*Updated* Truck Fire Closes South Broadway Street Overpass
As of 10:30am Thursday morning, work continued on the cleanup of the tractor/trailer fire under the Broadway Street Overpass at I-30. Fuller’s Wrecker was on the scene with massive equipment to get the Interstate back to normal. One lane of traffic had reopened on Westbound I-30 but traffic was still backed up for miles in that direction. The Broadway crossing remained closed. Motorists are urged to avoid the area of the South...
Precinct 3 Roads Being Cleared As Fast As Possible
Precinct 3 Commissioner Wade Bartley reports to KSST News that there are multiple trees down in his precinct due to the storm overnight. The entire crew, plus two inmate trustees, were out early to clear the roadways. If any resident in Precinct 3 is not able to travel down their roadway, they are encouraged to call the commissioner directly at (903)348-1878. Many roads are still flooded so drivers should take caution.
Kyle Petty Charity Ride Rolling Into East Texas May 8
Each year, Kyle Petty, a bunch of his family and friends, and motorcyclists from across the country gather for a cross-country ride to benefit charity. This year marks the 25th year of the Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America and the group’s longest trek yet, a 9-day ride starting May 3 in Seattle and ending in May 11 Key Largo, Florida. East Texans will have an opportunity this year to greet a few legends as they refuel their...
Chick-fil-A First 100 Campout 12-Hour Event Under Way
Chick-fil-A’s Sulphur Springs restaurant officially opens Thursday morning. To get kick off the celebration, local franchise owner and operator Bryson Billington invites residents to a First 100 Campout 12-hour event. Community members are invited to camp overnight from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. with other Chick-fil-A enthusiasts. Up to 100 adults, who bring a government issued ID that’s within the eligible zipcodes and meet...
Vehicle Pursuit Ends In Crash, 2 Arrests
Andrew Ray Williams Two men were jailed Tuesday evening for allegedly leaving a minor crash and leading authorities on a high speed chase that ended in another crash.Stefan Anderson Neal, 26, of Greenville and Andrew Ray Williams, 19, of Bonham were both arrested on League Street around 7 p.m. for evading arrest or detention with a vehicle. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office was first contacted at 6:22 p.m. April 30 about a minor...
Cumby Seniors Awarded More Than $115,000 In Scholarships
Cumby High School 2019 scholarship recipients Cumby High School seniors took home more than $115,500 in scholarships, earned recognition for academic and extracurricular successes, and took time to honor special educators and adults who have made a lasting impact in their lives. Also honored during the program were high school students who made the honor roll, had perfect attendance, received class awards and earned recognition in UIL...
*Updated* Broadway Closed For 9 Hours Due to Major Gas Leak
South Broadway Street was finally reopened after midnight Monday, about 9 hours after the section of roadway from Wildcat Way to Duckworth Street was closed to traffic due to a natural gas line bging struck. Residents and business owners in the area were warned around 3 p.m. to not start their cars in the vicinity as a result of a major natural gas leak. Utility crews damaged a large line traversing the area and have closed off all of...
Early Voting Continues In Municipal, School Elections
Early voting continues Monday-Tuesday, April 29-30, in Como-Pickton and Yantis school board elections, Sulphur Springs City Council and special proposition elections and the Miller Grove ISD bond election. Voting hours are extended Monday, April 29, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Yantis ISD Board of Trustees Election. Early voting by personal appearance will resume from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, in the Early Voting Room inside...
Sulphur Springs City Council Candidate Profiles
Voting in the May 4 Sulphur Springs City Council and special charter proposition elections continues with early voting from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, April 29-30. Election Day voting will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 4. All voting in city elections is being conducted in the second floor conference room at City Hall. Voters are asked to consider approving 13 changes to the Sulphur Springs Home Rule Charter and to...
Downtown Is Rocking With Claws For A Cause
Civil Air Patrol members deliver buckets full of crawfish to diners during Sulphur Springs Rotary Club’s 6th Annual Claws for a Cause Saturday evening on Celebration Plaza. The event started at 5 p.m. and was expected to continue until about 9 p.m. April 27. If the overflowing containers, laughter and fellowship are any indicator, a rocking good time is being had by all at Sulphur Springs Rotary Club’s 6th Annual Claws for...
