Man Climbed Onto Roof Of Business Building Saturday Afternoon
A 55-year-old man climbed onto the roof of a business building Saturday afternoon, according to police reports. Sulphur Springs Police Department received a call at 4:18 p.m. May 1 from a person reporting a man was observed on the roof of the old VF Outlet Mall, waving his arms around. SSPD officers responded. Upon arrival they attempted to locate the person. Upon spotting him, Sulphur Springs Fire Department was called upon to...
Sulphur Bluff Fundraiser for Vol. Fire Department Drew Crowds
When Sulphur Bluff Volunteer Fire Department Chief Chris Bassham said it was time to plan a fundraiser fish fry as a jumpstart after their loss, little did the volunteers and their crews of family members realize what a turnout they would have on Saturday May 1, 2021! “It’s a huge blessing to have the community support that we had, with people coming to eat with us and in donating items for our auction. We were overwhelmed...
As Summer Approaches, Marriott Offers Make Travel Cheaper
At KSST, we love traveling. Now that it seems the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is relaxing travel restrictions, everyone we know is ready to start traveling again. Marriott Hotels has a new offer that is going to make travelling a lot easier, and potentially a lot cheaper (if not FREE). By signing up for one of the Marriot credit cards through Chase and complete the required spend, you could earn three certificates for three free...
Wanted Man Tries To Hide In The Floorboard During Traffic Stop
Traffic stops netted two warrant arrests on Friday, including one man who tried to hide in the floorboard and a man caught on driving through a school parking lot with marijuana and a firearm in his vehicle, according to arrest reports. State Highway 11 Traffic Stop James Earl Galloway (HCSO jail photo) Deputies reported stopping a Dodge SUV at 11 p.m. April 30, 2021, on State Highway 11 west for a traffic violation. Upon approach of...
CPCISD, Cumby ISD, Yantis ISD May 1 Election Results
Results of the May 1, 2021, school election as reported by school election officials Saturday evening are listed below and will be updated as they come in. All Como-Pickton CISD, Cumby ISD and Yantis ISD election results are unofficial until canvassed by that district’s school board at a future meeting. Yantis ISD Yantis ISD ballots asked votes to choose up to three of the four candidates to serve in full term seats on the...
Marijuana, THC Edibles And Wax Found During I-30 Traffic Stop
State troopers arrested a pair on felony charges after finding marijuana and THC edibles and wax during an Interstate 30 traffic stop. Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Thomas Wallace stopped a red Ford Focus around 8:40 a.m. Friday at mile marker 113 for traveling in the passing lane on I-30 east and not passing other vehicles. The passenger, identified in arrest reports as 27-year-old Christopher Ricard Waters of Round Rock,...
Lady Cats Softball Area Round Playoff Dates Announced
Lady Cats softball coach David Carrillo announced Saturday, May 1 that the Lady Cats date and location for their Area round of playoffs have been released, weather permitting. Sulphur Springs will be taking on familiar foe in Crandall in Royse City, with Game 1 taking place on Friday, May 7 at 7 P.M. Game 22 will take place the following day, Saturday, May 8, also in Royse City, at 11:30 A.M. Game 3, if necessary, will tee off in...
Hopkins County Bar Association, Judges Observe Law Day 2021
Hopkins County Bar Association hosted a small gathering of members, judges and community members at the courthouse Friday in celebration of Law Day 2021. While Law Day is actually May 1, it falls on Saturday this year, so HCBA hosted a recognition event Friday, joined by the county and county-court-at-law judges, in proclaiming Saturday, May 1, 2021 as Law Day 2021. Hopkins County Bar Assocation President Bryan White, of Roper and...
Lady Cats Softball Moves on to Area Round of Playoffs
The Lady Cats softball team won both games of their double-header in Marshall versus Lufkin on Friday, Apr. 30 to win the best-of-three series to move on to the area round of playoffs. Sulphur Springs came out with a vengeance in Game 1, scoring 5 runs in the first two innings to quickly take a 5-0 lead over the Lady Pack. Bryant pitched a perfect game, pitching a complete 5 inning game while striking out 13 Lady Pack batters....
Fundraiser Slated To Help Rebuild Sulphur Bluff VFD Station, Community Center
A May 1 fundraiser if planned to help rebuild the Sulphur Bluff Volunteer Fire Department Station and Cpmmunity Center. The facility was destroyed Thursday, April 1, by a fire. In addition to the structure, SBVFD lost all of the equipment and three trucks, as well as tables, chairs and appliances which were inside the building when it burned. Fire departments from Hopkins, Franklin and Delta counties responded on April 1 to asist...
