Abbott Deputizes Texas National Guard
February 3, 2025 – The state of Texas has taken unprecedented steps in its immigration enforcement efforts by granting Texas National Guard troops the authority to detain and arrest migrants. This move, part of Governor Greg Abbott’s broader Operation Lone Star, aims to curb illegal border crossings amid what Texas officials describe as a federal failure to secure the southern border. By deputizing state guard members, Texas...
Steps to Take to Prepare for Cold Snaps on This Second Cup Of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark had a chat with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent Mario Villarino-Gutierrez. John Mark and Mario discuss different steps you can take to prepare for cold winter weather when it is in the forecast. The two talk about staying informed, home preparations such as leaving your facet drip to help avoid damaging pipes, the importance of checking in...
TxDOT Gives Wake-up Call for Texas Teens to Always Buckle up
Nearly half of teens killed in traffic crashes were not wearing seat beltsJan. 30, 2025 AUSTIN – Texas teenagers have big dreams for the future, and a simple click can help keep them alive. TxDOT’s Teen Click It or Ticket campaign is urging all teens to buckle up—every seat, every ride. Texas has seen a rising trend in teens not wearing their seat belt in a crash, jumping up 6% from 2022 to 2023. Out of the 296 teens that...
Measles Cases in Texas Town; Not seen in 20 Years
January 31, 2025 – In January 2025, Texas reported at least four confirmed measles cases within a two-week span, marking the state’s first occurrences of the disease since 2023. Notably, two of these cases involved school-aged children, underscoring concerns about the vulnerability of younger populations. In Lubbock, two cases were identified, representing the first instances of measles in that community in over two...
Texas A&M Forest Service and the Texas Forestry Association Received Blue Legacy Award
January 29, 2025 Texas A&M Forest Service and the Texas Forestry Association received Blue Legacy Award COLLEGE STATION, Texas Texas A&M Forest Service and the Texas Forestry Association received the 2024 Blue Legacy Award – Legacy of Commitment at the Water for Texas Conference today. Given by the Water Conservation Advisory Council, the award recognized the Texas Forestry Best Management Practices program which...
Flu Cases Force Some North East Texas Schools to Close
January 29, 2025 – In Northeast Texas, flu cases have surged, significantly impacting schools and communities. Many school districts have reported widespread illness among students and staff, leading to closures and disruptions. While some districts have shut down to curb the spread, others, like Caddo Mills ISD, remain open despite extremely low attendance rates. The following schools and districts have announced closures:...
Two New Commissioners Ready for New Terms
Prec 3 Travis Thompson January 29, 2025 – Hopkins County elected two new commissioners last year and those new terms started January 1st for Wesley Miller (Precinct 1) and Travis Thompson (Precinct 3). Both newly elected commissioners have already been to training in their first month of service and have hit the ground running with several regularly scheduled commissioner meetings and work sessions. Prec 1 Wesley Miller During...
TPWD Finalizes Purchase of 2,020 Acres Near Colorado Bend State Park
January 28, 2025 – AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) laid the groundwork for a new state park in Central Texas with the purchase of 2,020 acres in Burnet County. The property includes two miles along the Colorado River and is located across the river from Colorado Bend State Park. Its purchase solidifies phase one of a potential two-phase property purchase to create a new state park comprising more than 3,000...
Governor Abbott Directs Texas Military To Coordinate With Trump Administration
January 27, 2025 – Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Military Department to deploy the Texas Tactical Border Force to the Rio Grande Valley to coordinate with U.S. Border Patrol under the Trump Administration to secure the border. Departing from military bases in Fort Worth and Houston this morning, the Texas Tactical Border Force will surge over 400 additional soldiers, as well as C-130s and...
Lady Cats Took on the North Lamar Panthers January 24th in Basketball Action
January 26, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs Lady Cats competed against the North Lamar Lady Panthers in a fierce Basketball challenge January 24, 2025. The exciting game was played in Wildcats Gym in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Check out KSST’s coverage of the exciting game below, where KSST’s Sports Director John Mark Dempsey called Play by Play and the Tony Flippin provided Color...
