East End Allegiance Back to School Fair Set August 16
In an email to KSST News from Bridgette Cooper, President of East End Allegiance: Our Youth; announced the 2020 Back to School Fair. The nonprofit organization in Sulphur Springs, TX is devoted to making a difference in the lives of our youth. Our mission is to empower our youth to be self-sufficient and confident in their being through; education, enrichment activities, training, mentorship, and community involvement. We are...
Cool Off, Relax and Recharge at Cooper Lake State Park
Sunset fishing or boating is just one way to relax and enjoy the lake Cooper, TX— Cool off, Relax, Recreate, and Recharge at Cooper Lake State Park during August, which is our hottest month of the year! We all know we need time away from all the rigors of life (especially now!) and Cooper Lake State Park is that happy place! The lake is full and our newly improved sandy swimming beach at the South Sulphur Unit is waiting on you. Our...
Quilts Are An Expression of Love for Former Teacher
Laura Teer grew up in the country and of course like most moms, her mother sewed. But it was once Laura got into Homemaking classes in school that she really learned to love the creative value of sewing. In fact, what she learned in Homemaking, or ‘Home Ec’ influenced her life permanently in more than one way. Today, this retired teacher knows that it’s the daily stitches of love we show that create a strong...
Independence Symphony Concert Cancelled for 2020
A press release sent to KSST by Linda Galligher, President of the Northeast Texas Symphony League, explains the cancellation of the annual Independence Concert, which due to COVID-19 limitations was re-set for September 5, 2020 from it’s original date of June 27, 2020. The Sulphur Springs Symphony League’s Board is sad to announce that the Independence Day Concert that had been postponed to Labor Day weekend, September 5th has...
Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center Update from Karon Weatherman
Dear Friends, please see attached the latest Seniors events which have been cancelled. Sadly, we have had to cancel some that are popular annual events. I am still holding out hope for the Senior Prom, and have moved it to November 21, 2020. I have attached that Flyer for you to see. I will give out tickets when I know for sure that it will happen. Here’s some other news; We are still cooking and delivering Meal A Day. We are...
More Local Cancellations Due to COVID-19 Limits
More Summer and Fall events are being cancelled by local organizations, as COVID-19 restrictions increase, rather than decrease, for the Northeast Texas population. Below are the latest of the event cancellations we have received. If you are a representative of an organization and would like to report a change, cancellation or postponement of a local event, please send the information to us by email at [email protected]. The modified...
Cooper Lake State Park Welcomes New Assistant Complex Superintendent
Sulphur Springs, TX— Cooper Lake State Park is comprised of two park units – Doctors Creek and South Sulphur. This natural playground in Northeast Texas covers more than 3,000 acres of post oak forests, access to a 20,000-acre lake, swimming beaches, fishing piers, miles of multi-use trails, and so much more. To manage this large Texas State Park requires professional and dedicated park rangers. Our newest ranger is Tony Smith. ...
No Ms. Hopkins County Senior Pageant in 2020!
Pageant organizer Karon Weatherman announced the cancellation of the 2020 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant, which had been moved to August 2020. Here is the announcement which Karon sent out. I hate to but I am going to have to Cancel the 2020 Ms Hopkins County Pageant this year. I had already moved it from June to August, due to COVID-19 precautions. The Ms Texas Senior Classic Pageant had already been cancelled for 2020, so...
‘The Produce Stand’ Family Has Brought the Country To Town for Three Generations
The Produce Stand, 316 South Davis Street is open 6 days a week Spring ti Fall, rain or shine Jo Ann Hilderbrand Taylor comes from a line of farmers, and feels that fresh homegrown produce is more valuable in our lives today than ever. Better health is part of it, but so is the fact that nature’s bounty keeps us grounded to the earth’s gifts and the farmers and farming families who produce these. Jo Ann and her husband...
Veteran Guild Quilter Becky Richardson Enjoys Charity Projects, Sit-n-Sews, Retreats
Mrs. Becky Richardson loves to quilt, and is a member of Lone Star Heritage Quilt Guild of Hopkins County. She had just returned from a trip to Indiana to visit her sister Brenda, also a quilter, when she shared her exciting hobby with us for KSST News. Quilted table topper in ‘Spring Twist’ pattern assembled from leftover or ‘orphan’ blocks “This is a Table Topper I just made from 4 leftover quilt blocks...
