A Chance to Visit Heritage Park and See Amazing Art for FREE: TODAY, Saturday April 21st
By: Savannah Owens The 6th Annual Heritage Park Youth Art Show Exhibition is on display at the Heritage Park Chapel, Today, Saturday April 21st, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Susan Carey, Hopkins County Historical Society Member, is leading the exhibit. The exhibit is completely free for the public to view. “This is one of the few times it is totally free to visit the park” Carey said. The art is inspirational, thought...
Wildcat Park Dedication Ceremony
Tonight, April 20th 2018, was the official Grand Opening for the new baseball fields in Wildcat Park. Superintendent Mike Lamb began the dedication by thanking the fans, taxpayers and school board members. He continued to thank the baseball coaches. Lamb offered a special thank you to the maintenance crew, and local vendors for all their hard work and support. Lamb explained that the building, upkeep and support “is a community...
You’ve Been Whipped By Johanna Hicks
You’ve Been Whipped! Many of you have already gotten wind of a new event being held during the 2018 Hopkins County Dairy Festival. Excitement is building, and plans are in full swing as we prepare for the “Whipped” Challenge. Businesses, civic clubs, and organizations are encouraged to enter a team. Here’s how it works: 1) The contest will take place on the front grounds of the Hopkins County Civic Center, 1200...
Pond Management: Algae By Mario Villarino
Aquatic vegetation management can be a perplexing problem. The first part of that problem is proper identification. Management of most aquatic plant species depends on properly identifying the desirable or nuisance plant. Many ponds have more than one type of aquatic plant, and care must be taken to identify all the aquatic plants inhabiting the pond. Some pond plants may be beneficial to local or migratory wildlife, and therefore,...
Winners from the CANHelp Play it Forward Tennis Tournament
Winners from the CANHelp Play it Forward Tennis Tournament: Dakota Elswich / Jennifer Figueroa 3rd place AdvancedRobert Stevens/ Mollie Millsap 1st place Advance consolation Amanda Foster / Tyler Dennis 3rd place round robin Alex Botello / Alex Romero 2nd place round robin Jonah Kirkpatrick/ Alex Benitez 1st Place Advance Mark Temporal / Chase Crouch 2nd place Advance Adela Martinez CanHelp Logan Vaughan / Craig Johnson 1st place...
Pizza Inn Lends a Helping Hand
Pizza Inn generously sponsored the KSST SurPrize Patrol for the Month of April by donating the Grand Prize of a Pizza Party, which was awarded to Campbell ISD. KSST sat down with Kevin Tanton, owner/manager of Pizza Inn, to discuss why they decided to donate a Pizza Party for the Teachers and Staff at Campbell ISD. “We always try to help out: especially schools. Whether it is with donations around Sulphur Springs, or Hopkins...
Tradin’ Post for Tuesday April 17th, 2018
For sale: Over 100 Electric guitars… some are portable, some are collectable… 903-335-1040 Widow needs someone to do yard work, mowing, and weed-eating… 903-689-6322… For Sale: (5 items) 1.) Red Commercial kitchen aid mixer with book and cover 2.) 6ft computer desk on rollers 3.) New 10 quart presser cooker 4.) New red large air fryer 5.) Black table and 4 chairs with padded seats and matching bench. For more information about any of...
Tradin’ Post for Monday April 16th, 2018
For Sale: (a list of five items) 1.) King sized bed with dresser, mirror, 2 night stands, mattress and box springs….asking $250. 2.) two rustic star 30 inch night stands…3.) Antique table and 6 chairs with extra leaf…asking $200…4.)Gun cabinet…asking $40…5.) A two piece buffet with storage on top and bottom…asking $100…For more information about any of these items call (903)-243-4126....
Part(y)ing is Such Sweet Sorrow: Party Gear Plus Closing Soon
By Savannah Owens After faithfully serving our community for almost 6 years, Party Gear Plus has announced they are going out of business. Owner, Thad Gregory, sat down with KSST to talk about the good times they’ve had and share about why they are closing their doors. “Up until 2015 everything was fine.” Gregory explained. Then there was a combination of bad luck. First the rent increased by 33%. Then Bill Bradford...
Photos from Danna’s Flea Market Style and Swap
By Savannah Owens Danna’s Flea Market Style and Swap was held this weekend from April 12th-15th at the Civic Center. Vendors filled the banquet hall and spilled out onto the front lawn. Vendors and shoppers came from near and far. There was literally something for everyone. The Flea market featured fashion items and clothes, unique furniture and antiques, comic books, quilts, and rare coins! Customers enjoyed looking for rare...
