The SSHS Wildcats Took on Poteet in the First Football Game of the Season
August 31, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats took on the Poteet Pirates at Memorial Stadium in Mesquite, Texas, in football action Friday, August 29th, 2025. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this exciting game. KSST’s Sports Director, John Mark Dempsey, and Tony Flippin called Play by Play and provided Color Commentary. Be sure to check out this thrilling game and see how well your Wildcats...
Meet the 2025 Sulphur Springs High School Homecoming Queen Contestants
August 28, 2025 – Megan Tingle, Information and Media Integration Specialist for Sulphur Springs High School, invited the media to come meet the 2025 Sulphur Springs High School Homecoming Queen Contestants, on August 26th, 2025. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this Media...
Texas Hunters Encouraged to Practice Wildfire Safety During Hunting Season
August 28, 2025 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas — As dove season begins in Texas, it’s important for hunters to remain alert and take proactive steps to prevent wildfires. Pockets of dry vegetation remain in areas where recent rainfall has been limited, including the Rolling Plains, Eastern Hill Country, South Texas and Lower Gulf Coast. In late August and early September, these areas could support small wildfires, however fire...
The 2025 Dial Study Club Wildcats Homecoming Parade is Just Around the Corner
August 26, 2025 – Dial Study Club President, Jennifer Graves, reached out to KSST to ask us to remind the community that the 2025 Dial Study Club Wildcats Homecoming Parade will march through Sulphur Springs, Texas, Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025! The parade is scheduled to begin at 6:30pm! Come on out and show your support for the Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats! The 2025 Homecoming Court will be in the parade, showing their...
Texas Rangers’ Season Outlook: Glimpses of Hope Amid Mounting Challenges
August 18, 2025 – As of mid-August, the Texas Rangers sit just below .500 with a 62–63 record, trailing in the AL West as they continue their wild-card push. EastWLPCTStrkL10GB1Philadelphia Phillies7153.573W16-4-2New York Mets6658.532W23-75.03Miami Marlins5965.476W13-712.04Atlanta Braves5668.452W58-215.05Washington Nationals5074.403L15-521.0 CentralWLPCTStrkL10GB1Milwaukee Brewers7845.634L19-1-2Chicago...
Emily Glass with the Dial Study Club had a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
August 10, 2025 – Emily Glass, Treasurer with the Dial Study Club, dropped by the KSST studios to have a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey August 5th, 2025. John Mark and Emily chatted about the Dial Study Club, the upcoming Sulphur Springs Wildcats Homecoming Parade, and so much more. Be sure to check out this informative episode below! A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark...
East Texas A&M University Partnered with The Sports Facilities Companies of Florida to Operate its new Sports Facility
August 8, 2025 – East Texas A&M University has partnered with The Sports Facilities Companies of Clearwater, Florida, to operate its new state-of-the-art sports facility, set to open in fall of 2026. With over 90 managed venues and about 4,000 employees, SFC welcomes nearly 30 million guest visits and produces almost $1 billion in economic impact each year. ET A&M President Dr. Mark Rudin says: “The Sports Facilities...
Hopkins County United Way Excess Allocation Check Distribution with the 2023-2024 Campaign
July 21, 2025 – This is KSST’s coverage of the Hopkins County United Way 2023-2024 Campaign excess allocation check distribution. Hopkins County United Way received contributions exceeding original allocations for the 2023-2024 Campaign, Co-Chaired by KK McKenzie and Jessica McInnis. Hopkins County United Way Board Members are pleased to distribute the additional donations to non-profit organizations that serve people 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...
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...
