Symphony Auction Items Rolling In at KSST Studios
November 17, 2023 – It’s that time of the year again when the North East Texas Symphony League prepares for their big annual fundraiser by collecting and organizing all of the wonderful items that will be up for grabs at this year’s auction. Plenty of Christmas gifts will be available for bidding as well as some items you may want to keep for yourself. The usual assortment of electronics are appearing including a...
Algae Overgrowth a Common Issue Plaguing Pond Owners by Mario Villarino
November 16, 2023 – When looking at the old fishing hole or stock tank, if there’s a thick mat of bubbly yellow-green substance floating on the surface of the pond, or the pond appears to be colored bright green, blue-green, or sometimes even red, then there may be an algae problem. Algae overgrowth is one of the most common issues plaguing pond owners. The first step to effective algae management is to understand what type of...
No Strike at Local Starbucks for Red Cup Day
November 16, 2023 – Business was brisk at the Sulphur Springs Starbucks Store as baristas whipped up customer’s favorite holiday beverages on what is historically the company’s busiest day. Customers ordering certain beverages on Red Cup Day received a 2023 Reuseable Holiday Cup as employees were hard at work filling orders. Thousands of employees of other Starbucks’ locations chose this day to stage a walkout...
North East Choral Society Celtic Christmas December 2-3, 2023
November 15, 2023 – The Northeast Texas Choral Society will present A Celtic Christmas on Saturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 3 at the SSISD High School Auditorium. Get your tickets at singerscount.org, or in person at Alliance Bank, City National Bank, or Guaranty Bank and Trust.
Bethlehem Experience at County Line Baptist Church of Point
November 15, 2023 – Bring the family and experience the sights and sounds of the First Christmas. There will be interactive shops with unique keepsakes available. Chili, frito pie, tea, water and hot chocolate will be provided. This event will go on rain or shine. It all happens December 8-9, 2023 from 6-8PM at County Line Baptist Church of Point, TX.
Joseph “Joe” Orland Sandifer
October 26, 1934 ~ November 13, 2023 (age 89) MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held Saturday November 25, 2023 starting at 1:00 PM at the Triumph Christian Center on 1318 Jackson St Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. Joseph “Joe” Orland Sandifer
Rusty Mannon
Memorial services for Russell “Rusty” Wayne Mannon, age 47, will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 18, 2023 at West Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Eason officiating. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. Honorary pallbearers will be the East Texas Cowboys, the Texas Bomber’s, Class of 1995, Ryan Ruthart, Heath Horton, and Billy Raxter. Rusty passed away on November 9, 2023 in San...
Suspect Attempts to Flee Arrest At Stampede Solar Farm on Skid Steer
No Photo available for Jesus Alberto Alaniz November 15, 2023 – What turned out to be a very short and slow speed chase started in Saltillo as law enforcement showed up looking for a suspect wanted on a federal warrant for violation of probation. Supervisors of the construction company, IEA Constructors, obliged law enforcement in locating the suspect who was busy at work operating a skid steer. Once the suspect, Jesus Alberto...
Texas A&M Forest Service Annual Meeting Honors Personnel and Service
November 14, 2023 – SAN ANGELO, Texas – Texas A&M Forest Service held the agency’s annual personnel meeting today in San Angelo, Texas. Agency employees gathered from across the state to recognize accomplishments of the past year and employee achievements. Texas A&M Forest Service Director Al Davis emphasized his pride in the agency’s work and the annual meeting being an opportunity to highlight the agency’s progress...
The Sulphur Springs FFA 2023 Stew and Auction will be Held Thursday, the 16th
November 14, 2023 – The Sulphur Springs FFA 2023 Annual Stew and Auction will take place Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the Sulphur Springs High School Cafeteria. Doors and Stew Lines open at 5:30pm. The Auction will be held following the Stew. Entry is free, but donations will be accepted. Sulphur Springs FFA 2023 Stew & Auction
