EAA Young Eagles Rally A Soaring Success
Ben Scarborough, a private pilot and member of the Sulphur Springs Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter, reported 14 volunteer pilots consistently taking kids up, during the EAA’s Young Eagles Rally at Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport on Saturday April 27. Some aircraft could take only one passenger, but others could take three to four passengers at a time. EAA anticipated taking up 80-100 kids during the three-hour rally....
Plane Crash Reported North Of Sulphur Springs Saturday
A small plane crashed off County Road 4763, just north of Suphur Springs, late Saturday morning. No one was injured in the crash, according to law enforcement reports. The pilot, who is not from Hopkins County, was reportedly testing out the plane. It had undergone engine repair recently and the pilot was reportedly testing it out.The plane had engine failure on both units on the aircraft. The pilot attempted, but was not able, to...
A Look At The Financial Impact Of The $2M Miller Grove ISD Bond Proposal
Miller Grove area residents are being asked to consider approving in the May 4 Miller Grove Independent School District bond election a tax increase to fund a new Multipurpose Center. The new facility would house a new elementary gymnasium, fine arts facility to include a UIL-compliant stage, concessions and kitchen area, and restrooms. The new MGISD facility would also have space for future expansion of the facility to include...
Miller Grove ISD Holding $2M Bond Election For Multipurpose Center
Residents within the boundary of Miller Grove Independent School District are asked to go to the pole next week to consider approving a $2 million bond election “for the construction, acquisition, renovation and equipment of school buildings in the district.” Miller Grove ISD Board of Trustees officially called for the election on Feb. 11. Early voting by personal appearance began last week, and will resume from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m....
2 Hopkins County Residents Recognized For Heroic Efforts in Fatal Cedar Hill Fire
Cedar Hill Fire Department Driver Jake Spataro and Captain Rusty Brannon were among the firefighters and emergency personnel recognized at a Cedar Hill City Council meeting this week for their rescue efforts in Feb. 28 blaze that resulted in 4 deaths. Spataro and Brannon, Hopkins County residents, received both Life Safety Awards and a Unit Citation for their leadership efforts during the fire. Two Sulphur Springs residents were among...
Sulphur Springs Native Provides Endowment to A&M-Commerce
Nathan and June Finke Gift Nursing School Students with Endowed Scholarship COMMERCE, TX—Mr. and Mrs. Nathan and June Kirkpatrick Finke visited campus on April 11 to sign an endowment agreement that will benefit nursing school students at A&M-Commerce. The Dr. Omer F. and Nell Kirkpatrick Endowed Scholarship is the third endowment that the couple has established at A&M-Commerce. During their visit, the Finkes met with nursing...
The Wait Is Over — ALMOST
In a press release received by KSST News, the opening day for Chick-fil-A has been announced by local operator, Bryson Bullington. May 2nd will be the day that local residents of Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County can finally enjoy Chick-fil-A. On that day, Bryson will be holding a community celebration and campout where upwards of 100 participants will earn a year supply of Chick-fil-A. Bryson Bullington
Yantis ISD Board of Trustees Candidate Profiles
Yantis Independent School District has three candidates running for two full-term at-large seats on the school board. Early voting by personal appearance in the election began at 7 a.m. and will continue until 7 p.m. April 22; resume from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, April 22-26 and April 30; from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 29, in the Early Voting Room inside Wood County Courthouse, 100 South Main St. in Quitman. Election Day voting...
Early Voting Begins Today In City Council, School Board Elections
Early voting by person appearance began at 8 this morning for Sulphur Springs City Council, Como-Pickton Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees and Yantis ISD Board of Trustees elections. City Council Voters in Sulphur Springs will have six choices, two per seat, for three place on the City Council. Candidates are incumbent Freddie Taylor and challenger Reiko Alexander for Place 4, incumbent Emily Glass and...
Como-Pickton CISD Board of Trustees Candidate Profiles, Part 2
Early voting by personal appearance begins Monday morning, for the May 4 school and municipal elections. Voters within Como-Pickton Consolidated Independent School District will have plenty of candidates to choose from when casting ballots in the school board election. Seven candidates have filed, seeking candidacy for one of four full-term at-large seats on the school board; they include D.J. Carr, JJ Cummings, James R. “Jim” Murray,...
