Another Wet and Chilly Weekend Ahead for Hopkins County and Northeast Texas
March 7, 2025 – A cold front is moving into Hopkins County, Texas, this afternoon, bringing chilly temperatures and a rainy weekend ahead. The front is expected to drop temperatures significantly, with highs struggling to reach the 50s and overnight lows dipping into the 30s. Residents should prepare for steady rain and possible thunderstorms throughout the weekend, making for damp and cold conditions. The rain is expected to...
Object Falls From Sky and Lands in Quinlan Texas
March 6, 2025 – Residents of Quinlan, Texas, were startled Tuesday night when an unidentified object fell from the sky. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has since claimed responsibility, identifying it as part of an Air and Marine Operations (AMO) Tethered Aerostat Radar System (TARS). The system is a large, balloon-like surveillance tool used to monitor air and marine traffic, primarily along the U.S.-Mexico border....
Dr. Steeber Visited on This Second Cup Of Coffee to Chat About the First “STEM” Night Being Held March 6th
Sulphur Springs ISD Superintendent Dr. Deana Steeber dropped by to visit on this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. John Mark and Dr. Steeber talked about the first Annual “STEM” Night taking place at the Middle School March 6, 2025. They also discussed extra curricular activities at the Sulphur Springs High School, the UIL Film students, and so much more. Be sure to check out this...
City Manager Submits Monthly Report
March 5, 2025 – During the regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council on Tuesday March 4, 2025, City Manager Marc Maxwell submitted his monthly report. TO: CITY COUNCILFROM: CITY MANAGER, MARC MAXWELLSUBJ: MANAGER’S REPORT CLAIMS – We did not have any workers compensation claims in February. We did have one claim for wastewater flooding in a residence. ALABAMA STREET – Utilities are installed From Morris to Como. This...
Foundation’s Promise Fulfilled for Local Healthcare
March 5, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation has fulfilled itscommitment of providing $260,000 toward the $780,000 upgrade of the MRI machine at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs. Local physicians report clearer scans, resulting in quicker and more accurate test results. Radiology reports a 43% reduction in scan time, which has almost doubled the number of patients that can...
It’s Not Your Imagination, Assaults on Teachers Are On The Rise
March 5, 2025 – Assaults on teachers in Texas have surged by 18% over the past two school years, with more than 3,500 staff members injured by students, highlighting growing concerns about safety in schools. The increase in violent incidents has placed immense pressure on educators, administrators, and lawmakers to address the underlying causes and implement effective preventative measures. Educators report facing physical...
Thousands Without Power Across Hopkins County
March 3, 2025 – An early morning wind storm raced across Hopkins County Tuesday. Thousands are without power as of 10 am. KSST suffered some minor equipment damage. We are working to reach normal operation.
CHRISTUS Health: Learn About Colorectal Cancer and When to Start Screenings
March 3, 2025 – (EAST TEXAS) – CHRISTUS Health recognizes National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March by providing crucial information about the second–deadliest cancer in the U.S. that can be detected early with screenings. Current guidelines recommend that people start regular screenings at age 45. Dr. Kai Xia, chief of the department of gastroenterology for CHRISTUS Health Northeast Texas, says...
More Details on West Texas Measles Outbreak; Cases Total 158
March 3, 2025 – During her testimony before the Texas House Committee on Public Health, Texas DSHS Commissioner Dr. Jennifer Shuford provided a detailed update on the ongoing outbreak affecting parts of Texas. Dr. Shuford reported that over the past weekend, the total number of confirmed cases increased from 146 to 158. While this jump may appear modest, it underscores that the outbreak remains active in the same nine counties...
Texas Strip Steak Coming to a Plate Near You
March 2, 2025 – Texas lawmakers are considering renaming the New York strip steak as a way to distance the popular cut of beef from the Empire State, which many conservatives view as overly liberal. The proposal suggests calling it the “Texas Strip Steak,” arguing that New York shouldn’t receive credit for a product that Texas, the nation’s top beef producer, plays a major role in supplying. The steak is already marketed in the...
