Spring Planting
by Mario Villarino As you go over ksstradio.com during your Sunday ready, you probably are celebrating Valentines’s Day somehow and enjoying the cooler temperatures of the year. Our youth livestock projects are getting ready for their county livestock show scheduled for the last part of the month (NETLA Show Feb 25-27, 2016, Regional Civic Center Arena) and our ranchers and gardeners are getting ready for our summer to start....
President Names Hopkins County For December Disaster Aid; County Completing May Disaster Relief Agreement with FEMA
As Hopkins County officials conclude their agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regarding the Presidential Disaster Declaration made last May, the President has once again declared Hopkins County a disaster county following the December 26-27, 2015 floods that did major damage to roads and bridges in the county. According to County Judge Robert Newsom, the final agreement regarding the May, 2015 disaster that...
Saltillo Senior Night
Lady Lion Seniors – Tallie Boekhorst and Senior Paula Boekhorst, Richard and Heidi Clover and Senior Haylee Clover and Brandon Hogue and Lori McPhearson and Senior Malori Hogue. Sienna Collins being honored as the 1st Place Cross Country runner at state. Lion Seniors – Dana Bench and Senior Lane Bench, Amy Underwood and Senior Jonathan Van Holten and Sahira Olvera sister and Senior Pascual Fiscal
Mother-Son Superhero Night at Children’s Museum
Wham! Bam! Slam! Superheroes are coming to the Children’s Museum on Saturday, February 27 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Now that the Daddy-Daughter Dance is history for this year, it is time to turn attention to the Mother-Son Superhero Night, a time for mothers and sons. The evening will feature Galactic heroes from Earth and beyond. Superheroes can be the traditional Superman, Batman, or Spiderman; they might also be a Jedi from Star Wars...
Shots Hit Post; Wildcats Lose to Longview
The Wildcats Soccer Team lost a hard fought match to Longview, 2-1 at Gerald Prim Stadium Tuesday night. The close loss had Wildcats Soccer Coach Andy Holt shaking his head as he remembered several Wildcats shots on goal that hit the goalposts. Longview scored in the first half and led at the half, 1-0. In the second half, the Wildcats tied the match at 1-1 on a goal from Gerardo Arellano. It remained tied until the Lobos took the...
Wildcats Basketball Battle Back But It’s Not Enough
The Wildcats Basketball Team battled back from a late double digit deficit to tie Pine Tree 58-58 in the fourth quarter only to see the Pirates score the game’s last four points in a 62-58 Wildcats loss at Pine Tree Tuesday night. The loss dropped the Wildcats to 3-9 in district play. Their season mark falls to 10-18. The Wildcats will have their final home game Friday as they will play Longview. It will be senior night and...
She’s Such a Darlin by Michael Jefferson
Michael Jefferson is a student at SSISD Middle School. KSST supports the efforts of all students interested in journalism, and is proud to publish their efforts. I know you guys have seen Mrs. Darlin around school helping with all of the technology problems. She is also the cheerleader coach for the 7th graders, but now she has a bigger role. She is in charge of all the new tablets we just got here at the middle school and she...
Student Council by Brenden Lynn and Justin Brock
Justin Brock is a student at SSISD Middle School. KSST supports the efforts of all students interested in journalism, and is proud to publish their efforts. Brenden Lynn is a student at SSISD Middle School. KSST supports the efforts of all students interested in journalism, and is proud to publish their efforts.es here Have you ever thought about being a big part of your school? Did you know that there’s a place for you right here at...
“Updated” Lady Cats Win District Championship With Decisive Win
The Lady Cats Basketball Team wrapped up the district championship with a 47-19 win over Pine Tree in Wildcats Gym Tuesday night. The Lady Cats ended district play with a 12-2 record. They had a one game lead over Hallsville when play began Tuesday night. The Lady Cats season record is 25-6. They will play Lindale in a bi-district game next week either Monday or Tuesday with the site and time still to be determined. The Lady Cats...
Howling Winds Blow Wildcats Golf Into Fourth Place Finish
Playing in the cold with the wind howling Monday, the Wildcats Golf Team managed to shoot a 338 at Pinecrest Country Club in a Longview tournament. Brody Blackmon led the Wildcats with a 76. Matt Calhoun shot 85, Alex Motes an 86 and newcomers Caleb and Carter Lewis both shot 96. Wildcats Golf Coach Ross Funk said the team finished fourth. He said their team score was a little high but he added it was not too bad considering the...
