Buyers Lunch is a NETLA Tradition, Hosted by Farm Bureau, First Baptist Church
Kevin Gibson, President of NETLA Prior to the Hopkins County Junior Market Show and Sale, it’s a local tradition that potential buyers be treated to a fabulous lunch featuring beef and dairy, and introduced to some of the youth exhibitors. The event was held in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs at noon on Thursday February 21, 2019. A large attendance of farmers, ranchers and community leaders were...
Roberts Named Citizen of the Year at 93rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet; A Number of Awards Presented at “Love Makes the World Go Round” Event
Craig Roberts was named Citizen of the Year at the 93rd Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet. “Love Makes the World Go Round” was the theme for the Valentine’s Day event at the Civic Center. The annual event honors local citizens and Chamber of Commerce members who contribute to the quality of life in the county. A number of awards and recognitions were presented. Craig Roberts named Citizen...
Tira News for Feb 15th, 2019
By Jan Vaughn We want to express our appreciation to the North Hopkins Beta Club for their donations to the Tira Food Pantry. They had a “Pack the gym!” night, where NH basketball fans received free admission for wearing a red shirt and bringing a canned item. Yvonne Weir reports, “Dustin, Natalie, and Maria spent last weekend with us. We had a good game of Canasta. On February 8th Wesley attended A Night to Shine at Brightstar...
Going Green By Johanna Hicks
When you hear the words “going green,” your thoughts probably turn to water conservation, energy conservation, using environmentally-safe cleaning products, and so on. However, the focus of this column is totally different. I’m talking about salad greens – spinach, in particular....
KSST’s ‘Nice People Awards’ is Valentine Season Favorite
The “Nice People Awards” has been a Valentine-season feature on KSST for the past few decades. It is a program which spotlights the everyday, nice things that local people do for others in their community. Held annually during the time of the Academy Awards and the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce recognitions, this simple showcase is for the everyday nice folks we all know, and KSST listeners love to get involved....
SSISD Board Tours Career Technology Classrooms; Hear Reports on Schools, Legislative Funding and Policies; Set March 11-15 as Public School Week; Make Personnel Changes
School Board members and SSISD Administrative staff tour Career and Technology Education Classrooms during board meeting Tuesday. February is Career and Technology Education Month. Sulphur Spring School Board celebrated the event with a tour of the career and technology courses taught at Sulphur Springs High School as well as conducting the regular business of hearing reports and taking action on various items. Jenny Arledge, Career...
Dinner Bell Menu For February 13, 2019
Dinner Bell February 13, 2019 Community Partner: Hopkins/Rains County Farm Bureau Menu: Meatloaf (it is renowned) Mashed Potatoes (well seasoned and buttery) Bacon Infused Green Beans Super Special Salad Yeast Rolls and Butter Strawberry Cake Valentine Sugar Free Dessert Dinner Bell served its first meal (meatloaf and mashed potatoes) on February 1, 2012. Come celebrate our birthday with us. Same time...
KSST and Bodacious BBQ Offer Sweet Rewards During Valentine On-Air Giveaways
Tis the season of love! And true to the KSST tradition of rewarding our listeners, the nicest people we know, three delicious meals for two PLUS free desert will be awarded during Valentine’s week, compliments of Bodacious BBQ in Sulphur Springs. One giveaway per day will take place during the Good Morning Show with Enola Gay at 7:25am, on Tuesday February 12, Wednesday February 13 and Thursday February 14. Because the Valentine...
Wildcat Cards On Sale; Benefits Athletic Needs Outside Local Budget
January 31, 2019 – Sulphur Springs Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Greg Owens wants everyone to know it’s Wildcat Card time. The cards, which offer discounts and offers from 30 businesses and benefit SSISD athletic programs, go on sale beginning Thursday (January 31). The $20 card is good for one year. Coach Owens said athletes from the 7th through the 12th grades will be selling the cards through February 13. He...
Dinner Bell Menu For January 30, 2019
Dinner Bell January 30, 2019 Community Partner: Lions Club of Sulphur Springs Menu: Can you believe one month of 2019 is almost complete? Cool weather says warm food and what is warmer than a Mexican influenced meal? King Ranch ChickenPinto BeansMexican RiceMexican Chopped Salad with Avocado Ranch DressingWarm Tortillas and ButterSopapilla Cheesecake Pineapple Yogurt Pudding (the no added sugar dessert) Same time...
