Wildcats Soccer Lose in Shootout
The Hallsville Bobcats defeated the Wildcats’ soccer team 5-4 Friday night in a shootout after the two teams ended up tied 1-1 after regulation and overtime. The Wildcats’ first kicker in the shootout, Brandon Diosdado, had his shot blocked by the Bobcats’ goalkeeper. The other four Wildcats kickers scored as did all five Hallsville kickers. Hallsville scored the games first goal at 25:39 of the first half. Just over...
Yantis ISD Board Attracts Five Seeking Full Term Seats; Three Seek to Fill Unexpired Term
At the end of the filing dead line in Yantis, five have filed for the full terms available on the Yantis School Board and three have filed for the unexpired term. Filing for full terms are Shannon Hall, Mike Allen, Jennifer McKeever, Melissa Stephens, and Kay Glenn. Filing for the unexpired term are Joey Bush, Tyra Gilbreath Kenemore, and April Johnson.
Incumbents Only Seek Seats on Sulphur Springs School Board
For Sulphur Springs School Board, only the two incumbents, Robbin Vaughn and Robert Cody, filed for re-election. Both filed on the first day available. No others filed by the end of the day Friday, February 17, the final day to file. Mrs. Vaughn has served as board secretary and currently serves as vice-president of the board. She was elected to the Board in 2014. She was elected as Vice President in 2016. Mrs. Vaughn is a Juvenile...
Froneberger Files for Place 6 Sulphur Springs City Council
Friday afternoon, Dan Froneberger filed for Place 6 on the Sulphur Springs City Council. Froneberger joins Brad Burgin and Charles Oxford as candidates for the seat. For Place 7, incumbent John Sellers and Andy Lowen have filed. Currently on the council in Place 6 is Kayla Price-Mitchell, who will not seek re-election. Mrs. Price-Mitchell told KSST News that she has enjoyed serving on the council and that it was a difficult decision...
Eight Tips for a Healthy Heart By Johanna Hicks
Eight Tips for a Health Heart To continue with the topic on heart health that I started last week, think of your heart as a metronome. It keeps the beat to your body’s daily functions, pushing blood near and far to nourish every cell and fiber. As a powerhouse organ, you’ll want to keep your heart in tip-top shape, especially those who have diabetes, which can up your risk for heart disease. Laurence Sperling, professor of medicine...
Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast This Saturday
The Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast is set for this Saturday, February 18th, 2017. The event will be held in the Sulphur Springs Civic Center from 7 AM to 2 PM. Tickets will be $7 and children under 6 eat free. There will be all you can eat pancakes, sausage, bacon, and drinks. The funds raised at this event will be used for scholarships for Hopkins County students and local children charities.
Darrow Signs Letter of Intent to Play Football at Navarro College
Wildcats Offensive Lineman Jessy Darrow signed a letter of intent to play college football at Navarro College in Corsicana. Darrow said he had a goal to play college football. He said the Bulldogs sent him an e-mail inviting him to visit their campus and he took them up on it. Darrow also said he liked what he saw. He said he liked the coaching staff and the town of Corsicana. The 6-foot-4, 310 pound Darrow moved to Sulphur Springs...
Twelve Candidates Vie for Three Seats on Mt Vernon School Board
There are now 12 candidates for the Mt Vernon School Board. Incumbent Allison Rios filed on the final day for filing. There are three seats on the board on the May 6th ballot. The Mt Vernon school district is experiencing a divided board and community as they approach the election. The 12 who have filed include incumbents Rios, Marie Latortue, and Steve Asay. Also filing are Mellisa Donavant, Brook Bussell, Josh Jordan, Sal LeBlanc,...
