Ernest Mack Boyd
Graveside services for Ernest Mack Boyd, age 93, of Dallas, TX, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery with Rev. Dennis Ethridge officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Longino, Dr. James Longino, Mark McClendon, Jay McClendon and Bobby McDonald. Mr. Boyd passed away Monday, February 1, 2016 at Caruth Haven Court Assisted Living in...
City Council Proclaims February Black History Month, Hears Reports,
Mayor Kayla Price read a proclamation honoring Black History month as the Sulphur Springs City Council meet in regular session Tuesday evening. The council received reports from the city manager (report here), chief of police (report here), and a report regarding the HOME Program. They also approved a resolution that would prohibit the open carry of a weapon during an open session of the city council. City Human Resources Director...
Race/Ethnicity of Traffic Stops in Sulphur Springs Reflect City Population Diversity Ratios
Caucasians make up 75% percent of all traffic stops in Sulphur Springs, 11% are African-American, and 12% are Hispanic. In a report to the Sulphur Springs City Council Tuesday night, Police Chief Jay Sanders presented an annual racial profiling traffic stop and arrest report. In the report, Sanders pointed out the number of traffic stops for the year total 5113. In those stops officers have only known the race or ethnicity of the...
City Manager Report Notes Destruction of K-9 Vehicle in Local Fire
In his report to the February meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council, City Manager Marc Maxwell noted street projects completed and those begun. He also noted that work on the Davis/Tomlinson downtown parking lot will begin Friday, February 5th. The city will also be installing lights and landscaping for a county 90-space parking lot to be built at the northeast corner at Jefferson and Rosemont Streets. He also noted the K-9...
EDC Presents State of the Economy Report to City Council
With only 3.8 percent unemployment in December, Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County face a good news/bad news situation. Economic Development Director Roger Feagley presented his State of the Economy Report to the Sulphur Springs City Council Tuesday Night. He pointed to the employment rate as an indicator of the stability of jobs in the area. Although the numbers are not exact, Feagley said people whose benefits have expired, who are...
Wildcats, Lady Cats Pick Up District Wins Against Pine Tree Tuesday
Wildcats Soccer Coach Andy Holt believes Pine Tree is one of the best teams in the district along with Mt. Pleasant.Tuesday night at Gerald Prim Stadium, the Wildcats edged by Pine Tree, 2-1. It was the first district game at home for the Wildcats after opening district play with two road games. The Wildcats are now 2-1 in district play and their season record is 7-6-1. Five of the next six Wildcats’ district games will be...
Lady Cats Will Battle for First Place at Hallsville Friday
The Lady Cats Basketball Team set up a first place battle at Hallsville Friday night at 6:30 p.m. by defeating Greenville on the road, 63-49 Tuesday night. This one was much tougher than the first meeting. In that one, the Lady Cats played stifling defense to take a 64-22 win in Wildcats Gym on January 8. The second victory over Greenville improved the Lady Cats district record to 10-2 and their season mark to 23-6. Hallsville held a...
Tough Defense, 11 3-Point Baskets Highlight Wildcat Win
The Wildcats Basketball Team hit 11 three-point baskets and played tough defense against Greenville when it counted as the Wildcats topped the Lions, 71-53 in Wildcats Gym Tuesday night. Keaston Willis led the Wildcats with 18 points including 4 three-pointers. Ke’Ontae Dunn had 17 points with 3 threes. Bryson Lynn also had 2 three-pointers and Michael Arnold and Garrett Jones had 1 each. The Wildcats limited Greenville to only...
Representative Flynn Reflects on Past Legislation, Looks to the Future of Texas
Dan Flynn, Texas House District 2 Representative, stopped by KSST Tuesday morning. In the museum at KSST, KSST News spoke with Flynn about the recent legislative session and about specific concerns for the future of Texas. Flynn is seeking reelection. Pictured above, Flynn records his ads promoting campaign. Below is the interview with Representative Flynn....
Pilot Club’s Hoop Dreams Provides Basketball Experience for Special Needs Kids
Nine years ago the Pilot Club of Sulphur Springs began a program they called Hoop Dreams. A dozen special needs kids had the chance to enjoy basketball. Monday night from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Sulphur Springs Elementary School main gym, Hoops Dreams continued. The program has grown. 35 kids from ages 5 to 19 participated Monday night. Beverly Owens with the Pilot Club says five of the kids have participated in Hoop Dreams each...
