CBS 60 Minutes Team Coming to NE Texas
A team from the CBS 60 Minutes program is slated to visit Franklin County Texas this week. 60 Minutes is doing a story on the effects of rural hospital closings in NE Texas. The ‘Old Hospital’ in Mount Vernon Texas closed in 2014. At that time, the closure was a cost saving measure. Since the closure, the building was found to contain asbestos, and have other significant problems. Water pipes have frozen and burst, and a...
Helen Louise Campbell Black
Services for Helen Louise Campbell Black, 93, of Tyler, will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Jackson’s Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Home in Tyler with Rev. Richard Luna officiating.Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the Funeral Home. Burial will be at Tyler Memorial Park Cemetery in Tyler. Helen Louise Campbell Black Helen passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020 in Tyler. She was born June...
Donald A. Griffith
Mr. Donald A. Griffith, age 62 of Mineola, passed away on Sunday, March 1st, 2020 in Tyler. He was born on May 26th, 1957 to the late Granville Griffith and Helen Griffith. He was a retired Heavy Equipment Operator for the State of Texas and was a member of Trinity Fellowship in Lindale and New Hope Baptist Church in Mineola. He is survived by his brother, Gordon Griffith of Dallas.Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, March 3rd,...
Peggy L. Horton
A Memorial Service for Peggy L. Horton, 88, of Lone Oak, TX will be held at Tapp Funeral Home on Friday, March 6, 2020 at 2:00 PM. with Brother C.J. Duffy officiating. Inurnment will be later at Restlawn Memorial Park. Peggy passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at her home in Lone Oak. She was born on January 23, 1932 the daughter of Sid Walker and Lois Barker Walker. Peggy married William Henry Horton on November 4, 1974...
Charles Russell “Charlie” Peckham
Charles “Charlie” Russell Peckham, 34, of Sulphur Springs released his spirit unto heaven on March 1, 2020. Charlie, as he was affectionately known, was born on February 25, 1986 in Mt. Pleasant, Texas to George Monroe Peckham and Jennifer Marie Crist. He lived in the Winnsboro and surrounding areas all his life and was loved by so many who knew him. Charlie was a pipeline welder who was skilled at his craft. He was...
31st Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament
It’s time to register for the 31st Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament! Our tournament will be held on Friday, April 10th at the Sulphur Springs Country Club. As usual, we will have two tee off times: 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The afternoon slots fill up quickly, so please return your registration form as soon as you can. If you are interested in providing items for the goody bags, please let me know that as well. In...
Trading Post for Monday, March 2, 2020
For Sale: Brand new quantum mobility chair, 903 919 2182. $800 I have a twin bed with like new mattress and box springs and sheets and quilt. All for $300.00. Call 903-885-5221 Cookie jar collection, some vintage. Very nice with no chips. $10.00 each, Call 903-885-5221 For Sale: a “unique” Queen size bed and dresser. The bed includes a wood headboard and foot board, but no mattress or box springs. The dresser includes a...
A&M-Commerce Creates Tuition-free Path With ‘Greenville Pledge’
A&M-Commerce creates tuition-free path for GISD students with ‘Greenville Pledge’ COMMERCE, TX— Most Greenville High School graduates will be able to attend Texas A&M University-Commerce without paying a dime in tuition costs, thanks to a new agreement between Greenville ISD and the university. The Greenville Pledge program ensures that students whose parents qualify – typically with an annual household income of...
Globe Life Field Construction Update
The Texas Rangers face the St Louis Cardinals this month at the brand new Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX. Construction is still underway. The March 23rd exhibition game will start at 6:30PM. KSST is proud to be a official Texas Ranger Baseball affiliate, and will broadcast the game live on KSST AM 1230. Globe Life Field nearing completion. Globe Life Field nearing completion.
Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel March Meeting
All retired school personnel in the area are invited & encouraged to attend. Organization: Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel Program Date & time: Tuesday, March 1010:00 am Location: The Oaks Bed & Breakfast 516 Oak Ave., Sulphur Springs Program: Internet Safety for Adults, Teens & Children. Our presenters from the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office are experts in this field. Please join us to learn more about...
