Paris Junior College Board of Regents Approve Slight Tuition Increase
At a Monday, Feb. 24 meeting, the Paris Junior College Board of Regents approved an increase of $1 per semester credit hour for in-district and out-of-district tuition for the 2020-2021 academic year that begins with the fall 2020 semester. The Regents also voted to make no changes to existing dual credit tuition and fees. In other action, the Regents: • Received a financial report from Controller Keitha Carlton...
Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock, NETLA Awards Include Buckles
Earning a commemorative belt buckle is an outward show of success in all kinds of agricultural shows and contests which include livestock and mechanics. A “trophy buckle” is a wearable show of pride for it’s owner, and reflects a tradition of pride in the organization which bestows it. The same is true for the Northeast Texas Livestock Association or NETLA. 4H and FFA youth competitors in the Hopkins County Junior...
Early Voting Concludes Today
Early voting by personal appearance in the Republican and Democratic Primary Elections ends today. Ballots may be cast by Hopkins County voters until 5 p.m. Feb. 28 in the Justice of the Peace 2 Courtroom located inside Hopkins County Courthouse Annex (the Tax/Justices of the Peace offices). As of Thursday evening, 249 voters had cast ballots in the Democratic Primary and 1,625 in the Republican Primary, according to the total voter...
Trading Post for Friday, February 28, 2020
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 mirror and nine drawers. Asking $250.00 for the set. If...
Texas Rangers vs L.A. Angels Digital Delay 9PM Today
KSST will be broadcasting as many pre-season MLB games as possible. Tonight, February 28th, 2020, join us for a digital delayed game between the Texas Rangers and the L.A. Angels. The live game will start at 2:00 PM, but broadcast time will be 9:00PM.
Broadway at I-30 Flashing Red This Morning
Prepare for some minor delays at the intersections of Broadway and I-30 this morning as traffic ligthts at both intersections are flashing red. TxDOT has been notified, and is sending a crew to investigate. No other details are available at this time. Stay tuned to KSST for updates.
NETLA, Farm Bureau Host Annual Buyers Luncheon
The annual Northeast Texas Livestock Association Buyers Luncheon, put on by NETLA and sponsored by Farm Bureau, was held on Thursday, February 27, 2020, at First Baptist Church. Individuals, civic leaders and business and industry professionals attended because they recognize the value that agriculture brings to the lives of youth in our county. As FFA chapter members in uniform began to serve the delicious prime rib meal, NETLA...
CTE: Human Services Endorsement Changing To Family, Community Services
Students Who Want To Help Others Benefit from Program, New Practicum Sulphur Springs High School is restructuring one endorsement area to better meet current needs and provide more opportunities for students interested in careers in fields that help people, including counselors, marriage and family therapists and personal financial advisers. The family and consumer services program will now replace the human services endorsement plan....
First Presbyterian Church Sign Being Installed
First Presbyterian Church should soon be able to list service information on the new church sign, which a crew was installing earlier today. New sign being installed at First Presbyterian Church on College Street The sign was donated to replace an old sign that was in such bad shape it had to be taken down. However, the church’s initial request to the city zoning board to put up the sign was denied. The sign required approval of...
Trading Post for Thursday, February 27, 2020
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 mirror and nine drawers. Asking $250.00 for the set. If interested, or for more details, call Rick at 903-919-2668....
