Christina Poe Pennington
Graveside Service for Christina Poe Pennington, age 37 of Sulphur Springs will be held from 2:30 p.m., Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Peerless Cemetery with Bro. Mike Eason officiating. Bradley Peek, Alex Peek, Kyle Green, Anthony Pennington, Tristan Pennington and Brandon Blevins will be serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Christina passed away...
Scott Russell Wells
Memorial Services for Scott Russell Wells, age 50 of Sulphur Springs will be held Sunday, May 15, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro. Neal Cochran officiating. Scott passed away Friday, May 13, 2016 at his residence.
Early Voting Begins Monday in Primary Run-off; Precinct 1 and State School Board of Interest to Republicans
Texas voters return to the polls May 24th to cast ballots in run-off elections. In Hopkins County, a run-off for Commissioners Precinct 1 will determine not only the Republican nominee for the place but also the ultimate winner. No democrat has filed. Also on the Republican ballot will be District 9 for the Texas Education Board. Early voting begins Monday, May 16th until Friday, May 20th, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day at the Sulphur...
Lady Cats Win Second Game; Lose Third
Lady Cats 8, Mansfield Legacy 2 (game 2) Mansfield Legacy 18, Lady Cats 1 (game 3) Legacy wins series 2 games to 1 The Lady Cats’ softball team won game two of their regional quarterfinal series against Mansfield Legacy 8-2 Friday before their season ended with a 18-1 loss in the third and final game of the series. After a 12-4 loss to the Lady Broncos Thursday night, the Lady Cats dominated action in game two Friday to force...
Game Two Holds Opportunities for Lady Cats
Lady Cats Softball Coach David Carrillo continues to remain positive despite Thursday night’s Lady Cats’ 12-4 loss to Mansfield Legacy in Royse City in game one of their best two out of three series. Coach Carrillo adds his team is not down. He says they are ready to play another game. Coach Carrillo says he knew the Lady Broncos were good and could hit from the top to the bottom of their batting order. He says the Lady...
Spring Practice Brings Benefits for Wildcat Offense
Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young says after two weeks of spring football, he would call it a success. He says the team is obviously ahead of where they usually are at this time of year due to the knowledge the players now have. Coach Young cites the large number of players getting reps. He says during the fall, the starters usually get most of the reps. He says coaches are getting a look at lots of players. Coach Young says...
Milton Leon McWhirter
Mr. Milton Leon McWhirter, age 86 of Winnsboro, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at his home. Milton was born on June 23, 1929 in Wood County to the late Andrew and Katie French McWhirter. He was a retired painter and contractor. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, and a brother. He is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy Langham McWhirter of Winnsboro; daughter, Marsha L. Watkins and husband Ricky Higgins;...
Three Arrested For Recent Burglary
May 13, 2016 – Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Investigators worked quickly to solve a burglary case and arrested three individuals on Thursday in connection with the incident that occurred two days prior. According to information given to KSST by Criminal Investigator Dennis Findley, Chase Alan Harrison, 23, had previously lived at a residence located at 6151 State Highway 19 South and was aware that the current property...
North Hopkins Lone Finalist Chosen From Among 55 Applicants
North Hopkins Schools issued a press release Friday in support of Superintendent lone finalist Dr. Darin Jolly. Sulphur Springs Superintendent Michael Lamb also spoke to KSST News in support of Jolly’s appointment. In a previous story (find here), a question had been raised regarding an issue raised in the Kenedy ISD where Jolly previously served. Allen Joslin told KSST News Thursday that the incident had been checked out by the...
President’s Declaration Regarding Restrooms/Bathrooms Still a Question for Local District
Sulphur Springs School Superintendent Michael Lamb said the district has not received the letter from the federal government informing them of the Presidential “Decree” concerning who uses which restroom. He stated that it is hard to say what affect the President’s statement will make on the local district at this time. The Obama administration is issuing a directive telling every public school district in the country to allow...
