County Road Poll Results
We have been collecting votes for possible solutions to the ever present problem of fixing our county roads. As of Tuesday, June 28th almost 400 people have voted in our poll with the following results. Share resources between precincts. (48%) Hire more qualified help.(31%) Raise Taxes and Spend more on the roads. (13%) Nothing. My road is fine. (9%) As you can see, an overwhelming amount of votes (79%) fell in the “Share...
Tauck Journeys
Tauck tours is a perfect way to see the National Parks or other land tours around the United States. Although they have trips all over the world, they specialize in premium land tours in great areas of the U.S. One attractive trip that we have found is an 8 day trip highlighted below. JOURNEY TYPE: DAYS 8 FROM $3,590 Traveling Well Includes: Insider stories about the national parks during filmed narratives by Ken Burns & Dayton...
Carnival Postponed
KSST news has received multiple requests for information on the carnival that normally would be held this weekend in conjunction with Dairy Festival festivities. After speaking with Dairy Festival Board members, we have learned that through a scheduling conflict there will NOT be a carnival this weekend. The Dairy Festival board is in hopes to still bring the carnival here albeit a few weeks late, but as of today, no firm date has...
*Updated* County Roads: Problems and Solutions?
We have had several comments on the road conditions in the county and continue to have people vote in our poll found below. Although, some folks have expressed other ideas for solutions suggesting changing the budget allocation and so on, we realize that the budget process and the money raised for road construction is a very complex process. We continue to monitor the poll results which so far overwhelmingly have favored the choices...
Lights of Broadway Currently Undergoing TxDOT Study
For the next two weeks a traffic study focused on light timing and traffic patterns at the Broadway/I-30 overpass is being conducted by the Texas Department of Transportation, according to Tim McAlavy, Public Information Officer for TxDOT-Paris Region. The current study will be repeated again in the fall when school starts. Public comment to a KSST Poll reflects the original TxDOT plan for the intersection. In our recent unofficial...
Traffic Poll, Cast your Vote
Our intern did a great story updating folks on the traffic concerns on Broadway and around town. A lot of comments have come out of the story and a lot of opinions on why there is so much traffic and/or what to do about it. In a very informal poll on KSSTradio.com you can cast your vote on what the troubles you think are causing the traffic woes. Vote Here: [poll id=”43″] ...
North to Alaska! Last Minute Savings
Going on a Alaskan Cruise, through the Inside Passage, is pretty high on a lot of folk’s bucket list. For some, an Alaskan Cruise would be the Only cruise they would ever want to take. Fortunately, for those that can travel at the last minute, there are some super deals on Alaskan Cruises. The best one I found today, was a 7-night NCL cruise on the Norwegian Sun, starting $449 per person!! You can’t eat out 5 dinners...
July Cruise Dates Scarce
In checking this week for a client on a Royal Caribbean Cruise leaving Galveston, we find that the July Dates are very slim and the few cabins that we found are double the price that we booked another client for a June Sailing Date. There is hope though, some of the August sailing dates on the same ship are becoming very reasonable. If you are looking for a VERY convenient cruise on a great ship, then check out the link below for...
Tradin’ Post, Wednesday, June 7, 2016:
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*Updated* Deal or No Deal with CHRISTUS Health?
On Monday, June 6th, KSST News received an update from CHRISTUS’ Public Relations department confirming that CHRISTUS is confident the deal with HCMH will consummate before the end of summer. In speaking with CHRISTUS’ public relations rep, the fact that HCMH is a public entity complicates the agreement somewhat. In the past year since signing the letter of intent with HCMH, the CHRISTUS organization has begun and...
