Alliance Bank CEO Meets with President Trump
Washington, D.C.—Tom Sellers, CEO/President, of Alliance Bank, joined more than 100 community bankers and the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) this week for a meeting with President Donald Trump and other top administration officials at the White House as part of the 2017 ICBA Capital Summit. In the meeting with President Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, NEC Director Gary Cohn and Small Business Administration...
Hamburger Fundraiser for Heritage CCC
You may have noticed the office of Heritage Christian Counseling Center along the sidewalk on Connally Street in downtown Sulphur Springs, but may not know who the agency serves. The goal of the non-profit organization is to ensure that everyone in need of mental health care will receive the help they need, regardless of their ability to pay. According to Counselor Mary Lesche, their mission statement is to provide individual, family...
Chamber Connection May 11, 2017
The Ice Cream Freeze-off is right around the corner! The Chamber of Commerce will host the 16th Annual Ice Cream Freeze-off on Saturday, June 10th at 4 p.m. on the Civic Center grounds. We have many sponsorship opportunities available to partner with the Chamber during Ice Cream, so please consider joining us for this fun day! You know what else we need? Ice Cream Cooks!!!! Have you ever thought about entering your delicious...
Hazardous Weather Outlook for Thursday and Friday, May 10-11, 2017
The National Weather Service has posted a Hazardous Weather Outlook is for North and Central Texas. Today and Tonight expect a few thunderstorms are possible this afternoon across the region. Lightning strikes will be the main hazards with any storms. A few storms could be strong and may approach severe limits this afternoon. The main hazards will be large hail and strong winds. Isolated to widely scattered storms will also be...
Wildcats Offense Gaining Momentum with Spring Drills
Wildcats Offense Coordinator Matt Young senses that his offense recently hit a little bit of a plateau during spring practice. The team has had nine workouts and had five more to go plus the May 19 Spring Game. Coach Young says about 90% or more of the offense for this season has been installed during the spring. Young says the offense is currently in a grind phase where players have to make a decision to come out with the right...
No More Lights at 19 and I-30
Although started a day later than announce, work has begun to install median curbs and islands on the north and south side of the State Highway 19/Hillcrest at I-30 intersection to help guide drivers as they travel through this interchange. Removal of the flashing caution lights was a first step. This construction will sometimes require temporary lane closures. Flaggers will be on site to alert drivers to changing road conditions and...
KSST is Giving Away More Texas Rangers Tickets!
KSST will be giving away a pair of tickets to each of the Texas Rangers Games this Weekend. Winners will be selected during Afternoon Drive 4-6PM on Thursday May 11th, 2017. Rules: The tickets must be picked up from the KSST Studios before 5pm Friday May 12th, 2017. Ticket dates/games are first come, first served. The tickets must NOT be resold! Unclaimed tickets will be dispersed by KSST. Employees of KSST can not win....
Passion for Pints Blood Drive Sign Up Underway
Dairy Max and American Red Cross are teaming up to sponsor a blood drive, “Passion for Pints.” The event will take place on Thursday, June 8, at the Sulphur Springs VFW beginning at 11:30 a.m. and ending at 5:30 p.m. Hopkins County 4-H Clubs are assisting in recruiting donors. Contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Hopkins County, at 903-885-3443 to sign up for a time slot by May 25. Each blood donor will receive a...
Holy Highway Girls Home Fish Fry May 13, 2017
The annual Holy Highway Girls Home Fish Fry Fundraiser is coming up Saturday May 13, 2017 from 5-7 pm on the lawn of Tabernacle Baptist Church at Pickton. Suggested donation is $10 per plate. There will be an auction of major items. Tables for 10 can be reserved by calling 903-866-3300.
