The Olympics isn’t Over Yet: It’s Just Starting
By Savannah Owens Attention Olympics fans: KSST has good news for you! The 2018 Paralympic events in Peong Chang South Korea have begun! Opening ceremony was Today, March 9th at 6:00am. Events begin tonight at 6:30pm (Central) and continue until March 18th. This is the largest competition for the Paralympics with 48 countries, one delegation and almost 570 competitors. The USA has 68 athletes attending and representation in all of...
Sign up for the Spring Break Sewing Workshop
On Monday through Wednesday March 12-14th The Agri-life extension office is hosting a Spring Break Sewing Workshop. It will be from 9:00 am to 3:00-ish p.m, and the $10 cost covers all three sessions. You will learn how to read a pattern envelope, measure for correct size, prepare fabric for cutting, pattern placement, applique, etc. You can also learn how to hem, repair a ripped seam, and sew on a button. There will be various...
Tira News March 9, 2018
By Jan Vaughn The Tira City Council met on Tuesday, March 6 th , at the Tira Community Center to conduct routine business. The next quarterly meeting will be on Tuesday, June 5 th . Daylee Fite is a member of the MisFitz softball team. Sherry Smiddy reports, “The team will be having a Hot Dog Plate and Bake Sale on March 24 th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This will include hot dog, chips and a drink. There will be many baked goods,...
Asian Lady Beetle Infestation of Structures By Mario Villarino
The Asian Lady Beetle, Harmonia axyridis (Pallas), is relatively new to this country. The beetle is native to Asia (e.g., China, Russia, Korea, Japan), where it dwells in trees and fields, preying on aphids and scale insects. According to Potter et al, Extension Entomologist from the University of Kentucky, the first field populations in the United States were found in Louisiana in 1988. Since then the beetle has expanded its range to...
Multi-County 4-H Camp By Johanna Hicks
Multi-County 4-H Camp – Explore 4-H! 4-H is all about kids. One of the summer highlights available to 4-H members and guests is the Multi-County 4-H Camp. Plans are well underway, and registration forms will soon be available. “Explore 4-H” is the theme, and the dates are July 9-11, at Lakeview Baptist Encampment in Lone Star, Texas. Workshops for the 2018 camp will be Nature/Master Gardeners, Archery,...
Tradin’ Post for Tuesday,March 6th, 2018
For Sale: Craftsman Riding Lawn Mower, 24 hp, 42″ cut. Hydro Transmission. $750. Call Floyd 903 243 0201 For Sale: Seven California New Zealand Rabbits…4 months old…2 Bucks. 5 Does…..asking $15 each….You can see them most any time at 179 CR 1116 West, Sulphur Springs, Tx 75482…for more details call (903)-485-8165
Sulphur Springs UIL One Act Play: Violet Sharp
By Savannah Owens March 4 , 2018 – The UIL One Act Play (OAP) has been around since 1927. The competition and productions have strict sets of regulations. The term “One Act” refers to how the curtain remains open through the entire 18-40 minute play and there cannot be an intermission. For more information on the UIL competition click here. This year, Sulphur Springs High School’s OAP was Violet Sharp by...
Aviation History: VC-137C 85-6974 (SAM 974)
This Boeing 707-382B (c/n 20297/836) was originally delivered to TAP Air Portugal as CS-TBF in February 1970. It was sold to Buffalo Airways as N105BV in November 1983. It was finally seized by the U.S. Government from smugglers in 1985 and turned over to the USAF in October 1985. Buffalo Airways N105BV arrived at E-Systems 30 September 1985 and departed to Andrews AFB on 24 March 1988 as C-137C 85-6974. The airplane was disassembled...
Meal A Day Menu March 5th-9th
Meal A Day Menu March 5th – March 9th Monday Chicken Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Providence Vegetables Roll Tuesday Tater Tot Casserole Green Beans Squash Wednesday Chicken Spectacular California Blend Vegetables Pickled Beets Thursday Frito Chili Pie Corn Pickle Spear Friday Sliced Ham Potato Salad Baked Beans Cole Slaw...
Today is Texas Independence Day
By Savannah Owens Today many Texans are celebrating the 182nd anniversary of Texas Independence Day. This official state holiday began when Texas first declared independence from Mexico on March 2nd, 1836. This occurred at the same time as the Siege of the Alamo, which started on Feburary 23rd and ended on March 6th. Santa Anna refused to recognize Texas’s independence until he was captured, about six weeks later by Sam Houston...
