More Information on Tickets, Venue for Wildcats Play-off Game March 7 in San Antonio Alamodome
According to the Superintendents office of SSISD, tickets are still available for the Thursday March 7, 2019 Wildcats Basketball Playoff game for the State Championship. Here are some particulars you may want to know.
Families, fans and students may purchase tickets in Sulphur Springs through the school. Tickets are $16 each and your ticket will admit you to the first 5A game at 7pm as well as the Wildcat game at 8:30pm. All seats are reserved. Children age 2 and under will be admitted free but must sit in a lap.
High schoolers who wish to sit together in a Student section may purchase tickets at Sulphur Springs High School through Wednesday March 6.
Families and fans may purchase tickets at SSISD Administration Building on Connally Street through Wednesday March 6.
If the Wildcats win on Thursday and advance to the Finals, those tickets will be sold at the Alamodome venue.
You will be able to listen to the game on KSST Radio 1230AM and streaming on our website, ksstradio.com. KSST Sports Director Don Julian will announce the playoff game. There will be no Channel 18 TV coverage or recording of the game.
The Alamodome venue has a “clear bag and weapon policy” and prohibits concealed and open carry weapons. They also prohibit certain types of bags and belongings from the venue.
THINGS YOU MAY NOT BRING INTO THE ALAMODOME INCLUDE: backpacks, camera/camera case, mesh bags, large purses, seat cushions, clear backpacks, color-tinted or plastic bags, over-sized tote bags, binoculars/case, printed or patterned plastic bags, folding chair/folding chair bag, concealed or open carry guns.
THINGS THAT ARE APPROVED TO BRING INTO THE ALAMODOME INCLUDE: purses smaller than 8 1/2″ by 5 1/2 , one-gallon plastic freezer bag, clear tote smaller than 12″x 6″x 12″, diaper bags and medically-necessary bags.
BASICALLY, IF YOUR BAG IS LARGER THEN A SHEET OF PAPER, IT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED INTO THE ALAMODOME.
Parking is $15 per vehicle, no in-and-out allowed. If you take your car from the parking area, you will have to pay another $15 parking fee upon your return.
Weekly Food Pantry for Como Residents: Jehovah Jireh Provides For Many
Open since Autumn 2018, the Jehovah Jireh Food Pantry is providing basic food items and fresh fruits and vegetables each week to low-income individuals and families in need. The non-profit Food Pantry is located on Highway 11 East in Como, Texas. Over 350 individuals weekly come to the food distribution which is open each Thursday from 9am until 12 noon.
Nancy Attaway was moved to open the pantry in 2018. The idea sprang from needs which she was aware of even before she had a building. During a KSST Good Morning Show interview, Nancy explained “in an answer to prayers, almost miraculously, the perfect-size building in the perfect location, right on Highway 11, became available. We had to make very few changes and adjustments before we could begin storing food and getting ready to open”. Through donations of staples, breads, meats, fruits and vegetables, the Pantry is able to help individuals and families who are having a tough time making ends meet, and may be sacrificing nutrition to cut corners. “Actually, 1 in 6 persons in the US are facing hunger, and the local need is great. It is truly amazing how, and when, these donations of food come in. I may get a call during the day or even late in the evening saying they’ve got a pallet or two of something in another part of NE Texas, and me and my husband take the trailer and go after it. It seems that what we need always seems to come in, in time to bless someone”.
Maria Gomez has been a volunteer since the beginning. She helps in all areas, from storing foods in the cooler or freezer, to packaging them for distribution, to helping place the pre-packaged boxes in the cars of recipients, and in getting the word out about the Pantry. She says, “I work there a lot because I like to. But Nancy is there full-time, often 7 days a week. Because it is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, no one gets paid. All work is volunteer and gladly given from the heart”. She says that in order to receive food on distribution day, you will need to provide proof of income and number of persons in your household.
Since last Autumn, the Jehovah Jireh Food Pantry’s weekly distribution of food has grown to over 350 individuals per week. It is now associated with a group of caring individuals which provides quantities of food items to 8 different food pantries in the Northeast Texas region. As Springtime comes on, they want local gardeners to know that they will welcome donations of home-grown fresh vegetables. If you’d like to donate time as a volunteer, that’s welcome too. Donations of money for the Pantry are also always welcomed. If you’d like to make a donation, you can do so on Thursday mornings at the Pantry, or by mail to Jehovah Jireh Food Pantry at 10870 State Highway 11 E , Como, Texas 75431. You can also donate to the Pantry through an account set up at City National Bank. You may phone for more details at 903-335-4703. More information can be found on facebook at Jehovah Jireh Food Pantry
SSISD Tax Office Announces Thursday/Friday Closure
Tax Assessor/Collector Sandra Gibby announces that the SSISD Tax Office will also be closed this Thursday and Friday to help cheer on the Wildcats as they travel to San Antonio.
Latest Information on Wildcat Playoff Ticket Sales
Everyone in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County is excited about the Wildcats bid for Basketball State Champs in games scheduled at the Alamodome in San Antonio starting Thursday March 7, 2019.
How can you get tickets? According to the SSISD Superintendent’s office, ticket sales will begin today (tues) starting at 2:30pm, first come first served. Tickets are $16 each during this pre-sale period.
