A Walk to Remember Funds Terrific Tuesdays
“A Walk To Remember”, the only fundraiser for Terrific Tuesdays, will begin with walks in September at various senior citizen facilities and conclude with a community-wide walk in the Gardens at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital October 4th. Terrific Tuesdays takes place every Tuesdays from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs. Terrific Tuesdays is a respite program for the...
Video Story: Patriot Day: Fire Academy Conducts Solemn Remembrance
Patriot Day, September 11 at 9 a.m. at the Fire Academy located on Sharon Ln in Sulphur Springs, academy students conducted a solemn remembrance of September 11, 2001 when 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda hijacked four airplanes and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States. Two of the planes were flown into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third...
September SSISD Board Meeting Focused on New Programs, Security, Success
Sulphur Springs School Board gained insight into a number of programs at Sulphur Springs Elementary School including a Gentlemen’s League, a program for 4th and 5th grade boys, and “My Classroom Economy”, a program that teaches students basic financial and budgeting skills. A number of other reports were heard as the board approved a number of policies and purchased two new maintenance vehicles. Clay Johnson (rt) presented a...
Let’s Cook! John Chester Dutch Oven Cookoff and Indian Summer Day at Heritage Park October 6!
It’s the perfect setting…beautiful Heritage Park in Sulphur Springs during the Fall of the year when the Park becomes a showcase of living history and colorful heritage. Families flock to enjoy the Museum and demonstrations of primitive skills, and people you know from all walks of life in Hopkins County dust off their Dutch ovens and start planning winning recipes for a one-of-a-kind food contest. New to Dutch oven...
Flags Fly at Half Staff 9/11
The flags at the Veterans Memorial and around the City will be lowered to half staff at 8 a.m. and will remain until 5 p.m. at which time they will be raised full staff by the Hopkins County Marine Corps League. The Marine Corps League is following a directive from Governor Greg Abbott and President Donald Trump concerning the flying of flags on September 11, 2018. The event marks a remembrance of September 11, 2001 when 19...
Imago Dei: We Are In His Image a Men’s Conference at First Baptist Church Sulphur Springs
A men’s conference at First Baptist Church Sulphur Springs will focus on Imago Dei: We are in His Image. The conference features Dr. Delvin Atchison, Director of the Great Commission Team of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. The conference is set for Friday, September 28 from 6 until 9 p.m. Menu for the evening meal includes Grilled Rib Eye Steak, Baked Potato, Green Beans, Salad and Dessert. Cost is $20. Tickets are available...
Poverty in Hopkins County: Health, Food, Housing, Programs
By Jim Rogers With a number of local arrest reports showing “homeless” and other visually evident signs of poverty’s affect, KSST News has begun an examination of the local poverty rate and its impact in Hopkins County and the communities and cities that comprise the county. Although the following article, the first of several, is not an exhaustive view of poverty, it does cover information that should cause local residents to...
Free “Whole Pie” Event Will Educate, Inform About Medicare Choices and Benefits
Karon Weatherman, Director of the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center is getting the word out about a fun way to learn more about the important facts and features of Medicare. The non-biased Medicare Seminar is set for Monday September 24 at 1pm at the Sr’s Center, 150 MLK Drive. Anyone can attend, but if you want to receive a free pie, you must register before September 20 by calling 903-571-6750.
