More Plastic Bottles Headed Our Way
February 13, 2025 – In February 2025, President Donald Trump announced the imposition of a 25% tariff on all aluminum imports, intensifying his administration’s protectionist trade policies. This move has significant implications for industries reliant on aluminum, notably beverage companies that utilize aluminum cans. In response to the increased costs associated with aluminum packaging, Coca-Cola is considering a shift...
One Dozen Per Visit For Some Stores
February 12, 2025 – The ongoing avian influenza (bird flu) outbreak has significantly impacted egg supplies in Texas, leading several grocery chains to implement purchase limits to manage shortages and curb panic buying. Retailers such as Trader Joe’s, Costco, and Sprouts Farmers Market have restricted customers to purchasing a limited number of egg cartons per visit. The H5N1 bird flu strain has led to the culling of...
CHRISTUS Heart Month Focus: Importance of Cardiac Rehab for Patients
February 10, 2025 – (EAST TEXAS) – February is American Heart Month, and CHRISTUS Health is focused on all matters of the heart, including the importance of cardiac rehabilitation following a cardiac eventor surgery, what it entails and how it benefits patients. People who participate in a 36-week rehab program have a 47% lower risk of death and 31%lower risk of heart attack than those who attend only one session, according One...
No New Pennies – Will the Dollar Be Next?
February 10, 2025 – On February 9, 2025, President Donald Trump announced that he had directed the U.S. Treasury Department to halt the production of new pennies, citing the rising costs associated with minting the one-cent coin. In a post on the social media platform Truth Social, he emphasized that the country has been minting pennies “which literally cost us more than 2 cents” for “far too long.” The...
Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson Visited on This Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson dropped by to chat about planting. John Mark and Ronnie discussed how we still could get a freeze. They also talked about what plants you want to plant during this time of year, what type of weed killer you want to put out during the current season, the fact that the time for pruning is...
SSHS Wildcats Competed Against North Lamar in Basketball February 7th
February 9, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats challenged North Lamar in a friendly game of basketball on February 7, 2025. The fierce competition was played in Wildcat Gym in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Below is KSST’s coverage of this exciting game. KSST’s Sports Director John Mark Dempsey called play by play while Tony Flippin offered color commentary. Be sure to check out this thrilling game...
A&M University System Board of Regents Approved a $63.4 million Event Center/Arena Project at East Texas A&M University
February 9, 2025 – In their meeting on Friday, the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents approved a $63.4 million Event Center/Arena Project at East Texas A&M University. A news release from the A&M System says, “This modern multi-use arena will serve as a venue for intercollegiate sports and community events, increasing campus visibility and engagement. “ Construction is scheduled to begin...
House Speaker Dustin Burrows Confident School Vouchers Will Pass This Time
February 7, 2025 – House Speaker Dustin Burrows remains optimistic about the prospects of the school voucher bill, confidently predicting its passage in the Texas House. The proposed legislation aims to empower parents by providing public funds to help cover the costs of private education, thereby expanding the range of educational options available to Texas families. According to Speaker Burrows, this bill reflects a bold step...
Mystery Seed Packs From China Are Back
February 6, 2025 – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is urging all Texans to exercise extreme caution if they receive unsolicited packages containing unknown seeds or liquids. The warning comes after the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) was alerted to a mysterious package delivered to Clute, Texas, containing unidentified seeds and a liquid container, both sent unsolicited from China. Authorities are investigating...
Governor Abbott’s Statement On President Trump’s Executive Order Protecting Women’s Sports
February 6, 2025 – Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed the Save Women’s Sports Act into law in 2023. It marking a significant development in the state’s approach to competitive sports and gender classification. The legislation is designed to preserve fair competition in women’s athletics by ensuring that only athletes designated as female at birth can participate in women’s sports. Proponents of the act argue that it is essential...
