”Reminder” 120th Anniversary of Hopkins County Courthouse!
This Friday the 21st, Hopkins County Courthouse is having their 120th Anniversary Celebration! This wonderful celebration starts at 6pm, and it includes a variety of activities!
These activities include the following:
Lectures, Courthouse Tours, Ghost Tours, Genealogical Society involvement; Scavenger Hunt, Fun Run, Courthouse Art Contest and most importantly Re-dedication of the Courthouse!
Courthouse History:
Celebration Plaza was made on official Texas Landmark in 1975. The original courthouse along with the entire east side of the square burned in 1894. The current courthouse, made of fireproof, red Texas granite, was built the following year on the northeast corner of the public square. In 2000, a historic preservation grant funded the complete restoration of the courthouse with some modern conveniences, such as an elevator and central heat and air also added, as well.
Everyone come on out to the Courthouse, this Friday the 21st at 6pm for the 120th Anniversary of the Courthouse! You’ll be glad you did!
For more updated information stay tuned in to KSSTradio.com
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Story and Photos by Molly Clegg, HS Intern
All-Staff Meeting Monday Focused on Why Teachers Teach
The Sulphur Springs ISD had its’ annual All-Staff Meeting at the Sulphur Springs Middle School Monday morning. All those present had on t-shirts with Hero on a Mission on the back. Among speakers Monday was Superintendent Michael Lamb who discussed why teachers teach.
Changing lives, love making a difference in kids lives, and love kids Lamb called the Sunday School reasons but they are not the thoughts of a future teachers declaring a major in college. He said he now follows a career in education because of these reasons. He said one can be in teaching for selfish reasons but education becomes a mission in life when the goal changes to focus on others. He said he knows that teachers who return each year do so because they are focused on the students.
Lamb said the past year had been a tough year with legal battles, discipline issues, and other problems that could have discouraged teachers. An issue posted to Facebook brought “death threats from all 50 states”. Lamb said “we are babies at Facebook impact.” Lamb said following the Second Greatest Commandment, “Love your neighbor as yourself” is how one gets through those times and will continue to assist in enduring difficulties that will be faced in education. He said relationships are the key to surviving and making a difference through education.
”Walk Like MADD”!
Kelli Martinez, Special Events Manager of the Mothers Against Drunk Driving Tyler Region and Officer Corley Weatherford of the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department guested on the KSST Good Morning Show with Enola Gay this morning.
They are reminding the community about the “Walk Like MADD” event coming up on September 26 in Buford Park. Walkers of all ages are welcome to register and show support of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Registration is now going on. For Hopkins County’s third annual Walk Like Madd event, a Car Show has been added. Ms. Martinez has a special place in her heart for the local event as she is originally from the Cumby area of Hopkins County. She stays quite busy overseeing events and walks in 50 Texas counties, but is just a phone call away for those who support the MADD organization.
With questions or for additional information, you can reach Kelli Martinez at 903-534-6000, Ext 4804 or www.madd.org/easttexas
City Zoning Issues This Week as Boards and Commission Meet
Three meetings in the Sulphur Springs City Council Chambers in City Hall, 201 North Davis Street, are scheduled for the first two days of the week. Monday night, the Planning and Zoning Commission meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday night, August 18 the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals and the Downtown Revitalization Board meet. The meetings are usually little attended and little attention is focused on the mundane items discussed. However, this week that could change for the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals.
Monday evening, August 17, at 6 p.m. the Planning and Zoning Commission, is scheduled to discuss and take action on a request to rezone property located at 100 thru 120 Airport Road and the adjacent lot to the south from Single Family to Light Commercial; a request to plat property located at 100 Airport Road; to rezone property located at 810 Gilmer Street from Heavy Commercial to Light Commercial. They, too, will elect a chair and vice-chair during their meeting.
At 5:30 p.m. Tuesday August 18, the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals will discuss and take action on an appeal filed by Sherry Cotton regarding the “Potato Man” sign at 204 Connally Street. Public reaction to this appeal has attracted attention of some outside the community. The board will also discuss a variance to the height requirement for a pole sign at 131 E. Industrial. Selection of a chairperson and vice-chairperson is also on the agenda.
Following at 7 p.m. Tuesday, the Downtown Revitalization Board will meet to discuss and take action on the façade design for 221 Main Street, the façade sign for 204 Connally, and the façade sign design for 108 Gilmer Street.
Good News for Dove Hunters
There’s good news for dove hunters who are looking forward to that opening day of dove season September first. A rainy spring has sprouted lots more sunflowers and seeds across the Texas landscape bringing 30-million mourning doves into the state. Biologists say dove numbers have increased over last year as much as 20 percent which is good news for both veteran hunters and those who are new to the sport. Texas Parks and Wildlife has this report.
“Updated” Monument Cleanup May Prove Difficult
The Veteran’s Memorial at Celebration Plaza has once again been spotted by vandals. Local veterans attempted to clean the spots from
the memorial but were unable accomplish their task with normal cleaning tools. Clean up may prove difficult, according to KSST Veterans’ Voices host Tommy Allison.
Delta County Man Had 5.5 Grams of Meth When Arrested in Hopkins County
Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 39-year old Cooper man, Randy Dale Hargrave, for four violation of probation warrants from Delta County at a County Road 4777 residence early Saturday morning. A search of his person resulted in discovery of 5.5 grams of methamphetamine
Lady Cats Lost in Championship Game at Garland Tourney
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team lost 2-0 to Prestonwood in the championship game at a Garland tourney Saturday. Earlier the Lady Cats downed Texas High, 2-1. Friday in pool play, the Lady Cats lost to Sachse, 2-0, defeated Killeen, 2-1 and won over Dallas Skyline, 2-0. The Lady Cats are 4-3 for the season
“Updated” Wildcats Scrimmage LE; Continue Preparation for Season
On the last play of the Wildcats scrimmage against Liberty-Eylau at the High School Track Field Friday night, the Wildcats were throwing the ball down near the end zone hoping to tie or win. A Leopard defensive back intercepted the pass to preserve a 28-21 win during the running clock portion of the scrimmage. The Wildcats fell behind 14-0 after the first quarter but scored three TD’s in quarter number two. Quarterback Tanner Ramirez threw a 19-yard TD pass to Tiesan Goodson, quarterback Easton Silman tossed a 63-yard touchdown pass to Bubba Hall and running back Nathan Bones scored on a 13-yard run. The Leopards also outscored the Wildcats 1-0 during the plays part of the scrimmage.
Meal A Day Menu, August 17th – August 21st
Meal A Day Menu
