Honda Recalls 2.4 Million Vehicles For Various Issues
October 23, 2024 – In two seperate recalls this month, Honda has recalled a total of 2.4 million vehicles of their late model vehicles. Earlier this month, Honda recalled 1.7 million vehicles for steering issues. It seems there was a manufacturing issue that could make it difficult to steer the vehicles and lead to crashes. The safety recall order from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that the steering...
Learn About Cooper Lake’s October 26th Fall Hike on A Second Cup Of Coffee
On 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. John Mark and Aron chat about the Fall Hikes being held at Cooper Lake October 26, 2024. They also talked about a new shade shelter at the playground at Cooper Lake State Park, they discussed the upcoming Christmas plans at Cooper Lake, and so much more. Find out what’s going on at...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Investigates ActBlue
Paxton Uncovers Large Number of Suspicious Donations Made Through Obscured Identities and Untraceable Means; OAG Demands FEC Action October 22, 2024 – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a Petition for Rulemaking to the Federal Election Commission (“FEC”) detailing how suspicious actors appear to be using ActBlue’s political fundraising platform to make a large number of straw political donations. In December 2023,...
Longtime Stallings Family Friend Honors Johnny with Paris Junior College Endowment
Longtime Stallings family friend honors Johnny with PJC endowment October 21, 2024 – Paris native John W. Welch, now of College Station, recently found a wonderful way to honor his friends Ruth Ann and Gene “Bebes” Stallings and the legacy left by their son, John Mark “Johnny” Stallings. That legacy is now inspiring and supporting future generations of students at Paris Junior College. John, who graduated from Paris High School...
The 2024 State Fair of Texas Welcomed Nearly 2.4M Visitors
October 21, 2024 – As the Texas Star slows and Big Tex bids farewell, the 2024 State Fair of Texas comes to a close, but the memories made this year linger on throughout Fair Park. Until the gates open again next fall, the spirit of the Fair lives on in the hearts of everyone who joined us. THE 2024 STATE FAIR OF TEXAS IS ESTIMATED TO HAVE WELCOMED NEARLY 2.4 MILLION PEOPLE THROUGH THE GATES DURING ITS 24-DAY RUN. As a 501(c)(3)...
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Cold Case Unit Helps Solve Decade Old Homicide in Texarkana
October 21, 2024 – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit assisted the Texarkana Police Department in solving a 2014 homicide, leading to the arrest of 27-year-old Cameron Cheatham for the murder of Xavier Rollins. On June 17, 2014, Rollins was found shot to death outside his apartment located on the 1000 block of College Drive in Texarkana. Numerous witness interviews were conducted at the time...
Early Voting Begins
October 21, 2024 – Registered Hopkins County voters are encouraged to Early Vote for this year’s November 5th election by stopping by The ROC at 115 Putman St in Sulphur Springs. Early voting by personal appearance is available to all registered voters to vote in the local, state and federal elections. The times available to early vote are listed below: EARLY VOTING DATES & TIMES: MONDAY, OCTOBER 21–FRIDAY,...
Watch Your Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats Take on Paris in a Rivalry That has Lasted 100 Years
October 21, 2024 – Below is KSST’s coverage of the Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats District Football game against the Paris Wildcats in Paris, Texas. The game was held Friday, October 18, 2024 in Paris, Texas, at Wildcats Stadium. The excitement of the night began with a care flight helicopter landing on the field to deliver the game ball. This game marks the 100th anniversary of the fierce, but friendly, rivalry...
Fake Temporary Tag Ultimately Leads Dallas Pair to Local Jail
Lashunta Marie Jones October 20, 2024 – An eagle-eyed Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy on patrol spotted a black Ford Focus with a temporary tag on Interstate 30 Saturday afternoon. A records check of the temporary tag number did not yield a result leading the deputy to believe the paper plate could be fradulent. A traffic stop was initiated for further investigation as the officer retrieved the VIN on the 4-door Ford. The...
Learn When to Plant Wild Flower Seeds on this Episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With Guest Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark had a chat with Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson. The two chat about wild flowers, where you can get wild flower seeds, when is the best time of the year to plant wild flower seeds, some of the different types of wild flowers found in North East Texas, and so much more. Check out this episode of A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey below and...
