No Leak in Auditorium Following Rain; Work Progresses on Civic Center Auditorium
Work at the Regional Civic Center auditorium is moving along at a rapid pace. Don Roundtree and Charlie Wilson reported to the Sulphur Springs School Board that no leak occurred during the recent rains. This is a first for the auditorium in many years. SSISD is remodeling and upgrading the auditorium as the result of a multi-year lease between the school and county. Electrical work is underway. A new transformer has been set. Lights...
Varisty Basketball by Justin Brock and Brenden Lynn
Justin Brock is a student at SSISD Middle School. KSST supports the efforts of all students interested in journalism, and is proud to publish their efforts. Brenden Lynn is a student at SSISD Middle School. KSST supports the efforts of all students interested in journalism, and is proud to publish their efforts. “To make Varsity, you must be a player who’s invested in the game of basketball. A player who will go the extra mile to be...
Chamber Connection December 30, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Chamber Connection December 30, 2015 by Meredith Caddell Happy New Year from the Board of Directors and Ambassadors! The Chamber office will be closed New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day! New Chamber Directors for 2016-2018! We would like to welcome the newest Directors to the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce. These 8 new individuals will begin serving on the Board of Directors in January 2016! Carol Palmer Garrett...
Judy “Miss Tipp” Tipping
Judy “Miss Tipp” Tipping, age 71, of Sulphur Springs passed peacefully from her earthly life on December 28, 2015. Judy was a life-long educator in Sulphur Springs ISD, having dedicated 48 years to helping students. She was also involved in numerous civic and community organizations such as Rotary Club, Business Professionals of America, Hopkins County United Way, Civic Center Board, OEA, and Delta Kappa Gamma. Judy was born, the...
General Election Early Voting Begins Monday
There will be lots of changes for voters in Hopkins County, according to County Clerk Debbie Shirley. Beginning with the November 3 State Proposition Election, voters can cast ballots at any of the county’s 14 voter centers, six in the county and eight in Sulphur Springs. Early voting begins Monday at a new location, the board room in the SSISD Admin Building. There will be no more paper ballots. All voting will be done...
Prickette Named Event Coordinator for Hospital Foundation
On behalf of the Health Care Foundation board members, Bob Weaver, Foundation Board Chairman is excited to announce the addition of Gena Prickette as event coordinator to the Foundation staff. “We are thrilled that the Foundation has had so much growth over the past ten years that another person is needed to help with planning the details and coordinating the Lights of Life campaign and gala as well as other additional events hosted...
High School Success Reflects Academic Success on All Levels
In a report on STAAR test score accountability to the Sulphur Springs School Board, Superintendent Michael Lamb cited high school success as something to be celebrated at all grade levels. He says students are learning at all grade levels. Lamb said the high school was just three points away from being as perfect as they could be in this accountability system. The local high school was compared by the state to 39 other schools of...
Pastor Nash, Student’s Family Seeks Policy And Procedure For Future Incidents
Harold Nash, Sr., Pastor of Morning Chapel Baptist Church, told KSST News Wednesday afternoon, June 10th that the desire of those who addressed the Sulphur Springs School Board Monday night is to have the board put in place a plan of action should such an instance similar to the “Ghetto Award” arise again. The Ghetto Award was the topic of discussion of speakers during the public forum portion of the meeting of the Sulphur Springs...
“Updated” Ghetto Award Not Sanctioned by School District
A Thursday afternoon meeting between several family members, two middle school classroom teachers, Middle School principal, and Superintendent Michael Lamb was called “ a positive meeting” by Lamb. The meeting resulted from a complaint made to the school system regarding a “Ghetto Award” presented Wednesday in a Sulphur Springs Middle School Classroom. The Superintendent of Sulphur Springs schools said that a few steps to take...
A Life Remembered – Antonio Isaac Perez
Family, friends, fellow students, team members, band members, SSISD administrators, high school teachers and staff, school board members, and many others, a majority wearing Sulphur Springs High School colors, filed past his portrait, his medals won, his letter of acceptance from the University of North Texas, and a Green Bay Packers jersey. On the stage, his varsity letter jacket, and variegated flowers stood in remembrance. The...
