Monday January 18, 2021 is MLK Day, a Day of Service
Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday which honors the slain civil rights leader. Because it is a federal holiday, most federal and state employees have the day off. Locally, you will find most city and county government offices closed and no postal service or banking services. Around Hopkins County, many schools are observing a student holiday, while other schools are holding classes today. Some local businesses may...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Zoom Meeting Offers Interesting Indian Program
A Zoom meeting on the topic of The Historical Timeline of the Five Civilized Tribes will be presented on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 7:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada). Members and guests may register to attend the virtual meeting. Speaker will be Kathy Huber. She has been the Genealogy Librarian for the Tulsa (OK) City County Library for over 25 years. She manages the Genealogy Center and oversees all...
Sunday’s Snowfall in Sulphur Springs Yielded 1.5 Inches
2021 snowfall at Coleman Park Large fluffy snowflakes began falling along the I-30 area of Sulphur Springs, Texas about 1:30pm on Sunday January 10, 2021. Temperatures hovered around the freezing point through the day and into Sunday night. As the whirling snowflakes began to cover the ground and rooftops, it created a winter wonderland. The snow brought joy especially to children, as some of the youngest had not experienced a...
Como-Pickton Starts at 10am, Yantis ISD No School Monday
From emails from area schools districts, this information was received at KSST early Monday January 11, 2021. Not all schools reported. Como-Pickton will start school at 10am and buses running 2 hours late at Como-Pickton CISD Yantis will not hold school today. No school for students of Yantis ISD for Monday January 11, 2021. Saltillo regular start time Sulphur Bluff regular start time
Lou Nells Fashions is Ready for Valentine’s Day Shopping!
Lou Nell’s owner Carrie Crowson is excited about serving shoppers in 2021! In fact, the shop is a Crowson family landmark in Sulphur Springs, Texas, going on 48 years at the original location, 122 Lee Street. Lou Nell’s carries multiple lines of fashion clothing for women age teen through seniors, plus accessories, shoes, a bath shop, a selection of gift items for men, and several lines of designer jewelry including the...
Free Seniors Fitness Class Resumes at The ROC 3x Week
by Karon Weatherman of SS Srs Center Attention Senior Citizens! The ROC is back open so the Fit and Strong Class can start up again! Instructor John Little will be waiting for you at the ROC on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 If you haven’t been attending this class, it is FREE. You just need to show up. The class includes using Hand Weights, Stretchy Bands and Stress Balls. You don’t need to bring...
Claude M. Walter
AUBURN, NY – Claude M. Walter, 79 of Smith Road, Weedsport died December 28, 2020 at the Commons on St. Anthony. A native of Whitney Point, Claude was born April 20, 1941, the son of the late Clarence and Annamae Martin Walter. In addition to his loving wife Julie Walter; Claude is survived by children: Susan Black (Scott) of Weedsport, Virginia Walter of Melbourne, FL, and Herbert Walter of Phoenix, AZ; daughter-in-law Beth...
Enjoy Red Steagall’s ‘Cowboy Corner’ Radio Program? Here’s More About the Texan
Red Steagall’s long-running radio show “Cowboy Corner” is a Saturday morning feature on KSST Sulphur Springs. His stories, poems and songs have entertained listeners and made him ‘like a member of the family” to many local households. During December 2020, 80-year-old Red fell victim to COVID-19, and especially during Christmas week was struggling to recover. Through Facebook, we discovered his plight,...
Texas State Parks: Cheers to a Happy and Healthy 2021!
Hopes are high for a happier and healthier new year, and your state parks are here to help! Spending time outside is a great way to get and stay healthy. Whether exercising your body, relaxing your mind, or enjoying some social time, your parks offer safe and healthy outdoor fun for everyone!You can make reservations for most Texas state parks up to 5 months in advance for overnight visits and up to 30 days in advance for day...
Merry Christmas From KSST to the World
Once upon a time, KSST 1230AM radio station in Sulphur Springs, Texas broadcast to hometown listeners only within a range of Hopkins and nearby counties. KSST became a household word for local families after it went on the air in 1947, providing local news and community events coverage to every home with a radio. Many farm families kept in touch with town happenings through battery-operated radios, prior to electricity reaching to...
