Aviation History: SAM Aircraft 1973 – 1993
E-Systems Greenville, TX, began the first year of twenty years performing depot maintenance and modifications on Special Air Mission (SAM) aircraft in Sept 1973 and delivered the last airplane in May 1994. Due to the mission of these aircraft most were input with a 25 day schedule to include arrival, disassembly, inspection, repair, reassembly, systems operational and rigging check, flight line engine run and systems check, functional...
SSHS Band Percussion Begins Preparation for New Season
Wildcats Marching Band Director Charles McCauley says percussion is like a spine for the band. He says they keep the rest of the band going. McCauley says they also need additional time to get their timing down. As a result, the Wildcats Marching Band percussion members began a two week camp this past Monday. They have been working 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily. McCauley says the percussion camp is especially important for incoming...
The Edge Begin Again Following Break
For the first time this year, The Edge conditioning program featured a two-week break in it. After four weeks from June 12 through July 6, participants were given a two week hiatus. The Edge Phase 2 gears up Monday. Wildcats Athletic Director Greg Owens is counting on participants coming back and completing the final two weeks of the program. It will run Monday through Thursday July 24 through August 3 from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. The...
Construction on Concession Stand, Press Box at Lady Cat Park Begins
Just a few tasks are left on the to do list for phase 2 improvements at the Lady Cat Park softball field. A construction crew began pouring a concrete slab Thursday morning. SSISD Maintenance workers will then construct a concession stand and press box on the slab. Stands that came from Eagle Stadium will also be installed at Lady Cat Park.
Wesley United Methodist Church Announces Evening VBS July 24-28
Marike DeWitte, Wesley UMC Children’s Activity Director, visited the KSST Good Morning Show to announce Bible School dates and new evening hours. For youngsters through fifth grade, Vacation Bible School will be held Monday through Friday July 24 through 28. A kid-friendly supper will be served in Wesley Hall at 5:30 each evening, with classes from 6:15 til 8:30 pm. Marike and church members will oversee the activities with...
Chamber Connection July 20, 2017
Guess what time it is???? It’s time to turn in your t-shirt designs for the 48th Annual Stew Contest!!! The Chamber will be accepting submitted designs from Monday, July 17th through Monday, July 31st. The submitted entries will be voted on by the Chamber Board of Directors, and the winner will be announced on August 10th. If your design wins the t-shirt contest, it will be used on all shirts, hoodies, and marketing for the 48th...
Thursday Forecast
High: 95 with heat index as high as 103; Low: 77; Wind: South, southwest 5 mph
Roy Don Burk
Funeral services with military honors for Roy Burk, age 75, of Yantis will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 21, 2017 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Frazier officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Burk passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Heritage Healthcare and Rehab, Quitman. Roy Don Burk was born on September 6, 1941 in...
Wayne Wood
Wayne Wood, age 49 of Winnsboro, passed away on Tuesday, July 18th, 2017 in Winnsboro. He was born on June 24th, 1968 in Winnsboro to the Ernest Wood and Judy Wood. He was preceded in death by his father Ernest Wood. He is survived by his mother Judy Wood of Winnsboro; and a daughter Christa Wood of Winnsboro. Graveside Services will be held on Friday, July 21st, 2017 at Hopewell Cemetery CR 4870 Winnsboro, TX 75494 at 10:00 am, Rev....
