Probable Cause Search Leads to Arrest
When a traffic stop was initiated on Main Street, the driver of the vehicle pulled into the Valero Convenience Store located less than 1,000 feet from the Buford Park skate park, a Drug Free Zone. With the smell of marijuana emitting from the vehicle, a probable cause search was conducted and a cloth bag was found in the left rear floorboard. Inside the bag was located a sealed bag of K1 and two small baggies containing a crystal like...
Part(y)ing is Such Sweet Sorrow: Party Gear Plus Closing Soon
By Savannah Owens After faithfully serving our community for almost 6 years, Party Gear Plus has announced they are going out of business. Owner, Thad Gregory, sat down with KSST to talk about the good times they’ve had and share about why they are closing their doors. “Up until 2015 everything was fine.” Gregory explained. Then there was a combination of bad luck. First the rent increased by 33%. Then Bill Bradford...
Wildcats lose at Texas High
The Wildcats’ baseball team struggled against Texas High in a 10-3 loss in Texarkana Saturday, The game was played in cold and blustery weather Saturday after a postponement Friday due to rain. Wildcats Baseball Coach Jerrod Hammack said Texas High played like a team fighting for its’ playoff life. The Wildcats could not match the Tigers intensity. The Wildcats were outhit 11 to 6. The Tigers played error free ball while...
Saltillo ISD 7th Annual Scholarship Dinner and Auction
With about $8,000 dollars raised for the Kerry Garmon Memorial Scholarship Fund, Saltillo ISD will now be able to assist up to eight graduating students next year as the students go forward with college studies. The main method of fundraising for this successful Scholarship Fund is the Dinner and Auction staged each Spring prior to graduation. The 2018 event was held on Saturday April 14 in the Kerry Garmon Gymnasium, with robust...
Photos from Danna’s Flea Market Style and Swap
By Savannah Owens Danna’s Flea Market Style and Swap was held this weekend from April 12th-15th at the Civic Center. Vendors filled the banquet hall and spilled out onto the front lawn. Vendors and shoppers came from near and far. There was literally something for everyone. The Flea market featured fashion items and clothes, unique furniture and antiques, comic books, quilts, and rare coins! Customers enjoyed looking for rare...
Upcoming 4-H Events
Paper Clover Campaign Hopkins County 4-H members invite you to visit the 4-H exhibit at the Sulphur Springs Tractor Supply. From April 11 thru April 22, the annual spring Paper Clover Campaign will be held. When checking out, donate $1, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Hopkins County 4-H program. Funds will be used to help send 4-H members to camps and leadership conferences. What’s Missing in Your Pantry? A fun,...
Meal A Day Menu for April 16th-20th
Meal A Day Menu April 16th – April 20th Monday Chili Cheese Dogs Cole Slaw Potato Chips Tuesday Oven Omelet Sliced Ham Oranges Blueberry Muffins Wednesday Beef Stroganoff English Peas Garlic Toast Tossed Salad Thursday Chicken and Cheese Sliders Lettuce, Tomatoes and Onions Pork and Beans Friday Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole Pickled Beets...
Dinner Bell Menu For April 18, 2018
DINNER BELL MENU April 18, 2018 Water Oak Elementary Community Partner of the Week Beef Tortilla Casserole Pinto Beans Mexican Rice Salsa Garden Salad Tortillas and Butter Sopapilla Cheesecake Vanilla Pudding with Pineapple Cream–Sugur Free Dessert Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs,...
4th Annual Tennis Tournament Benefits Community, Hosted By CANHelp
By Savannah Owens CANHelp’s 4th Annual Tennis Tournament was held on Saturday April 14th, 2018. There were a total of 16 teams including locals to groups from Tyler and Dallas. The categories included students and advanced players. Four years ago, CANHelp members wanted to host a fundraiser, and they partnered with Coach Martinez and the SSHS tennis team to put on this event. Shanna Martin said the event has “continued to...
Food, Fun, and Dutch Ovens: John Chester Dutch Oven Cooking Class
By Savannah Owens The Annual John Chester Dutch Oven cooking class was held Saturday April 14th, 2018 from 8:00 am-12:00 pm. The class was comprised of 20-30 people interested in learning how to cook using a dutch oven. The approximate number of coals used in cooking the food is 37. Place 12 coals under the pot and 25 on top. The class was instructed by Rick Wilson and Henry Penson. Wilson started the class with John Chester 16 years...
