8 Lucky Foods to Eat This New Years
As January 1st gets closer, the time has come to start prepping for your New Years meal. Here are some tips and foods to incorporate into your shopping list to make your meals and 2018 extra lucky! Green leafy vegetables- are thought to represent money and folded dollar bills. Whether it’s spinach, cabbage, or lettuce, eating those greens are believed to bring wealth in the New Year. Beans (like Lentils or Black eyed peas)- are...
Meal a Day Menu December 25th-29th
Meal A Day Menu December 25th – December 29th Monday CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS Tuesday Chicken Cacciatore Mixed Squash Garlic Toast Wednesday Frito Chili Pie Casserole Re-fried Beans Corn Thursday Diced Ham Macaroni and Cheese Provence Vegetables Roll Friday Chicken Spectacular Pickled Beets Roll
Aviation History: THE FIRST PRESIDENTIAL JET AIRPLANE – VC-137B 58-6970
USAF procurement of the Boeing 707 was very limited, amounting to three Model 707-153s designated VC-137A’s serial numbers 58-6970, 58-6971 and 58-6972. When delivered in 1959 these had four 13,500 lb dry thrust Pratt & Whitney J57 (JT3C6) turbojets; when subsequently re-engined with 18,000 lbf dry thrust TF33-P-5 (JT3D) turbofans they were redesignated VC-137B. The first presidential jet plane was known as SAM (Special Air...
A year in review: 2017 Hopkins County Water Conservation and Preservation By Mario Villarino
A year in review: 2017 Hopkins County Water Conservation and Preservation Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas Relevance: Water conservation is a critically important issue for residents throughout the state of Texas. Proper use of fertilizers and gardening chemicals is important to the long term health and safety of residents in the county. Programs...
Traveling with Children for the Holidays? By Johanna Hicks
Traveling with Children for the Holidays? Christmas is here, and New Year’s Day is not far behind, which means that many families will be traveling by car and airplane to visit with friends and relatives. This is an appropriate time to stop and think about having your child in the proper car seat before planning your trip. Although parents always want to protect their children, studies show that nationally, 3 out of...
Special Christmas Delivery Made to KSST
On Thursday Dec. 21st Central Baptist Church’s youth group stopped by KSST to deliver extra special Christmas cheer! They passed out candy canes with cute little poems along with cookies to the entire KSST staff. They explained it was a “random act of kindness” and wished everyone a Merry Christmas!
Winter Fun at SSISD Campuses
The Early Childhood Learning Center and SS Middle School celebrated the last day of school before holiday break on Thursday, December 21st. The Middle School held their Wildcat Pride Assembly at 9:30 am. The cheer team was decked out in festive sweaters and the band and orchestra played classic Christmas tunes. The students were excited as they filled in to watch the festivities. Wildcat Pride winners were recognized and top readers...
Wreaths at Veterans Memorial
Have you been Wondering about the beautiful wreaths on the memorials on the square? The Hopkins County Marine League placed wreaths at the Veterans Memorial and Iron Mike to commemorate those who have gave All for America’s freedom. During this holiday season, be sure to remember to thank those who have served and are currently serving their country. Also take time to remember those who paid the ultimate price for our ability to...
Meal a Day Menu for December 18th-22nd
Meal A Day Menu December 18th – December 22nd Monday Chicken Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Malibu Vegetables Roll Tuesday Taco Soup Crackers Tossed Salad Wednesday BBQ Rope Sausage Black Eyed Peas Corn Bread Cole Slaw Thursday Chicken Pot Pie Broccoli Sliced Tomatoes Friday Sliced Ham Cornbread Dressing Sweet Potatoes Green Bean Casserole...
Aviation History: The Sacred Cow
The following information comes from local Sulphur Springs resident Tony Hughes. Mr Hughes worked on, performed engine run up, pre-flight/post flight and flew as an aircraft mechanic observer on FCF’s (functional check flight) at the Greenville, Tx. plant, formerly known as TEMCO. The Greenville plant started as Temco (Texas Engineering & Manufacturing Co.) then changed to Ling-Temco Electronics, Inc. in 1960, then...
