Six Flags Now Requires Chaperones
March 25, 2025 – Six Flags Over Texas has announced an updated chaperone policy ahead of its Spring 2025 opening. Under the new guidelines, all guests aged 15 or younger must be accompanied by an adult who is at least 21 years old for the duration of their visit. This change is part of the park’s ongoing efforts to enhance guest safety and create a more family-friendly environment. To enforce the policy, all visitors who appear...
Vietnam Veterans Day March 29
March 24, 2025 – On Saturday March 29, 2025, at 11:00 AM, Sulphur Springs, Texas, will host a Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony at Celebration Plaza. This event honors the service and sacrifice of Vietnam War veterans. Community members are encouraged to attend to show appreciation for these veterans. Celebration Plaza, located in downtown Sulphur Springs, has previously hosted events honoring veterans, such as Veterans Day...
Local Man’s Life Saved by Heart Calcium Scan
March 24, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – On April 10, the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation will holdMan Bingo to raise funds for another year of providing free heart calcium scans for qualifying Hopkins County men. One of the Foundation Board of Directors members shared his own story of how this scan saved his life. In 2021, Brad Johnson went in for his annual physical, and at the recommendation of his primary care...
“Draggieland” is Back
March 24, 2025 – A federal judge ruled in favor of the First Amendment rights of a Texas A&M student group, blocking the university’s attempt to prohibit an upcoming drag show, Draggieland, on the College Station campus. The ruling, issued today, affirms that the university’s decision to cancel the event likely violated constitutional protections of free speech and expression. “We’re overjoyed with today’s decision,” said...
Rodney Lane Crist
Rodney Lane Crist, age 59 of Yantis, Texas, passed away in Tyler, Texas, on March 21, 2025. Rodney was born on August 10, 1965, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, to William and Mrya Shirley Crist. He joined the United States Army upon completion of High School. He became a Police Office in Sulphur Springs, Texas, after serving in the Army. He had been Fire Chief of Yantis Fire Department. Rodney was a Master Mason and had been the pastor at...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, March 23, 2025
Hey Friends! Just a sweet reminder that God does not see us the way we see us! We remember all our transgressions, we know how we messed up, missed the mark, lost it, etc. But we must remember that we are redeemed, forgiven and seen as righteous in the eyes of the Father! He does not hold our transgressions against us! We must forget about yesterday’s troubles and failures and know that He has forgiven us...
Enter to Win Two Free Tickets to Tonight’s Knights Of Columbus Fish Fry
March 21, 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. To enter to win the tickets, comment on this post on Facebook. Make sure to include the 2 digit minimum age a man must be to a member of the Knights of Columbus. One winner will be chosen at random. Service starts at 5PM and goes till 7pm, right here in...
2025 Opening Day Less Than a Week Away
March 21, 2025 – The Texas Rangers are gearing up for the 2025 MLB season with renewed optimism, aiming to rebound from a disappointing 2024 campaign. The team has made strategic roster enhancements and is poised to be a strong contender in the American League West. KSST 1230 AM will continue to air Texas Rangers Baseball games all season long. Opening Day is March 27, 2025. Your Texas Rangers host the Boston Red Sox, with...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Defeats Biden-Era Rule that Attempted to Force Radical “Gender Identity” Ideology on Texas Foster Care System
March 21, 2025 – Attorney General Ken Paxton has successfully stopped a Biden Administration rule forcing foster care providers to “affirm” radical “gender identity” ideology in violation of state and federal law. In September 2024, Attorney General Paxton sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”), HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, and other members of the Biden-Harris Administration to stop a rule...
Irving Community Voices Concern; Casino Plans Pulled
March 21, 2025 – The Las Vegas Sands Corp. has withdrawn its casino plans in Irving following strong community backlash from residents. The company formally requested that Irving officials remove its proposal for a destination resort and casino, citing overwhelming public opposition during a heated city council meeting on Thursday. Despite the casino’s removal from the project, Sands still intends to develop the site,...
