PUCT Asks for Public Input on Texas Electric Grid Standards
March 9, 2023 – The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) is asking for public input to help the Commission develop a reliability standard for the ERCOT electric grid. Senate Bill 3, passed in 2021, requires the PUCT to develop a reliability standard and increase the reliability of the ERCOT grid through both operational and economic improvements, says the commission. PUCT says its staff filed a memo on March 7 detailing...
Evening Chapel Plate Lunch Fundraiser This Weekend
On Sunday March 12, 2023, the Evening Chapel Church will hold a Plate Lunch Fundraiser. Service starts at 12:45 and goes till 3:30, or until they run out. The Menu Wingettes Choice of 2 sides Mashed Potatoes Pinto Beans Grean Beans Cabbage Dessert Cornbread Head over to 199 Putman St in Sulphur Springs, TX, or call for delivery. Try to have your orders in by the Friday before the event. For more information or to place your orders...
Late Night Altercation Lands Two In Jail
March 9, 2023 – Darla Hickle Baldridge, aged 50 years-old, took exception to her husband talking to another woman at his workplace. She confronted him at his residence near Gafford Chapel, and proceeded to assault him. After attacked, the man attempted to remove himself from the situation by leaving his residence in his pickup. His effort was hindered by 33 year-old Brandon Caleb Baldridge, the victim’s step-son. Baldrige...
Ticket Giveaway: St. James Fish Fry #3
March 9, 2023 – Friday night Fish Fry is back! You can win 2 tickets to the event hosted by the Knights of Columbus at 297 Texas St here in Sulphur Springs, TX. The FREE tickets are for the March 10, 2023 event only. Dine in or carry out starting a 5:00pm. Beer battered cod available if you call ahead. 903 885 1222. Fish Fry Menu includes USA catfish, fries, coleslaw, hush puppies, beans, fried okra, tea, coffee, desserts and...
Hopkins County Man Arrested for Assault and Criminal Mischief
March 7, 2023 – Miguel Angel Mejia was arrested on March 6 around 10pm after he allegedly returned home to find his wife cheating on him. When Mejia arrived, he apparently saw a man leaving his house via a bedroom window. Mejia allegedly used a shotgun to damage the pickup his wife’s lover arrived in, fired shots at his wife’s lover as he fled north towards Sulphur Springs, pointed a firearm at his wife and pushed...
Woman and Veteran Owned Helicopter Tours Near Hopkins County
March 6, 2023 – Pilots from Semper Fly Helicopter Tours, a woman and veteran owned business, stopped by the KSST Studios for an interview on Monday. Brandi Rector and Mike Sanford own and operate several flight related businesses that are based in Southern Oklahoma. They are both veterans of the armed forces. More details on their individual services in the armed forces are available on their website. Bob Kerr, Judge...
Dike Man Arrested for Theft and Failure to Register As Sex Offender
March 6, 2023 – RUBEN JAMES ANZABDUA was arrested at the Bexar County Jail by Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies after his release on March 5, 2023. He was transported to Hopkins County without incident. He was indicted on the current charges, Theft and Failure to Register As Sex Offender, by a Hopkins County Grand Jury on January 5, 2023. The 57 year-old man reports himself as a Dike Tx resident....
Sulphur Springs Man Arrested for Solicitation of a Minor
March 3, 2023 – Bradley Cyrus Butler was arrested on March 3, 2023 and charged with Online Solicitation of a Minor. The 34 year-old man reports he is employed by a local retailer. Bradley Cyrus Butler, 2023 Hopkins County deputies were finally able to locate the accused at his place of employment. During a consensual interview, Butler allegedly confessed to the illegal online contact. Online Solicitation of a Minor is considered...
Trading Post for March 6, 2023
For Sale – A set of Leather Bound Louis L’Amour books. Over 60 books in great condition. 903.413.1673. $500 cash. For sale: Recliner chair made by Ethan Allen. Like new. Price: $250.00. Call 903 473 6408 to see. Located in Miller Grove area. Rear tine tiller for sale , also looking for old barn tin for sale. 9032465766 Person needs someone to come and clean out a roof dryer vent. They will pay for the service. 469 650...
Two Man Team Arrested for Forgery
March 3, 2023 – A two man team was arrested at a Sulphur Springs, TX business for attempting to cash forged checks. The men entered a Gilmer street business on Thursday around 4pm. Business staff called police after the checks were presented. When confronted inside the business by police, Kevin Lank Jones and Jason Daniel Robert Fontenot concocted a story about one of them being picked up by the other on the road. Their plan was...
