HOPKINS COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MONTHLY MEETING
HOPKINS COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MONTHLY MEETING WHEN: Thursday, March 19, 2020 @ 7:00 p.m. WHERE: HCGS Library, 611 N. Davis St., Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 WHAT: Matt White Presents “Prairie Time” Matt White teaches American History. He lives in Campbell, TX, with his wife Kristin and four daughters. He is the author of Prairie Time: A Blackland Portrait and Birds of Northeast Texas, both published by Texas A & M University Press. Matt White has studied prairies...
read moreLocal Preparations, Cancellations, Restrictions Related to coronavirus
Local emergency management officials are slated to meet Friday afternoon to discuss what, if any, preparedness actions Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County will be taking related to coronavirus. Texas Department of State Health Services image for Coronavirus reporting “Multiple agencies in Hopkins County are meeting this afternoon to discuss COVID-19 this afternoon. We have had nothing in the county that I am aware of. This is to discuss the potential,” said Kristy Springfield, assist Hopkins County management coordinator. “We...
read moreSpring Fling, Other Events Still On Schedule For Senior Citizens Center
Karon Weatherman said all events planned at the Senior Citizens Center are still on the schedule. That means senior citizens are still invited to the Spring Fling to be held this Friday evening,March 13, at the Senior Citizens Center. Dale “The C” Cummings will sing music from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. “He is a great performer. If you haven’t heard him sing you are in for a special treat,” Weatherman said. The concert is free for all adults age 50 and over, but those attending are asked to bring...
read moreMajor League Baseball Reacts to COVID-19
The 2020 MLB season will be pushed back at least 2 weeks according to a press release obtained by KSST. KSST AM 1230 is an official Texas Ranger affiliate and will be adjusting our broadcasts accordingly.
read moreKENNY CHESNEY POSTPONES INITIAL CHILLAXIFICATION DATES
HOPING FOR EVERYTHING THROUGH MAY 28 TO BE RESCHEDULED “In times of uncertainty, I won’t take chances with those I love.” NASHVILLE, Tenn. – These are uncertain times, and Kenny Chesney feels the unrest. With his band and crews deep in rehearsals for the 2020 Chillaxification Tour, he found himself looking at people who’ve been part of his road family for decades – and he knew he had to do something. It wasn’t an easy decision, but when you’re invested in the musicians, the techs, the drivers and especially the fans, it comes down to one...
read moreChamber Connection- March 12
By Lezley Brown, CEO/President Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce I wanted to let you know about our upcoming Lunch & Learn on Friday, March 27, at Clarion Pointe in Sulphur Springs. Cost is $15 for Chamber members, and $20 for non-Chamber members. Cost includes lunch and an educational session presented by Bethany Ferrall, Assistant Director, Career Development Center at Texas A&M Commerce. This session will focus on increasing the effectiveness of your hiring process, how to do salary research to offer competitive salaries to...
read moreThe March 8th 2020 Boom
KSST has gathered reports from our region of Texas regarding the ‘Boom’ heard and felt on March 8th, 2020. The form to report information was open to anyone on the internet. A link to the form was included in a post on KSSTRadio.com. The post was then shared by tens of thousands of people via facebook in a six state area, centered on Sulphur Springs, TX. Here is what we all agree on Almost everyone responding says it happened March 8th, 2020 between 8:50pm and 9:00PM. 50% percent rated the level of the ‘boom’ as 9 of...
read moreNETBIO Sale Pre-Conditioned Weaned Calf and Yearling Scheduled March 18
The Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization, in cooperation with the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission, will kick off the spring season with its annual March NETBIO pre-conditioned weaned calf and yearling sale to be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Over 5,000 head of quality pre-conditioned cattle have already been consigned to the sale by NETBIO producer/members. The sale, held at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Auction Market, will begin at 1 p.m. The cafe will be open, and the cattle will be penned for viewing before the sale...
read moreCareer and Community Resources Expo 2020
Job seekers and local businesses took positions at the March 10th, 2020 Career and Community Resources Expo. The event was held at The Roc. A wide range of local business were hoping to fill a spectrum of open positions. Some of the vacancies were entry level factory jobs, radiology technicians, construction, law enforcement and many others. Ms. Dowell and Brenda Abernathy, a career planner, discussing programs available from Texas Workforce Solutions. Staffing agencies were also busy accepting resumes and even testing applicants onsite....
read moreHomeowner Maintenance of Septic Systems Course scheduled
By Mario Villarino DVM, Ph.D., Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Agent for Ag and NR A Homeowner Maintenance of Septic Systems Course is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Hopkins County Extension Office. The 6- hour course provides a basic understanding of the operational and maintenance activities of conventional and aerobic septic systems, and explains how activities within the home impact septic systems. Presentations will cover the treatment processes, health and safety considerations, an overview of how to inspect and maintain...
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