Royal Caribbean Releases Big Discounts on Summer Cruises
Apr12

Royal Caribbean Releases Big Discounts on Summer Cruises

Now is the time to book a Summer Cruise if you haven’t done so already!  Royal Caribbean has just released discounts on 11 different ships with over 50 sailings during the summer months.  Even more sailings are included on different sailing all the way through spring of 2018.  A quick check showed $500 per person off of one sailing on a 7-night Alaska cruise (outside stateroom).   You must email for details as these lower rates...

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Aviation History: Douglas C-133 Cargomaster
Mar22

Aviation History: Douglas C-133 Cargomaster

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...

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5 Popular Texas Day Trips That Are Do-able If You Live In Hopkins County
Mar18

5 Popular Texas Day Trips That Are Do-able If You Live In Hopkins County

by Allison Bledsoe Day trips are one of my favorite things about living only 80 miles from Dallas. Dallas and it’s neighboring cities have so much to offer, so I compiled a list of 5 popular day trips to keep you busy this spring (and I even tried a few out for you!). 1. The Fort Worth Zoo  The Fort Worth Zoo is roughly 2 hours from Hopkins County and definitely worth the drive! I’ve visited the zoo in Tyler and the Dallas...

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El Vaquero in Sulphur Springs
Jan09

El Vaquero in Sulphur Springs

I finally did it, I got some El Vaquero today.  It’s not that I was scared, but I was never sure how the process worked.  Do you park and walk up?  Do you order then wait for someone to bring it out?  Is there a place to go in and order?  Do they take credit cards? I didn’t want to look like an idiot…  Gentle readers, gather around the dim flicker of your screen and I will give you the details…. Here’s...

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New ‘No Left Turn’ Sign Taken Out
Jan08

New ‘No Left Turn’ Sign Taken Out

A vehicle and its driver took exception to the newly installed No Left Turn Sign positioned at I-30 and Highway 19.  The south bound driver decided to turn left across traffic, mowing down the signpole.  This maneuver was possible months ago, but now the left turn signal is covered, and the left turn lane eliminated. The driver fled the scene. A picture of the damaged vehicle including the front licence plate was taken and submitted...

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My First Cruise!
Jun13

My First Cruise!

This summer started off right with a week-long Liberty Of The Seas Cruise! I was really excited to see in person how big the ship was. I was sitting on the edge of my seat the whole way to the ship, just waiting to see how huge and luxurious it really was. I was able to scope out the ship at least two miles away it was so huge. When we walked up to the ship my jaw dropped and I had a gigantic smile on my face. I never knew that a ship...

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7 Day, Western Caribbean Cruise for two adults, starting around $1040
May02

7 Day, Western Caribbean Cruise for two adults, starting around $1040

I just booked it.  Sailing from Galveston, TX.  Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas will be experiencing me and my family in June, 2016. KSST Travel handled everything.  I know for a fact that they spent hours, over a week searching for the best deal for me.

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