First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs to Hold Ash Wednesday Service March 5th
February 20, 2025 – The season of Lent will be upon us very soon. Mark your calendars and plan to be a part of First United Methodist Church Ash Wednesday service on March 5th in our Sanctuary, 6:00 p.m. This moving service will include appropriate music, including our handbell choir, a short sermon by Pastor Peter McNabb and imposition of the ashes. Always a touching and introspective service, you won’t want to miss it....
The Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center is a Happening Place in March
February 18, 2025 – Your Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center is a happening place. Just see what they have planned for just the month of March 2025! Meet new friends, unleash your artistic skills you didn’t even know you had, and get down and party in the month of March 2025 at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center! You’re sure to have a blast! Sr Citizens Center March Calendar Mardi Gras...
Paris Junior College wins Community Investment Award in Greenville
February 18, 2025 – Paris Junior College was honored with the 2024 Community Investment Award from the Greenville Board of Development (GBOD) at the Greenville Chamber of Commerce/GBOD’s annual banquet held on Feb. 7, 2025. PJC President, Dr. Stephen Benson, was joined at the awards dinner by PJC Board of Regents Secretary Berdie Gibson and Regents Josh Bray, Dr. Linda Kapp, Charles Lynch, Ginna Bowman, and Taylor Slagle....
SSISD Delay Start on Wednesday
February 18, 2025 – Due to the threat of severe winter weather, the Sulphur Springs ISD will delay the start of school for all campuses. School will start at 10 AM on Wednesday. Stay tuned for additional information on the artic blast headed our way.
East Texas A&M Earns Coveted R2 Research Institution Status in Carnegie Classification
The R2 designation reinforces East Texas A&M’s growing reputation as a leading research university. COMMERCE, TX, Feb. 17, 2025— East Texas A&M University is proud to announce its designation as a Research 2 (R2) institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. This recognition highlights the university’s commitment to research and innovation, placing it among an elite group of...
Want to own a Dairy Queen, or at least the contents? 24 stores are being auctioned off online in Texas.
February 17, 2025 – This month, multiple Dairy Queen locations across Texas are closing and liquidating their assets. An online auction is scheduled for February 20, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST, managed by LocalAuctions.com. This event offers a unique opportunity for individuals interested in acquiring restaurant equipment and furnishings from these establishments. Each auction lot comprises the complete contents of a Dairy Queen...
Coldest Temps of the Year Expected This Week
This week, Hopkins County, Texas, is bracing for a significant drop in temperatures as an Arctic cold front moves through the region. Residents should prepare for the coldest weather of the season, with temperatures plunging well below freezing and wind chills making conditions feel even more frigid. On Tuesday, February 18, the cold front is expected to arrive, bringing rain and sharply colder temperatures. The high is projected to...
Wildcats Took on Pleasant Grove in Their Last Home Game of the Season
February 16, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats took on Pleasant Grove in their last home basketball game of the season February 11th, 2025. Below is KSST’s coverage of this exciting game. Sports Director John Mark Dempsey called Play by Play and Tony Flippin provided Color Commentary. Be sure to check out this nail biting game see how your Wildcats...
Plan to Buy ‘Armored Teslas’ Vanishes From State Department Wish List
February 14, 2025 – A $400 million plan to purchase armored Tesla vehicles for diplomatic use has quietly disappeared from the U.S. State Department’s procurement list. The initiative, which aimed to enhance security for diplomats while leveraging Tesla’s electric vehicle (EV) technology, was initially proposed as part of a broader effort to modernize the government’s fleet with sustainable, high-tech solutions. However, the...
Dawna Pryor had a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark to Discuss Happenings at the Senior Center
On this exciting episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center Coordinator Dawna Pryor sat down with John Mark to chat about the exciting future activities planned at the Senior Center. Dawna and John Mark chatted about Valentine’s Day, the Single Seniors Soiree planned for singles, the 90 plus Bridges Banquet, and so much more. Be sure to check out this...
