SSISD, Water Oak K-5th and Central Christian Academy to be Closed on March 7,8
In support of the Sulphur Springs Wildcats who will begin their bid for State Championship in games that begin on Thursday March 7 in San Antonio, some local school closings have been announced. Sulphur Springs ISD will not hold class on Thursday and Friday, March 7 and 8. All Sulphur Springs campuses will be closed both days. Friday was already scheduled as a Teacher Workday on the 2019 school calendar. Water Oak Elementary K-5th at...
Like Doing Good in the Community? Local “Chicks for Charity” Seeks New Members, Team Leaders
Chicks for Charity presenting check to Shadow ranch Therapeutic Riding Center For almost a decade, Chicks for Charity has served as a local charitable organization benefiting Hopkins County non profits with funds for projects and improvements. As with many organizations, membership and attendance has shown a decline, and this message was sent to KSST in an effort to interest new members. Here is a bit of history on Hopkins County...
Dinner Bell Menu For March 6, 2019
Dinner Bell March 6, 2019 Community Partner: Messengers Sunday School Class Menu: Hopkins County Stew Chili Cheese Cornbread Muffins Cheese and Pickle Sticks Crackers Super Salad Chocolate Cream Cheese Dessert or Four Layered Dessert or Paul Newman Dessert–many names for this luscious dessert Baked Pears (No added sugar dessert) Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of The First United...
Texas Animal Health Commission Coming to Sulphur Springs
The TAHC or Texas Animal Health Commission is relocating it’s office from Mount Pleasant to an office on College St. in Sulphur Springs, effective March 1st, 2019. This organization is responsible primarily for the eradication of insects that danger livestock in the state of Texas. Orginating in 1893 to address the then fever tick problem, the organization has grown statewide to include six regional offices that works to protect...
A Trip to Boles ISD for High School Career Day
L. to R. Jonathan Moore, Savannah Slatton, Cooper Dale, Enola Gay, Breanna Cauley and Amillia Robinson Ksst’s Enola Gay was invited to talk about her career in radio for a class of high school students at Boles ISD near Quinlan, Texas. The invitation came from Amy Melton, who is not only a Director for the Greenville Entertainment Series, but teaches Family and Consumer Sciences in the Career and Technical Education Department...
Tira News March 1, 2019
By Jan Vaughn I appreciate Mick Petty letting me know about the burial of Zelma Hargrave McCullough. Her memorial service was held on February 21, 2019, under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home. Please be in prayer for her family. Mick, also, informed me that a huge cedar tree blew down in the old section of the Tira Cemetery. It will be removed when the ground is not so wet. Joyce Dodd reports that the next Bible study at the...
You CAN Manage Your Diabetes By Johanna Hicks
You CAN Manage Your Diabetes! As many of you know, our youngest son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 2 ½ and our world was turned topsy turvy! When I re-entered the career as Extension Agent several years ago, my passion was diabetes education. Our son was my inspiration for helping others manage diabetes....
Northeast Texas Children’s Museum Acquires a New Home in Commerce, Texas
Current Northeast Texas Children’s Museum For seventeen years, the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum has offered educational opportunities and play activities for pre-school through elementary school children. Sharline Garrison Freeman, who became Director of the 501(c)3 in Commerce, Texas ten years ago, is not only pleased with the growth of the museum’s offerings, but thrilled that a new 26,000 sq. ft. property for...
