Animals of the Week: The Brady Bunch
The Brady Bunch consists of pure-blooded Heeler Alice and her puppies: Greg, Peter, Bobby, Marsha, and Jan. Alice is two years old while her puppies are two and a half months old. “The Sheriff’s Department brought in Alice and her six babies who are named after the “Brady Bunch” kids since there are three male and three female,” Animal Shelter Officer Barbi Blanch said. “Somebody had found them out...
Heath Tips for 2016
16 Health Tips for 2016 The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages individuals to dedicates themselves to a healthy lifestyle in 2016, and provides these food, nutrition, and physical activity tips to help you: 1) Eat Breakfast. Start you morning with a healthy breakfast that includes at least three food groups. Try making a breakfast burrito with scrambled eggs, low-fat cheese, salsa and a whole wheat tortilla or a...
TxDOT Seeks Public Input on Future of I-30
Texas Department of Transportation and other officials are encouraging the public to share their opinions and concerns about the future of Interstate Highway 30 in East Texas. I-30 is an important connection for travel and trade. But as the interstate highway system ages and population and trade increase in Texas, it is necessary to assess the current safety and capacity of this highway. The I-30 East Texas Corridor Study is being...
“The Beat Goes On” Themed Gala Set for January 2017
2016-2017 Lights of Life Campaign Chairs, Sam and Sher Sevier announced the campaign & gala theme, goal and projects to the committee at the first campaign meeting which was held on Tuesday, May 17th at noon at the Southwest Dairy Museum. The committee was excited to learn the theme of this years Gala: THE BEAT GOES ON. Long time Gala Designer Kent Smith explained the vision of the gala decorations to the committee. “Gala...
Wylie Man’s Wild Ride Ends In Cumby
Morris David Roberts, 55, of Wylie, Texas was arrested Monday night after a tip was given to the Cumby Police Department. Cumby PD Sergeant Charles Walker was notified by a truck driver of a man driving naked on FM 499 in Cumby. According to the arrest report, the complainant told Sgt. Walker that she had observed Roberts “operating his vehicle naked and that he was fondling himself while driving down the road way.”...
“Movie Night on the Square” Returning to Celebration Plaza
The Sulphur Springs Community Development Center will be hosting “Movie Night on the Square” for the third year in a row every Friday night starting June 3, 2016. This weekly event will feature family and teen friendly movies with free admissions. “The idea was to have an activity on Friday night, because there’s stuff going on downtown, but not a lot,” Community Development Director Shane Shepard said....
Over 12,330 lbs of Food Collected by Mail Carriers
U S Postal Service Letter Carriers in Sulphur Springs collected over 12,330 pounds of non-perishable food Saturday during the annual Letter Carrier Food Drive. Last year over 4,000 pounds of food were collected by mail carriers during the May drive. Anyone wishing to contribute who may have failed to place their non-perishable food items in or near the mail box may drop off their donations at the Sulphur Springs Post Office on Church...
Relay for Life Event Raises $45,332 for Cancer Society
Amber Henry, Event Leader for Relay for Life, told KSST News that thus far $45,332 have been received for the American Cancer Society through the Saturday, May 14th event on Celebration Plaza. Over 400 people signed up for Relay teams, and 26 teams were set up. Participants walked through the evening around the walking path in front of the courthouse and near the flagpole and Veterans Memorial. A wrap-up meeting will be called next...
