Federal Appeals Court Clears Way for Texas to Enforce Ban on Explicit Performances for Minors
March 2, 2026 – A federal appeals court has ruled that Texas may enforce its 2023 law restricting sexually explicit performances in the presence of minors, reversing a lower court decision that had blocked the measure. A two-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit lifted a prior injunction, allowing the state to move forward with enforcement while legal challenges continue. The ruling overturns an earlier...
CANHelp ED. Brian Crump had A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
March 1, 2026 – CANHelp Executive Director, Brian Crump, paid a visit on KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey recently. Brian and John Mark chatted about the Annual CANHelp Impact Report, the upcoming Back to School Fair, and much more. Learn about CANHelp and how it is helping your community on this interesting episode of A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey...
Vietnam Veterans Day Celebration to Take Place at Celebration Square on March 28th
March 1, 2026 – Bob Kerr, the voice of KSST’s Veterans Voices, reached out with the following message… “Dear Comrades and Friends, We are excited to announce that the Vietnam Veterans Day celebration is scheduled to take place at Celebration Square on Saturday, March 28th at 11:00 a.m. (Please note that the official designated day is Sunday, the 29th). We appreciate your support and involvement. Kindly help us...
Paris District Road Report for March 2, 2026
February 27, 2026 – Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains Counties for the week starting March 2, 2026. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades, and traffic controls, and reduce...
Trading Post for February 27, 2026
For Sale: Mahindra 1630 HST, 4×4, hydrostatic trans. Comes with loader, 6′ brush hog shredder. 90 hrs. Call 903 563 3203 Shelled Pecans for sale: $7 per pound. 903 439 8798 BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS TREE 6’1/2″ PRE-LITE, USED 1 TIME FOR 2 WEEKS, 50.00, 903 335 8264 LAND LINE PHONE 3855 county road 2307 Sulphur Springs I have lots of pecans, big, & small, hate to see them go bad. Free,Free,Free, 3855 county road...
Funding Available for Grassland Restoration in High Plains, Rolling Plains of Texas
February 27, 2026 – AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), in partnership with Quail Forever, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is now accepting applications for the Panhandle Grassland Restoration Incentive Program (PGRIP). West Texas has lost significant native grassland habitat due to increases in tree cover (for example, mesquite and juniper), conversion to cropland or...
Ahead of RFK Jr.’s Texas Visit, Commissioner Miller Highlights Farm Fresh Initiative and Stronger School Nutrition Standards
February 27, 2026 – AUSTIN — In advance of U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s visit to Texas today, Commissioner Sid Miller expanded upon the Texas Department of Agriculture’s unwavering commitment to its groundbreaking Farm Fresh Initiative and leading the charge on the updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans in schools statewide. Thanks to a decade of bold leadership by Commissioner Miller and...
Texas Officials Launch Push for National Agriculture Freedom Zones
February 26, 2026 – AUSTIN — Sid Miller announced Tuesday a formal partnership with Pete Sessions to advance federal legislation creating Agriculture Freedom Zones, a proposal aimed at protecting prime farmland from large-scale industrial development. Sessions, who represents Texas’ 17th Congressional District, plans to introduce the measure in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill would establish voluntary,...
Knights of Columbus Fish Fry Every Friday Through Lent
February 26, 2026 – The next KoC Fish Fry of 2026 will be this Friday. With so many options, no one goes away hungry. Service starts at 5PM and goes till 7pm. Right here in Sulphur Springs at St. James Catholic Church. Catholic fish fry culture is a Lenten tradition where parishes and community groups host Friday night meals featuring fried fish, adhering to the prohibition of eating red meat on Fridays during the 40 days before...
Dinner Bell for March 4, 2026
February 24, 2026 – WEEK OF: March 4, 2026 COMMUNITY PARTNER: Christus Health The doors to Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church will open at 11:00 a.m. Meal service begins at 11:30 a.m. and doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Please come join us to share fellowship and a meal. In July 2016 the Hopkins County Hospital District and Christus Health formed an alliance in which Christus became the leasing entity of the...
