Chamber Connection October 4, 2018
The deadline for entry into the World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest is Friday, October 5th at 5:00 p.m. All cooks signed up for the 49th Annual Stew Cook-off will need to attend the cooks come-and-go reception on Tuesday, October 16th at 6 p.m. at the Southwest Dairy Museum. Cooks will receive their grocery reimbursement check from the Chamber, their goody bags, and a list of rules and regulations for the Stew Cook-off. ...
Wildcats Face Forney Running Game Friday at Prim
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens said it was good to have the bye week when they did. Players got healthier and work was done. He said the team was playing so well he was almost persuaded that a bye might be been better later on. With the bye, the Wildcats, coaches and players, have had enough of it and now want to play a game. Coach Owens said it’s almost like wanting to play that first game of the season. Forney is another...
Wildcat Team Tennis Await Bi-District Opponent
Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez expected to know Wednesday morning who his team would face in bi-district playoffs. As it turned out, he will have another week to wait. Coach Martinez said Hallsville edged past Whitehouse, 10-9 Tuesday. He had anticipated that Whitehouse would win the match. As a result, Whitehouse is now tied for second place with Jacksonville. The two teams play next Tuesday and Coach Martinez said the Wildcats...
SW Dairy Museum Sponsors Dinner Bell Menu
The Southwest Dairy Museum in Sulphur Springs, TX provided dairy products for the weekly community meal. Dinner Bell’s Wednesday meal featured cheesy lasagna, and ice cream for desert. Museum staff also helped to serve the meals. You could easily spot them due to their stylish aprons.
Nationwide Test of Wireless Emergency Alert System Set for Today at 1:18 p.m. Local Time
At 1:18 p.m. (local time) October 3rd, you will receive a Wireless Emergency Alert on your mobile phone if it is connected to wireless providers that participate in the WEA system. The alerts are free and the customer is not charged to receive WEA. One does not have to sign up to receive a WEA. On October 3, 2018, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct a nationwide...
The Pumpkin Patch at Shannon Oaks Church Open Each Saturday in October!
Shannon Oaks Pastor Eric Godwin and Evan Godwin Eric Godwin, Pastor of Shannon Oaks Church and his son Evan stopped by the KSST Studios during the Good Morning Show to share some great news…the long-awaited Pumpkin Patch is about to open! In fact, it will be open to the public every Saturday in October from 10am until sunset. “We want the citizens and families of our area to come out and have a full share of wholesome...
Council Takes Steps for Improvements to Pacific Park, Ordinance for Mobile Food Units, and Rezoning Along Wildcat Way
Tuesday night during the regular session of the Sulphur Springs City Council, the council approved two items that will lead to improvements at Pacific Park, two items that will facilitate the relocation of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home, and discussed the development of an ordinance regarding mobile food units. The council approved a motion to solicit bids on 50 acres of property on County Road 4738 and to set a minimum bid of $150,000....
Fall Festival Golf Tourney Pushed Back
The 2018 Fall Festival Golf Tournament has been pushed to Oct 22nd because of fear of rains over the weekend and Monday. For all the details click here. This is a great event, and a mainstay of the Fall Festival Lineup. Don’t miss out.
