Bright Star Theater Renovation Ongoing
The massive renovation of what was Trans Texas Theater continues as crews repainted the exterior of the building just ahead of the heavy rains this week. The inside of the theater is also receiving a huge makeover as the seats have been removed and renovations from floor to ceiling are taking shape. Reclining seats will be available in some theaters as well as new projection and sound equipment. The theater will also get a name...
Paris Junior College Announces Distinguished Alumni Awards
Two Selected for the 2019 PJC Distinguished Alumni Award PJC Distinguished Alumni Two lifelong friends have been selected as posthumous recipients of the Paris Junior College 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award, according to PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin. The late Barney W. Bray, III, Class of 1964 and Thomas Cedric “Tommy” Townsend, Class of 1963 will be honored during PJC’s 2019 Homecoming festivities November 9 at the Love Civic Center....
National Emergency Preparedness Month Part 3:City, County a Team
Effects of heavy rainfall across parts of the county had already awakened first responders early on Friday with reports of rising water and stalled vehicles in the usual areas prone to flooding. Thus, Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jason Ricketson, Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley and Assistant Emergency Coordinator Kristi Springfield were already on the job on September 20, 2019 before arriving at KSST for a Good Morning Show...
Sulphur Bluff JV and Varsity Volleyball Teams Win at Rivercrest Tuesday
The Sulphur Bluff Lady Bears Varsity and JV teams won matches at Rivercrest Tuesday (September 17). Head Volleyball Coach Zandra Peyton said the Lady Bears Varsity played great. She said they had a little trouble getting the ball to the target in each set but played together to make plays. Coach Peyton said the Lady Bears did a good job of hitting the ball to locations that took Rivercrest out of their system, The Lady Bears won 3-1...
Wildcats Football JV and Freshmen Teams Play Thursday Night
For those who just can’t wait until Friday night for football, I give you Thursday (September 19) night lights. Actually these games start early enough that they may be done before the sun goes down. The Wildcats JV will be playing the Royse City JV this evening at Royse City. Game time is at 6 p.m. Meanwhile at Gerald Prim Stadium, the Bulldogs freshmen team will be taking on the Wildcats freshmen. Game time is also at 6 p.m....
Royse City Football Coach David Petroff is in His Seventh Year as Bulldogs Head Coach
David Petroff is the Head Football Coach of the Royse City Bulldogs, who the Wildcats play Friday night (September 20) on Homecoming at Gerald Prim Stadium. Petroff is in the seventh year in Royse City. It’s his first head coaching job. Previously he was defensive coordinator at Waco Midway and was an assistant at Frisco High School. The Bulldogs are off to a 2-0 start this season with non-district wins over Frisco Centennial...
Operation Restore: A Good Step Has Been Made at Mel Haven Cemetery
Group photo of volunteers during Operation Restore, a recent work effort at Mel Haven Cemetery in Sulphur Springs Mel Haven Cemetery is an important part of local history in Hopkins County, and efforts launched on a recent clean-up day has sparked an encouraging start to restoration of the property. Located next to Sulphur Springs City Cemetery, Mel Haven has been the final resting place of scores of black Americans since before 1900....
NETBIO Sale Results
NETBIO producers sell 4,634 head of cattle Producers sold 4,634 head of pre-conditioned cattle at the September Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO) sale held Wednesday in the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission auction market. “We had a lot of good cattle consigned to the sale and there was a lot of interest from the buyers — both those at the sale and some buying over the Internet,” said David Fowler, co-owner of...
September 28 Pancake Fundraiser Will Benefit Childhood Cancer Victims
Brent Smith, a Hopkins County first responder with EMS, is inviting others to join him in raising awareness of Childhood Pediatric Cancer through a fundraiser planned by SSHS HOSA students. The project by these students, who are future health professionals, will be earmarked for their goal of donating needed items to the Ronald McDonald House in Dallas. Proceeds from the pancake fundraiser will also be used to assist local children...
