TASB: Legislature Adjourns After Passing Bill Funding 13th Check For Retired Educators On TRS
Texas Association of School Boards September 3, 2021, Report SB 7, Other Public Education-Related Bill Headed To Governor’s Desk The Texas Legislature adjourned sine die Thursday night after passing a bill that restored funding to the legislative branch and included funding for the 13th check for retired educators in the Teachers Retirement System ($701 million) and funding to buy down property taxes ($100 million). Here...
Tonight’s Wildcat Football Game Starts at 7 PM
KSST will be broadcasting tonights game, and streaming it live. Kickoff is 30 minutes sooner than usual at 7PM. Don’t miss a second of the broadcast! Here is the link to the live broadcast on YouTube.
Back to School Hygiene Drive
Help our community by donating hygiene products to Communities in Schools, a local organization that supports students in need. There are drop boxes located at BEAUTY GRACE & THE MAGIC SCOOP downtown Sulphur Springs. Beauty Grace is a modern boho women’s shop located at 220 Connally Street. When you donate, you will receive 20% off on apparel and shoes next Friday and Saturday, September 10-11. Be sure to follow them on INSTAGRAM...
Friday Gameday Brings Lady Cats Volleyball and Wildcats Football
It will be something of a quiet weekend for Sulphur Springs sports on this Friday gameday. Most weekends, Friday and Saturday would bring cross country, volleyball games and tournament play, and Wildcats football, but not so this time around. Wildcats and Lady Cats cross country squads are off this weekend after participating in the Kaufman Run with the Lions last Friday. While the results were not quite as good as the Commerce Tigers...
Lou Nell’s…Expect Excellent Customer Service Even During Pandemic Times
Carrie and Larry Crowson and their staff at Lou Nell Fashions in Sulphur Springs proved the truth of this statement during last year’s holiday season… that the local shopping experience doesn’t have to be a casualty of COVID! By putting all their resources in to play, Lou Nell’s was able to fill the orders and serve the needs of every customer, even those who did not wish to go outside their homes....
Sulphur Springs Public Library Announces Community Read Programs and the Wall that Heals
Sulphur Springs Public Library is pleased to announce our 2022 Hopkins County Reads program, designed to encourage the citizens of Hopkins County to connect through the reading and discussion of a common book. The library even has a giveaway cell phone stand with the Hopkins County Reads logo as a conversation starter. Strength, Honor and Remember: the legacy of the Vietnam War is the subject of our program. The kickoff...
More Than 600 New Laws In Effect As Of Sept. 1, 2021
AUSTIN – Over 600 new laws signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott went into effect Sept. 1, 2021, in the state of Texas. These new laws, including the Heartbeat Bill, constitutional carry legislation, and laws that protect law enforcement, were passed during the 87th Legislative Session. Texas flag “The 87th Legislative Session was a monumental success, and many of the laws going into effect today will ensure a safer,...
Lady Cats Basketball 2021-2022 Season Schedule Released
On Tuesday, Aug. 31, Wildcats football head coach and Athletic Director of SSISD Greg Owens released the Lady Cats basketball 2021-22 season schedule. New Lady Cats basketball coach Erica Delley and her squad will no doubt be ready to get their season underway when they take part in two twi-matches to open their season: Saturday, Oct. 30 is at Lone Oak, taking on Cumby and the host Lone Oakand the following Tuesday, Nov. 2 will be...
Wildcats Football Head Coach Greg Owens Discusses Frisco Loss and Upcoming Lovejoy
Wildcats football head coach Greg Owens thought overall, his team fought and never quit in their season opener last Friday against Frisco High School. He said that his team showed a lot of improvement over the course of the second to fourth quarters in the loss to the Raccoons. A big part of season openers, Coach Owens said, is grappling with emotions and the spotlight that comes with Friday night lights. He said...
With Talent to Spare and a Song to Share, Sydnee Hawkins Goes for the NFR ‘National Anthem’ Contest
Sydnee Hawkins as Medda Larkin in “Newsies” (photo credit Amy Hale) Just coming off her singing role as Medda Larkin in ‘Newsies”, Sydnee wasted no time in locating the ‘next big thing’ in her life as a singer, and this indeed may be big! She is competing for the honor of singing the National Anthem during a performance of the National Finals Rodeo this December in Las Vegas. “This contest is...
