Update: Hopkins County EMS Busy as Harvey Hits
Brent Smith, Hopkins County EMS Director updates Hospital District Board on the work of Hopkins County AMBUS and the Hopkins County six paramedics in South Texas. KSST’s thanks to Joe Bob Burgin, Board Member for this message from Smith: “A quick update; the Ambus has fortunately got some rest this evening. We returned to staging in San Antonio around 1800 Friday. Sleep and dinner was been the majority of the agenda this...
Meal A Day Menu For August 28th-1st
Meal A Day Menu August 28th – September 1st Monday Chicken Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes and Gravy California Blend Vegetables Roll Tuesday Lasagna English Peas Garlic Stick Wednesday Chicken Pot Pie Broccoli Pickled Beets Thursday BBQ Rope Sausage Black Eyed Peas Corn Bread Spinach Friday Cheese Burgers Lettuce Tomato Onion Baked Beans Potato...
Wildcats Scrimmage L-E; Prepare for Sherman
The Wildcats’ football team had a hard time containing a very explosive Liberty-Eylau team as the Leopards won a mostly game-like scrimmage, 42-20 at L-E Friday. Due to spring football practice, this was the only scrimmage for the Wildcats who will open the regular season at Sherman against the Bearcats this coming Friday. Liberty-Eylau’s playmakers made lots of big plays but some of the Wildcats top stars made big plays...
Lady Cats Solid Defense Led to 3-1 Win Over Caddo Mills
Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Justin Maness said solid defense with an efficient offense led to a win for the Lady Cats, 3-1 over Caddo Mills in Wildcats Gym Friday afternoon. The Lady Cats seemed to come out determined to bounce back Friday after no wins and three losses Thursdayat a Tyler tournament. The Lady Cats won the first two sets against Caddo Mills, 25-13 and 25-19. The Lady Cats struggled some in a third set losing 25-21...
University Partnership with Children’s Museum Moves Forward By: Scott Cason
University Partnership with Children’s Museum Moves Forward By: Scott Cason COMMERCE, TX— The Board of Directors of the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum recently voted to move ahead on a unique partnership proposal offered by Texas A&M University-Commerce President Ray Keck. The vision Keck shared with the board members was for a new facility south of campus and on the grounds of the former university president’s home. This new...
Saturday Forecast
30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Some may produce heavy rains; High: 85; Low: 71; Wind: East 5-10 mph
The Last Movie Night on the Square
There were many families and lots of kids gathered on the lawn as night grew dark in anticipation for the final movie night on the square. To end this fun series of entertainment the last movie to be shown was “Alice: Through the Looking Glass”. The Triumph Christian Center was selling popcorn, pickles, candy, and other movie snacks for 50% off since it was the last movie. Everyone had a wonderful time and cannot wait for...
Kathleen Bandy
Funeral service for Kathleen Bandy, age 95, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, August 28, 2017 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Rev. Fred Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Cemetery, Sulphur Springs, Texas. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 P.M on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Ms. Bandy, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017, at Rock Creek Health and Rehab....
Hopkins County Emergency Management Monitoring Harvey; Those Seeking Shelter Asked to Call 2-1-1
Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley told KSST News that one shelter would be on stand-by locally as Hurricane Harvey strikes the Texas coast Saturday morning near Corpus Christi. He stated that those driving to this area should dial 2-1-1 for information regarding available shelters. Several shelters will be opened in the Dallas area. His statements come after a meeting with the regional coordinator for Emergency Management and...
Another Donation to Meal A Day From Burgers & Fries
Burgers and Fries made another HUGE donation to Meal A Day on Friday, August, 25th. The donation was in the amount of $ 1,476.00 Thank you to the public for giving extra money when you pick up your order and for the Employees of Burgers and Fries for giving all of their TIPS to Meal A Day.
