Map of Reports for March 8th Boom
Here is a map of the reports submitted so far. You can submit your report here. Blue points are actual GPS reports. Yellow pins are located to the city or area of the report.
Law Enforcement Academy Makes its Debut at A&M-Commerce
COMMERCE, TX—Texas A&M University-Commerce recently entered into a five-year agreement with the Hunt County Sheriff’s Office to provide a law enforcement academy on campus. The academy relocated from its previous location at Paris Junior College. Dr. Mark Rudin, A&M-Commerce president; Captain Daniel Looney, Hunt County Sheriff’s Office academy training coordinator; and Louis Lufkin, A&M-Commerce academy liaison and...
Members of the Generation Peace Academy Making the Rounds in Hopkins County
KSST was visited by members of the Generation Peace Academy on Monday March 9th, 2020. After a brief sales pitch, we were offered the chance to purchase some 3-D pictures. The two young men where nice enough, and did not pressure us when we declined to purchase the $25 3-D cat pictures. Generation Peace Academy is the fund raising arm of the Unification Church founded by Sun Myung Moon. The pair said they are based out of New York,...
Booms Around Hopkins County
No one seem to have a explanation for the ‘booms’ heard around Hopkins County this year. The most recent one heard by KSST Staff was Sunday March 8th, 2020 at 8:50PM. It shook the windows. Plausible explanations Sonic Booms. Aircraft heading to or from Dallas could be to blame. Especially if the booms are loudest under known flight corridors, or around air navigation points like Sulphur Springs Airport. Meteors can cause...
Homeowner Maintenance of Septic Systems Course scheduled
By Mario Villarino DVM, Ph.D., Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Agent for Ag and NR A Homeowner Maintenance of Septic Systems Course is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Hopkins County Extension Office. The 6- hour course provides a basic understanding of the operational and maintenance activities of conventional and aerobic septic systems, and explains how activities within the home impact septic systems. Presentations will...
Expo to Provide Job Seekers with Career Information
Expo to Provide Job Seekers with Career Information Job seekers will have the opportunity to meet with area employers during the 2020 Career and Community Resources Expo on Tuesday, March 10. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the ROC – First Baptist Church – Sulphur Springs, 116 Oak Avenue. Representatives from over 30 area businesses will promote the job opportunities available in the region. Job seekers should bring...
Commissioners Declare Emergency, Designate $1 Million For Road Work
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning took steps to free up an additional $1,564,000 in funding for road improvements this summer. Hopkins County Commissioners Court Emergency designation The court first approved a resolution declaring an emergency in Hopkins County due to recent weather which impacted county roads. The Commissioners Court, cited Local Government Code §111.070(b), for allowing them to “authorize an...
Texas Rangers vs Oakland Athletics 8:00 Monday Night
KSST will continue to broadcast Texas Ranger pre-season games for the 2020 season. Monday 9th, 2020, join us live for game between the Texas Rangers and the Oakland Athletics. The broadcast will start at 8:00 PM.
Dinner Bell Menu for March 11, 2020
The Messengers Sunday School Class is the Community Partner Herb Crusted Pork Loin Colcannon (St. Patrick’s Day is coming– this is an Irish dish of mashed potatoes and cabbage) Garden Salad Yeast Rolls and Butter Lemon Cake To Die For Chilled Lemon Cake (the no added sugar dessert) Same time (11:45 am). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). It is Spring Break Week. Students on a holiday are...
GROW Program Going Strong In 5th Year at SSISD
The Girls Recognizing Our Worth in math and science program at Sulphur Springs Elementary is going strong in its fifth year of operation. By the end of the year, the Sulphur Springs ISD after-school program will have had than 500 girls participating in the program since it started five years ago. Karen Phillips and Carmen Hammack give a presentation before school board members and staff updating them on progress of the GROW program at...
