Ticket Giveaway: Cinch United Finals Rodeo
KSST is giving away tickets to the 2020 Cinch United Finals Rodeo. Each ticket is good for admission to a Thursday, Friday or Saturday 7PM performance. The rodeo will be held at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center November 19th, 20th and 21st, 2020.
read moreCelebrating E.A. Junell Jr. On His 100th Birthday
The Hopkins County community is invited to help celebrate E.A. Junell Jr. on his 100th birthday, Nov. 16, 2020. He resides at Wesley House, where a drive-by celebration will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. today, Nov. 16. E.A. Junell Jr. What does 100 years look like? Well, for E.A it started in Cumby, Texas, where he was born to Mattie McQueen and Elmer Junell. E.A. had one brother, Billie and one sister, Donnie. Quite the athlete, E.A. won the State Championship at Cumby High School in the 100 yard dash. E.A. graduated from there in 1939 and, from...
read moreEpilepsy Foundation Event at The Roc
Come by The Roc November 14th, 2020 for Shopping, Great Food, Entertainment, and a Classic Car Show. It’s all family friendly and supports the cure for Epilepsy.
read moreChamber Connection: Blood Drive, Fall Roundup, Food Pantry Drive Among Local November Activities
By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce I’m excited to let you know that we have begun work on the 2021 Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Directory. We distribute over 7,000 of these directories to visitors, relocation hopefuls, and even hometown heroes who are interested in learning more about our local businesses. They include historical information as well as all the things to see and do in Hopkins County. The best part is, they include an alphabetical and categorical listing of your business. LeeAnn...
read moreMore and More Symphony League Auction Items
The annual Sulphur Springs Symphony League Auction will take place Saturday November 21st, 2020. During the live auction, bidders can call in their bids then listen to the results on KSST 1230AM. You can watch the event via video streaming. Here is the growing list of items up for grabs. John Campbell Galyean Ins Rose of Sharon Clay Johnson Grocery Supply Company. Carl & Linda Galligher donated by Susan Lennon Arrangement donated by Ricky and Maleta Reynolds Charles and Sharon Helm, owners of Clairon Pointe donated these great pictures of...
read moreBlue Santa: Sign Up Before December 4th, 2020
Blue Santa is right around the corner and CANHELP encourages people to sign up early and not wait until the last couple days. All aspects of Blue Santa are online this year due to COVID-19. People can use their computer or smart phone to sign up. They will have to upload documents and that can be as easy as taking a picture. If anyone trying to register has any questions, they can call CANHelp at 903-885-9797 or email us a [email protected]. Email may be the faster way to get the help you need. CANHelp currently has minimal staff working...
read moreEven more Symphony League Auction Items
The annual Sulphur Springs Symphony League Auction will take place Saturday November 21st, 2020. During the live auction, bidders can call in their bids then listen to the results on KSST 1230AM. You can watch the event via video streaming. Here is the growing list of items up for grabs. John Campbell Galyean Ins Rose of Sharon Clay Johnson Grocery Supply Company. Carl & Linda Galligher donated by Susan Lennon Arrangement donated by Ricky and Maleta Reynolds Charles and Sharon Helm, owners of Clairon Pointe donated these great pictures of...
read moreNovember – National Diabetes Month by Johanna Hicks
November – National Diabetes Month For years, Texas A&M AgriLife and its partners have been offering diabetes education and solutions for preventing or managing this condition. “National Diabetes Month is an opportunity to raise awareness of this disease and its risk factors, as well as promote healthful living behaviors that can reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. ...
read moreSSHS Veterans Program Will Honor Those Who Have Served While Taking COVID-19 Precautions
Sulphur Springs High School will be hosting its annual Veterans Day Program. While the veterans celebration will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 11, it will be conducted in a manner that will honor those who served while still taking COVID-19 precautions, SSISD Assistant Superintendent Josh Williams announced Tuesday, Nov. 3. “To keep you safe, we have decided to celebrate you with, what we are calling, a reverse parade. You will drive through our campus to see and hear a version of our traditional program and be served a to-go lunch,”...
read moreChamber Connection: Thanks To Stew Contest Sponsors
By Lezley Brown, CEO/President, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce This year’s Hopkins County Stew Contest certainly looked different than it ever has before; 88 cooks were spread out over 14 acres, most people got their stew via the drive-through, and the park looked a bit empty. But, there was something that was the same … people had fun! The spirit of the stew contest remained in this year marked with cancellations, and we are so thankful for it. I would like to take a moment to list the sponsors for the Hopkins County Stew Contest as they...
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