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...
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...
