2016 Senior Citizen’s Prom!
Tickets are FREE but they have to have one to get in the door. Space is limited to 100 people. Please call as soon as possible if you want a ticket. Karon Weatherman Program and Marketing Director Senior Citizen’s Center 150 Martin Luther King Blvd Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482 (903) 885-1661
read moreDanna’s & The Florist Presents: Nikko Blu Trunk Show
Danna’s & The Florist will be hosting the Nikko Blu Trunk Show on July 21st from 6-8 pm. A preview of the show will begin at noon. The Trunk Show will take place at The Event at 438A Gilmer Street in Sulphur Springs, Texas across from Davis St Baptist Church. Nikko Blu is a mother/daughter duo, composed of Kim and Ashton, that began making jewelry three years ago in Keller, Tx. The two just began making their pieces available to other dealers in March of 2016. Nikko Blu provides necklaces, rings, and bracelets of handmade natural...
read moreRegional Coordinated Public Transportation Planning Meetings!
This is a Flyer that was received from Chris Brown. Chris is the Executive Director at Ark Tex Council of Governments. They are going to hold meetings in different Counties to call about their Services and get input from citizens who might need their services. Please note that the Sulphur Springs Meeting will be held on Monday, July 11th at 1:00. Please try to be in attendance if you would like more information or would like to voice your opinion. If you know someone who uses the Trax Bus please pass this information on to them. Chris Brown...
read moreCamp! Camp! Camp!
Whew! We’re already into July and I’m tired (in a good sort of way!) “Kids’ Camp: Fun, Food, Fitness” started off with a great group of 1st thru 4th grade students. So far, they have learned about MyPlate, the Fruit Group, the Grains Group, No-Cook Meals, the Protein Group, Pet safety, Poison Control, 1st aid, weather, and participated in a t-shirt design contest. They also participated in Walk Across Texas, yoga, team sports, Herbs, Herb Butter, planting seeds, and plenty of outdoor activities. If you have been in Buford Park lately, you’ll...
read moreThe Hunger Games- Mockingjay Trilogy at Buford Park Friday Night!
This Weeks movie is The Hunger Games- Mockingjay Trilogy! The weekly Friday Night Movies are typically on Celebration Plaza, but this weeks movie will be located at Buford Park. The movie will be starting at dark. Mockingjay is about, following her rescue from the devastating Quarter Quell, Katniss awakes in the complex beneath the supposedly destroyed District 13. Her home, District 12, has been reduced to rubble, and Peeta Mellark is now the brainwashed captive of President Snow. At the same time, Katniss also learns about a secret...
read moreWesley United Methodist Church Invites You to Join Cave Quest
Wesley United Methodist Church is hosting their Vacation Bible School from August 1st-5th. The theme is Cave Quest-following Jesus, the light of the world! Be sure to attend for new friends, amazing experiments, spelunker sports, lip-smacking snacks, surprising adventures, incredible music and much more! It will be held from 9 am- 12 pm, with free lunches after each day. For more information call 903-885-3383 or stop by 614 Texas Street.
read moreIndependence Day Concert Picture Essay
The 25th Annual Independence Day Celebration Concert was held in Celebration Plaza in Sulphur Springs Saturday, July 2. The Concert was produced by the Sulphur Springs Symphony League and performed by the Northeast Texas Symphony Orchestra. The following is a series of slideshows from the concert, featuring the crowds, the Alliance Bank Watermelon Eating Contest, the Orchestra and the Fireworks display. All photos were taken by KSST intern Steven Payne. DSC_0719 DSC_0721 DSC_0722 DSC_0725 DSC_0726 DSC_0730 DSC_0734 DSC_0737 DSC_0740 DSC_0742...
read moreHopkins County Celebrates 25th Annual Independence Day Concert
The 25th Annual Independence Day Celebration Concert was held on Celebration Plaza in Sulphur Springs July 2, 2016. The concert was produced by the Sulphur Springs Symphony League, who presented the Northeast Texas Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Douglas Bakenhus conducted the orchestra, with Bill Owens as Guest Conductor. Before the orchestra kicked off the 240th anniversary of the United States of America, a watermelon eating contest was held by Alliance Bank next to the Veteran’s Memorial. Contestants were divided into three groups: children...
read moreKSST American Flag Kit Give Away At Independence Day Celebration!
Saturday, July 2nd, at the Independence Day Celebration, KSST Radio will be giving away 10 American Flag Kits! KSST wants people to feel the experience of America by flying the American Flag. All you have to do is enter a drawing. Just come up to the KSST booth beside the Symphony stage and fill out the ballot to enter to win a free American Flag kit.
read moreLocal Animal Shelter Adoption Events
DSC_0650 DSC_0651 DSC_0652 DSC_0653 DSC_0642 DSC_0643 DSC_0648 DSC_0645 DSC_0647 On Thursday morning, June 30th, the local animal shelter volunteers held an adoption event for several of their foster animals on the square. At the adoption events four to five of the foster dogs are available for adoption. The animal shelter has teamed up with three local veterinary clinics, Bright Star Vet Clinic, Hopkins County Vet Clinic, and Sulphur Springs Vet Clinic. Once the animal is bought they must be spayed or neutered if they...
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