Social Security Beneficiaries To Get Raise in 2024
Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Information for 2024 Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 71 million Americans will increase 3.2 percent in 2024. The 3.2 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more than 66 million Social Security beneficiaries in January 2024. Increased payments to approximately 7.5 million SSI recipients will begin on December 29, 2023....
Special Birthday Party at the Senior Center
October 18, 2023 – The Sulphur Springs Senior Center regularly hosts a monthly birthday party for seniors, but this month has a special honoree. That someone will be celebrating her 103th birthday! Stop by the Senior Center on October 24th after the morning fitness class finishes, and wish them all happy birthday. Cake provided by Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab.
Rangers ALCS Game 3 This Evening
October 18, 2023 – The Texas Rangers will face the Houston Astros again this afternoon. Rangers lead Houston 2-0 in this League Championship Series. Broadcast starts at 6:30PM, and first pitch is 7:03PM. This is a home game for the Rangers. KSST Will continue to broadcast all post-season Texas Ranger Games unless they conflict with Sulphur Springs ISD Wildcat Games.
The 17th Annual Heritage Square Car Show will be Held November 4th
The 17th Annual Heritage Square Car Show will be held November 4th, 2023, Downtown Sulphur Springs! The event is presented by the Sulphur Springs Downtown Business Alliance. Judged Awards include The Nolan Cason Memorial Award, Best of Show, Best Foreign Car, Best Original Restored, Mayor’s Pick, Best Tri 5, and so many more! Vehicles must be 1993 or older to participate. Registration takes place 8:00am to Noon. Awards will be...
Free Flu Shots for Seniors
October 17, 2023 – Free Flu Shots for Seniors will be available at the Sulphur Springs Senior Center this November 2, 2023 starting at 8AM.
Rangers ALCS Game 3 Starts Wednesday Evening
October 17, 2023 – The Texas Rangers will face the Houston Astros on Wednesday. Broadcast starts at 6:30PM, and first pitch is 7:03PM. The Rangers will be at home in Arlington for two games. KSST Will continue to broadcast all post-season Texas Ranger Games unless they conflict with Sulphur Springs ISD Wildcat Games.
On Jesus Time Seniors Ministry Fish Fry
The On Jesus Time Seniors Ministry will host a Fish Fry to honor church volunteers on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at the Commerce Church of Christ Fellowship Hall from noon to 2 p.m. All who want to attend are welcome to come to 1600 Culver Street in Commerce, TX.
Trading Post for October 18, 2023
New Balance athletic shoes, size 8 Wide, gunmetal color, paid $159.99 with a $20.00 discount. Will sell for $60.00. Worn about 8 hours. Can see the shoe at www.new balance.com and put in 1540v3. I purchased these for walking shoes tho the website lists as running shoes. Very good shoes, very comfortable, but too wide. I’ve worn New Balance for about 10 years and have had very good luck in past, but just got these in a wide...
Proposition 1 Protects Texas Family Farmers and Ranchers
By Russell BoeningTexas Farm Bureau President October 16, 2023 – Proposition 1 on the Nov. 7 statewide ballot is a monumental opportunity for Texas farmers and ranchers and for Texas agriculture. The language on the ballot reads: “The constitutional amendment protecting the right to engage in farming, ranching, timber production, horticulture, and wildlife management.” More than 97% of our farms and ranches in...
Education Issues at the Forefront of Candidate Forum
All six of the Texas State Representative candidates for District 2 attended a Candidate Forum in Sulphur Springs last week. The Forum was sponsored and hosted by Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel and was focused only on education issues. This group is a local chapter of the statewide organization, Texas Retired Teachers Association. HRRSP and TRTA do not endorse candidates, but members wanted to hear how...
