Christmas on the Square: Slides, Tigers, and More!
Hundreds of people came out to watch the parade and participate in the activities on the square. There was a petting zoo with baby goats, and bunnies. A carousel for kids to ride miniature horses. Not to mention the huge snow slide which takes a total of five pallets of bags of ice to last the entire night. The continuously popular white tiger exhibit was also there, allowing families to feed and take pictures with the tigers. The...
Annual Lions Club Christmas Parade
The parade was full of bright lights and Christmas decor. There was a Blue Santa, lots of presents, and many decorative Christmas trees. Streets were packed with many townsfolk who eagerly watched and cheered as the floats passed. The Parade started in Buford Park, and traveled down Connelly to Houston. Trucks and cars of all kinds and colors passed with people singing Christmas carols and wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. Sulphur...
Corvette Club Donates to SS Animal Shelter
The Sulphur Springs Corvette Club made a generous donation of $1,000 to the Sulphur Springs Animal Shelter. Proceeds came from the annual car show and other activities. The Animal shelter was grateful for the donation. For more information on upcoming events or to adopt visit the Sulphur Springs Animal Shelter’s facebook. Dog Donation to SS Animal Shelter...
AgriLife: Diabetes Education in Hopkins County
Diabetes Education in Hopkins County Each year, our staff provides a summary of our major in-depth Extension programs. Diabetes education is of particular interest to me because I know the struggles that individuals face on a day-to-day basis. Our youngest child was diagnosed with type 1 (insulin dependent) diabetes at the age of 2 ½ and he is my inspiration for helping others to manage their diabetes. Relevance: According to the...
Wildcats Defeat J. J. Pearce in Second Game at Culwell Invitational
he Wildcats’ basketball team made enough key plays down the stretch to hold off Richardson J.J. Pearce in their second game at the Curtis Culwell Invitational in Garland Friday night. The Wildcats entered the fourth quarter with a 32-22 lead. While the Wildcats experienced a scoring drought for several minutes, the Mustangs chipped into the lead. Victor Iwuakor scored two big baskets before fouling out with 38.9 seconds left in...
Lady Cats Lose to Texas High; Defeat Lindale
The Lady Cats basketball team won one and lost one at the Winnsboro Hoopfest Friday. The Lady Cats lost to district foe Texas High, 46-38 and then outscored Lindale, 56-34. The Lady Cats have now won 3 and lost 1 in the tournament. In the Texas High game, the Lady Cats trailed by a point, 9-8 after the first quarter. The Lady Cats outscored the Lady Tigers, 18-9 in the second quarter to take at 26-18 halftime lead. Texas High trimmed...
107.1 FM Young Country Now On Air
The owners of KSST radio have agreed to purchase 107.1 FM from The Promise Radio Group. The signal is now broadcasting on 107.1 FM as Young Country playing the latest hits in Country Music. Artists include Lady Antebellum, Rascall Flats, Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Little Big Town, Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Zac Brown Band, Keith Urban, Brad Paisley, Jason Aldean and more. With KSST as the leader in storm...
How To Save Money On Christmas Shopping This Year
Finding the perfect gift for one person is hard enough, but your family and all of your friends? Christmas shopping is difficult for many reasons, but the one that rises highest in most people’s mind this time of year is the financial cost. Save money this year with these helpful tips! 1. Download coupon apps and browser add-ons like honey. It scours the internet for cheat codes, discounts, and coupons, then applies them at...
Saltillo Lady Lions Continue in Hoopfest
The Saltillo Lady Lions dropped their first two games in the Winnsboro Hoopfest Thursday. The Lady Lions lost pool games to powerful Winnsboro, 58-11 and to Georgetown East View, 49-43. In the Winnsboro game, the host Lady Red Raiders jumped out to a 17-3 first quarter lead and never let up. The Lady Lions were led by Tori Mobley who had 6 points. Madison Simmons had 4 points and Maddie Smith had 1 point. Against East View, a bad...
