Coryn Young Visited With KSST One Last Time as the 2024 Hopkins County Dairy Fest Queen
June 12, 2025 – The Historic 2024 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen, Coryn Young, sat down with KSST’s John Mark Dempsey for one last time. Coryn shared with John Mark her experience as Dairy Festival Queen over the last year, her plans after she hands over the crown to the next lucky Dairy Fest Queen, and her big dreams and goals for the future. She also shares some wise advise for the future winner of that crown! Be...
The Competition was Strong at the 2025 Hopkins County Dairy Fest Milking Contest
June 11, 2025 – The competition was hot and strong at the 2025 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Milking Contest for Candidates, Parents, and Balloon Pilots Saturday, June 7th, 2025. First the Dairy Festival Queen Contestants gave it their all competing to see who could squeeze the most milk out of each of their cows. Then their parents took a crack at it to see if they could show the contestants how it’s really done. Then,...
Senior Center COOR Dawna Pryor had a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey to Discuss Upcoming Activities
On this informative episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark had a visit from Dawna Pryor, Coordinator of the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center. The two had a chat about such topics as the upcoming Father’s Day celebration, “Putt Putt and Pie with Pops” taking place June 13th, 2025, the John Wayne movie they picked out for the next Movie Day at the Center next...
John Mark and Dr. Steeber Chat About the Last Legislative Session on this Second Cup Of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down with Sulphur Springs ISD Superintendent Dr. Deana Steeber. The two had an interesting conversation about the last Texas Legislative Session, and how the results affect the Texas education system. They talked about Sulphur Springs teachers, the latest grade Sulphur Springs ISD got, funding for the Texas Education system, and much more. Be...
Meet the Rest of the 2025 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen Contestants
June 7, 2025 – Meet the rest of your 2025 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen Contestants with this next set of presentations! KSST”s John Mark Dempsey sat down with 2025 Dairy Fest Contestants #5 Emmah Palacios, #6 Layla Shepherd, #7 Hattie Thompson, and contestant #8 Abbey Williams. Learn about these lovely young ladies and find out what each one has to offer the community. Each one would make a great Dairy Festival Queen!...
Meet the 2025 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen Contestants
June 4, 2025 – Meet half of your 2025 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen Contestants with this first of two presentations! KSST”s John Mark Dempsey sat down with 2025 Dairy Fest Contestants #1 Emma Boatman, #2 Amerson Boles, #3 Claire Jalufka, and contestant #4 Lucy McKenzie. Learn about these lovely young ladies and find out what each one has to offer the community. Each one would make a great Dairy Festival Queen! John...
CEA Mario Villarino had a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey to Chat About Honey Bees
On this interesting episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down with Texas A&M AgriLife Hopkins County Extension Agent Mario Villarino. The topic of their conversation was honey bees. They chatted about how they swarm, the problems a hive can produce if a swarm moves into your home, what you can do if you find a swarm on your home, how important honey bees are, and so much more. Be...
Learn What Your Library has Planned for Summer 2025 on This Second Cup Of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, Hope Cain, Sulphur Springs Public Library Director, dropped by to share with John Mark what the library has in store for the Summer. The two chatted about the Summer Reading Program which kicks off June 5th at 5pm with an event that includes a petting zoo. John Mark and Hope also talked about the next legal advise clinic Lone Star Legal Aid offers at the...
Hopkins County Marine Corps League Held a Memorial Service on Celebration Square This Memorial Day
May 26, 2025 – The Hopkins County Marine Corps League Det. 1357 presented a Memorial Service on Celebration Plaza Downtown Sulphur Springs, Texas, this Memorial Day. Below is KSST’s coverage of this honorable ceremony. Veterans Voices Bob Kerr presented the program, with the National Anthem performed by Gracyn Hendrix, Tapps performed by bugler Jim Rich, and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Sheriff Lewis Tatum. Hopkins...
The Sulphur Springs High School Class of 2025 Received Their Diplomas May 23rd in a Grand Ceremony
May 25, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Class of 2025 walked across the stage and bid farewell to their high school academic career in a grand ceremony Friday, May 23rd, 2025. The 2025 graduation ceremony went off without any problems. Below is KSST’s coverage of this exciting ceremony, which was held at Gerald Prim Stadium here in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Watch your Class of 2025 Wildcats receive their diplomas and...