N E Texas Choral Society Gets Set for “Stage and Screen” Concert on May 4,5
Carol Allen, Director of North East Texas Choral Society During two semesters per year, Carol Allen directs her 100-voice choral group in Monday night rehearsals at First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in downtown Sulphur Springs. This has been her habit for over 20 years. She finds great pleasure and fulfillment in using her choral training to bring out the music in individuals and provide the community with the art form of...
Tickets To State Semi-Final Delayed-Should Be Available Tuesday 1pm
SSISD Administration reports to KSST, that the delivery of tickets to the school district has been delayed, but should be in and ready to sell by Tuesday at 1pm. Student tickets will be available at SSHS office, while non-student tickets should be available at the adminstration building on Connally St. All tickets will be $16 each for assigned seating. No open seating is availble. The only parking option available is $15 per car at...
Time To Prune Plants
By Judy Jones, a Hopkins Master Gardener Winter in north Texas is never quite what we expect…freezes may be early or late, and there will almost always be a week or two that leads us to think that Spring-time is already here. The average date of the last freeze in Hopkins County is generally mid-March, so there is still an opportunity to prune our landscapes to get...
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...
Central Christian Academy Announces Thursday and Friday Closure
Way to go Sulphur Springs Wildcats!! Central Christian Academy along with Sulphur Springs ISD will not have school Thursday, March 7th and Friday, March 8th to allow everyone to go support the Wildcat Basketball team as they win state!
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...
Sulphur Springs Cancels Classes Thursday As Wildcat Basketball Starts State Tournament
Athletic Director Greg Owens, in an email to KSST News, lined out the schedule for the upcoming week as the Boy’s Basketball prepares to head to San Antonio to take on the Wagner Thunderbirds in the State Semi-Finals. All classes will be cancelled for SSISD on Thursday to give everyone an opportunity to travel to San Antonio and cheer on the Wildcats. Tickets for that game will be pre-sold for students on Tuesday and Wednesday...
Sulphur Springs City Council Agenda March 5, 2019
CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 5, 2019 7:00 P.M. The regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 in the Council Room at 201 North Davis Street. The following items will be discussed: Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag, Texas Flag, and invocation. Presentations, proclamations, and announcements. Texas History Month 3....
