bridges of Madison County” Postponed Until April

January 25, 2024 – COMMERCE, TX—Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Texas A&M University-Commerce Opera Ensemble’s production of “The Bridges of Madison County,” originally scheduled for January 25-28, has been postponed. The show will now run from April 5-7. Showtimes for April 5 and 6 are 7:30 p.m., with showtime for April 7 scheduled for 3 p.m. All performances will be held inside the Jack and Lou...

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Brian Kelly Signs up to run for Sulphur Springs ISD School Board
Jan25

Brian Kelly Signs up to run for Sulphur Springs ISD School Board

January 25, 2024 – Angela Grimes, Communications Coordinator with Sulphur Springs ISD reports to KSST News that Brian Kelly is the second person to sign up to run for the upcoming Sulphur Springs ISD School Board race. Stay tuned to KSST for more details. Brian Kelley

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TAMUC Rodeo Celebrating 10th Anniversary with Annual Home Competition
Jan23

TAMUC Rodeo Celebrating 10th Anniversary with Annual Home Competition

January 23, 2024 – COMMERCE, TX—The Texas A&M University-Commerce rodeo team looks to have a strong showing at its annual home competition scheduled for February 2-3 at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Each day will begin with slack rounds from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., followed by a show performance at 7 p.m. A final round featuring the top 10 competitors in every event will be featured during...

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Monday January 22, Sulphur Springs Board Meeting Notes of Interest
Jan23

Monday January 22, Sulphur Springs Board Meeting Notes of Interest

January 23, 2024 – At the Regular Board Meeting of the Sulphur Springs Independent School District Monday, January 22, 2024, KSST Interns Halle Dunn and Nataleigh Sheffield noted the following points of interest.  Hannah Garrett presented the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) overview.  The Sulphur Springs ISD bond Planning committee, consisting of 47 individuals, does the following: Plan for the future. Honor SSISD...

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Pat Leber was Sworn in as SSISD Police Chief
Jan23

Pat Leber was Sworn in as SSISD Police Chief

January 23, 2024 – KSST Interns Nataleigh Sheffield and Halle Dunn attended the Sulphur Springs ISD Regular Board Meeting Monday, January 22nd, 2024, and one of the multiple notes of interest they took away from it was the fact Pat Leber was sworn in as the Sulphur Springs ISD Police Chief. Chief Leber has 25 years of experience and is retired from the Sulphur Springs police department. Chief Pat Leber said, “I am...

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