UPRA Spring Rodeo Planned by H C Rodeo Association
The Hopkins County Rodeo Association will put on the 2016 UPRA Spring Rodeo on Friday April 22 and Saturday April 23 at 7:30 pm in the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center arena. Besides true rodeo events, many fun and exciting “community” events are open for the public to enter, including Mutton Bustin’ for youth, Chuck Wagon races, Steer Scrambles for adults and Calf Scrambles for kids. A Boot Scramble for...
Local Author Showcase in San Antonio!
Sharon Feldt, a writer of children’s books, will be one of four authors showcased at the Writer’s League of Texas’ booth during the San Antonio Public Library Book Festival on April 2, 2016. Sharon is excited to meet the other authors and present her books for greater public exposure. “The Scary Hair of Sarah O’Shea” is Feldt’s most recent publication. It is the debut of nine-year-old...
Happy Anniversary to the Quilt Guild !
Thirty members of the Lone Star Heritage Quilt Guild celebrated the 18th anniversary of the local organization during their March meeting. An interesting program called “Yes You Can!” was presented by veteran stitcher JoAnn Cross in a display of practical sewing and designing tips that “anyone” can use to create quilts like hers! During the evening, there was a “show n tell” of quilts in progress,...
Great Fun at Pilot’s Spring Brunch!
The Pilot Club of Sulphur Springs hosted about 200 ladies at their annual Spring Brunch on Saturday March 28 in the League Street Church of Christ Friendship Room. There was a delightful spread of foods prepared by Pilot Club members, two generously-sized auction fundraisers, numerous door prizes, and a lot of laughter! The annual event is a time for ladies of all ages to gather, meet new friends and enjoy an inspirational,...
North Hopkins One-Act Play Wins District!
According to UIL Sponsor Jennifer Lucas, the North Hopkins District One Act Play cast performed The Demons of Fleet Street by Jerry Ayers at District competition on Thursday, March 24 at PJC and advanced to Bi-District. The team will compete again on Saturday, April 2 at Grayson College around 4:30 pm. Cast and Crew List Abreeanna Bisenius (Senior) – Dame Fogg Aysha Day (Senior) – Extra Esperanza Deterding (Freshman)...
“Psychology of a Scam” at SS Public Library
Kaylen Burgess of the East Texas offices of Better Business Bureau revealed the top ten scams in the US, and ways to keep yourself safe from scammers. Her presentation was an enlightening expose’ of the most modern methods of theft. Possibly you been affected by data breaches (attempts to access your personal information) IRS imposters (these mostly contact victims by phone) click-bait schemes (an online ploy where you click...
Author Gene Shelton’s “Houston Madam”
Sulphur Springs author Gene Shelton has announced the publication of his 27th book, a novel titled “Houston Madam”, the fictionalized biography of Pamelia Mann, one of the most colorful characters in Texas history. Gene has been a writer of western fiction and is retired after 35 years as newspaper journalist, having worked in Sulphur Springs and other Texas cities. He was Friday’s guest on KSST’s Morning Show...
CANHelp “Play it Forward” Tennis Tournament
CANHelp Executive Director Shanna Martin and CANHelp Board Member Trice Lawrence are spreading the word about the tennis tournament that funds CANHelp with benevolence funds for community projects. The second-annual “Play it Forward” Tennis Tournament and Family Fun Day is doubles play, set for Saturday April 16 at the SSHS Tennis Complex with check-in starting at 8:30am. All ages and skill levels are welcome!...
Brashear Baptist Church Revival
Brashear Baptist Church pastor David Burns visited the KSST studios to invite everyone to Revival, March 20-23. He brought along Reverend Freeman Pierce and Kay Pierce, and Buddy Gore of Psalms 100.
