Meet the School Board Candidates
March 22, 2024 – The School Board Candidates have been invited to attend the Franklin County Republican Party County Convention on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in the Cultural Arts Center (100 Rusk St., Mt. Vernon) for an Informal Meet and Greet during the 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lunch Break. This will be a great opportunity for the public to speak with them about their plans if elected. MEETING CONVENTION FLYER -2024
read moreLady Cats Take on Pleasant Grove March 26th in Softball
The Sulphur Springs High School Lady Cats take on Pleasant Grove in Softball Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Lady Cat Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Tune in to KSST, 1230AM, for a live broadcast. You can also catch the game, live, streaming on KSST’s YouTube Channel. We will also video the gave for playback later on Cable Channel 18. The game is scheduled to start at 6:00pm March 26th! Be sure to tune in! Copies of the game will be available for purchase on DVD at a later date and time. Just call KSST at 903-885-3111 to place your...
read moreSulphur Springs United Methodist Church Wants the Public to Know Sanctuary Doors to be Open Good Friday
March 20, 2024 – On Good Friday, March 29, the doors to the Sanctuary at First United Methodist Church, one block north of downtown Sulphur Springs at 301 Church Street, will be open for quiet meditation and individual prayer from 8 am to 3 pm. All are welcome. Stephen Ministers will be there to greet those coming to pray. Good Friday is the commemoration of the day Jesus Christ died on the cross at Calvary. For more information, please call 903-885-2185 or visit www.ssfumc.org. Sulphur Springs United Methodist...
read moreImportant Days Worth Making Note of as March Comes to an End
March 18, 2024 – A couple of important days worth making note of as March 2024 comes to an end include the following. Monday, March 25th, 2024, is National Medal of Honor Day, honoring service and sacrifice, established by Congress to “foster public appreciation and recognition of Medal of Honor Recipients.” The first National Medal of Honor Day was celebrated on March 25, 1991. Also worth noting, Friday, March 29th, 2024 is Vietnam War Veteran’s Day. This day observes the hardships endured and sacrifices made by nine million...
read moreA Second Cup of Coffee with Guest Steve Killian from Cooper Lake from March 12th
March 15, 2024 – In another interview with Cooper Lake State Park Complex Superintendent Steve Killian on A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey, John Mark and Steve discuss such topics as the upcoming eclipse, the need for volunteers, the changing of the seasons, and more. Be sure to check out the segment filmed at the KSST studios on March 12, 2024, below! Cooper Lake State Park Sunset...
read moreSecond Cup of Coffee With Guest Steve Killian Conducted March 12th
Cooper Lake State Park Complex Superintendent Steve Killian sat down with John Mark Dempsey on KSST’s A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey. They chatted about such topics as the upcoming eclipse, Luck of the Irish Archery Shoot event for St. Patrick’s Day, The Levy Walk, and more. Be sure to check it out below! Cooper Lake State Park Eclipse day...
read moreTexas A&M University Commerce Plans Eclipse Viewing Event for University Community, General Public
March 12, 2024 – COMMERCE, TEXAS—The public is invited to attend a free viewing event for the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 at Texas A&M University-Commerce. The event is scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. at A&M-Commerce’s Memorial Stadium, located at 1606 State Highway 24 in Commerce. Attendees will enjoy educational presentations, activities and the perfect place to witness the last solar eclipse viewable from the contiguous United States until 2044. Free eclipse glasses will be available to attendees while...
read more2024 Ms Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant to be held June 1st
March 11, 2024 – Mark your calendars! The 2024 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant will be held Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the new Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen. The event begins at 6:00pm. If you would like to join the Pageant, are at least 60 years old, and have lived in Hopkins County for at least six months, please contact Sulphur Springs Senior Center Coordinator Dawna Pryor at 903-885-1661. Everyone is invited to attend this exciting event! Come see who will win the title of Ms. Hopkins County in 2024! 2024 Ms Hopkins...
read moreTicket Giveaway: St. James Fish Fry #5
March 2024 – Friday night Fish Fry is back! You can win 2 tickets to the event hosted by the Knights of Columbus at 297 Texas St here in Sulphur Springs, TX. The FREE tickets are for the March 15, 2024 event only. Members of the Knights of Columbus cooking team. Dine in or carry out starting a 5:00pm. Beer battered cod available, a short wait may be required. St. James Fish Fry Menu includes USA catfish, fries, coleslaw, hush puppies, beans, fried okra, tea, coffee, desserts and more. Prices start at $12. All you care to eat is $20. St....
read moreA Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey March 5th with Guest Chris Brown
On another segment of A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey from March 5th, John Mark chatted with Hopkins County EDC Executive Director Chris Brown. They covered such topics as Mr. Brown’s past and present job positions, Cell-O-Core, Thermo Mine, and so much more. Give it a view and see what you...
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