NETX Choral Society Finalizes “Feast Of Favorites”
By Enola Gay Carol Allen, Director of the North East Texas Choral Society, and her singers are putting the final touches on the music for the “Feast of Favorites” Christmas Concert they hope you will attend on Saturday December 2 at 7 pm or Sunday December 3 at 2 pm inside the SSHS Auditorium in the Civic Center. Rehearsals for the 100 singers are held on Monday nights at First United Methodist Church. In a recent Channel 18 TV interview, Carol recalled that she was a member at a meeting of the Symphony League board when someone...
read moreHealthy Holiday Meals By Johanna Hicks
Basic Recipe Alterations for More Healthful Holiday Meals Thanksgiving weekend is a great time to stop and reflect on blessings. It is also a great time to think about your own health and good nutrition. Holiday meals can be healthier and taste just as good by using some basic recipe substitutions or alterations. The sugar, fat, or sodium content of almost any holiday recipe can be reduced without a noticeable difference in taste. Reducing sugar, fat, and salt are the most effective means of making holiday meals healthier....
read morePJC Sulphur Springs News: SPRING REGISTRATION
SPRING REGISTRATION Registration for the spring 2018 semester at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center has begun. Carli Withrow, a returning student, was among the first to finalize her spring schedule with adviser Carey Gable. On-campus registration will continue through Dec. 15 and again from Jan. 2-8. On-line registration is available through Jan. 15.
read moreSymphony League Auction: Huge Success
By Savannah Owens The Symphony League Auction was held on Saturday November 18th from 5:00-9:00 pm. There were a bunch of unique home items, great Christmas gifts, gift-certificates, tasty looking food items, and much more. Phones rang all night long as people called in to bid for items. Bill Owens, dressed as Uncle Sam, was one of the six people manning the phones and enjoying every minute the action. A quilt was in high demand with the highest bidder donating $380. There were photographs from around Sulphur Springs, a drawing of...
read moreMeal a Day Menu for November 20th-24th
Meal A Day Menu November 20th – November 24th Monday Frito Chili Pie Corn Tossed Salad Tuesday Chicken Spectacular Carrots Pickled Beets Wednesday Turkey and Dressing Sweet Potatoes Green Beans Cranberry Sauce Roll Thursday Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday Friday Ham and Potato Casserole Broccoli Roll
read moreSymphony League Auction: LIVE
The annual Symphony League Auction is happening tonight! Be sure to call (903)-885-0700 to bid on the many exciting items available! Watch live on Facebook, Channel 18, or view the list of items here. You don’t want to miss out on all the fun!
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Handicapable Rodeo: Cowboys and Cowgirls For a Day
The UPRA Rodeo coincides with the Handicapable Rodeo. This annual event was put on from help with the UPRA Rodeo Cowboys, SSHS Key Club Students, Cheerleaders, and many other students. The special education and handicap children are able to participate in various rodeo style activities: such as horseback riding and mechanical bull riding. The participants come from all over, not just Sulphur Springs, and are able to have fun being cowboys and cowgirls for a day. Civic Center Handicap Rodeo 2 Civic Center Handicap Rodeo 3 Civic Center...
read moreHappy Thanksgiving from our Staff! By Johanna Hicks
Recently, I had the privilege of leading a discussion on cooking with winter squash – butternut and acorn, in particular. I demonstrated a recipe that is rich in vitamin A and C, as well as being a good source of fiber and deliciousness! The recipe is a delightful accompaniment to any meal, but especially appropriate for Thanksgiving. Enjoy this recipe at your Thanksgiving meal, and from our staff to you, have a Happy Thanksgiving! Butternut Squash Casserole Ingredients: 1 butternut squash (about 2 pounds) 2 apples, cored...
read moreUPRA Rodeo Royalty, Hopefuls Make Promotional Visit to KSST, Channel 18
With the “Cinch” United Professional Rodeo Finals in town this weekend, the nine candidates for UPRA titles were making their way around town prior to arena competitions during the rodeo’s three performances. These young ladies range in age from thirteen to eighteen and represent rodeos and cattle companies in Texas and Louisiana. All of them are already seasoned rodeo competitors who aspire to represent the UPRA’s five-state circuit. Both the current Miss UPRA and Miss Teen UPRA are actually from the same community,...
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