Jeffrey Johnson
Memorial Service for Jeffrey Scott Johnson will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Jeffrey passed away on April 13, 2025 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Full obituary forthcoming With our condolences.
Shelby Park Back Open to the Public
April 14, 2025 – After a year of closure due to Operation Lone Star, Shelby Park in Eagle Pass has officially reopened to the public. The park, which had been under state control for border security purposes, was returned to the city last week. Governor Greg Abbott’s office confirmed the transition, citing improved conditions along the Texas-Mexico border as a reason for ending the state’s use of the park. A spokesperson for the...
Texas Lottery Facing Cuts and Scrutiny for ‘Jerry Jones’ Connection
April 14, 2025 – Last week, the Texas House approved a $337 billion biennial budget that notably eliminates funding for the Texas Lottery Commission. This move, introduced by Representative Mary González, reallocates over $1 billion previously designated for the Lottery Commission and economic development initiatives. A significant factor in this decision involves the Texas Lottery’s longstanding partnership with the...
Hurrie Lynn Washington
March 28, 1941 — April 8, 2025 Sulphur Springs Hurrie Lynn Washington passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 8th 2025, at the Rockwall Nursing Care Center. Hurrie who was also known as Lynn was born to Tom Foster Washington Sr and Rosie Lee Vaughn Washington on March 28th 1941. He grew up in a small community of East Caney, where he attended East Caney Elementary School and finished his education at Douglas High School. He was a...
Linda Throndson
Funeral Services for Linda Gail Fisher Throndson, age 59, of Frisco, Texas will be held on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at West Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. David Burns officiating. Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m., one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at Brashear Cemetery in Brashear, Texas. Serving as pallbearers are Dannie Johnson, Ray Petty, Roger Cagle, Jon Throndson, Kris Anderson, and Aaron Hanna....
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, April 13, 2025
“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails” (Proverbs 19:21). “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.”(Matthew 6:33-34) Hey friends, our lives can so easily be filled with demands that we lose...
Enter to Win Two Free Tickets to Tonight’s Knights Of Columbus Fish Fry
April 11, 2025 – KSST has two tickets for the Annual Knights of Columbus Fish Fry. They will be cooking that USA catfish and all the trimmings every Friday evening during lent. This is the final night for 2025. To enter to win the tickets, comment on this post on Facebook. Make sure to include the name of the only US President who was a member of the Knights of Columbus. One winner will be chosen at random. Service starts at 5PM...
Tony Dean Harrington
August 23, 1947 — April 9, 2025 Sulphur Springs Celebration of Life for Tony Dean Harrington, age 77, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at the Tira Community Center at 2000 Farm Road 1536, Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mr. Harrington passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Tony Dean Harrington was born on August 23, 1947 in Roswell, New Mexico to Johnnie and Lucile (Scott)...
When You Think of Halloween Destinations, Denton Wants To Top Your List
Aprill 10, 2025 – Denton, Texas, is making strides to officially become the “Halloween Capital of Texas.” House Concurrent Resolution 86, filed in February 2025 by Rep. Richard Hayes, proposes designating Denton with this title for a 10-year period ending in 2035. This initiative builds upon the success of Denton’s inaugural “31 Days of Halloween” in October 2024. Throughout the month, the city...
Texas Budget Poised to Pass with $1 Billion Funding Cap for School Vouchers
April 10, 2025 – The Texas Legislature is poised to pass a $337 billion two-year budget that includes a landmark $1 billion allocation for a school voucher program, marking a significant shift in the state’s education funding landscape. Under the provisions of Senate Bill 2 and its House counterpart, House Bill 3, the state will establish Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) that provide families with public funds to support...
