Fred A. Tarpley Memorial Writer’s Conference Set March 10
Local author Sharon Feldt is 2018 President of the Silver Leos Writers Guild which meets monthly at Texas A and M Commerce. She is inviting everyone who loves to read or has an interest in writing to make reservations to attend the March 10 Memorial Writers Conference at Texas A and M Commerce Rayburn Student Center. The annual Conference is dedicated to the memory and writing passion of the late Professor Fred A. Tarpley whose...
North Hopkins FFA Students Will Enter Livestock at Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show Feb 22-24
The North Hopkins FFA Chapter boasts 60 busy members who participate in numerous areas of FFA involvement. The chapter officers visited the KSST/Channel 18 studio to discuss the upcoming Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show to be held in Sulphur Springs February 22-24 in the Civic Center arena. Chapter President is Senior Rachel Stanley, who will show a Charolais-mix steer. Rachel has been showing livestock for 8 years. Her...
Kelty Named Citizen of the Year at 92nd Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet
Tim Kelty was named Citizen of the Year and Carolyn McKinney was named Woman of the Year during the 92nd Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet. The 470 who filled the Exhibit Room at the Hopkins County Civic Center celebrated the accomplishments of several county residents and of the local chamber during the two hour event. With the dd1920’s theme, “Extra! Extra! Read All About It!”, a video highlighting...
Como-Pickton PTO Family and Community Bingo Night
Como-Pickton PTO is hosting Family and Community Bingo Night on Saturday, February 17th at 6:00 p.m. in the Secondary Cafeteria at Como-Pickton CISD. Tons of prizes donated by local businesses. Concession stand available. Play Bingo all night for $10 or buy a card for 50 cents per game.
Saltillo BETA Had 21 Students Attend State Convention
Saltillo BETA had 21 students attend the State BETA Convention in Grapevine, Texas on February 9-10. The mission of the National Beta Club Convention Program is to allow students opportunities to showcase their academic achievement, artistic creativity, critical thinking skills, collaborative team work, and increase student leadership. Beta convention challenges all participants to achieve more, serve more, lead more thus succeeding...
Flags at Veteran’s Memorial Lowered to Half-Staff
The Hopkins County Marine Corps League has lowered all flags to half-staff at the Veteran’s Memorial in accordance with orders of the President of the United States, according to Robert “Derb” Goodman, league member.The flags have been lowered as the nation mourns the death of students in Florida. The President’s Order reads: “Our Nation grieves with those who have lost loved ones in the shooting at the Marjory Stoneman...
Friday is Last Day to File for May 5th Ballot for City, School, and Hospital District Elections
Andy Lowen filed Thursday as a candidate for Place 3 on the Sulphur Springs City Council. Lowen joins challenger Norman Sanders and incumbent Oscar Aguilar in the race. Other candidates on the May 5th municipal ballot currently include: Place 1, incumbent Craig Johnson and challenger Justin Davidson. Place 2, Jimmy Lucas and Sara Gibson. Incumbent Clay Walker will not seek re-election. Friday, February 16th is the last day to file for...
Pancakes Anyone? Kiwanis Pancake Day is Saturday!
Downtown businessman Perry Altenbaumer, a 20-year member of the Sulphur Springs Noon Kiwanis Club, is inviting everyone this Saturday when the club serves the public in a day-long pancake marathon. The fundraiser will be held at the Hopkins County Civic Center from 7am til 2pm on Saturday February 17. Cost for the all-you-can-eat meal is $7 person, and children under age 6 eat free. The pancakes will be served with bacon,...
The KSST Nice People Award Winners Represent the Best in Hopkins County
People often say that Hopkins County is made up of the nicest people! Well, that’s proven every year on KSST during Valentine’s season when nice people nominate other nice people they know for special recognition and a box of chocolates. Walgreen’s was (again!) this year’s candy sponsor of a dozen boxes of Russell Stover candy. Those who nominated winners got the pleasure of presenting the candy. Thanks for...
