SSISD 27 Resignations, 7 New Personnel, and 9 Personnel Changes
April 19, 2023- Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees met Monday April 10th. During their regular monthly meeting several personnel changes were announced. A total 27 employees resigned from the district, 7 new employees have been hired on and a total of 9 employees have had their positions changed. Resignations: Robinson, Lisa – Assistant Superintendent, Administration Lamb, Michael – Superintendent, Administration...
PJC Women’s Basketball holding mini-clinics
Paris Junior College Women’s Basketball is planning a series of mini-clinics in the Hunt Center April 28 through April 30. One session is for those aged five to 10 and Grades 6-12 for the other three. All clinics will be held in the Hunt Center. “Last year’s clinic was amazing,” said PJC Women’s Basketball Coach Brittany Christian. “Don’t miss out this on this one.” Friday evening, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., is the Youth Immersion Clinic...
Health Care Night Out
April 19, 2023- Christus Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs will be hosting Health Care Night Out, Tuesday May 9th from 5-8pm. Located at the Venue at Two Nineteen 219 Main St. there will be Food, Drinks, and door prizes available during this event. The Health Care Night Out is open to current CHRISTUS associates, job seekers and students enrolled in a health care program. This come and go event is a terrific opportunity...
Jake Wilson Memorial Bass Tournament
April 18, 2023- Diane Wilson, one of the founders of the Jake Wilson Memorial Bass Tournament, called into KSST for a interview to discuss the Jake Wilson Memorial Bass Tournament. Mrs. Wilson told KSST about the foundation of the annual bass tournament and how it was a way to honor her late son who loved to fish. This year will be the 6th annual Tournament to be held at Lake Fork, Quitman. This year is the first year that the...
Texas Senate Passes $308 Billion Budget Plan
April 18, 2023- The Texas Senate on Monday gave the final approval to a $308 billion spending plan for the next two years, sending budget leaders into high-stakes negotiations with their counter parts in the House over property taxes and other divisive issues. Senators voted 31-0 to spend $141.2 billion in general revenue on major investments in property tax cuts, juvenile justice, mental health, higher education, state parks,...
Chamber Connection – April 19, 2023
Get your stomach ready for Rotary Club’s 8th Annual Claws for a Cause, which will be downtown on Saturday, April 29, from 5-10 p.m. The crawfish-and-fixins dinner raises money for local charities and scholarships, plus it’s a lot of fun and good eating. Dubb and the Luv Machines will be in concert as well. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at Eventbrite.com or by scanning the code on the posters around town. Business After Hours...
Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant
April 18, 2023- The Ms. Hopkins County Senior classic pageant is coming up soon, so get ready ladies! Held on June 3rd at the Civic center, located on 1200 Houston St, at 6pm. There will be tea on June 2nd at 1 pm, contestants, former queens, judges, and all parties involved in the pageant. The participation is free, however you must be over the age of 60 to participate, be a resident of Hopkins County for at least 6 months, and can...
Card Skimmers Scams How To Identify And Avoid Them
April 18, 2023- Card skimmers, everyone’s financial nightmare, are finding their way across Texas slowly stealing thousands of dollars from hundreds of people. Skimmers are illegal card readers that collect credit/debit card data so criminals can steal account information, taking data right from a card’s magnetic stripe. It is a way scammers covertly steal information, as most people don’t know their data was stolen until the...
Tax Day Reminders For All Taxpayers
The filing and payment deadline for most 2022 federal tax returns has arrived. Here’s what last minute filers need to know. Taxpayers who need more time can request an extensionTaxpayers can request an extension of time to file to avoid a failure to file penalty, but they still need to pay their taxes or risk a penalty for failing to pay. An extension gives taxpayers until Oct. 16, 2023, to file their 2022 tax return. When a...
No Explosives Found After Texas Capital Bomb Threat
April 17, 2023- The Texas capital was evacuated for 2 hours last Sunday due to a bomb threat. An unknown person made a call to 911 to claim that they placed a pipe bomb within the state capital, according to an emergency alert from the Department of Public Safety. After a sweep of Capitol grounds, Austin police said the building was safe to return, and no explosive devices were found. Austin police Department notified DPS of the...
