TxDOT Plans Upgrade to Pavement on SH19 in Rains County
PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that a project to upgrade the pavement on a portion of State Highway 19 will begin Nov. 27 in Rains County. The contractor, Oldcastle Materials Texas Inc., was granted 210 working days, weather permitting, to complete this project valued at more than $6.5 million. The projected completion date of this pavement upgrade project is late August 2018, officials said. The...
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...
Saltillo Girls Varsity Tournament Enters Second Day; Bracket Play Saturday
The Saltillo Lady Lions split a pair of basketball games in their own tournament on Thursday November 16). The Lady Lions lost a close game to Rivercrest, 50-48 and then bounced back with a solid win over Chisum, 46-25. The Lady Lions are in Pool A in their tournament and after play Thursday, Bullard tops the pool with two wins. Chisum and Rivercrest also split two games and North Lamar had two losses Thursday. Winnsboro got off to a...
Game Day: Wildcat Football Bi-district; Lady Cats Host Hugo, OK
Something rare is happening Friday night (November 17) as the Wildcats host a playoff game. They have never done that before, as far as we know. In tonight’s bi-district game, the Leopards of Lucas Lovejoy are coming to town representing District 15-5A and the Wildcats will represent District 16-5A. Both teams ended the regular season with 5-5 records. Both teams played six playoff teams this season. Both teams got hot after a...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report November 8-14, 2017
November 8th At 1:10 a.m., horses were reported out on CR 2651 near Mineola. At 6:42 a.m., horses were reported out on HWY 37 near Quitman. Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Mineola, at approximately 1:31 p.m., in reference to a visibility hazard. Upon deputies’ arrival, it appeared there was no visibility hazard. Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Goodson St. in Mineola; at approximately 7:03 p.m. Carl Hughey,...
First Day Pool Play Results Saltillo Varsity Girls Tournament
Saltillo Girls Varsity Basketball Tournament is underway. (See Schedule here.) Results of Thursday Pool Play in the Saltillo Varsity Girls Basketball Tournament: Bullard 65 Rivercrest 36 CHESS 41 Paris 47 Saltillo 48 Rivercrest 50 Bullard 65 North Lamar 26 Paris 63 Clarksville 68 Chisum 41 North Lamar 36 Quinlan 61 Clarksville 71 Winnesboro 69 CHESS 25 Saltillo 46 Chisum 25 Winnesboro 77 Quinlan...
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...
Henry Eric Preuss
Memorial service for Henry Eric Preuss, age 31, of Sulphur Springs,TX, will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Rev. C.J. Duffey officiating and David House assisting. There will be no formal visitation. Henry passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at his residence. Henry Eric Preuss was born on March 17, 1986 in Mt. Pleasant, Texas to Roy Eugene Preuss and Tammy Lee (Harris)...
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...
