Chamber Connection: Thanks To Stew Contest Sponsors
By Lezley Brown, CEO/President, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce This year’s Hopkins County Stew Contest certainly looked different than it ever has before; 88 cooks were spread out over 14 acres, most people got their stew via the drive-through, and the park looked a bit empty. But, there was something that was the same … people had fun! The spirit of the stew contest remained in this year marked with cancellations, and we are so...
Hohenberger, Brantley, Juarez Receive Top Hopkins County Stew Contest Awards
Top honors at the 2020 Hopkins County Stew Contest went to super cooks LaWanna Hohenberger and Broc Hohenberger and Richard Brantley and Ashley Brantley. Wade Juarez captured the John Chester Campsite award. Despite COVID-19 restrictions on the gathering, cooks turned out for a fun time. Even the weather cooperated. Friday’s storm and weather front dropped temperatures to the perfect stew weather on Saturday. First place Beef...
Letter Of Thanks From East End Allegiance To All Who Helped Provide Backpacks, Hygiene Kits For Youth
By Bridgette Cooper, President of East End Allegiance: Our Youth East End Allegiance hosted their 3rd Annual Back to School Event August 16, 2020, at the Pacific Park. We successfully gave 53 backpacks filled with school supplies and 51 hygiene bags including, toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, and deodorant. Each backpack included 6 folders, notebook paper, 2 boxes colors, markers, color pencil, 2 glue, scissors, pencils, and binders. We...
Tire Town’s Owner Mike Gilmer Up for 40th Year
On his birthday August 17, KSST’s Enola Gay caught up with Mike Gilmer, local businessman and a long-time radio advertiser. Mike is most often found at his family-run business, Tire Town, now located at 622 Oak Avenue in Sulphur Springs. Mike is owner and business manager, and his son Brad runs the shop. Tire Town carries a wide variety of tires and does installations, brake work and alignments. In addition to Mike’s...
Admissions Up At CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs has been “super busy” over the last 2 months, with a 28 percent increase in patient admissions during November alone. The emergency department experienced an almost 16 percent patient increase, CMFHSS Ministry President and Chief Executive officer Paul Harvey told Hopkins County Hospital District Board of Directors during...
Vender Wright Crowned Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic 2019
Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic 2018 Mary Ivey crowns Vender Wright the 2019 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic. Vender Wright was crowned Saturday night as the new Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic at the end of the end of the pageant which showcases the beauty, vitality, spirit, and talent of women age 60 and older. Wright had the audience clapping and singing along during the talent contest as she encouraged everyone to...
Chamber Connection- May 15, 2019
Chamber Connection- May 15th I have some big news to report about the Homemade Ice Cream Freeze-off. Shannon Oaks Church will be taking over the Ice Cream Freeze-off from the Chamber. So… what does this mean for you? It means that everything will be exactly the same! The Ice Cream Freeze-off will be held on Saturday, June 8 th at 5:30 p.m. on the rear lawn of Shannon Oaks, just before the hot air balloon launch and glow. Tickets will...
Free Conciliation Chicken – For Those Who Weren’t 1-100
KSST is giving away free Chick-Fil-A sandwiches, actually it’s a card for a free sandwich. If you win… When you win choose wisely from the 3 different sandwiches. Card good till the end of 2019. Just like this post, and make sure you like KSST on Facebook. Yummy looking… but don’t consume the cards. Rules and Information: The cards must be picked up in person from the KSST Studios, 717 Shannon Rd East, Sulphur...
No Tents Seen
No tents… and no campers seen as of Wednesday 1PM. The siren song of free chicken sandwiches (with 2 pickle slices) has apparently not been heard. No campers. KSST will be monitoring the area in the days to come… not because we plan on being one of the first 100 customers… because we all have to drive by the store to get to work. No tents.
Chamber Connection: April 26, 2019
Our schedule for the week The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce and CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital—Sulphur Springs are partnering to present a panel discussion called The Process of Care for Your Aging Parents on Thursday, May 2, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Sulphur Springs Country Club. This night is designed so attendees can hear the panel discussion and are able to then walk through booths to collect information and ask...