For tickets for families and fans, purchase tickets at the SSISD Administration Building on Connally Street starting at 2:30pm Tuesday March 5. For high school students wishing to sit together in a Student section, students can purchase these tickets at the High School office.
You are asked to remember these tips when purchasing tickets to attend Thursday’s game:
Persons age 2 and younger are free but must sit in a lap.
All tickets are reserved and anyone sitting in a seat must have a ticket, regardless of age.
Parking is $15 per day, CASH ONLY. No in and out. (If you leave in your car and return, you will pay another $15 parking fee).
For details on ticket sales, contact the SSISD Administration Building at 903-885-2153.
N E Texas Choral Society Gets Set for “Stage and Screen” Concert on May 4,5
During two semesters per year, Carol Allen directs her 100-voice choral group in Monday night rehearsals at First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in downtown Sulphur Springs. This has been her habit for over 20 years. She finds great pleasure and fulfillment in using her choral training to bring out the music in individuals and provide the community with the art form of choral singing.
In a few weeks, two concerts will be performed onstage for the public in the Sulphur Springs High School Auditorium of the Civic Center. The Saturday May 4 concert will begin at 7pm and the Sunday May 5 concert is at 2pm. The theme “Stage and Screen” will reprise beloved selections from television series, stage plays and film. All ages will enjoy the entertainment, the music, the costuming and stunning backdrop.
During last Monday’s rehearsals, the men’s Sectionals were being conducted in the upstairs choir room, directed by Nevill Jackson and with Ken Hanushek accompanying them on keyboard. Downstairs, with Denise Stewart on piano and Paul Clark on drums, Carol conducted the women’s Sectionals, practicing their parts in “Hawaii 5-0”, “Be Our Guest” and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”. During concert, you will also hear a number of ensembles as well as soloists who will perform songs you’ll remember from favorite musicals and movies, so prepare to be delighted!
Concert tickets will be $15 person with children age 12 and under at $5 each. Purchase tickets from any NE Texas Choral Society member or at www.singerscount.org. You can catch photos posted on Facebook at northeasttexaschoralsociety. And if you’d like to become a singing member of the Choral Society, please let them know!
KSST Proud To Cover The Wildcats
Extending our 72 year tradition of local sports and news coverage, KSST and Sports Director Don Julian will be in San Antonio to cover the appearance of the Boys Basketball team in the State Tournament. Unfortunately, no videotaping or live video streaming is allowed at the State Tournament as the UIL has all of the video rights to those games. Audio streaming is available through the homepage of KSSTradio.com and all of the play-by-play action will be available on KSST 1230AM, as always. Stay tuned for highlights, updates, and photos from San Antonio as well. KSST is proud of our community and looks forward to covering the next 72 years of local events.
SSHS Team Tennis Takes Third In Local Tourney
Wildcats Tennis Takes Third Place in SS Tournament Friday
The Wildcats’ tennis team took third place in their own Sulphur Springs Invitational Tournament on Friday (March 1). The Wildcats’ boys doubles team of Jordan Gonzales and Michael McCord took first place. The Wildcats mixed doubles team of Carlos Lopez and Jeaux Leigh Cantu were first place winners. Katie Beth Hurd was second in girls singles. Boys singles player Jonah Kirkpatrick got second place. The boys doubles team of Aaron Lucas and Logan Schumacher were third. The all-freshman girls doubles team of Paige Miesse and Savannah Lilly placed third. Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez said he was pleased with the results. He was also happy with the tournament overall. He said the turnout was great and the weather cooperated as the rain stayed away. Coach Martinez said he was able to get in 100 matches with the tournament wrapping up by mid-afternoon. The Wildcats will be playing in a Pleasant Grove tournament on Thursday.
Ladycat Softball To Play Again Tuesday 4:30 In Canton
Lady Cats Softball Goes 2-3 at Wylie Tourney, Coach Carrillo Still Pleased
Despite winning two and losing three in a Wylie tournament this part weekend (Feb. 28-Mar. 2), Lady Cats Softball Coach David Carrillo still feels his team is moving in the right direction. The losses were to powers The Colony, Rockwall and Sachse. The Lady Cats did win their final two games of the tourney against Lubbock Cooper and Frisco Independence. Coach Carrillo said the Lady Cats played well and were in every game. The Lady Cats are about two weeks from the start of district play. The Lady Cats have a 12-3 season record. Next the Lady Cats play at Canton Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. in a varsity only contest.
Wildcat Baseball Climbs Ranks to #5
Wildcats Baseball Now Ranked #5 After 4-0 Tournament at Van
Wildcats Baseball Coach Jerrod Hammack said the target on the back of his team just got bigger. After a 4-0 showing in a Van tournament over the weekend, the Wildcats are now ranked #5 by Texas High School Baseball. He said this year’s team is a good mature bunch and he feels they can handle the high ranking and still go about their business. Coach Hammack has said he feels this year’s team is a special bunch and he said they are playing like it. Still he said the Wildcats still have plenty of things to improve on especially getting a runner home from third base with less than two outs. The Wildcats open district play next. They are playing three rounds against each team this season and that requires extra midweek games. The Wildcats will play at Royse City Wednesday at 7 p.m.
