Wildcats Played Liberty-Eylau in Basketball December 3rd at Wildcat Gym
December 10, 2024 – Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats played Liberty-Eylau in basketball competition December 3rd, 2024, in Wildcat Gym in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Below is KSST’s coverage of this exciting game. Sports Director John Mark Dempsey called Play by Play and Tony Flippin returned to provide Color Commentary. Be sure to check out the exciting action below. Lady Cats take on Hooks December 13th, 2024 in Sulphur...
First Graduates of East Texas A&M University to be Honored at Fall Graduation
Fall commencement ceremonies at East Texas A&M are set for December 13 and 14. COMMERCE, TX, Dec. 10, 2024— East Texas A&M University will celebrate the first graduating class under its new name at commencement ceremonies on Friday, Dec. 13 and Saturday, Dec. 14. The Fall 2024 graduation is an exciting milestone for the university, which changed its name from Texas A&M University-Commerce to East Texas A&M on...
Cedar Fever Season Begins in Texas
December 10, 2024 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas – It’s time for Texans to brace for cedar fever season once again. Cedar fever is an allergic reaction to the pollen released by mountain cedar trees, and unfortunately, you don’t have to be allergic to the pollen for it to affect you. In Texas, the predominant species of mountain cedar is Ashe juniper, making cedar fever especially irritating in the Hill Country west of I-35 where...
The Lady Cats took on Brook Hill in Basketball Action on December 3rd
December 9, 2024 – The Sulphur Springs High School Lady Cats took on Brook Hill in basketball competition on December 3, 2024. The game was played in Wildcats Gym in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Be sure to check out KSST’s coverage of this exciting game below. KSST’s Sports Director John Mark Dempsey called Play by Play and Tony Flippin provided Color Commentary when he...
Paris Junior College Asking for Community’s Help
December 9, 2024 – In the midst of celebrating its 100th anniversary, Paris Junior College is asking the community to help determine the College’s direction over the next 10 years. The first step is a community survey, which will be followed by listening sessions in the community in early 2025. “We are excited for the future of the college and we need your help with our strategic planning,” said Dr. Stephen Benson, PJC...
Paris Junior College Board of Regents Welcomes new Member
December 9, 2024 – At its December 2 meeting, the Paris Junior College Board of Regents welcomed a new member. Taylor Slagle, Regional Director for Quality Care ER, is the new at-large board member. The position was formerly held by Mark Buster, whose term ended at the October meeting. At that meeting, Board of Regents President Curtis Fendley presented Buster with plaque of appreciation for his service. The Board then approved...
East Texas A&M University Music Faculty Named A&M System Regents Professor
Is just the second East Texas A&M music professor to receive the honor. COMMERCE, TX, December 6, 2024—Dr. Brian Zator, East Texas A&M University professor of music and percussion director, was recently named a Texas A&M University System Regents Professor for the 2023-24 fiscal year. Established in 1996, the Regents Professor award is the highest honor bestowed to faculty in the A&M System. Zator was among 18 faculty...
Sulphur Springs High School Theatre will Perform Their Annual Children’s Show December 14th
December 5, 2024 – Sulphur Springs High School Theatre will perform their annual children’s show Saturday December 14th at 2pm in the SSHS Auditorium. ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY!Bring the whole family for this funny fairy tale! They will accept donations to their scholarship fund, but TICKETS ARE FREE for this event! Please come out and support the talented, hardworking varsity production students. The story: The Witch (junior...
Two East Texas A&M Alums to Lead Texas DPS
Both Martin and Kidd graduated from competency-based degree programs at East Texas A&M designed to help working professionals advance their careers. COMMERCE, TX, November 22, 2024—The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced two key appointments held by East Texas A&M University graduates. Freeman F. Martin will become the 14th director of DPS, while W. Nim Kidd continues to serve as assistant director and chief...
Paris Junior College Announces Registration, Closures and new Events
PJC announces registration, closures and new events November 26, 2024 – Paris Junior College is holding two fall graduation ceremonies on December 13, one at 1:00 p.m. for those graduating with their certificates or associate of applied science degrees, and the second one at 4:00 p.m. for those graduating with an associate of arts, associate of science, or associate of arts in teaching degrees. Both will be held in the Hunt...
