Barrett, Martinez confirmed as Yantis ISD Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Brooke Barret (Top) Sarahi Martinez, and Savannah Everett A Special thank you and congratulations to Yantis HS 2021 Valedictorian Brooke and Salutatorian Sarahi for joining us this morning on KRVA/KSST! “It was a pleasure talking with both these incredible young ladies. They both are extremely talented and have very bright futures ahead of them!” Savannah Everett of KRVA said. Valedictorian Brooke Barrett, is the daughter...
KRVA Summer Fun Trip Giveaway
After the year you’ve had, you deserve a break. KRVA appreciates you, and wants to help you take time to unwind and reset this summer with a free trip to Hot Springs, Arkansas! With a 3-night stay at Edgewater Resort, and tickets to Magic Springs Waterpark, this trip will be fun for the whole family. To enter to win, go to the KRVA Facebook page, “like” the homepage, and the “KRVA Summer fun” post-and...
Leadership Institute Campaign School-Press Release
2021 Leadership Institute Campaign School A MESSAGE FROM LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE Dear Friend, Since you’re a Texan, you’ll get this. It’s one of the biggest projects I’ve worked on at the Leadership Institute (LI) … so, of course, it’s in Texas. What do I mean? This summer, the LI will offer the Texas Campaign School Tour: 32 campaign workshops across Texas, from El Paso to Houston and Amarillo to Brownsville – with 28 stops in...
Hometown Roots: Mattison Insurance Agency-Local Help When You Need It!
Mattison Insurance Agency, Inc. is a family owned and operated insurance agency serving Northeast Texas. Founded by Glenn Mattison in 2001 in Sulphur Springs, they opened their Paris office in 2013 and the Greenville office in 2019. After a year in Greenville, Mattison Insurance purchased Sinclair-Ramsey Insurance Agency in February of 2020 when Steve Ramsey retired. Glenn’s wife, Leeta, serves as the Office Manager, running...
A Modern Day Dr. Dolittle
A low mechanical buzz fills the air as Dr. Denise Fowler inserts a long pole with a flat-tipped grinder into the large white gelding’s mouth. The sedated horse blinks lazily as Fowler and her team brush and grind his teeth. As she files off the sharp edges and cleans his teeth, a new smell emanates from the horse’s mouth, it’s as if someone’s opened a fresh bag of Doritos mixed with the smell of fresh hay. Dr. Fowler pauses her work...
Time Honored Tradition: Quitman Settler’s Reunion
The Old Settler’s Reunion this year was held, as usual, on the first weekend in August. Old friends and family members gathered to share stories, listen to local bands and enjoy carnival style food and rides. Locals have been attending the reunion for over a 100 years and have come to know it as a time of reconnecting and making new friendships. Jason Waldon and the Alibis performed in the pavilion. There was a huge crowd...
Sulphur Springs Hosts Dixie Softball World Series: Photos
Sulphur Springs hosts the Dixie Softball World Series Tournament this weekend August 3rd-7th at Coleman Park. Teams from all over the nation traveled to Sulphur Springs to compete in the World Series. There are three age group division brackets: Angels are 10 and under Ponytails are 12 and under Debs are 18 and under Ty Boatman, one of the coordinators for the tournament said “the opening ceremonies have been fun. It’s...
Grills, Backpacks, and Burgers…Oh My!
By Savannah Owens Tableleaf, Backstory Brewery, and SS Dodge have partnered with businesses in the community to put on a Back to School Burger Bash, happening tonight: August 3rd, starting at 5pm. Angela Grimes and Whitney Vaughan, SSES Teachers give out entry tickets and prize ticketsKenzie and Shawn from SS Dodge stand next to a test-drive-able truckTableleaf cooking partners: Steve Littlefeld and Logan Vaughan Tableleaf owner, and...
Burger Cook-off/Fundraiser To Benefit Local Schools: Tonight!
By Savannah Owens Tableleaf and SS Dodge invite the public to gather tonight at 5pm at Backstreet Brewery to enjoy the cooking competition and taste some appetizers and sliders. All proceeds benefit SSISD schools. There are also numerous giveaways, and prizes free with the price of admission. Admission is a donation of $20 but if you get there early and test drive a Dodge truck, SS Dodge will cover the entry fee. There will also be...
If You Can’t Stand the Heat—Neither Can Your Dog
By Savannah Owens Many people consider July to be the hottest time of summer, but a recent study from Forbes stated that August is the hottest month in East Texas. As those temperatures reach triple digits its important for you and your dog to practice ways to not overheat. source: Forbes.com Here are 10 tips to help your pets stay cool in the heat of the summer: 1. Ice Water-One of the easiest...
