Attorney General Ken Paxton Moves to Stop Biden Administration from Auctioning Off Border Wall Sections for Pennies on the Dollar
December 18, 2024 – Attorney General Ken Paxton took action following reports that the Biden Administration is illegally selling segments of the border wall at the United States-Mexico border. Recent reports suggested the Biden Administration may be auctioning off up to half a mile per day of border wall sections for a mere fraction of the original purchase cost. In some cases, the government is allegedly listing entire wall...
Sulphur Springs Emergency Sirens Will Be Tested December 18
December 18, 2024 – Emergency sirens will be tested in Sulphur Springs at noon today by the Sulphur Springs Emergency Management Office. The test is to gauge the reliability of the emergency warning system and is conducted to find any potential flaws in the system so they can be corrected prior to a real emergency situation. The sirens could be sounded not only for weather warnings such as tornadoes, which are the most common in the...
The Senior Citizens Activity Center Golden Agers Tree Still has six Names on it!
December 18, 2024 – Dawna Pryor with the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center reached out to KSST and asked us to put the word out that the Golden Agers Tree, as of December 17, 2024, still had six names on it. If you can, please help out this worthy cause and make sure none of our loving Senior Citizens go without presents this Christmas season! These Seniors are someone’s Grandparents, someone’s parents,...
Sulphur Springs Trash Pickup Schedule for the Holidays
December 17, 2024 – Office of the Sulphur Springs,, Texas, Registered Municipal Clerk reached out to KSST with the following information. Trash will be delayed on December 26, 2024 and December 27, 2024, as well as January 2, 2025 and January 3, 2025. If your normal day is Thursday, it will pick up on Friday, and Friday pick up will be on Saturday for both weeks. Stay tuned for any further updates. Merry Christmas and Happy New...
Mr. Christmas Recalls Wireless Decorative Tree Light Controllers Due to Fire Hazard
December 17, 2024 – This recall involves a decorative tree light controller that operates wirelessly to turn on holiday lights on a tree. The decorative controller contains two parts: a lever or a switch that can be pulled to turn the holiday lights on or off, and a separate white receiver that plugs into an outlet and into which the tree’s holiday lights are plugged. The controller sold at Walmart and Cracker Barrel is...
TPWD Closing Oyster Harvest Area in Lavaca Bay
December 17, 2024 – AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is closing TX-19 in Lavaca Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17. This closure is based on samples recently collected by TPWD showing a low abundance of legal-sized oysters. TPWD has worked with the oyster industry to develop criteria for closing areas to harvest. The criteria include parameters for...
Pastor Pete sat Down With John Mark Dempsey to Chat About FUMC’s Christmas Plans
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down with Rev. Peter McNabb from Sulphur Springs, Texas, First United Methodist Church. The two talked about a number of topics such as the history of First United Methodist Church, Christmas and the Christmas season and the true meaning of Christmas, First United Methodist Church’s plans for Christmas, Blue Christmas event on December...
Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) is a Leading Health Challenge in Cattle Production by Mario Villarino
December 16, 2024 – Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD)—a leading health challenge in cattle production, particularly during times of stress. BRD is one of the most significant health challenges facing the cattle industry, impacting productivity and profitability. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service provides research-based information, tools, and strategies to help producers effectively manage and mitigate the effects of...
Signature Solar is the Marquee Sponsor for the 19th Gala
Sulphur Springs, Texas – For the second year, Signature Solar has agreed to be the Marquee Sponsor forThe Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s annual Gala. Signature Solar’s Senior Director of Shared Services and a member of the Foundation’s Board ofDirectors Kenny Rogers shared, “At Signature Solar and EG4 Electronics, we are committed to thiscommunity and are honored to support the Foundation’s efforts to strengthen local...
New Paris Junior College Vice President Not New to Paris Junior College
December 16, 2024 – Keitha Carlton, former Controller for Paris Junior College, has returned to PJC to take on the role of Vice President of Business Services. “We are excited to welcome Keitha back to Paris Junior College,” said Dr. Stephen Benson, PJC President. ”She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from her time in higher education. Keitha will be a great addition to the Leadership Team of the College and will help...
