Linda Sue Freeman
Arrangements are pending with Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home for Linda Sue Freeman. Ms. Freeman, age 66, of Emory, died on Saturday, April 16, 2016, at her residence.
When Hail Happens
In recent weeks, KSST has been asked to assist listeners with dates of hail storms in their communities. The listeners have desired the information to assist with insurance claims regarding damage to the roof of their home and/or an outbuilding. Although we are happy to assist when possible, here are some specific steps you might want to remember should a hail storm damage your roof. Your personal safety and preparation is the key to...
Hopkins County Man Charges Deputies To Take Their Weapons
Billy Carl Chapman, 27, was arrested Sunday afternoon after an altercation with Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies. Chapman’s mother made a 911 call to report that her son was “tearing up the house.” When law enforcement arrived on the scene, Chapman verbally requested for the deputies to hand over their weapons. Chapman then charged the deputies and attempted to take their guns, wrapping his arms around one...
Bright Star Baseball Changes Venue for Monday’s Game
Bright Star baseball game for Monday, April 18th has been moved to Sulphur Springs High School multipurpose building. Game time is 7pm. No food or drinks, expect water, will be allowed in the multipurpose building. Those attending are asked to bring lawn chairs. There is no seating in the building.
Patricia Lou (Coker) Tucker
Graveside Services for Patricia Lou (Coker) Tucker, age 79, of Como, will be conducted at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at Como Cemetery, with Bro. Michael Coker officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 19, 2106 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Patricia L. Tucker, 79, a longtime resident of Como, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016 in Childress, Texas. She is survived by a son, Terry Tucker, his...
Church Street Clinic Offers Primary Care for Self-pay, Indigent Care Program
Church Street Clinic, 100 Medical Circle, is a primary care clinic that is available to those who do not have insurance or are participating in the Hopkins County Indigent Care Program. The clinic, which serves 8-year olds and older, is open for walk-ins and appointments Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Eric Metzger, FNP-C, will work with you and your family based on your individual medical needs. Treatment of abrasions,...
Texas Rangers Baseball on KSST April 18-24
Texas Rangers Games on KSST April 18-24: Monday April 18: Rangers are idle Tuesday April 19: Wildcat Baseball Rained Out; Pregame 6:30 p.m., First Pitch 7:05 p.m. Wednesday April 20: Host Houston Astros, Pregame 6:30 p.m., First Pitch 7:05 p.m. Thursday April 21: Host Houston Astros, Pregame 6:30 p.m., First Pitch 7:05 p.m. Friday April 22: At Chicago White Sox, Joined in progress following Lady Cat softball Saturday April 23: At...
Flash Flood Watch Issued for Hopkins and Surrounding Counties
National Weather Service has extended a flash flood watch to include Hopkins and surrounding counties in Northeast Texas. Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to move through North Texas beginning Sunday and continue through late Monday night. Streams and rivers are already flooding due to rains upstream. Rain will begin Sunday afternoon and continue through Late Monday night. The heaviest rains are expected Sunday...
Mary Myrtle Burks
Funeral services for Mary Myrtle Burks will be held Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Tapp Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Cook officiating. Interment will follow at City Cemetery with Neville Stiltner, Tommy Sanderson, Johnny Hoskinson and Henry Hill serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be Saturday evening, April 16 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Tapp Funeral Home. Mary Burks, age 88, of Sulphur Springs, passed...
Jerry Wayne Dowse
Jerry Wayne Dowse went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 15, 2016, and joined his loving family who had preceded him. He leaves behind his high school sweetheart Colleen Chadick Dowse who was his wife of 57 years, and his children, Jana Lane Dowse and Jerry Wayne Dowse, Jr. and wife Stephanie. Jerry was born July 3, 1939, in Newsome, TX, to Iris Hill Dowse and Thomas Francis Dowse. He went to school in...
