107.1 FM Young Country Now On Air
The owners of KSST radio have agreed to purchase 107.1 FM from The Promise Radio Group. The signal is now broadcasting on 107.1 FM as Young Country playing the latest hits in Country Music. Artists include Lady Antebellum, Rascall Flats, Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Little Big Town, Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Zac Brown Band, Keith Urban, Brad Paisley, Jason Aldean and more. With KSST as the leader in storm...
How To Save Money On Christmas Shopping This Year
Finding the perfect gift for one person is hard enough, but your family and all of your friends? Christmas shopping is difficult for many reasons, but the one that rises highest in most people’s mind this time of year is the financial cost. Save money this year with these helpful tips! 1. Download coupon apps and browser add-ons like honey. It scours the internet for cheat codes, discounts, and coupons, then applies them at...
Saltillo Lady Lions Continue in Hoopfest
The Saltillo Lady Lions dropped their first two games in the Winnsboro Hoopfest Thursday. The Lady Lions lost pool games to powerful Winnsboro, 58-11 and to Georgetown East View, 49-43. In the Winnsboro game, the host Lady Red Raiders jumped out to a 17-3 first quarter lead and never let up. The Lady Lions were led by Tori Mobley who had 6 points. Madison Simmons had 4 points and Maddie Smith had 1 point. Against East View, a bad...
Blue Santa Will Assist 300 Local Families through CANHelp Application Process
With the application deadline of Friday, December 1, it appears that the number of families applying for assistance with Blue Santa Christmas toys will exceed 300. Adela Martinez, Client Services and Community Outreach Specialist at CANHelp has been taking applications since November 1. She says that this year, the number of children in the households is greater while the number of families has remained largely the same. To qualify,...
Video Presentation: 22nd Anniversary of the Lights of Life Tree Lighting
Charles and Sharon Helm, Campaign Chairs for Lights of Life, threw the switch for the 22nd Anniversary Lights of Life Tree Lighting ceremony Thursday night at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. the Lights of Life campaign benefits the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation. The program included the Sulphur Springs High School Jazz Band, Water Oak Elementary School Kids, and the CHRISTUS Physicians Choir. Hospital CEO...
TxDOT Recommends “Plan While You Can”
AUSTIN – During last year’s holiday season, December 1-January 1, approximately one in four deaths on Texas roadways were alcohol-related. In an effort to reduce these fatalities, the Texas Department of Transportation’s “Plan While You Can” campaign reminds drivers to make planning a sober ride part of their holiday celebrations. “Tragically, there are many families who experience the holidays without a loved one due to a drunk...
Tira News December 1, 2017
by Jan Vaughn The Tira City Council will meet on Tuesday, December 5th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Center. Following the regular quarterly business meeting, the group will decorate the center for the Christmas Party. The public is always welcome and encouraged to attend. Robert and Yvonne Weir and family had an early Thanksgiving on Wednesday, November 22nd. Dustin, Natalie, and Maria came, as well as Destri, Eben, and Nico; Dakota...
AgriLife: December Gardening
December is the month when shorter daylight hours and cold weather really begin to restrict the gardener’s outdoor activities. Winter gives you a great opportunity to catch up on reading your favorite gardening magazines and books. Here are a few tips and topics to occupy the gardener’s time this month. Here the recommendations for December according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension: PLANTING There’s still time to plant pansies....
Wildcats Defense Stymies Garland Lakeview Centennial
The Wildcats’ basketball team used their rugged defense to stymie Garland Lakeview Centennial in a 53-36 win in the Curtis Culwell Invitational at Garland Naaman Forest Gym Thursday afternoon. The Wildcats allowed the Patriots only six first quarter points and four second quarter points. The Wildcats led 29-10 at the half. Victor Iwuakor provided a lot of the offense for the Wildcats scoring 23 points. Keaston Willis added 11...
