TASB: Legislature Adjourns After Passing Bill Funding 13th Check For Retired Educators On TRS
Texas Association of School Boards September 3, 2021, Report SB 7, Other Public Education-Related Bill Headed To Governor’s Desk The Texas Legislature adjourned sine die Thursday night after passing a bill that restored funding to the legislative branch and included funding for the 13th check for retired educators in the Teachers Retirement System ($701 million) and funding to buy down property taxes ($100 million). Here...
SH 19 Traffic Stop Yields Methamphetamine, Marijuana And Xanax, 1 Felony Arrest
Woman Caught With Felony Amount Of Marijuana, 3 Others Charged On Marijuana, Controlled Substance, Related Warrants A Talco man ended up in jail Sept. 2 after methamphetamine, marijuana and Xanax were found in his vehicle. Also arrested this week was a woman caught with just enough marijuana to be charged with a felony offense, and individuals wanted on controlled substance, marijuana and tampering with evidence charges. Corey Redford...
Tonight’s Wildcat Football Game Starts at 7 PM
KSST will be broadcasting tonights game, and streaming it live. Kickoff is 30 minutes sooner than usual at 7PM. Don’t miss a second of the broadcast! Here is the link to the live broadcast on YouTube.
Inmate Earns Felony Charge For Allegedly Spitting In Jailer’s Face
A Hopkins County jail inmate earned a felony charge after allegedly spitting in a jailer’s face, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office investigators reported. Brandon Darel Roach The incident reportedly occurred when the HCSO jailer was moving Brandon Darel Roach from his cell to a separate cell following a disturbance. The jailer reportedly warned the 39-year-old Sulphur Springs man he would catch a new charge if he acted...
Lou Nell’s…Expect Excellent Customer Service Even During Pandemic Times
Carrie and Larry Crowson and their staff at Lou Nell Fashions in Sulphur Springs proved the truth of this statement during last year’s holiday season… that the local shopping experience doesn’t have to be a casualty of COVID! By putting all their resources in to play, Lou Nell’s was able to fill the orders and serve the needs of every customer, even those who did not wish to go outside their homes....
After Months Of Negotiations, NETEX and North East Texas Connector Ink Agreement For Contract Revisions
After months of negotiations, Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation District, the rural rail district spanning from Titus County to Wylie that is known as NETEX, and rail operator North East Texas Connector (NETC) of Freedom Rail Group inked an agreement for contract revisions Thursday afternoon. Contract Revision On Sept. 2, 2021, NETEX Chairman Brian Lee signs a contract amending the operating agreement with NETC. NETEX agreed...
More Than 600 New Laws In Effect As Of Sept. 1, 2021
AUSTIN – Over 600 new laws signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott went into effect Sept. 1, 2021, in the state of Texas. These new laws, including the Heartbeat Bill, constitutional carry legislation, and laws that protect law enforcement, were passed during the 87th Legislative Session. Texas flag “The 87th Legislative Session was a monumental success, and many of the laws going into effect today will ensure a safer,...
DPS Encourages Safety For Labor Day Holiday
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety encourages everyone to drive safely as they celebrate the unofficial end of summer during the long Labor Day weekend. The Texas Highway Patrol will be increasing enforcement from Sept. 3 through Sept. 6, looking for people not wearing their seat belts, speeders, people driving while intoxicated and drivers who fail to follow the state’s Move Over, Slow Down law, among other...
With Talent to Spare and a Song to Share, Sydnee Hawkins Goes for the NFR ‘National Anthem’ Contest
Sydnee Hawkins as Medda Larkin in “Newsies” (photo credit Amy Hale) Just coming off her singing role as Medda Larkin in ‘Newsies”, Sydnee wasted no time in locating the ‘next big thing’ in her life as a singer, and this indeed may be big! She is competing for the honor of singing the National Anthem during a performance of the National Finals Rodeo this December in Las Vegas. “This contest is...
Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport Receiving $1.9 Million Runway, Taxiway Rehabilitation
Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport has been undergoing improvements over the past month, and soon is scheduled to close for about 10 days for rehab on the runway. Phase 1 of the runway and taxiway rehab project called for closure of areas denoted in red, with green areas still open at Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport This $1.9 million runway and taxiway surface rehabilitation project which began in early August is 90 percent funded by...
