9th Annual Sheriff’s Meet ‘n Greet and Easter Egg Hunt on April 13 at Civic Center
An important annual event for the community is set for Saturday morning April 13 on the grounds of the Hopkins County Civic Center, the Easter Egg Hunt and Meet ‘n Greet put on by the Sheriff’s Department. It’s free to all families and individuals to attend. Children who come for the 10:30am egg hunt are asked to bring their own basket. And everyone is invited for food, entertainment, fellowship and fun between 10:30...
Fashion, Food, Fun, Leprechauns Downtown 5-8pm on Thursday March 14 for Lucky Ladies Nite Out
Downtown retailer Marlene DeYong Downtown retail merchant Marlene DeYong spoke for the Sulphur Springs Downtown Business Alliance when she invited KSST listeners to Lucky Ladies Nite Out on Thursday March 14, 2019. That’s when over two dozen retail merchants will stay open late and offer customer discounts, prize giveaways and refreshments inside their shops. Almost all the boutiques, fashion and decor shops, wineries,...
Pilot Club International Has a Busy Local Chapter
Pilot members Marilyn Holt and Beverly Owens present Hoop Dreams Coach Amy Griggs with a $100 donation to Teen Court for her students’ help in this year’s tournament Local members of Pilot Club International keep a busy schedule through the year, and have just wrapped up one of their most rewarding projects, “Hoop Dreams” basketball for youth with brain injury-related handicaps. Over 34 players took part this...
5 Hopkins County 4H, FFA Students Compete at Houston Livestock Show Public Speaking Contest
Hopkins County has Five 4-H and FFA members who competed Saturday March 9, 2019 in the Finals of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Ag Public Speaking Contest. Over 400 youth competed Saturday where 20 juniors and 20 seniors were selected for finals. Pictured left to right are Riley Carroll, Hopkins Co 4-H; Faith Wheeler and Kenna Lane, North Hopkins FFA; Savannah Allen, Sulphur Springs FFA; and Zia Miller, Hopkins County...
Thee Treehouse Christian HomeSchool Students in Creative Writing Classes
Treehouse writing students L. to R. are TJ, Gideon, Tristan and Jamison Sharon Feldt, a retired public school teacher and magazine editor, is also the Creative Writing teacher for students ages 8-14 who attend Thee Treehouse Christian Homeschool in Yantis, Texas. Her class is called “The Write Stuff” and this particular assignment requires the students to compose a play. That means the students must collectively create...
Based on a Wildcat Win on Thursday Night, a Local Church is Organizing a Chartered Bus Ride to Saturday’s Game at Alamodome
Morning Chapel Baptist Church is sending out an offer to Wildcat fans who would like to attend Saturday’s State Championship Game at the Alamodome. Based on a win by the Sulphur Springs Wildcats tonight, March 7, an opportunity to ride to San Antonio by chartered bus is being offered. Cost of the bus ride will be $37 per person, first come-first served. The cost would have to be paid by 11am Friday March 8, based on a Wildcat...
News From County Schools
There’s always a lot happening with the students in school districts across Hopkins County. Here are a few news items involving the students. The Lady Eagles of Como-Pickton CISD ended their basketball season 3rd in District. The Symphonic Band earned a 2nd Division rating in Stage and Sight Reading. And on March 28, the one-act play cast and crew will advance to the Bi-District contest at PJC. Spring Break at Como-Pickton is...
More Information on Tickets, Venue for Wildcats Play-off Game March 7 in San Antonio Alamodome
According to the Superintendents office of SSISD, tickets are still available for the Thursday March 7, 2019 Wildcats Basketball Playoff game for the State Championship. Here are some particulars you may want to know. Families, fans and students may purchase tickets in Sulphur Springs through the school. Tickets are $16 each and your ticket will admit you to the first 5A game at 7pm as well as the Wildcat game at 8:30pm. All seats are...
Weekly Food Pantry for Como Residents: Jehovah Jireh Provides For Many
Food Pantry Founder Nancy Attaway and Volunteer Maria Gomez Open since Autumn 2018, the Jehovah Jireh Food Pantry is providing basic food items and fresh fruits and vegetables each week to low-income individuals and families in need. The non-profit Food Pantry is located on Highway 11 East in Como, Texas. Over 350 individuals weekly come to the food distribution which is open each Thursday from 9am until 12 noon. Nancy Attaway was...
Latest Information on Wildcat Playoff Ticket Sales
Everyone in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County is excited about the Wildcats bid for Basketball State Champs in games scheduled at the Alamodome in San Antonio starting Thursday March 7, 2019. How can you get tickets? According to the SSISD Superintendent’s office, ticket sales will begin today (tues) starting at 2:30pm, first come first served. Tickets are $16 each during this pre-sale period. For tickets for families and fans,...
