2025 Hopkins County United Way Held Their 3rd Campaign Report Meeting October 14th
Oct15

2025 Hopkins County United Way Held Their 3rd Campaign Report Meeting October 14th

October 15, 2025 – The 2025-2026 Hopkins County United Way officials held their 3rd Campaign Report Meeting October 14th, 2025. They met at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Sulphur Springs, Texas. KSST/Cable Channel 18 was present at this meeting and below is our coverage of that meeting. Check it out and learn how much United Way has collected so far in their 70th year of operation. 2025-2026 Hopkins County United...

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The Hopkins County United Way Held Their 2025 Lead Donor/CEO Appreciation Luncheon September 24th
Sep29

The Hopkins County United Way Held Their 2025 Lead Donor/CEO Appreciation Luncheon September 24th

September 29, 2025 – The Hopkins County United Way held their 2025 Lead Donor/CEO Appreciation Luncheon September 24th, 2025, at The Venue at two nineteen in Sulphur Springs, Texas. This campaign marks the 70th Anniversary of the Hopkins County United Way. Below is KSST’s/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this luncheon. The Keynote Speakers of this event were Lance Smith and Donna Williams from Bright Star Baseball....

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District Play Began September 26th for Wildcats in Football Action Against Aubrey
Sep28

District Play Began September 26th for Wildcats in Football Action Against Aubrey

September 28, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats played in their first District Game of the 2025 Season in a football game versus Aubrey on Friday, September 26th, 2025. The game was played at Gerald Prim Stadium in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Below is KSST’s/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this game. KSST”s Sports Director John Mark Dempsey called Play-by-Play, and Tony Flippin provided Color...

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The 2025-2026 Hopkins County United Way Workers Lunch was Held September 17th
Sep23

The 2025-2026 Hopkins County United Way Workers Lunch was Held September 17th

September 23, 2025 – The 2025-2026 Hopkins County United Way Workers Lunch was held September 17th, 2025. The luncheon took place at the Southwest Dairy Museum in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Various officials spoke at the event, helping continue kick off this year’s campaign. This year marks the 70th Anniversary of United Way. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this exciting event. Hopkins County 2025 United...

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It was Cloudy, But no Chance of Meatballs for the 2025 Wildcats Homecoming Parade
Sep03

It was Cloudy, But no Chance of Meatballs for the 2025 Wildcats Homecoming Parade

September 3, 2025 – Even a few clouds couldn’t stand in the way for the 2025 DIAL Study Club triple cloud roofing Sulphur Springs Wildcats Homecoming Parade! This year’s Wildcats Homecoming game will be played September 5th, 2025, against Greenville. KSST will broadcast the game, live on 1230AM, and will stream the game on our YouTube channel as well. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this exciting...

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The SSHS Wildcats Took on Poteet in the First Football Game of the Season
Aug31

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...

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Meet the 2025 Sulphur Springs High School Homecoming Queen Contestants
Aug28

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...

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The Hopkins County African American Leadership Conference was Held August 23rd
Aug26

The Hopkins County African American Leadership Conference was Held August 23rd

August 26, 2025 – The Hopkins County African American Leadership Conference was held Saturday, August 23rd, 2025, at East Caney Missionary Baptist Church. Deacon Ricky Godbolt was the Master of Ceremony. This conference included such exciting activities as a “Welcome” by Reverend Jason Lindley, the song, “One More Sunny Day” performed by Sister Jossie Jimmerson, a recital of “Still I Rise” by...

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Your 2025 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen is…  Lucy McKenzie!
Jun15

Your 2025 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen is… Lucy McKenzie!

June 14, 2025 – The hugely popular 2025 Hopkins County Dairy Festival came to an big top ending Saturday night, June 14, 2025, at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center Auditorium when, after ambitious competition from eight very talented contestants, Lucy McKenzie was crowned as the 2025 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen. Lucy is the daughter of Ryan and KK McKenzie, and will be attending Sulphur Springs High School in the...

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Wildcats Played Liberty-Eylau in Basketball December 3rd at Wildcat Gym
Dec10

Wildcats Played Liberty-Eylau in Basketball December 3rd at Wildcat Gym

December 10, 2024 – Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats played Liberty-Eylau in basketball competition December 3rd, 2024, in Wildcat Gym in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Below is KSST’s coverage of this exciting game. Sports Director John Mark Dempsey called Play by Play and Tony Flippin returned to provide Color Commentary. Be sure to check out the exciting action below. Lady Cats take on Hooks December 13th, 2024 in Sulphur...

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