TxDOT Plans for Week of March 4, 2019 in Paris District
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of March 4, 2019. 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 such as...
Wildcats Advance !
Wildcats Basketball 51, Highland Park 46 The Wildcats’ basketball team just keeps making history in 2019. The Wildcats made it to the Regional Final with a closely contested 51-46 win over Highland Park Friday night (March 1) at the Curtis Cullwell Center in Garland. Cameron Kahn hit a key basket down the stretch and Sadaidriene Day Day Hall made three big free throws to help the Wildcats hold off the scrappy Scots. Earlier in...
SSES Send Wildcats Off To Victory
Every 4th and 5th grader at SSES turned out for a special “send off” as the Wildcats made a quick stop before making the trip to Garland to compete with the Highland Park Scots. Many students held up signs as the bus pulled through the “horseshoe” drive behind the campus. The bus stopped and the players got out to greet some students and pose for photos. As the bus pulled away all students cheered and waved...
How to Get Free Flights on Southwest with Minimal Effort
One of the best ways to earn free travel points or miles, is by signing up for a new “branded” credit card. Currently Chase is offering a Southwest Credit Card that will give you 40,000 Rapid Rewards Points for just signing up for the card and spending $1,000 on the card on any purchases in the first three months. You also have to pay the annual fee for the credit card ($69) but these points are worth over $600 in free...
Heart Of Hope Receives Donation From Local Corvette Club
Heart of Hope, a local pregnancy resource center, recently received a $1,000 donation from the Sulphur Springs Corvette Club. The local 501(c)3 charity located at 407 S. Davis St in Sulphur Springs is a FREE pregnancy resource center offering support to the mother and father. Director Pat Phillips stated, “At the center, we offer free pregnancy test, one free sonogram, and parenting classes if the mother and/or father are...
Hearts Of Life Receives Donation From Local Corvette Club
Debra Balkom, representing the Hearts of Life Animal Shelter, receives a check from the Sulphur Springs Corvette Club treasurer, Mike Hart. The local Corvette Club, a long time supporter of the local animal shelter, presented the charity with a $1,000 check to help with their current needs and ongoing efforts. Mrs. Balkom said, “This will go a long way in helping to feed the animals as well as help with some roof...
Easy Way for Free Southwest Flights
One of the best offers currently is to sign up for a new credit card offered by Southwest Airlines through Chase. By spending $1,000 in your first three months on your new card, you can earn 40,000 bonus Rapid Rewards points good for free flights on Southwest! Of course, you will earn at least 1,000 points for spending also, (up to 2,000 points on certain categories). This is a great way to help out your travel budget. Rapid...
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...
