Chamber Connection October 18, 2018
The Stew Contest is almost here!! The Chamber had a successful meeting Tuesday night with our soon to be stew cooks who were able to pick up their goody bags and grocery reimbursement checks. If you are already signed up to cook stew but missed the meeting, please come by the Chamber to pick up your awesome goody bag. The 49th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest will be held at Buford Park on Saturday, October 27th. Stew service will...
Team Tennis Coach Said Team Played with Great Effort in Bi-District Loss
Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez said his team tennis players had fun at bi-district competition Tuesday (October 16) morning. Their match was moved from Van to indoor courts in Texarkana due to rain. Coach Martinez said a very good Whitehouse team defeated the Wildcats, 10-0. He said the Wildcats were competitive with three competitions going to third set tiebreakers. #1 boys singles player Jonah Kirkpatrick, mixed doubles players...
Laura Grace Davis
Funeral service for Laura Grace Davis, age 39, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, October 19, 2018 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Laura passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018 in Sulphur Springs. She was born on October 25, 1978 in Longview, to James Davis and Kay Smith. She is survived by her...
Wildcat Coordinators Review Ennis Game; Look to Corsicana
Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young on Ennis, Corsicana Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young said the Wildcats got a big win over Ennis last Friday (October 12). He said the Wildcats played physically and with emotion. Coach Young said the Wildcats had great execution. He said the offensive line did a tremendous job up front. Coach Young said it was the most physical the line has played this year. He said coaches would be...
Lady Cats Remain in Playoff Hunt; District Standings
Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Justin Maness was unavailable for an interview Wednesday(October 17) because he was tending to family matters. Coach Maness did provide statistics from the Lady Cats heart breaking 3-2 loss at Greenville Tuesday (October 16) night. Autumn Tanton led the Lady Cats with 20 kills. Madi Vickery had 9, Sadie Washburn had 8 Lexi Whisenhunt had 5 and Sydney Washburn had 4. Whisenhunt had a team high 28 assists and...
Hopkins County United Way Campaign Continues
Another successful Report Meeting for Hopkins County United Way Campaign volunteers. With Campaign pledges reported Wednesday of $22,793 and a campaign total to date of $49,558.20, the campaign is one step closer their their $165,000 goal. The next report meeting is planned for Tuesday, October 23, at 9:00 a.m., at the Texas AgriLife Extension office. A Give Back Event is set for Panda Express next Thursday, Oct. 25, from 10:00...
Flood Warning Issued for South Sulphur River Through Thursday
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning from 2:24 p.m. Wednesday, October 17 to Thursday, October 18th or until further notice. The South Sulphur River near Cooper affecting Delta and Hopkins Counties is expected to crest Wednesday afternoon and continue to rise to 18 feet by Thursday after midnight. The South Sulphur River flood stage is 16 feet. The weather service cautions against walking near the riverbanks are...
Dinner Bell Provided and Served by Nations Lending
Nations Lending in Sulphur Springs provided and served this Wednesday’s Dinner Bell Meal. A free community meal is served each Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church. If you or your organization would like to sponsor a meal, given them a call at 903.885.2185.
Win A Pair of Tickets to Date Night at the Brewery
Like this story and make sure you like KSST’s Facebook page, and you could win a pair of tickets. Enjoy a Taco Bar by Lefty’s Catering, live Music by Jason and the Alibis at the BackStory Brewery Thursday October 18th, 7PM. In conjunction with Help-A-Child Benefit, proceeds go towards children’s charities. A few tickets are still available for $25 each, just call 903-348-1878 for more information. Winner’s...
City Council Approves Development Agreement to Acquire Over 4000 Acres
Signing development agreement between the City of Sulphur Springs and Luminant Mining, LLC, are (left to right) Mayor John Sellers, City Manager Marc Maxwell, and City Attorney Jim McLeroy. A unanimous vote of the Sulphur Springs City Council to approve a development agreement between Luminant Mining Company LLC and the city that will lead to the city owning over 4,000 acres located between FM 1870 and State Highway 11 that was once a...
