Proposed C.A.R.E. Center Visionaries Speak Out on World Downs Syndrome Day
Rene and Clay wear colorful socks to observe World Downs Syndrome Day on March 21and invite all interested persons to a Vision Meeting at Sulphur Springs City Hall on Monday March 25, 2019 starting at 5:30pm where their vision for a C.A.R.E. Center will be revealed. Rene Aguilar and Clay Pirtle each came to be caretakers of special needs family members through different paths. Clay and his wife were informed that their unborn child...
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial
Veterans Memorial Visionary Clayton McGraw cutting the ribbon On Wednesday March 20, 2019, the ribbon was cut on the Hopkins County Veterans Memorial….about seven years after it’s dedication. A committee to design and construct the memorial was formed in 2004 with Clayton McGraw, Robert Carpenter, Don Roundtree, Pam Elliott, Ruth Davis, John Ward, Dena Loyd, Art Romanat, Tommy Allison, Sam Johnson, Dwayne Schultz, Bob King...
UPRA Spring Rodeo Coming to Town April 19, 20
Get your hat and boots and get ready to rodeo! For UPRA, the United Professionals Rodeo Association, members of the Hopkins County Rodeo Association are planning their Spring Rodeo. It will be held in two performances; on Friday April 19 and Saturday April 20 in the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center’s indoor arena. Doors and concessions will open at 6pm both nights, and all families in the local area are invited to enjoy all...
Faith’s Journey Trio in Two Concerts at Central Baptist Church on Sunday April 7
Faith’s Journey Trio will appear at Central Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs on Sunday April 7 in the 10:30am and the 6pm services. Church pastor Dr. Chris Stephens and the congregation invite everyone to join them to share in the inspiring musical message and to worship with the Central Baptist Church family. Central Baptist Church is located at 840 Connally Street in Sulphur Springs, next to Buford Park. For more information,...
Thee Treehouse School Creative Writing Students Write, Study All Genres
Creative Writing teacher Sharon Feldt with students, L. to R. Reuben Criswell, Raleigh Rhodes and Presley Hurley Three young homeschool students who also attend Treehouse classes on two days per week enjoy a curriculum which allows them exposure to various genres of literature. Through Mrs. Feldt’s Creative Writing class, called “The Write Stuff”, they are encouraged to read as well as write both fiction and...
High Tea, Anyone? Get Your Tickets by March 29 for Dress-Up Pre- Renaissance Festival Event to Benefit Shadow Ranch
On Sunday March 31, 2019 a “high Tea” for persons age 21 + will be held at The Venue at 219 in downtown Sulphur Springs. Planned for 3-6pm, the fun and fantasy event event is a dress-up affair which will feature fabulous food and drink including several flavors of tea, cupcake shepherd’s pie, eight different varieties of scones and English tea sandwiches, grapes, cheese and crackers. At the wrap-up of the Tea, a wine...
Community Comes Together at Reilly Springs After Tree Damage from Wind
Following a storm which affected parts of Hopkins County early Thursday, March 14, a few damage reports came in to KSST. One of those was from tree damage at the Reilly Springs Community Center. A large tree was uprooted and fell across a driveway to the Community Center which connects it to the Reilly Springs Baptist Church next door. Apparently, the tree had a weakened root system. There was no injury and no damage to any building,...
Observing National “Patient Safety Week” at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital
Kari Draper, Quality/Safety Director at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital, Sulphur Springs Kari Draper wears a number of hats in her job as Director of Quality and Safety at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs, and her support team members make able assistants in the endeavor. In fact, Kari is Director of Quality, Risk Management, Safety and Accreditation. Although the highest standards of patient safety are observed...
C.A.R.E. Center Vision Meeting Set for March 25 at Sulphur Springs City Hall
C.A.R.E. stands for Community, Ability, Recreation and Energy. A proposed C.A.R.E. Center for persons with disabilities may become a reality in Sulphur Springs. A “Vision” meeting is planned for Monday March 25 in the council courtroom of Sulphur Springs City Hall. Refreshments and fellowship will begin at 5:30pm with the program to begin at 6pm. Following a welcome by Jennifer Gregory, City Manager Marc Maxwell will...
Comedy “Harvey” Takes the Stage at Main Street Theater For a Two Weekend Run
David Woody, veteran director, actor and set builder at Main Street Theater Harvey is a giant rabbit which nobody can see except Elwood P. Dowd. Harvey becomes Elwood’s best friend. Harvey — a pooka (a mythical being)– is a six-foot tall, invisible rabbit, and when Elwood begins introducing Harvey around town, his embarrassed sister, Veta Louise, and her daughter, Myrtle Mae, determine to commit Elwood to a...
