Fall Festival: Splish Splash Water Bash
By Savannah Owens Tracy Dennis President of the Fall Festival talked to KSST about their Summer event. “Even though the Fall Festival is not until October-We wanted to do something for the kids since it’s so hot.” The Water Bash had two water slides, a sprinkler, snow-cones and refreshments, as well as vendors set up from the morning markets. Dennis explained “I had my cover-girls help out…and the Beta...
CHESS Plans Homeschool Book Fair and Open House
CHESS (Christian Home Educators of Sulphur Springs) invites you to attend the CHESS Homeschool Book Fair & Open House on Saturday, July 29, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., at Central Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs. Booths with information regarding what CHESS has to offer, such as homeschool co-op, robotics, sports, and much more will be offered at the event. New and used homeschool curriculum for children will be...
Highway 11 Construction Projects
By Savannah Owens The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDot) has been out working on the roads on Highway 11 west. Construction crews just finished strip filling-which is a temporary asphalt service that places tar and gravel over the older parts of the road. “That stretch is due for rehabilitation. [TxDot is] trying to do something besides filling the pot holes.” TxDot Public Information Specialist for Paris Texas,...
Sweet Treats at the Senior Ice Cream Freeze Off
By Savannah Owens The Senior Center was packed full with Ice-Cream competitors and attendees. Smiles lit up the room as people chatted with friends and ate the sweet desserts, debating over the best flavors. Many attendees even brought their family and friends along! The Senior Ice Cream Freeze off was enjoyed by everyone young and old. Dorthy Davis and Penny Wills have been coming to the Sulphur Springs Senior center for “a...
Senior Event Reminders
1) I have 20 tickets left for the “Mad Hatter’s Tea Party” “Through the Looking Glass” on Saturday, July 22nd at 2:00. The tickets are FREE but you must have one to get in. Please let me know if you want to attend. I have a Magician coming for the entertainment. See attached Flyer for more information. 2) Monday, July 17th at 10:30 for “Basics at Brunch” Elder Care Attorneys...
CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System Committed to Growth in Northeast Texas
by William Knous, Manager Internal and Public Affairs for CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System Since May 2016, CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System has worked to maintain our hard-earned reputation for world-class health care delivered faithfully to you – our community. As we continue this journey together, we can look back at the growth and success of CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System across our region...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report July 5-11, 2017
July 5th Deputies were dispatched to CR 2100 near Alba, at approximately 8:05 a.m., in reference to a burglary of a vehicle. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a cooler from the reporting party’s vehicle. This case has been forwarded to investigators. Deputies were dispatched to HWY 69 near Mineola, at approximately 8:09 a.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies checked the area and the scene was cleared without incident. At...
Senior Ice Cream Freeze off: Winners
The Senior Ice Cream Freeze off was a huge success! With more than 20 different flavors and ice cream creator-participants, judging the event was a difficult task. There was even a tie and attendees had to raise their hands to re-vote for the 1st place winner. Here are the winners: Honorable Mention (in no particular order): Marcie Gammill and Micca Sheedy, Abaccus – Banana Nut Stacey Wetzel, CIMA Hospice/Meredith Reed, Jordan...
Bright Star Literary Society Enjoys Healthy Membership
During 2010, retired kindergarten teacher Sharon Feldt and her lawyer husband John moved to Sulphur Springs and as a newcomer wanting to meet people, Sharon started a book club in her home. She hoped to pattern the group after the one written about in the book “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society”. She definitely feels that her wish has come true. Although Sharon is a published writer and busy secretary to...
Jacoby Smith Keeps it Country on Reilly Springs Jamboree Saturday July 15
Meet Jacoby Smith. This Sulphur Springs man leads a local country music band called “Moonlight Twang” which formed in 2013 but whose road was a rough and winding one until last year. Now, Moonlight Twang is once again entertaining audiences from Sulphur Springs to the Metroplex and into Oklahoma in addition to a string of private engagements. To promote their Jamboree appearance on Saturday July 15 at 7pm, Jacoby guested...
