Think Big, Shop Small This Saturday
American Express has long been a supporter of shopping small and shopping local. This Saturday, November 24th, is their Shop Small Saturday event. Amex has been promoting the Saturday after Thanksgiving to highlight small businesses since 2010. Many of our local vendors participate in this event and gladly accept American Express cards. Danna’s and The Florist will have doorbuster deals starting at 9am including 30-50% off...
Fly Your Flag Today! Get Ready To Bid
The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation will be on Celebration Plaza today accepting bids for their “Fly Your Flag” auction. More opportunities to win are available this year as in years past. In addition to the winning school having bragging rights to having their college alma mater’s flag flown in Celebration Plaza, the second place school will also have their flag flown. Also, if enough bids...
Know a Veteran in Need? This Organization Wants to Help
Veteran’s Day has come and gone, but some veterans need assistance all year long. That is where Operation Victor Echo Tango comes in. Chris Wilburn, director of the charity, spoke with KSST News after their charity BBQ contest at the Hopkins County Civic Center last weekend. “We raised over $6,000 for local veterans at the last BBQ” Chris said. “Which is almost as much as we have...
Wildcat Football: Coordinators Review Kaufman Game; Look Ahead to North Forney
Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young Looks Back at Kaufman and Ahead to North Forney Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young is seeking solutions to get the Wildcats back into a rhythm so they will play with confidence and with a swagger. The past two weeks this seems to be missing from the Wildcats offense. Coach Young said he has watched last Friday (November 2) night’s loss to Kaufman over and over, especially an...
Wildcat Golf Wins With 10-Stroke Victory in Tournament Play
The Wildcats’ golf team completed a most successful fall golf season with a 10-stroke victory at a tournament at Mount Pleasant Country Club Monday (November 5). Wildcats Golf Coach Chris Owens said they were fortunate to get the tournament in due to rain. He said a 90% chance of rain Monday ended up being a 100% chance. Coach Owens said an hour and a half to two hours into their round, the Wildcats had to stop playing due to...
Lowe’s to Close 51 Stores in U.S. and Canada
In a news release from Lowe’s Corporation on Monday, November 5th, the Mooresville, NC retailer shared a list of 51 underperforming stores in the U.S. and Canada. The Sulphur Springs, TX store did not appear on their list. Below is the full press release as well as the list of stores that will be closing, including one Texas store in Irving. Lowe’s also plans to close four non-store facilities, but no...
Rain or Shine: YOU can Help-A-Child on Saturday
The 11th annual Help-A-Child Benefit is taking place inside the Civic Center Arena Saturday, October 20th. The Chili & Brisket Contest, Tractor Pull, and Auction with other activities will all benefit various charities. Locally, the Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center is a beneficiary, as well as Dallas’ Scottish Rite Hospital and Southern Christian Home in Arkansas. Wade Bartley, along with family and friends, has...
Buyer Beware: Land Liquidators Are Back
Buyers looking for a good deal on land flocked to northern Hopkins County back in late August, but some left disappointed. Although, it is apparent that many tracts of land were purchased, some buyers were unaware that access to a local water supply was not available. Also, some buyers now believe that they will not be able to get conventional financing due to the land purchased at a much higher per acre cost than...
Tradin’ Post for Tuesday, October 16th, 2018
For Sale: (36) 8″ foundation bolts (normally $1.50) selling for 50 cents each. Also 3 bags of ties for rebar. 903-689-6750. Or come by 501 Ingram St. Ask for Thurman Free: an alumina extension ladder. If interested, or for more details, please call 903-885-3485. For Sale: a 3m overhead projector. “Still in the box.” Asking $60.00 for it. If interested, or for more info., please call, or text,...
Local Whataburger NOT Affected by Bun Problems
Rest assured that you can still get your favorite Whataburger sandwich or burger in Sulphur Springs as your local Whataburger bread supplier is NOT the supplier having problems around Texas. Other burger chains, namely In-and-Out Burger, closed some of their stores recently due to a quality issue with their bun supplier. For a brief time, some other Whataburger stores were having issues with their White Buns and Texas Toast, but...