HOPKINS COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MONTHLY MEETING
HOPKINS COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MONTHLY MEETING WHEN: Thursday, March 19, 2020 @ 7:00 p.m. WHERE: HCGS Library, 611 N. Davis St., Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 WHAT: Matt White Presents “Prairie Time” Matt White teaches American History. He lives in Campbell, TX, with his wife Kristin and four daughters. He is the author of Prairie Time: A Blackland Portrait and...
Lois Ann Reddick
Mrs. Lois Ann Reddick, age 93 of Grand Saline, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 in Grand Saline. She was born on May 18, 1926 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas to the late William Phillips and R. Audry Womack Phillips. Lois Ann Reddick She was a retired secretary, attended Baylor University in Waco and was a member of Main Street Baptist Church – Grand Saline, Texas.Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Roger W. Reddick.She is...
Gayland Ray Clark
Mr. Gayland Ray Clark, age 65 of Mineola, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 in Quitman. He was born on July 13, 1954 in Lancaster to the late Harley J. Clark and Georgia Maples Clark. Gayland Ray Clark Gayland was an auto mechanic, past master of the Mineola Masonic Lodge # 502 and a member of Sand Springs Baptist Church.He is survived by sons, Forrest Clark and his wife Paige of Mineola and Harley R. Clark and his wife Laura...
Texas Rangers Official Statement on the 2020 Season
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rangers CommunicationsThursday, March 12, 2020 817.273.5203 INFORMATION FROM THE TEXAS RANGERS Arlington, Texas— Following today’s announcement from Major League Baseball, the Texas Rangers issued the following statement: “With the health and safety of our fans, players, and employees being top priority, the Texas Rangers unconditionally support Major League Baseball’s decision to suspend Spring Training...
Ethleen Pollan
Funeral service for Ethleen Pollan, age 94, of Mt. Vernon, TX will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Mt. Vernon Church of Christ with Chip Horton officiating and Chris McElyea assisting. Interment will take place at Old Saltillo Cemetery with Paul Majors, Brad Meyer, Andy Emery, Brian Gurley, Lucas McElyea, Eric Poe, Coby Fite and Cason Meyer serving as pallbearers and Kevin Fite as honorary pallbearer. Visitation will...
Major League Baseball Reacts to COVID-19
The 2020 MLB season will be pushed back at least 2 weeks according to a press release obtained by KSST. KSST AM 1230 is an official Texas Ranger affiliate and will be adjusting our broadcasts accordingly.
KENNY CHESNEY POSTPONES INITIAL CHILLAXIFICATION DATES
HOPING FOR EVERYTHING THROUGH MAY 28 TO BE RESCHEDULED “In times of uncertainty, I won’t take chances with those I love.” NASHVILLE, Tenn. – These are uncertain times, and Kenny Chesney feels the unrest. With his band and crews deep in rehearsals for the 2020 Chillaxification Tour, he found himself looking at people who’ve been part of his road family for decades – and he knew he had to do something. It wasn’t an easy decision, but...
Spring Break extended two days for PJC students
Paris Junior College has announced that Spring Break has been extended through March 17 for students, who should expect to return Wednesday, March 18, due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Employees are expected to return to work as normal at the conclusion of Spring Break on Monday, March 16. “We are working on contingency plans to minimize disruption to our students’ studies while doing everything we can to mitigate the...
Verna June Comer-Clark
Mrs. Verna June Comer-Clark of Winnsboro, Texas fought the good fight and was rewarded a home in heaven on March 10, 2020. Verna was born in Winnsboro on November 17, 1943 to Bernice B. Murphy and Oneta Faye (Bennett) Murphy. Verna June Comer-Clark She was a good woman who loved her family and enjoyed the beauty that her hometown of Winnsboro provided. Verna was preceded in death by her parents and first husband Walter...
Local Physician Provides Corona Insights
KSST reached out to a local physician for an update on Corona virus in our area. The physician, who because of HIPPA restriction must remain anonymous, stated his practice has not seen any illness related to COVID-19. One patient did come to the practice with a cough, and requested Corona virus testing. The patient was not able to provide one of the required samples. The widely available test needs both an oral cavity swab, and a...
