Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center 2024 Olympics to Take Place September 13th
September 5, 2024 – The 2024 Senior Olympics will take place at the new Senior Activity Center, located at 301 Oak Avenue, Sulphur Springs, Texas. The fierce competition begins Friday, September 13th, 2024, at 11:00am. If you plan to compete you must RSVP by calling 903-558-1211. The first 100 people to sign up get a free tee shirt. A free lunch will be served. Some of the exciting competitions include axe throwing, darts,...
CHRISTUS Health Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Sulphur Springs Hospital, Announces Expansion
September 5, 2024 – (SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas) – CHRISTUS Health celebrated the 75th anniversary of Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs on Thursday with a ceremony and announcement of a $25 million hospital expansion. The hospital, in partnership with the Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation and community partners, is investing in a two-phase hospital expansion, which includes adding nearly 8,000 square feet to the surgical...
Chamber Connection – September 4, 2024
By Butch Burney Do you want to get your company’s name in front of 7,000 people, and help promote the largest single-day annual event in Hopkins County? If so, there are still a handful of sponsorships available for the 55th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest on Oct. 26. With your sponsorship, we will put your banner up at Buford Park, announce your company’s name from the stage as well as signs/banners with sponsors’ names on them....
City Managers Report September 3rd 2024
CLAIMS – We did not have any worker’s compensation claims or liability claims in August.We submitted a claim to TML for vehicle damage resulting from a minor accident involving 2 fleet vehicles. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN – We have been awarded the $250,000 grant to help pay for the comprehensive plan, and the grant contract is signed. Staff is preparing a request for qualifications to distribute to planning firms in September. HOLIDAY DRIVE...
Dinner Bell for September 11, 2024
The history of Guaranty Bank & Trust encompasses over 110 years; through wars, an economic depression, the financial crisis, and a world-wide pandemic. Success has been achieved by providing communities it serves with a bank that believes in investing in people; not just credit scores; succeeding with the community for its growth as well as the banks’ growth. All employees are encouraged to make a positive impact in the...
Dial Study Club to put on Homecoming Parade September 9th
September 5, 2024 – The Dial Study Club of Sulphur Springs will host a Homecoming Parade for the Wildcats on Monday, September 9th, 2024. The parade is scheduled to begin at 7:00pm. Come on out and show off your true Sulphur Springs Wildcat Colors and cheer on the battling blue! Dial Study Club Homecoming Parade
Funding Opportunities Available to East Texas Landowners for Prescribed Burning
September 5, 2024 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M Forest Service is offering more than $800,000 in grants to help East Texas landowners offset the cost of prescribed fire to reduce wildfire risks and restore ecosystems. The grant application is now available for eligible landowners conducting prescribed burns on their property by certified and insured prescribed burn managers. The deadline to apply is Sept. 30. Eligible...
KSST was Present at the SSHS 2024 Homecoming Court Media Day
September 3, 2024 – Sulphur Springs High School held their Media Day for the 2024 Homecoming Court, and KSST was there. The SSHS Homecoming Queen Contestants were on hand to take pictures and video and answer questions. Catch a glimpse of the SSHS 2024 Homecoming Queen Contestants in the video below. 2024 2025 SSHS Homecoming...
Hopkins County Holds off on Burn ban, Hopes for Rain
September 3, 2024 – Hopkins County Fire Marshal’s office has been monitoring fire weather, fire activity, and drought conditions in determining the need for a Burn Ban. At this time, fire weather has been favorable for grassfires and there has been a slight uptick of activity. However, none of this is uncommon for this time of year as well as no reports of fires resistant to control or reports of active to extreme fire behavior...
“Trich” is a Significant Reproductive Disease in Cattle by Mario Villarino
September 3, 2024 – Bovine trichomoniasis, often shortened to “trich,” is a significant reproductive disease in cattle caused by the protozoan parasite Tritrichomonas foetus. This disease primarily affects the reproductive systems of cattle, leading to substantial economic losses, particularly in beef herds. The parasite is transmitted during natural breeding when an infected bull passes the organism to cows during...
