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 intern Steven Payne. DSC_0719 DSC_0721 DSC_0722 DSC_0725 DSC_0726 DSC_0730 DSC_0734 DSC_0737 DSC_0740 DSC_0742...
read moreHopkins 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 held by Alliance Bank next to the Veteran’s Memorial. Contestants were divided into three groups: children...
read moreNew Paris Junior College Taxing District?
Paris Junior College currently serves a five county area and has one of the smallest taxing districts in the state of Texas. The area Paris Junior College serves is approximately 3,848 square miles while their taxing district is approximately 44 square miles. Only 1.14% of Paris Junior College’s service area pays taxes in support of the college. PJC has two satellite campuses, one in Sulphur Springs and one in Greenville, in addition to their main campus in Paris. In the 2014-2015 school year 8,643 students were enrolled at PJC with a...
read moreCNB Has Free Ice Cream Today!
Today, July 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. City National Bank will be giving out free ice cream. The free ice cream will be given out indoors at both CNB locations. Which are Mocking Bird Lane and The square. John Sellers quotes, ” The reason for the free ice cream is for customer appreciation, to honor the 4th of July, and in honor of the Dairy Industry.” Everyone go on out to City National Bank for some free delicious ice cream!
read moreAnimal Of The Week: Checkers
Checkers is a male 3 month old Domestic Longhair Kitten. Due to medical reasons, Checkers is an abnormally smaller size than most cats. While he is playful with other animals he has had minimal interaction making him shy around strangers. “He has been with an individual before, but they gave him up and now he is here,” Animal Shelter Barbie Blanch said. Officer Blanch recommends that anyone who wishes to adopt him that he needs to be an indoor cat since his small size relieves him to protect himself like other cats. An off side...
read moreDiversified Storage Systems Continues Shipping Operations
Diversified Storage Systems, located on 46 HC Pioneer Parkway in Sulphur Springs, has been operating in Sulphur Springs since January of 2016 at their 50,000 sq.ft. location. The business was started in 1998 in California with Diversified Minerals until customers began speaking of a lack of proper storage units for their product. “The other side of the business is Diversified Minerals, which is a company that makes specialty powders and minerals,” DSS Vice President Tim Dollison said. “Customers would make up specialty...
read moreKSST American Flag Kit Give Away At Independence Day Celebration!
Saturday, July 2nd, at the Independence Day Celebration, KSST Radio will be giving away 10 American Flag Kits! KSST wants people to feel the experience of America by flying the American Flag. All you have to do is enter a drawing. Just come up to the KSST booth beside the Symphony stage and fill out the ballot to enter to win a free American Flag kit.
read moreLocal Animal Shelter Adoption Events
DSC_0650 DSC_0651 DSC_0652 DSC_0653 DSC_0642 DSC_0643 DSC_0648 DSC_0645 DSC_0647 On Thursday morning, June 30th, the local animal shelter volunteers held an adoption event for several of their foster animals on the square. At the adoption events four to five of the foster dogs are available for adoption. The animal shelter has teamed up with three local veterinary clinics, Bright Star Vet Clinic, Hopkins County Vet Clinic, and Sulphur Springs Vet Clinic. Once the animal is bought they must be spayed or neutered if they...
read more“Updated” County Road Closure Sparks Community Conversation; Road Now Open
County Road 1170 is now open according to County Commissioner Precinct 1 Beth Wisenbaker. County Road 1170 in Precinct 1 of Hopkins County has been closed since June 20th due to heavy storms that hit the area and eroded the soil around two tank cars that are currently being used as a culvert. County Road 1170 is a heavily trafficked road and a vital part of the road network in southern Hopkins County. For several years there have been complaints about county road maintenance in select precincts in the county. In Texas, counties are...
read moreHow To Keep Your Lawn Looking Good All Summer!
Summer time is here, can your lawn handle the heat? There are many ways you can keep your lawn healthy and green all summer long. It just takes a few simple tasks. One common mistake made by both homeowners and commercial landscape maintenance companies is cutting a lawn too short. If your lawn is cut to short it reduces the plant’s ability to produce energy for growth. When cut at the proper height, the grass can grow stronger and develop deeper and healthier roots. Also keep in mind that each different type of grass has different...
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