First Day Pool Play Results Saltillo Varsity Girls Tournament
Saltillo Girls Varsity Basketball Tournament is underway. (See Schedule here.) Results of Thursday Pool Play in the Saltillo Varsity Girls Basketball Tournament: Bullard 65 Rivercrest 36 CHESS 41 Paris 47 Saltillo 48 Rivercrest 50 Bullard 65 North Lamar 26 Paris 63 Clarksville 68 Chisum 41 North Lamar 36 Quinlan 61 Clarksville 71 Winnesboro 69 CHESS 25 Saltillo 46 Chisum 25 Winnesboro 77 Quinlan...
Happy Thanksgiving from our Staff! By Johanna Hicks
Recently, I had the privilege of leading a discussion on cooking with winter squash – butternut and acorn, in particular. I demonstrated a recipe that is rich in vitamin A and C, as well as being a good source of fiber and deliciousness! The recipe is a delightful accompaniment to any meal, but especially appropriate for Thanksgiving. Enjoy this recipe at your Thanksgiving meal, and from our staff to you, have a...
UPRA Rodeo Royalty, Hopefuls Make Promotional Visit to KSST, Channel 18
With the “Cinch” United Professional Rodeo Finals in town this weekend, the nine candidates for UPRA titles were making their way around town prior to arena competitions during the rodeo’s three performances. These young ladies range in age from thirteen to eighteen and represent rodeos and cattle companies in Texas and Louisiana. All of them are already seasoned rodeo competitors who aspire to represent the...
SSISD Tax Office Closed During Week of Thanksgiving
According to Sandra Gibby, Tax Assessor-Collector for the Sulphur Springs Independent School District, the school tax office will be closed the following days for the Thanksgiving Holiday: Monday, November 20th through Friday, November 24th
Vote for Local Teen Syndee Hawkins to Sing National Anthem Contest at Cattle Industry Convention in Phoenix, Az.
Nineteen year-old Sydnee Hawkins of Sulphur Springs, Texas is one of four finalists vying for the privilege of singing the National Anthem at the Spring convention of one of the oldest and largest cattleman’s organizations in the United States. The National Beef Cattleman’s Association sponsors the singing contest each year, the winner earning the honor of appearing at the convention and trade show in Phoenix in early...
Harrison Seeks Republican Nomination for County Court at Law Judge
SULPHUR SPRINGS – November 13, 2017 – On the first official day of filing, Assistant District Attorney Clay Harrison filed to run for County Court at Law Judge with the Republican Party. The position is currently held by Judge Amy Smith, who will retire when her term expires in December 2018. Harrison, a life-long resident of Hopkins County, graduated from Sulphur Springs High School and attended The University of Texas at Austin...
NETBIO Anniversary Sale Averages $906.48 per Head
The cattle industry in Northeast Texas celebrated a milestone at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission Wednesday when the Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO) launched the beginning of its 20th year of operation with a big barbecue luncheon and a pre-conditioned calf and yearling sale. NETBIO is a group of independent cow/calf producers and agribusiness representatives who work together to enhance the beef...
