Tickets Selling Fast for Choral Society Celtic Christmas Weekend
Northeast Texas Choral Society will present A Celtic Christmas on Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13 at the First United Methodist Church Sanctuary. Director Carol Allen explains there will be some songs that most have not heard before but she adds the 90-voice Choral Society will also do everyone’s favorite carols in a Celtic style. Tickets at $10 each are going...
Animals of the Week: Pebbles and Bam Bam
Pebbles and Bam Bam are two month old American Pit Bull siblings that were found chained to a fence together at the apartment complex on Freeman ST. Pebbles is the tan and white female while Bam Bam is the solid black male. Both puppies are very playful and loving with a strong sibling bond. “The Police Department was called out, so they went out and picked them up,” Animal Shelter Officer Barbi Blanch said. “They...
Chamber Connection November 27, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Chamber Connection November 27, 2015 by Meredith Caddell Dr. Ray Perryman to speak at Economic Outlook Conference, December 9th from 11:30-1:00pm Dr. Perryman is back and has A LOT to tell us. He will discuss not only the economic outlook for Hopkins County and surrounding areas, but he will also touch on Obamacare and changes to insurance in 2016. Get your tickets now to hear noted economist, Dr. Ray Perryman on Wednesday,...
Community Bible Study Celebrates 25 Years in Sulphur Springs
Sulphur Springs has one of the longest running Community Bible Study groups in the nation. Kim Carr, National Director of Community Bible Study, states that the international group continues to grow exponentially. Yet, with all the growth, there is commonality–the study of the Bible. Carr was the Wednesday morning guest on KSST’s Morning Show with Enola...
Arturo’s Wood Oven Pizza will Finally Have a Roof Over its Head
After beginning in May, construction of Arthur and Tina Kunzman’s pizzeria is finally nearing the end. The new McLeroy Building, owned by city attorney Jim McLeroy, on Main Street is almost completed. Arturo’s Wood Oven Pizza on the ground floor will be leased with apartments and a rooftop deck above. The interior of the new restaurant has already been planned out. “There will be seating on the right side,”...
Entries Sought For Lighting Contests In Historic District
The Downtown Business Alliance invites residences and businesses in the Sulphur Springs Downtown Historic District may compete for cash prizes in the Christmas Lights Contest. The district is defined on the east, north and south sides by the railroad tracks. The west side is defined by League Street. Two separate contests, one for residential and the other for business, will be judged December 11th and 12th with the winners announced...
Sulphur Springs Fine Arts Director McCauley Announces Band and Fine Arts Christmas Performances
The Christmas season is a busy time for the Wildcats Band and High School Fine Arts. Charles McCauley, Band Director and Fine Arts Director at SSHS, said the jazz band will play 5:45 p.m. Thursday night at the Lights of Life Tree Lighting event. The band will march for the last time this school year in the Friday night Lion’s Club Lighted Christmas Parade. A number of other events are also scheduled before Christmas...
Sulphur Springs Food Scene Sees New Changes
Changes have come to a number of restaurants in Sulphur Springs which include Chicken Express, Burger King, the new Roma’s Italian Restaurant, and San Remo’s. Chicken Express is now under new management with the entire franchisee being bought out by a new owner. “We purchased this from Ricky Stewart, the franchise owner’s son,” Regional Manager Justin Grubbs said. “This location will be the 22nd...
Brunch With Santa at Children’s Museum
The Northeast Texas Children’s Museum in Commerce is having Brunch with Santa on Saturday, December 5 from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $7 in advance or $10 the day of the event. The event will include a pancake breakfast, crafts, a train and picture opportunities with Santa. The children’s museum has been open 13-years offering a place of discovery, creativity and imagination for all...
