Debs, Ponytails, Sweeties Teams Headed to World Series July 28, 2017
Hopkins County Softball teams have had great success during the 2017 Summer Season. Three age divisions hosted State tournaments at Coleman Park in Sulphur Springs during mid-July, and all three won their Championship games. The Debs, Ponytails and Sweeties have earned the chance to compete at Nationals or World Series in Dixie League Softball, and will begin play on July 28 in other states. The Belles age division competed in the...
Severe Thunderstorm Warning For Hopkins and Delta Counties Until 10 p.m. Sunday, July 23
A severe thunderstorm warning from 8:56p.m. until 10 pm. has been issued for Hopkins, Hunt, Delta, and Collin Counties. Winds with gusts to 60 mph and hail half inch to penny size is possible. This includes I-30 between mile marker 79-142
Last Days for Big Hilton Points Bonus
As many seasoned travelers know, obtaining extra “points” through a credit card sign-up is a great way to get a jump start on free travel or enjoy perks from a hotel chain. One recent development is with the Hilton brand of hotels and their agreement with American Express. Previously, Hilton had partnered with both Amex and Citibank, but have recently decided to end their relationship with Citibank at the end of 2017. ...
Dressage for a Cause – Benefiting Shadow Ranch
By Savannah Owens The North East Texas (NETX) Dressage Club is hosting a three day Clinic and Competition, July 21st through 23. The event is benefiting the Shadow Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center. Pam Richardson with Shadow Ranch talked to KSST about Shadow Ranch. Shadow Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center helps kids and adults with disabilities or disabling situations through horse therapy. Richardson explained the healing benefits...
Aviation History: VC-137C 72-7000. Boeing 707-353B.
SAM 27000 was the second of two Boeing VC-137C United States Air Force aircraft that were specifically configured and maintained for the use of the President of the United States. It used the call sign Air Force One when the President was on board, and at other times it used the call sign SAM 27000. The plane first entered service in 1972 during the administration of Richard Nixon. SAM 27000 replaced the aging SAM 26000 as the primary...
The Lion King Jr Delivers Wholesome Entertainment
By Savannah Owens The Lion King Jr. play was terrific! All the kids are very talented actors and singers! Alex Walker did a wonderful job playing the villainous Scar, delivering his lines in a believable and seemingly-experienced way. Grace Mansfield and Savannah Deterding were hilarious as Timon and Pumbaa and kept the audience laughing all night long. Kiara Stowater sang a beautiful melody as Nala. There was a touching scene between...
Dixie Ponytails Fundraiser Saturday at 5 p.m.; Play in World Series in South Carolina
Hopkins County Dixie Ponytails Head Coach Brent Tanton said the strength of his state champion and World Series bound team is its’ defense. He said they put a lot of time and effort into it. The local Ponytails won the state championship in front of hometown fans at Coleman Park last weekend. They will now be heading to the Dixie Ponytails World Series in Sumpter, South Carolina July 29-August 2. Coach Tanton said he is excited...
SSISD Board of Trustees Regional Nominees for TASA Board Awards
Sulphur Springs ISD trustees are one of sixteen Texas school district boards of trustees have been selected as regional nominees for the 2017 TASA School Board Awards. The regional nominees for 2017 Outstanding School Board of the Year are: Region School District Nominating Superintendent 1 Lasara ISD Sara Alvarado 3 Wharton ISD Tina Herrington 4 Galena Park ISD Angi Williams 5 Hardin-Jefferson Shannon Holmes 7 Longview ISD James...
NETBIO July Sale Draws Producers From Neighboring States
Livestock producers from throughout Texas and some neighboring states converged on the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission Wednesday to sell their cattle at the July Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization’s pre-conditioned stocker and feeder calf sale. “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...
Saputo Dairy Foods, PJC Partner to Provide Job Training
Saputo Dairy Foods USA LLC (Saputo Dairy Foods) has partnered with Paris Junior College to provide job training using an $86,289 Skills Development Fund grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The grant will benefit workers in the Northeast Texas area. This grant will be used to provide customized training to 88 new and incumbent workers for industry-related topics with focused instruction on food processing technology....
