Miss UPRA Sarah Dalton, Former Winnsboro Rodeo Royalty, Appears at Finals Along with Miss Teen UPRA
Sarah Dalton, Miss UPRA 2020 18-year-old Sarah Dalton was crowned Miss UPRA in November 2019 in Hopkins County and she has proudly worn that crown during the most unusual year in UPRA history! Sarah’s competition career began a little differently than most. A brief four years ago, having never ridden a horse before or been active in rodeo interests, she expressed an interest in “queening” and was mentored by friends...
VFW To Offer Free Lunch to First Responders, Needy on Thanksgiving Day
Phillip Gabbert, Chaplain and Adjutant of VFW Post Home 8560 of Sulphur Springs and his fellow officers are spearheading a “Pay it Forward’ Thanksgiving meal for First Responders on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 26, 2020. starting at 11:30am, til it’s all gone. The traditional Thanksgiving take-out plate can be picked up in a drive-thru fashion at the covered entranceway of Patriot Hall, located at 1 Veterans...
Meal A Day Menu Nov. 23-27, 2020
Although the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center remains closed due to COVID-19, volunteers continue to work five days a week preparing and delivering meals to shut-in elderly in the community. The Nov. 23-27 Meal A Day Menu includes: Monday — Poppy Seed Chicken On a Bed of Rice,. Winter Blend Vegetables and Corn Tuesday — Corny Dogs, Hush Puppies, Green Tomato Relish and Pinto Beans Wednesday — Turkey and Dressing, Cranberry...
Paris District Road Report for the Week of November 23, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Nov. 23, 2020. 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 as...
Rifle Raffle for Blue Santa November 24th
Drawing will be held November 24th, 2020. Get your tickets at Village Gun and Pawn, Hopkins County Sheriff Office, Hopkins County Attorney Office and CANHELP.
$113 Million Settlement Reached Over Apple iPhone Throttling
PRESS RELEASE AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton joined a coalition of over 30 other attorneys general in a $113 million settlement with Apple, Inc. regarding Apple’s 2016 decision to throttle customers’ iPhone speeds in order to address unexpected shutdowns in some iPhones. After a multistate investigation, during which Texas served on an executive committee with Arizona, Arkansas, Indiana, Missouri, Louisiana, Ohio, Wisconsin and...
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Master Wellness Volunteers Recognized For Over 760 Hours Of Service
A group of dedicated local individuals were recognized Thursday for their service and impact as Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Master Wellness Volunteers. The MWV program allows individuals who have a passion about health and wellness to share that passion with others via worksite wellness programs community events and other means. Texas AgriLife Extension Leadership Advisory Board reception Nov. 19, 2020, recognizing the Hopkins...
KSST Video Interns: Interview with Kaitlynn Monaghen
The KSST Interns interviewed Monaghen about the upcoming SSISD Theater performance of Puffs. The play debuts on November 19th, 2020. Online tickets can be purchased here. KSST is proud to support local students by offering intern opportunities throughout the school year. It’s a tradition that reaches back to the early days of KSST radio in Hopkins County. This semester we have a total of 6 interns working with our stations....
Tira News: Annual Community Christmas Party Cancelled Due To COVID
By Jan Vaughn The quarterly meeting of the Tira City Council is scheduled for Monday, December 7, 2020, at 6 p.m. at the Community Center. The annual Community Christmas Party has been cancelled due to the risk of COVID-19 exposure. We hope to have a big party next year. Joyce Dodd, speaking on behalf of the Council, would like to express appreciation for the “people who help keep our pantry going with their generous and heartfelt...
Trading Post for November 18, 2020
Heavy Duty Craftsman Table saw $100. 903 335 8666 Car Port, 12×20, metal, everything included. 915 Holbrook, Mt Vernon TX. $1000. 903 440 1117. For Sale: A lady’s Schwinn Bicycle, reasonably priced. Ladies dressy outfits size 10 – 14. 903 885 2735 For Sale: Ford 3 point hitch dirt schoop, good condition. Call 903 439 5137 For Sale: a Dalton electric/semi electric bed with two cranks, high and low. Was never used. This...
