Sulphur Springs High School Choir Took Students to UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest
February 6, 2024 – On Saturday, February 3, SSHS choir took 20 students to UIL Solo & Ensemble contest at Marshall High School. All 20 students received a medal for their hard work, preparation, and commitment to artistry. 16 of the 20 students qualified for Texas State Solo & Ensemble. Solo & Ensemble is a time when I see a lot of musical and personal growth from the students. Very little time in class is spent on...
Poll: Top Issues for Sulphur Springs City Council
February 2, 2024 – KSST gathered input from the community on what voter’s top issues are. With two seats open on the City Council and elections coming up soon, now is a great time to get the discussion started. Here are the top issues suggested by participants. They are listed in no particular order. Please consider voting for the issue you are most concerned about. This poll is no longer accepting votesWhat is your top...
Sulphur Springs High School BPA Members Competed at the 2024 Regional Leadership Conference
January 29, 2024 – Sulphur Springs High School Business Professional of America (BPA) members competed Monday at the 2024 Regional Leadership Conference held at Vangaurd High School in Mesquite, Texas. Twenty-six students placed in their respective events with 18 students qualifying for the State Leadership Conference in Corpus Christi. Here are the results (Q- qualifying, A- state alternate) Payroll Accounting:Holden Moss 1st Q...
A Heads Up to Local Businesses from Sulphur Springs ISD and The Chamber of Commerce
January 26, 2024 – The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, and Coach Faircloth, with SSISD Athletics, wish to warn local businesses that they have come aware of outside companies contacting local businesses in an attempt to solicit money on behalf of Sulphur Springs ISD athletic department. This is a scam! The Athletic Department at Sulphur Springs ISD does NOT partner with outside companies to solicit money on it’s...
Brian Kelly Signs up to run for Sulphur Springs ISD School Board
January 25, 2024 – Angela Grimes, Communications Coordinator with Sulphur Springs ISD reports to KSST News that Brian Kelly is the second person to sign up to run for the upcoming Sulphur Springs ISD School Board race. Stay tuned to KSST for more details. Brian Kelley
Monday January 22, Sulphur Springs Board Meeting Notes of Interest
January 23, 2024 – At the Regular Board Meeting of the Sulphur Springs Independent School District Monday, January 22, 2024, KSST Interns Halle Dunn and Nataleigh Sheffield noted the following points of interest. Hannah Garrett presented the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) overview. The Sulphur Springs ISD bond Planning committee, consisting of 47 individuals, does the following: Plan for the future. Honor SSISD...
Oscar Aguilar Signs Up In Effort to Retain Seat on Sulphur Springs City Council
Oscar Aguilar January 22, 2024 – Oscar Aguilar, current Place 3 Councilman, on the Sulphur Springs City Council has filed his paperwork to hopefully retain his seat on the council in the upcoming May election. Oscar Aguilar has been on the Council since 2006. He ran for and drew no opponents in 2020 for Place 3 on the council. Three seats on the Sulphur Springs City Council, Places 1, 2 and 3 will be on the ballot in the May 4,...
Sulphur Springs Misses the Wintry Mix
January 22, 2024 – Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County seem to have missed the chance for the dreaded wintery mix. No reports of icy road conditions could be found. There were a few reports of minor ice and snow to our north in Paris, TX. Those isolated spots were expected to melt before the bulk of morning traffic begins. According to the National Weather Service, the temperature hovered around the freezing mark most of the...
Sulphur Springs Church of the Nazarene 100th Anniversary
January 19, 2024 – SINGSPIRATION SUNDAY at the League St Church of the Nazarene is coming Sunday, January 28, 2024. Our first exciting event to share 12 months of Celebration with Sulphur Springs. “ Our 100th. Anniversary”and we welcome ALL. We’re starting with a very special guest Pianist for a full service of All singing our chosen “Hymns we always loved”. Starting time is 9:45 am so come early to get your special seat for...
Julian and Nash Sign Up In Effort to Retain Seats on Sulphur Springs City Council
Jay W. Julian Place 1 Incumbent January 18, 2024 – Two incumbents on the Sulphur Springs City Council have filed their paperwork to hopefully retain their seats on the council in the upcoming May election, as a third candidate has signed up to make a challenge for a third seat on the council. Three seats on the Sulphur Springs City Council, Places 1, 2 and 3 will be on the ballot in the May 4, 2024 election. Jay Julian who...