Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures $83 Million Settlement for Texas
AG Holds Kroger Accountable for Role in Opioid Epidemic November 14, 2024 – Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an $83 million statewide opioid settlement with Kroger to resolve claims by the State of Texas and its Political Subdivisions for practices that contributed to the opioid epidemic in Texas. The settlement is the latest in a series of agreements Attorney General Paxton has negotiated to hold the pharmaceutical...
Rep. Patterson Files Suite of Bills Aimed at Protecting Minors Online.
PATTERSON FILES SUITE OF BILLS AIMED AT PROTECTING MINORS ONLINE, IN SCHOOLS, AND EMPOWERING PARENTS TO DO THE SAME November 12, 2024 – Austin, TX – As pre-filing began for the 89t Legislative Session, Texas State Representative Jared Patterson (R-Frisco) filed a suite of priority bills aimed at protecting minors online, in schools, and empowering parents to do the same. “Heavily addictive social media platforms are...
State Rep. Cain Files Universal School Choice Legislation
The Texas Parental Empowerment Act of 2025 will allow state funds to follow students to any school that serves their needs. By Emily Medeiros – November 13, 2024 – State Rep. Briscoe Cain (R-Deer Park) has filed legislation that will offer all Texas parents greater control over their children’s education. House Bill 212 creates a “Parent Empowerment Program” that would be administered by the Texas Comptroller. It would...
Breast Cancer Support Group Holds First Meeting in Hopkins County
November 13, 2024 – The inaugural meeting of Hopkins County’s Breast Cancer Support Group was held on Tuesday, November 12 with an excited group of women in attendance. The highlight of the evening was a presentation by Debbie Stribling about being thankful for a cancer journey. She eloquently presented a moving piece written by Liz Curtis Higgs. Renee Maeker presented the opening prayer, and Kristi Brewer provided a closing...
Texas Lawmaker Files Bill to Eliminate In-State Tuition for Illegal Aliens
November 13, 2024 – In 2001, Texas became the first state to pass legislation that allowed illegal aliens that live in Texas to receive in-state tuition. State Rep. Terri Leo Wilson has filed House Bill 160, which would disqualify illegal aliens from receiving discounted in-state tuition when attending public colleges and universities in Texas. This subject has been recurring in the legislature for the past several years, but...
Learn What’s Going on With CANHelp and Blue Santa on this Episode of 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 the Executive Director of Hopkins County CANHelp, Brian Crump. The two chatted about the coat drive currently under way, Blue Santa, and a little bit about the history of CANHelp. Brian Crump also talks about how CANHelp will extend their hours November 14th and November 21st so families may have more of an opportunity to sign up for...
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Statement: School Choice Is My Top Policy Priority
November 12, 2024 – AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick recently issued this statement: “With the general election over, Texans are now looking ahead to the upcoming legislative session beginning in January. “Every legislative session, the Texas Senate and the Texas House take turns introducing the state budget. This session, it is the Senate’s turn. Accordingly, Senate Bill 1 will be the state budget. “To underscore its importance,...
KSST’s Veterans Voices Bob Kerr With Marine Corps League Detachment 1357 Honored Veterans Day on Celebration Plaza
November 11, 2024 – At 11:00am November 11, 2024, KSST’s Veterans Voices Bob Kerr with the Hopkins County Marine Corps League Detachment 1357, honored Veterans Day 2024 with a ceremony on Celebration Plaza downtown Sulphur Springs, Texas. Lisa Sprage with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension was in attendance with a few 4H students to present quilts to worthy Veterans. KSST was on site to capture the event on video. Be sure to...
Veterans Day on Celebration Plaza
November 11, 2024 – Attention Patriots and Veterans. The Hopkins County Marine Corps League Detachment 1357 will hold a Veterans Day Memorial celebration in Sulphur Springs on November 11 at 11AM on Celebration Plaza. Please come and pay your respects to all those who offered their life for our freedom!
Be The Service was the Topic on This Second Cup Of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down with Pastor Peter McNabb from First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, and Pastor Joel Tiemeyer from The Way Bible Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas. The three chatted about a new contemporary service at First United Methodist Church, the Thanksgiving event “Be The Service” and details about the meal give a way,...
