Marine Corp League Prepares Iron Mike for Independence Celebration
The Hopkins County Marine Corp League donated their Tuesday morning to washing “Iron Mike”, their name for the statue of the soldier on Celebration Plaza at the Veteran’s Memorial. Preparations are underway for the Independence Day Celebration in Hopkins County. The celebration will being June 30th with the annual Sulphur Springs Symphony League Independence Concert. (See slide show below) IMG_1048 (Large)...
Tradin’ Post, Tuesday, July 4th, 2017:
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Independence Concert and Fireworks Time Changed 30-Minutes Due to Rain
The annual Independence Concert will begin at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 1st. The event is delayed 30-minutes to allow for thunderstorms to move out of the area. The annual Independence Concert set for Celebration Plaza downtown Sulphur Springs. Plan to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating and claim your favorite place on Celebration Plaza for listening to the music and watching the fireworks. This year, there will be numerous...
It’s Almost Time for the Independence Day Concert!
Everyone’s getting excited about the annual Independence Concert set for Saturday July 1 in downtown Sulphur Springs! Plan to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating and claim your favorite place on Celebration Plaza for listening to the music and watching the fireworks. This year, there will be numerous restaurant vendors set up on the south side of the square with concessions, in addition to keeping their restaurants open...
A Chat with Tom Sellers Celebrating Alliance Bank’s 90th Birthday
by Enola Gay President and CEO of Alliance Bank Tom Sellers paid a visit to the KSST Morning Show to share a bit of Alliance Bank history with listeners and viewers. You can see read the history and view historic photos on the bank website, alliancebank.com. In brief, the bank’s birth was during the Depression era, when in 1927 it was chartered by two of the largest shareholders of First State Bank which had closed for...
Independence 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...
Hopkins 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...
Symphony League Receives GSC Enterprises, Inc. Support for Independence Day Concert
Sulphur Springs Symphony League received a $10,500 donation from GSC Enterprises Inc. Tuesday morning. The donation will assist in funding the Independence Day Concert and Fireworks at Celebration Plaza, July 2. Mickey McKenzie, Chairman of Board , said, “We like to be a part of the community and a real positive part of it.” He said that many of the employees of GSC and its various entities are always present for the concert and...
Annual Independence Concert is July 2, 2016
Plan to be in Sulphur Springs, Texas on Saturday, July 2, 2016 for the Independence Concert by the Northeast Texas Symphony Orchestra. The music will begin at 8pm, and the concert is free and open to the public. Bring your family and friends to Celebration Plaza and stake out your own seating area (bring lawn chairs!). Downtown restaurants and diners will be open for dinner, eats and drinks. At dark, the concert will conclude as the...
Tonight at Celebration Plaza!
Tonight is the Sulphur Springs Independence Day Symphony Orchestra & Fireworks Extravaganza! Concert starts at 8:00 pm and fireworks commence at dark. Make sure to bring your blankets or lawn chairs and make yourself comfortable while downtown. Keep in mind that limited concessions will be available. Bring a bottle of water, and take advantage of this great opportunity to spend time with your family and friends. KSST Radio 1230 AM...
