What Happened to the Civic Center?
Last weekend, during the Ranch Rodeo a sponsor accidentally crashed into the top of the Civic Center awning. A KSST Source said “the sponsor’s load was too high” and it couldn’t fit under the Civic Center awning, resulting in the damages viewed below. The Civic Center is currently working on receiving bid’s to repair the broken section.
Handicapable Rodeo: Cowboys and Cowgirls For a Day
The UPRA Rodeo coincides with the Handicapable Rodeo. This annual event was put on from help with the UPRA Rodeo Cowboys, SSHS Key Club Students, Cheerleaders, and many other students. The special education and handicap children are able to participate in various rodeo style activities: such as horseback riding and mechanical bull riding. The participants come from all over, not just Sulphur Springs, and are able to have fun being...
Happy Thanksgiving from our Staff! By Johanna Hicks
Recently, I had the privilege of leading a discussion on cooking with winter squash – butternut and acorn, in particular. I demonstrated a recipe that is rich in vitamin A and C, as well as being a good source of fiber and deliciousness! The recipe is a delightful accompaniment to any meal, but especially appropriate for Thanksgiving. Enjoy this recipe at your Thanksgiving meal, and from our staff to you, have a...
UPRA Rodeo Royalty, Hopefuls Make Promotional Visit to KSST, Channel 18
With the “Cinch” United Professional Rodeo Finals in town this weekend, the nine candidates for UPRA titles were making their way around town prior to arena competitions during the rodeo’s three performances. These young ladies range in age from thirteen to eighteen and represent rodeos and cattle companies in Texas and Louisiana. All of them are already seasoned rodeo competitors who aspire to represent the...
SSISD Tax Office Closed During Week of Thanksgiving
According to Sandra Gibby, Tax Assessor-Collector for the Sulphur Springs Independent School District, the school tax office will be closed the following days for the Thanksgiving Holiday: Monday, November 20th through Friday, November 24th
Vote for Local Teen Syndee Hawkins to Sing National Anthem Contest at Cattle Industry Convention in Phoenix, Az.
Nineteen year-old Sydnee Hawkins of Sulphur Springs, Texas is one of four finalists vying for the privilege of singing the National Anthem at the Spring convention of one of the oldest and largest cattleman’s organizations in the United States. The National Beef Cattleman’s Association sponsors the singing contest each year, the winner earning the honor of appearing at the convention and trade show in Phoenix in early...
Harrison Seeks Republican Nomination for County Court at Law Judge
SULPHUR SPRINGS – November 13, 2017 – On the first official day of filing, Assistant District Attorney Clay Harrison filed to run for County Court at Law Judge with the Republican Party. The position is currently held by Judge Amy Smith, who will retire when her term expires in December 2018. Harrison, a life-long resident of Hopkins County, graduated from Sulphur Springs High School and attended The University of Texas at Austin...
