More Suspects Caught Up in Cattle Theft
January 22, 2025 – Two more suspects will be spending the night in the Hopkins County Jail as two suspects have bonded out of jail in a local cattle theft case. As the plot thickens on the theft of almost 100 head of cattle, so far, Gabriel Gomez, age 20, and Jeremy Gomez, age 19, are the latest suspects facing theft charges in the cattle case stemming from an investigation on Farm-to-Market Road 3236. The investigation now...
Suspected Cattle Rustlers Rounded Up in Hopkins County
MUNOZ, RICARDO BARAJAS, ADRIAN January 22, 2025 – Local investigators rounded up two individuals so far suspected of heading up cattle that were not their property and moving them on up to Delta County to be sold. The investigation started with a report from a rancher on FM 3236 in Hopkins County on January 18th of this year that cattle were missing from the property. Texas Cattle Rancher investigators got involved and soon...
Scammers Exploit Unregulated Bitcoin ATMs, Costing Texans Millions
January 22, 2025 – Unregulated Bitcoin ATMs have become a lucrative tool for scammers, enabling them to steal millions from unsuspecting Texans. An estimated 4000 of these machines in Texas, designed to simplify cryptocurrency transactions, are increasingly being exploited due to their lack of oversight and anonymity. Unlike traditional banking systems, Bitcoin ATMs allow users to deposit cash in exchange for Bitcoin, which is...
Check Out the Latest Episode of Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey and Cooper Lake’s Aron Maib
In this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down with Cooper Lake State Park Supervisor Aron Maib. The two discussed the upcoming “Kids’ Trout Fishing Day” January 25th, 2025, the park’s need for volunteers, the “Skins and Skulls” event, and much more. Take a look at this episode and learn what Cooper Lake State Park has instore for you!...
With Trump In Office, Texas Scrambles to Install More Border Buoys
On January 20, 2025, immediately following President Donald Trump’s inauguration, Texas expanded its border security measures by installing additional buoys along the Rio Grande. Governor Greg Abbott shared footage of these new buoys being deployed, emphasizing the state’s commitment to curbing illegal immigration. This action aligns with President Trump’s reinstated immigration policies, which include declaring a...
Learn What’s Up at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center on This Second Cup Of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark chatted with Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center Coordinator Dawna Pryor. The two talked about what is, and what will be, going on at the Senior Citizens Activity Center, such as water color painting, a Valentine’s Day Karaoke party, activities to help with balance and strength, and so much more. Be sure to check out this...
Wildcats Took on Bonham in Basketball Action January 17th
January 19, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats took on Bonham in basketball action January 17, 2025, at Wildcats Gym in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Below is KSST’s coverage of the thrilling game. Check it...
Rocky On The Mends; May Return to Duty
January 17, 2025 – Rocky, a German Shepherd and a valued member of the Houston Police Department’s K-9 unit, is making a strong recovery after being shot in the line of duty. The incident occurred during a high-risk operation where Rocky was assisting officers in apprehending a suspect. Amid the confrontation, Rocky was struck by gunfire, sustaining injuries that required immediate medical attention. His handler and team acted...
Say Goodbye to the 60’s
January 17, 2025 – Hopkins County, Texas, is bracing for a prolonged cold spell, with daytime temperatures staying far below the 60s for over seven days. Forecasts indicate highs will hover near freezing, reflecting an unseasonably chilly trend driven by a persistent arctic air mass. Nighttime lows are expected to plunge well below freezing, increasing risks for frost and frozen pipes. Residents should take precautions to...
Tax Appointment Scheduler is Live!
January 16, 2025 – They tell us the only sure things are death and taxes. The local AARP Foundation’s Tax-Aide program can’t do much for the former; we are here to help with the latter by offering free income tax preparation and filing services during the upcoming tax filing season. Need tax filing help? Tax-Aide has got you covered. Our trained and Internal Revenue Service-certified Tax-Aide volunteers will provide this...
