SSISD Tax Office Closed November 19-23
With all Sulphur Springs Independent School District campuses closed November 19-23 for Thanksgiving Holidays, the SSISD Tax Office will also be closed. Sandra Gibby, SSISD Tax Assessor-Collector, said her office will be closed for the week and will reopen Monday, November 26, 2018.
Attend NETCS “A Starry Night” Christmas Concert on December 1,2 on SSISD Stage
NETCS Board President Mary Lou Foster and Director Carol Allen The stage of the SSISD Auditorium inside the Hopkins County Civic Center will be transformed into a holiday wonderland of stars for the Northeast Texas Choral Society annual Christmas concert. Choral Director Carol Allen and NETCS Board President Mary Lou Foster visited with Enola Gay on the KSST Morning Show to invite the public to this one-of-a-kind concert. Tickets are...
Hearts of Life Presents Jack for Adoption; Two Adoption Events Set
Jack is still searching for his forever home! Jack is approximately 6 months old. He is very intelligent, rides great in the car, walks well on the leash and loves everyone he meets. Jack is a puppy and will need an ample amount of chew toys. He is also the perfect age to train to your lifestyle. Jack’s adoption fee is $100.00 which includes all previous vetting, neuter and rabies shot. Please contact Hearts of Life Animal...
Chamber Connection, November 15, 2018
The Sulphur Springs Hopkins County EDC and the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce are hosting their annual Economic Outlook Conference at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center on Wednesday, December 5th from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. We are so excited to welcome Mr. Richard Froeschle, current Labor Market Economist, as our keynote speaker at the 2018 Economic Outlook Conference. Mr. Froeschle will present Hopkins County the...
Know a Veteran in Need? This Organization Wants to Help
Veteran’s Day has come and gone, but some veterans need assistance all year long. That is where Operation Victor Echo Tango comes in. Chris Wilburn, director of the charity, spoke with KSST News after their charity BBQ contest at the Hopkins County Civic Center last weekend. “We raised over $6,000 for local veterans at the last BBQ” Chris said. “Which is almost as much as we have...
Two Sentenced Tuesday in Eighth Judicial District Court
Tuesday in Eighth Judicial District Court two made plea bargains and were sentenced to prison. Nancy James was sentenced to 10 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for Failure to Appear and Bail Jumping. Her latest arrest was in October of this year, Sulphur Springs Police responded to a disturbance involving a 2014 Mustang that was westbound at the 120-mile marker on I-30, he made the traffic stop in reference to a...
Blue Santa Workers Find Joy in Helping in 2018 Season of Giving for Needy Families
Blue Santa organizers L. to R. Sgt. Josh Shuefeldt of SS Police Dept., Amy Griggs of the Hopkins County Empty Stocking Program and Shanna Martin of CANHelp Individuals and organizations driving the local Blue Santa Campaign have one major attribute in common; their sincere joy in making sure Christmas is bright with toys for the children of local families who are facing hard times financially. In Hopkins County, sign-ups to receive...
Exciting DBA “Ladies Night Out” Shows it Pays to “Shop Local” during 2018 Holidays
As the holidays get closer and closer, you’ll hear reminders to “Shop Local” this Christmas, and that includes local merchants of many types, all over Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. Why drive out of town when there’s such a variety of shops and stops right here? Plan to join the “Shop Local” campaign now, and begin looking for interesting gift-worthy items for your Thanksgiving and Christmas...
Hopkins County Jail Passes Annual Standards Inspection
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom and Sheriff Lewis Tatum are pleased that the local jail passed state standards following an inspection Tuesday. Late Tuesday afternoon, November 13th, the inspector told the judge and sheriff that all was in order and that he was surprised to see that the three year old jail is not showing its age considering the number of inmates that have been housed there. Sheriff Tatum said the state standards...
