Knight of Columbus Fish Fry Cancelled
Even with a record setting first week, the annual Lenten fish fry at St. James Catholic Church ended early due to COVID-19 concerns. This is one of the larger fund raising events for the Sulphur Springs Knights Of Columbus. The men wore smiles, but each one felt a tinge of sadness that their event was truncated. The order to cancel the remaining Friday events came from the regional Catholic Diocese. The KOC are looking forward to a yet-to-be-named summer event, and their wildly successful annual Thanksgiving Smoked Turkey...
read moreAARP Tax Aide Notice
Sulphur Springs, TX – AARP Tax Aide Notice: Due to the quickly changing situation with the coronavirus (COVID-19) we are suspending AARP Foundation Tax-Aide services beginning tomorrow here in Sulphur Springs at Wesley United Methodist Church. We will NOT be open tomorrow (Saturday March 14th, 2020). This closure is until further notice. aarp
read moreHOPKINS COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MONTHLY MEETING
HOPKINS COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MONTHLY MEETING WHEN: Thursday, March 19, 2020 @ 7:00 p.m. WHERE: HCGS Library, 611 N. Davis St., Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 WHAT: Matt White Presents “Prairie Time” Matt White teaches American History. He lives in Campbell, TX, with his wife Kristin and four daughters. He is the author of Prairie Time: A Blackland Portrait and Birds of Northeast Texas, both published by Texas A & M University Press. Matt White has studied prairies...
read moreLocal Preparations, Cancellations, Restrictions Related to coronavirus
Local emergency management officials are slated to meet Friday afternoon to discuss what, if any, preparedness actions Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County will be taking related to coronavirus. Texas Department of State Health Services image for Coronavirus reporting “Multiple agencies in Hopkins County are meeting this afternoon to discuss COVID-19 this afternoon. We have had nothing in the county that I am aware of. This is to discuss the potential,” said Kristy Springfield, assist Hopkins County management coordinator. “We...
read moreSpring Fling, Other Events Still On Schedule For Senior Citizens Center
Karon Weatherman said all events planned at the Senior Citizens Center are still on the schedule. That means senior citizens are still invited to the Spring Fling to be held this Friday evening,March 13, at the Senior Citizens Center. Dale “The C” Cummings will sing music from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. “He is a great performer. If you haven’t heard him sing you are in for a special treat,” Weatherman said. The concert is free for all adults age 50 and over, but those attending are asked to bring...
read moreMajor League Baseball Reacts to COVID-19
The 2020 MLB season will be pushed back at least 2 weeks according to a press release obtained by KSST. KSST AM 1230 is an official Texas Ranger affiliate and will be adjusting our broadcasts accordingly.
read moreKENNY CHESNEY POSTPONES INITIAL CHILLAXIFICATION DATES
HOPING FOR EVERYTHING THROUGH MAY 28 TO BE RESCHEDULED “In times of uncertainty, I won’t take chances with those I love.” NASHVILLE, Tenn. – These are uncertain times, and Kenny Chesney feels the unrest. With his band and crews deep in rehearsals for the 2020 Chillaxification Tour, he found himself looking at people who’ve been part of his road family for decades – and he knew he had to do something. It wasn’t an easy decision, but when you’re invested in the musicians, the techs, the drivers and especially the fans, it comes down to one...
read moreChamber Connection- March 12
By Lezley Brown, CEO/President Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce I wanted to let you know about our upcoming Lunch & Learn on Friday, March 27, at Clarion Pointe in Sulphur Springs. Cost is $15 for Chamber members, and $20 for non-Chamber members. Cost includes lunch and an educational session presented by Bethany Ferrall, Assistant Director, Career Development Center at Texas A&M Commerce. This session will focus on increasing the effectiveness of your hiring process, how to do salary research to offer competitive salaries to...
read moreThe March 8th 2020 Boom
KSST has gathered reports from our region of Texas regarding the ‘Boom’ heard and felt on March 8th, 2020. The form to report information was open to anyone on the internet. A link to the form was included in a post on KSSTRadio.com. The post was then shared by tens of thousands of people via facebook in a six state area, centered on Sulphur Springs, TX. Here is what we all agree on Almost everyone responding says it happened March 8th, 2020 between 8:50pm and 9:00PM. 50% percent rated the level of the ‘boom’ as 9 of...
read moreNETBIO Sale Pre-Conditioned Weaned Calf and Yearling Scheduled March 18
The Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization, in cooperation with the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission, will kick off the spring season with its annual March NETBIO pre-conditioned weaned calf and yearling sale to be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Over 5,000 head of quality pre-conditioned cattle have already been consigned to the sale by NETBIO producer/members. The sale, held at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Auction Market, will begin at 1 p.m. The cafe will be open, and the cattle will be penned for viewing before the sale...
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