Ross Family Seeks Justice For Chance In Federal Court
A Hopkins County family is seeking a jury trial in the Sherman Division of the Eastern District Court of Texas. Shelly and Tony Ross seek damages for emotional distress, medical and funeral expenses, plus attorney fees in case number 4:16-cv-00095-ALM-CAN filed with the court by the David D. Davis Law office of Grand Prairie. Named in the suit as defendants are the city of Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County, Sulphur Springs Police Lt....
White Advances to State in FCCLA Competition
Mallory White, a junior at SSHS, will advance to the state FCCLA competition after a 6th place finish in Job Interview at the recent regional convention. White had prepared a portfolio and was interviewed regarding what she learned in the preparation. Two Life Event Planning teams competed at the regional event but did not advance. FCCLA competitions include preparation of a teacher’s lesson for elementary school, job interview, focus...
Animal of the Week: Boogie
Boogie is a 2 year old male mutt who was picked up by Animal Shelter Officers on January 29 from the Mockingbird Lane area. Shelter Officers are currently unable to pin point his exact breed. “We’re calling him a beagle mix because of his size,” Animal Shelter Officer Barbi Blanch said. “Maybe Shepard or even Husky. He’s kind of a Heinz 57, but he’s not very big.” Boogie was originally owned...
Ducks Unlimited Dinner Thursday
Ducks Unlimited began in 1937 during the Dust Bowl when the waterfowl population had plummeted to an all time low due to drought. A few sportsmen banded together and formed an organization with one mission; to preserve the continent’s waterfowl habitat. After years of faithful members spread across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, Ducks Unlimited is the largest and most effective private waterfowl and wetlands conservation...
Think About Sending Financial Valentines to Loved One
Americans spent nearly $19 billion in Valentine’s Day gifts last year, according to the National Retail Federation. Much of this money went for gifts with short shelf lives, such as candy, flowers and restaurant meals (and about $700 million was spent on gifts for pets). There’s certainly nothing wrong with giving chocolates or roses. But this year, think about going beyond the classic gifts. Instead, use Valentine’s Day as an...
Spring Planting
by Mario Villarino As you go over ksstradio.com during your Sunday ready, you probably are celebrating Valentines’s Day somehow and enjoying the cooler temperatures of the year. Our youth livestock projects are getting ready for their county livestock show scheduled for the last part of the month (NETLA Show Feb 25-27, 2016, Regional Civic Center Arena) and our ranchers and gardeners are getting ready for our summer to start....
President Names Hopkins County For December Disaster Aid; County Completing May Disaster Relief Agreement with FEMA
As Hopkins County officials conclude their agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regarding the Presidential Disaster Declaration made last May, the President has once again declared Hopkins County a disaster county following the December 26-27, 2015 floods that did major damage to roads and bridges in the county. According to County Judge Robert Newsom, the final agreement regarding the May, 2015 disaster that...
Saltillo Senior Night
Lady Lion Seniors – Tallie Boekhorst and Senior Paula Boekhorst, Richard and Heidi Clover and Senior Haylee Clover and Brandon Hogue and Lori McPhearson and Senior Malori Hogue. Sienna Collins being honored as the 1st Place Cross Country runner at state. Lion Seniors – Dana Bench and Senior Lane Bench, Amy Underwood and Senior Jonathan Van Holten and Sahira Olvera sister and Senior Pascual Fiscal
She’s Such a Darlin by Michael Jefferson
Michael Jefferson is a student at SSISD Middle School. KSST supports the efforts of all students interested in journalism, and is proud to publish their efforts. I know you guys have seen Mrs. Darlin around school helping with all of the technology problems. She is also the cheerleader coach for the 7th graders, but now she has a bigger role. She is in charge of all the new tablets we just got here at the middle school and she...
Student Council by Brenden Lynn and Justin Brock
Justin Brock is a student at SSISD Middle School. KSST supports the efforts of all students interested in journalism, and is proud to publish their efforts. Brenden Lynn is a student at SSISD Middle School. KSST supports the efforts of all students interested in journalism, and is proud to publish their efforts.es here Have you ever thought about being a big part of your school? Did you know that there’s a place for you right here at...
