“Aloha from Hawaii” Concert Saturday Night
“Aloha” is a greeting that means both hello and goodbye, and the “aloha spirit” is a welcoming spirit of good will for all. Josh Davis’ “Aloha from Hawaii” concert this Saturday night will carry the spirit of Elvis Presley’s historic 1973 “aloha” concert. Joining Josh will be Ned Spencer, a fellow Elvis Tribute artist, and KSST’s Enola Gay as emcee. Country music singer...
Kidz GLOW Out and Backpack Giveaway, August 16th
Trinity Harvest Church of God will be giving away Backpacks for school on Aug. 16th at 10:30 AM. There will also be a drawing for a Samsung Galaxy 4 tablet. It is all happening at: 1150 Shannon Rd. E Sulphur Springs, Tx. 75482 We will have puppets, dramas, games, object lessons, and SO MUCH MORE!!! For Ages 5-12. For more fun wear neon, or white clothing to be apart of the GLOW experience. You do not want to miss out on...
Are You Ready for the 2015-2016 School Year?
I can, without hesitation, say that I am not ready. It has been a glorious summer thus far. It’s not the weather or the freedom, or anything like that. The one thing that makes this summer better than the rest is that I was able to work all summer side-by-side with my 16 year-old daughter. Soon we will fall back into our school year routine. Personal feelings aside, here are some points to keep in mind as summer...
In Texas, Drought is Done
by Kiah Collier, The Texas Tribune – July 20, 2015 For the first time in more than five years, Texas is not in a drought. While less than 3 percent of the state remains “abnormally dry,” according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report, drought has disappeared from every other part of Texas. Just three months ago, more than 35 percent of the Lone Star State was in some form of drought — either moderate, severe, extreme or...
Schlotzsky’s: Coming Soon to Sulphur Springs, but not to the Dining District
It may not look like a sandwich shop yet, but give it some time. A Schlotzsky’s franchise is coming to the corner currently occupied by the ‘Pink Snow-cone Stand’. Little known fact about Schlotzsky’s: founded in 1971 down in Austin, TX. An opening date has not been set. A local business historian reminds KSST that this site has hosted a ‘Del Taco’ and a Chinese restaurant. The latter of course...
Avian Influenza Not in Texas Yet
Facts about Avian Influenza (AI) in Texas. AI has not been discovered in Texas. Since December 2014, the USDA has confirmed several cases of HPAI H5N2 and H5N8 in other states located in the Pacific, Central, and Mississippi flyways (or migratory bird paths). The disease has been found in wild birds, as well as in a few backyard and commercial poultry flocks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers the risk to people...
Abbott Lets National Guard Carry Arms on Base
by Sophia Bollag, The Texas Tribune – July 18, 2015 Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Saturday authorized the Texas National Guard to be armed while on base following shootings at military facilities in Chattanooga, Tenn., that killed four U.S. Marines and a U.S. Naval officer. The gunman, Mohammad Youssef Abdulazeez, 24, was reportedly shot and killed by police. Abdulazeez first opened fire at a military recruiting center in a...
SSISD Education Foundation; Rededicating and Expanding
The Sulphur Springs Independent School District Education Foundation is thinking big this year. Top priorities this year are more fund raising events, and a new way to stimulate education ideas in the classroom. “We don’t want to exclude anything from our new Classroom Grant Program”, says Gena Prickette. The grant program will be looking for unique and innovative ideas that fall outside the usual lines....
Meal A Day Menu July 20th – July 24th
Meal A Day Menu July 20th – July 24th Monday Hamburger Patties with Gravy Mashed Potatoes Providence Vegetables Roll Tuesday Tuna Casserole Carrots Fresh Sliced Tomatoes Garlic Bread Wednesday Chicken and Rice Broccoli Pickled Beets Tossed Salad Thursday Ham and Dressing Sweet Potatoes Green Beans Roll Friday Cheese Burgers (Lettuce and Tomatoes) Sliced Onions and Pickles...
