Sulphur Springs Teen Accused Of Injuring Five With A Knife
Oct16

Sulphur Springs Teen Accused Of Injuring Five With A Knife

A Sulphur Springs man was accused of injuring five people with a knife, two of whom pressed charges against him early Sunday morning, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Zack Horne and Drew Fisher and Sgt. Tanner Steward responded at 2 a.m. Oct. 16, 2022, to a complaint of an active disturbance on FM 71 east. While they were responding, dispatchers received additional information, first, that a...

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Sulphur Bluff Team Named Grand Champion At Help-A-Child Benefit Ag Mechanics Build Off
Oct15

Sulphur Bluff Team Named Grand Champion At Help-A-Child Benefit Ag Mechanics Build Off

The first ever Help-A-Child Benefit Ag Mechanics Team Build Off was a huge success Friday, with all 35 teams commended by the judges for their welding skills, safety practices and use of PPE, and manner in which they worked together as a team. In the end, however, only the teams constructing the top four ranked smokers went home with awards. “Everyone is doing excellent work,” said John Plemons, Paris Junior College...

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4 Jailed On Probation Warrants, 2 Arrested In Court, 3 Others Jailed On Felony Warrants
Oct14

4 Jailed On Probation Warrants, 2 Arrested In Court, 3 Others Jailed On Felony Warrants

Over the last week, nine people were jailed in Hopkins County on felony warrants. Four people were jailed in Hopkins County on violation of probation warrants, two were taken into custody in district court, and three on other felony warrants, according to arrest and jail reports. Arrested In District Court Brian Everett “Gump” Gumpert Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies Mike Sheen and Steve Huffman took Brian Everett...

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Peppa Pig is Coming to Arlington December 26, 2022
Oct14

Peppa Pig is Coming to Arlington December 26, 2022

KSST has secured a limited number of tickets and will be giving them away to lucky Peppa Pig Fans very soon! TICKETS ON SALE NOW! HOORAY! PEPPA PIG LIVE! PEPPA PIG’S ADVENTURE TO RESUME TOURING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH A SPECIAL STOP IN ARLINGTON, TEXAS.The show, featuring the globally beloved character of Peppa Pig, will delight audiences on December 26, 2022 Tickets on sale now at utatickets.com WHAT: Round Room Live and...

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15th Annual Help-A-Child Benefit Kicks Off  Today (Oct. 14)
Oct14

15th Annual Help-A-Child Benefit Kicks Off Today (Oct. 14)

Ag Mechanics Build Off Slated Friday; Cook-Offs, Livestock Show, FFA Project Show, Auctions Following On Oct. 15 In just a few hours, the 15th Annual Help-A-Child Benefit will kick off what promises to be two days of fun competitions and family-friendly activities designed to raise funds and awareness for organizations and programs which benefit children in the local communities. Benefit Events 1. Ag Team Competition Build Off Leading...

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HCSO Warns Of Jury Duty Phone Scam
Oct13

HCSO Warns Of Jury Duty Phone Scam

Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is warning local residents of a jury duty phone scam. “We have been made aware that someone is calling people posing as a county employee and demanding 500 dollars because the victim failed to show for jury duty. No one from the Sheriff’s Office is going to call and ask for money over the phone. If you ever have a question if something is a scam or not, call and speak to a...

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Funding Priorities For The 2023 Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Set
Oct13

Funding Priorities For The 2023 Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Set

Hopkins County Health Care Foundation By Kayla Price, Executive Director, Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation Sulphur Springs, Texas — The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Board of Directors have selected funding goals for the 2022-23 year. Through the years, almost $3 million has been raised to provide the local hospital and EMS with equipment and offerings to which a community our size would normally not have access. One of...

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New Senior Center A Step Closer To Construction With Signing Of Grant Contract
Oct13

New Senior Center A Step Closer To Construction With Signing Of Grant Contract

Sulphur Springs is one step closer to construction on a new senior center. City Manager Marc Maxwell signed the contract with Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Thursday, Sept. 13, 2022, for a $2.4 million grant to help with cost of constructing a new activity building for senior citizens. Funding for Senior Citizens Center Construction The City of Sulphur Springs anticipates advertising for bids Monday for the project,...

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Another Successful Ag In The Classroom Hosted At Civic Center
Oct13

Another Successful Ag In The Classroom Hosted At Civic Center

Another successful year of Ag in the Classroom wrapped up Wednesday, with approximately 1,000 fourth graders bused to Hopkins County Civic Center to learn more about agriculture and its importance in our daily lives. Ag in the Classroom 2022Ag in the Classroom 2022 Approximately 300 students attend the first session on Tuesday, Oct. 11, and about 700 more packed the Arena Wednesday morning, Oct. 12, 2022. Not only did students from...

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8.7% COLA Increase Announced For Social Security, SSI Beneficiaries For 2023
Oct13

8.7% COLA Increase Announced For Social Security, SSI Beneficiaries For 2023

SSA Acting Director: Medicare Premiums To Go Down Next Year The Social Security Administration this morning announced that approximately 70 million Americans on Social Security and and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will see an 8.7% cost of living increase in benefits in 2023, which averages out to about $140 extra in benefits per month starting in January. SSA calls the increase a “substantial Social Security cost-of-living...

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