The Finke Finance Labs at TAMUC Invest in Student Success
The Finkes’ $1 million endowment provides invaluable resources for business students. COMMERCE, TX, Sept. 23, 2024—Texas A&M University-Commerce hosted a special dedication ceremony on Thursday, September 12, to celebrate the renaming of two finance labs in the College of Business. The Nathan and June Finke Finance Labs are located on the university’s main campus and at A&M-Commerce at Dallas. In 2023,...
North Texas Food Bank and State Fair of Texas Announce “Feed the Need” Food Drive with Special Discounts
Fairgoers can receive discounts on opening day and each Wednesday of the Fair while giving back to the community. DALLAS, TX, September 23, 2024 –As the State Fair of Texas prepares to open its gates on Friday, September 27, it is teaming up once again with the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) for the annual “Feed the Need” food drive, presented by Kroger. This collaboration aims to support those facing...
The SSHS Wildcats took on the Mt. Pleasant Tigers in Football Action on September 20th at Mt. Pleasant
Below is KSST/Channel 18’s video of the SSHS Wildcats Football game against the Mt. Pleasant Tigers. The game was played in Mt. Pleasant on September 20th. Check out the exciting game below. Game action is called by KSST’s Sports Director John Mark Dempsey and Tony...
A&M-Commerce Unveils Student Services Building and Welcome Center: The New Front Door to Campus
The 29,115 square-foot facility is designed to welcome prospective students and their families to A&M-Commerce. COMMERCE, TX, Sept. 19, 2024—Texas A&M University-Commerce celebrated a major milestone on Wednesday, September 18, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Student Services Building and Welcome Center. Dubbed the university’s “front door,” the 29,115 square-foot facility is designed to welcome prospective students...
Child and Adult CARE Food Program Extends Access
Program sponsors serve nutritious meals and snacks for childcare and adult day care participants AUSTIN- Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller encouraged Texans to explore the benefits of accessing nutritious meals in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) administers this federally funded program operating at approximately 13,000 sites in Texas, including adult day...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Harris County to Stop New Unlawful “Guaranteed Income” Scheme
Paxton Says It Violates Texas Supreme Court’s Previous Ruling September 20, 2024 – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the Harris County Commissioners Court for attempting to restart its unlawful “guaranteed income” program despite being ordered to halt all similar cash disbursements in a virtually identical case. In April, Attorney General Paxton sued Harris County to stop an unlawful “guaranteed income” welfare scheme...
County Extension Agent Mario Villarino Visited with John Mark Dempsey on this Second Cup of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, Texas A&M AgriLife County Extension Agent Mario Villarino-Gutierrez sat down and had a chat with John Mark. The two discussed army worms, 4-H, pesticides, and more. Be sure to check it out below. A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark...
Christus Health Will Offer Flu Shots September 24th at the Senior Citizens Activity Center
September 19, 2024 – Christus Health will provide free flu shots Tuesday, September 24, 2024. The flu shots will be available beginning at 11:00am. There will be a limited amount. First come first serve. Christus Health will be providing these flu shots at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center in Sulphur Springs, Texas. flu shots at Senor Citizens Activity Center September 24 2024
Texas Farm Credit Makes Biscuits
September 19, 2024 – Employees of Texas Farm Credit of Sulphur Springs and other area branches all gathered at the Senior Activity Center Wednesday morning to help Meal-A-Day. Texas Farm Credit Volunteers and their drop biscuits Meal-A-Day receives fresh produce and other bulk item from the Texas Food Bank each week. Breaking those commodities down so they can be cooked and sent out takes some time and effort. These volunteers...
Paxton Touts NCP Choices Program: Surpasses $1 Billion in Child Support Collections
September 19, 2024 – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that an Office of the Attorney General Child Support program designed to support career development for noncustodial parents known as the NCP Choices Program has surpassed the $1 billion mark in child support collections from program participants. This milestone highlights the program’s effectiveness in assisting noncustodial parents (“NCP”) with fulfilling...
