Local closing announcements for December 23-27, 2016
POSTAL CARRIERS WILL MAKE DELIVERIES ON SATURDAY CHRISTMAS EVE, BUT THERE WILL BE NO WINDOW SERVICE ON SATURDAY DECEMBER 24 AT THE SULPHUR SPRINGS POST OFFICE. POSTAL SERVICES WILL CONTINUE TO BE CLOSED ON MONDAY DECEMBER 26. ALL POSTAL SERVICES WILL RESUME ON TUESDAY DECEMBER 27. CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY DECEMBER 23 AND MONDAY DECEMBER 26. HOPKINS COUNTY OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY AND TUESDAY DECEMBER...
Maxwell on Capital Improvements
Just a few projects are left to be done on the city of Sulphur Springs 5-year Capital Improvement Plan. A major project, Bill Bradford Road, should be completed in March. It got underway last March. City Manager Marc Maxwell says new water and sewer lines and drainage improvements have been completed for some time now. Atmos installed a new gas line. Concrete work is underway and Maxwell says the street work is about two-thirds...
Wildcats 69, PineTree 65
The Wildcats’ basketball team rallied in the fourth quarter to take a narrow, 69-65 win over Pine Tree on the road in the district opener for both teams Tuesday afternoon. The Pirates led going into the final quarter, 48-47 but the Wildcats outscored them 22-17 to take the win. The Wildcats led after the first quarter, 18-11 and at the half, 33-26. The Pirates had a big third quarter to take the one point lead after three...
King Awards
Numerous members of the community will be receiving the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards in 34 different categories at an awards celebration on January 16. The awards celebration will take place at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church at 208 Fuller in Sulphur Springs. Dr. Ray Keck III, President and CEO of Texas A&M University-Commerce will serve as master of ceremonies. Keynote speaker will be Dr. Kenneth “Rock”...
Volunteers Needed for Tax-Aide 2017
Cheryl Spears started out as a volunteer with the Tax-Aide program 27 years ago. Today, hers is a familiar face at tax time as District Coordinator and Instructor for Volunteers. The program serving Sulphur Springs is in need of volunteer tax preparers for the 2017 tax season. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, you will be required to attend five days of schooling in Sulphur Springs and pass a test. You will also need to...
The Wannabees!
KSST stopped by the League Street Church Of Christ and met with the Wannabees this morning. The Wannabees are a group of ladies that come twice a month from and work on their individual projects. They are there the first Thursday and the third Tuesday of each month. The ladies of the Wannabees explained to KSST that they work on their own personal projects, they might get a big project from the Quilt Guild and work on it all together...
PJC Welding Students Pass Certification Tests
LOOKS GOOD Welding certification inspector Matt Siddens, left, checks over the structural welding work of Skeeter Hess. Hess, a student in the night welding class at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Welding Center, and the other students in the class passed their certification tests last week.
Lady Cats 3-0 in District with Win Against Pine Tree
The Lady Cats’ basketball team remained unbeaten in district play at 3-0 after a 52-35 win over Pine Tree Monday in Wildcats Gym. Once again the Lady Cats won with strong defense allowing the Lady Pirates less than 9 points a quarter. The Lady Cats led 15-11 after one quarter and 19-16 at halftime. The Lady Cats used a big third quarter to expand their lead after three to 34-20. Point guard Sadavia Porter led the Lady Cats with...
