Blackmon Signs to Play Golf at Ole Miss
Wildcats golfer Brody Blackmon has decided to play college golf at Ole Miss. He signed a letter of intent Friday. KSST News spoke with Brody and his parents Randy and Michelle Blackmon following the signing. Brody said Ole’ Miss was one of his last official visits allowed under NCAA rules. He stated he liked the atmosphere of Oxford, Mississippi and the attitude of team members and coaches Chris Malloy and Kyle Ellis. He called...
Perryman Returns to Talk Economics
Dr. Ray Perryman, one of the foremost authorities on the economy, is returning to Sulphur Springs for an Economic Outlook Conference at the Civic Center on December 9. Meredith Caddell, Chamber of Commerce Chamber President, said Perryman has been better than ever the past two years. This year, he will address the insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare issues that will become apparent with changes January 1, 2016. He will also give an...
Maxine Hiller
Funeral Service for Maxine Hiller, age 87, of Sulphur Springs, TX, will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Wednesday, November 18, 2015, at Wesley United Methodist Church, with Rev. Steve Cook officiating. Interment will follow at Mahoney Cemetery with Chris Hiller, Jeremy Hiller, Scott Hundt, Steve Hiller, J.W. Upton and Randy Hiller serving as Pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dennis Jordan, Gary Lewis, Jim Scaggs, and Max...
Salvation Army Angel Tree Signup Saturday
Two Salvation Army “Angel Tree” signups are planned at the VF Outlet Mall on Saturday November 14 from 9am til noon and on Tuesday November 17 from 4pm-6:30pm. Families with children can register for the annual help from Salvation Army, this year in the form of needed clothing, coats, etc. Parents need to bring documentation to qualify for Angel Tree. For details, contact Tammi at 903-348-9543. Additionally, this...
Four Republicans Seek Sheriff’s Office: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
November 13, 2015 – Voters in the Republican Primary election in March will chose the next Sheriff for Hopkins County unless someone registers to run in the Democratic Primary. Although formal filing for election begins next week, four men have announced their candidacy for Sheriff. Each of the four will have the opportunity to address those attending the Hopkins County Republican breakfast meeting Saturday 8 a.m. at League...
History By Foot Series Continues Saturday
Local historian John Sellers will be having another in his History by Foot series Saturday at 10 a.m. It costs $10. Call John at City National Bank for reservations. Sellers talked about his latest walk with Enola Gay on KSST’s Good Morning Show Thursday morning. Sellers said the walk will follow College Street talking about First Baptist Church, First Presbyterian Church, early homes and businesses. Then, turning on Jackson...
Director’s Notebook… Hope Cain, Director, Public Library
Did Amazon just replace the public library? Now I enjoy Amazon.com like many of you. I can accrue items in my shopping cart and order when I’m ready. I always get exactly what I want, with fair prices and quick (free) shipping…what’s not to like? The article “Did Amazon just replace the public library?” written by Megan Garber is something I just had to take to task. What does it say? What does it mean? Am I out of a job?? In 2...
Pavilion Construction to Begin Soon
Work will begin soon on the Pavilion project in Buford Park. The city had been awaiting delivery of beams to use for the project and they are now at the location. City Manager Marc Maxwell stated a new manufacturer had been secured and the beams have been delivered. The original proposed supplier went out of business due to bankruptcy prior to delivering the product needed. Maxwell said the foundation work is ready to begin in the...
Commercial Dumpster Exchange Underway; Residents Asked to Observe 7 a.m. Deadline
Commercial garbage pickup in the City of Sulphur Springs will not be interupted by a change in collection companies beginning January 1, 2016, according to City Manager Marc Maxwell. Sanitation Solutions is already putting their different colored dumpsters in place at commercial collection sites. Republic will continue to collect garbage at all locations until the end of the year. Schedules for commercial collection and residential...
Sulphur Springs Receives 100 Trees From Texas A & M Forest Service
Sulphur Springs is one of 100 communities across Texas to receive a special delivery of 100 trees in honor of Texas A&M Forest Service’s centennial year, capping off a full year of celebrating the agency’s commitment to conserve and protect Texas’ trees and forests. Each community may decide how to use their trees. Many communities tied the trees to last week’s Arbor Day celebrations. Sulphur Springs gave their trees to the local...
