Mayor Nash Presented Two Proclamations February 17th in Honor of Black History Month
February 23, 2025 – KSST’s Chief Engineer, and the Mayor of Sulphur Springs, Texas, Reverend Harold Nash, Sr., presented, on behalf of Sulphur Springs, Texas, City Council, a Proclamation to East End Allegiance: Our Youth, and a Proclamation to Navy Veteran Benjamin C. Rape, Jr., in honor of Black History Month. The presentations were held at City Hall, downtown Sulphur Springs, Texas. Below is KSST’s coverage of...
St Philips Episcopal Church Pancake Supper to be Held March 4th, 2025
February 20, 2025 – It’s pancake supper time! St. Philips Episcopal Church will hold their Annual Pancake Supper March 4, 2025. The Church is located at 1206 College Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas. The Pancake Supper will be served from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, Tuesday, March 4th. The public is invited. St Philips Episcopal Church Sulphur Springs Texas
Paris District Road Report for Week of February 24, 2025
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting February 24, 2025. 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 their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions...
The Rescheduled Hopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting to be Held February 27th
February 22, 2025 – Join us in-person, if you can, by Zoom, if you can’t make it! Thursday, February 27, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m. @ 611 N. Davis St., Sulphur Springs Tx– Patty Williams Have you ever wondered what life was like in the 1800s? Well, it often began with a shiver! Rich or poor, in a city dwelling or farm laborer’s cabin in the western frontier of Texas, the first step out of bed was likely to leave you...
Department of Justice investigating UnitedHealth Group for Antitrust Violations
February 21, 2025 – UnitedHealth Group, a leading U.S. healthcare conglomerate, is currently under investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ) for its Medicare billing practices. The probe centers on allegations that the company recorded questionable diagnoses to secure higher payments from Medicare Advantage plans. Following reports of the investigation, UnitedHealth’s stock experienced a significant decline,...
Alliance Bank Announces Jason Thompson as Hopkins County Market President
February 20, 2025 – Alliance Bank proudly announces that Jason Thompson is the new Hopkins County Market President. Jason Thompson has been a vital part of Alliance Bank for almost 30 years now. Jason is from Sulphur Springs, Texas, and earned a double major in Agricultural Business and Economics Finance from East Texas State University while working at Alliance Bank. Jason Thompson serves on the board of the Northeast Texas...
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....
Annual Bingo Fundraiser March 1st
February 20, 2025 – The annual fundraiser for the Como-Pickton Band Booster is Saturday, March 1st. Doors open for concessions and card sales at 5:30 pm, Bingo calling starts at 6pm. This year, some notable prizes are a Sony Playstation 5, a Meta Quest VR headset, tickets to a Texas Ranger’s game, Guided fishing tour on Lake Fork, Rough Rider’s game tickets, round of golf for two, and many restaurant, shopping, and...
Sulphur Springs ISD Closed on Friday February 21, 2025
February 19, 2025 – This is a reminder that all SSISD campuses and buildings will be closed on February 21, 2025. The closure will be for the annual NETLA Junior Market Show. Best of luck to all the Wildcats showing their projects this year!
KFC Moves Headquarters from Kentucky to Texas
February 19, 2025 – In a surprising turn of events, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), an iconic brand deeply rooted in Kentucky’s history, has announced the relocation of its headquarters from Louisville, Kentucky, to Dallas, Texas. Founded by Colonel Harland Sanders in 1952, KFC has long been associated with Kentucky’s cultural and culinary identity. The move aims to position the company closer to a growing business hub, allowing...
