AgriLife: National Family Meals Month
by Johanna Hicks National Family Meals Month Family meal time is alive and well among many families. However, there is room for improvement! No doubt, juggling jobs, kids and the demands of a busy, modern life often come at the expense of family mealtime at home. Family meals eaten at home have been proven to benefit the health and wellness of children and adolescents, to fight obesity, substance abuse and to make families...
KSST is Giving Away More Texas Rangers Tickets!
KSST is giving away tickets to the September 9th and 10th, 2017 Texas Rangers Game. They will be facing the New York Yankees. Winners will be announced during Afternoon Drive 4-6PM on Friday September 9th, 2017. The Tickets: 1 pair, and 2 groups of 4 for the Saturday September 9th game, 12:05 first pitch. 1 pair, and 1 group of 4 for the Sunday September 10th game, 2:05 first pitch. Rules: The tickets must be picked up from the KSST...
Blue Blazes Set Dinner and Auction Fund Raiser; Plan Team Trip to New York in January
The Blue Blazes Drill Team Booster Club and Blue Blazes Director Christie McCullough have come up with a fund raising idea they hope to make an annual event. It’s a dinner and auction night. This year’s event is set for Saturday, September 23. Tickets for $10 are on sale now from Blues Blazes or from their Booster Club members. Ms. McCullough says the ticket will be for dinner and a paddle to use for bidding on silent and...
Pilot Club Helps out Terrific Tuesdays During 2017 Fundraising Drive
The Pilot Club of Sulphur Springs recently presented a check for $200.00 to Karon Weatherman as a donation to the Walk to Remember, an annual fundraiser for Terrific Tuesdays. A series of mini-walk fundraisers are planned during September sponsored by various health facilities. Following the series of mini-walks, the major Walk to Remember will be held in the Gardens of Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs during early...
2ND Annual “Fruit of the Spirit” Awards Announced by Pastor CJ Duffey Will Feature Tim Brown and Ten Awardees at September 16 Banquet
Pastor CJ Duffey of ColorBlind Ministries has announced that the Second Annual “Fruit of the Spirit” Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday September 16, 2017 at 2pm at the SSHS Cafeteria. Tickets are $25 each which includes the opportunity to hear and to meet Tim Brown, Heisman Trophy Recipient and NFL Hall of Fame Inductee. In addition to Brown’s address and the awards presentations, there will be a banquet meal...
Chamber Connection September 7, 2017
Here’s a little update on the 48th Annual Stew Contest! The Chamber has already mailed out Stew Cook letters and Sponsor letters. If you have not received your letter, please call the Chamber at (903) 885-6515. If you would like to cook or sponsor a stew pot for the first time, please don’t hesitate. Give us a call and we will get you signed up! Deadline to enter and KEEP YOUR STEW SITE from last year is Friday, September 15th. On...
Wildcats Face The Avalon School of Maryland in Second Game of Season; First Game in Renovated Prim Stadium
News media members learned more about The Avalon School of Maryland as Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens had his media gathering Wednesday morning. Coach Owens called Avalon a souped up Liberty-Eylau. He used the adjective athletic over and over. Coach Owens said they are big play guys. The Avalon coach is Tyree Spinner. Coach Owens called him cordial and easy to work with. Coach Owens said he knew what Coach Spinner is going through...
SSHS Band Ready for First Performance in Renovated Prim Stadium
Fans to come to the renovated Gerald Prim Stadium for Friday night’s football game will be able to see half of this year’s band halftime show. It’s a four element show and Band Director Charles McCauley says the band will perform element one and element two Friday, just like they did in Sherman last Friday. It may have sounded like just a single element last Friday but McCauley explains element two begins very...
Indian Summer Day Announced for October 7 at H C Heritage Park and Museum
Everyone of all ages will enjoy discovering Hopkins County’s own heritage through living history. There will be outdoor cooking, art, handmade items, pioneer skills demonstrations, tours and children’s attractions. Youth and adults who wish to enter the cooking competition are welcome to enter.
