2023 CTE Month Feature 2: Digital Communications
Editor’s Note: February is Career and Technical Education Month, a public awareness campaign to celebrate the value of CTE and the achievements and accomplishments of CTE programs across the country. To help Sulphur Springs High School celebrate CTE Month 2023, KSST has compiled short videos featuring a few of the CTE programs offered at SSHS. Students interested in Audio/Video Production can take Jordan...
Wildcats Basketball Faces Dallas Pinkston in Regional Quarterfinals
February 26, 2023 – Coach Brandon Shaver and his team are thrilled following Friday’s second-round win. Friday, Feb. 24 in Royse City, the Wildcats dispatched Wilmer-Hutchins 56-44 for an Area championship. That win Friday marks the second straight year under Shaver that men’s basketball has clinched a ticket to the Regional Quarterfinals. It’s also the fourth time in six seasons that Sulphur Springs heads to...
Lady Cats Softball Goes 5-1 in Mount Pleasant Tournament
Lady Cats softball travelled east on I-30 for their second tournament, in Mount Pleasant Thursday through Saturday. The squad went 4-1, falling in a shutout Friday morning but recovering well from there. Coach David Carrillo and his squad almost matched their results from last weekend’s home tourney, which saw Sulphur Springs go a perfect 6-0. The festivities for the Lady Cats began bright and early Thursday morning in Mount...
Both Track Teams Come Up Fifth in Season-Opening Meet
Track and field held their season-opener in Lindale on Thursday, Feb. 23. Both teams finished fifth Thursday in the Blackberry Relays. Lady Cats Track & Field Running Events Vanessa Wayne got second in the 100 M dash, coming in at 13.411. Wayne, finishing second, got eight points for Sulphur Springs. In the 400 M dash, Laney Hurst picked up four more points for the Lady Cats, crossing the line at 1:06.743. Two more Sulphur Springs...
Paris District Road Report for February 27, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Feb. 27, 2023. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such...
Guaranty Bank and Trust Are Proud Sponsors of the 17th Annual Lights of Life Gala
Guaranty Bank & Trust are proud sponsors of the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s 17th Annual Lights of Life Gala to be held on April 22. Representing the bank for a photo presentation are (l-r) Brandon Williams, Garrett Glass and (far right) Brad Thomas photographed with the Lights of Life Chair Whitney Vaughan (second from right). Guaranty Bank and Trust
2023 CTE Month Feature 1: Applied Agricultural Engineering
Editor’s Note: February is Career and Technical Education Month, a public awareness campaign to celebrate the value of CTE and the achievements and accomplishments of CTE programs across the country. To help Sulphur Springs High School celebrate CTE Month 2023, KSST has compiled short videos featuring a few of the CTE programs offered at SSHS. Students interested in applied agricultural engineering can take...
Representative Slaton Files HB 2811, Authorizing Sheriff-Led School Protection Forces
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, Representative Bryan Slaton of HD-2 filed HB 2811, allowing school districts and local sheriffs to partner together to create school protection forces. The bill authorizes a school board to enter into an agreement with their county sheriff who can form and operate a Volunteer School-Protection Force, made up of former police officers, military veterans, and individuals deemed competent by...
Community Chest Well Stocked On Food: Has Other Needs
February 24, 2023 – The Community Chest Food Bank and Hopkins County Christian Alliance Cupboard was busy this week, distributing food and other items to residents of Hopkins County. KSST was invited to take a brief tour of the Linda Drive location. What’s In Store Food is available for those who demonstrate need. The Bank is currently open for distribution on Tuesdays and Thursdays. You can’t predict exactly what...
Friday Gameday Has Four Teams in Action
Friday, Feb. 24 is another busy gameday for Sulphur Springs, with four different teams all playing. First team to get underway Friday is tennis, in Corpus Christi for yet another tourney. Catch Martinez and his squad look forward to taking on talented programs from across Texas in a tournament they do not normally play in. Action gets going early Friday at 8 A.M. Following their tourney in Corpus Christi, Wildcats tennis plays just...
