7th Annual Tanner Higgins Warrior Run Will Take Place This Saturday, Rain Or Shine
Sgt. Tanner Stone Higgins The 7th Annual Tanner Higgins Warrior Run will take place Saturday morning at Cooper Lake State Park-South Sulphur Unit, rain or shine. “Our military men and women are on dangerous missions and fighting for our freedom no matter what weather conditions they face, so we can tough it out Saturday morning at Cooper Lake. But, I’m praying weekend weather conditions change,” said Patti Stone Sells, mother of...
Student Scholarship Drive Scheduled April 16 at Como-Pickton CISD
Como-Pickton CISD Assistant Superintendent Jana Andrews invites the public to get behind the wheel to assist in the Student Scholarship “Drive” set for Tuesday, April 16, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. In an e-mail to KSST, Andrews sent this message for the public: “Como-Pickton CISD is conducting a fundraiser for our senior scholarship fund. Texas Country Ford in Winnsboro will bring several Ford vehicles to our school on...
EEA Easter Egg Hunt Rescheduled For April 19
Due to the 100 percent prediction of rain forecast Saturday, the Easter egg hunt planned at Pacific Park by East End Allegiance Our Youth has been pushed back one week. ” It’s important that we do something in the community for our youth! We didn’t want to cancel the event. Come out for an evening Easter egg hunt! The kids will love it,” said EEA President Bridgette Cooper.
SSISD Strings Students To Perform Totally ’80s Concert April 13 On the Square
Does thinking about the 1980s, make you nostalgic for all of the wild colors and prints, not to mention the big hair and cassette tapes? Or maybe you’re too young to remember the 1980s, but really enjoy the rad music? Are you a supporter of the fine arts in schools? You are exactly the ones the SSISD Strings Booster Club is looking for this Saturday evening as they host a Springs Fling on Celebration Plaza, featuring the sounds...
SSPD’s Interdiction Canine Named Top Dog At USPCA Trials, Competition
Sulphur Springs Police Department Officer Cleve “Buddy” Williams pose with the trophy and awards they earned based on their performance in the USPCA Region 20 Trials and Certifications. Sulphur Springs Police Officer Cleve “Buddy” Williams and his canine partner Kilo recently earned the “Top Dog” award based on the police canine’s overall performance during the United States Police Canine Association Region 20 Trials...
Over A Dozen Personnel Changes Approved For SSISD
More than a dozen personnel changes which will impact at least six campuses were approved Monday for Sulphur Springs Independent School District. Overall, SSISD Board of Trustees, following an executive session at their regular meeting Monday, accepted administrators’ recommendations for eight new hires as well as five resignations, a employee swapping campuses, and professional employment contracts for teachers, counselors,...
New Laptops For High School, A Tax Overpayment Among Items Approved By SSISD Trustees Monday
Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees approved funding for lease of laptops to replace the aging units at high school, a tax overpayment refund, extension of the district’s depository contract, and English language arts and reading instructional materials. Laptop lease SSISD Superintendent Michael Lamb discusses with trustees during their regular April meeting options for new laptop leases for high...
Commissioners Court Designates April 26-27 As County Cleanup Days
Hopkins County Commissioners Court announced two days county residents can get rid of certain unwanted items from their residences. The precinct barns will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 26, and from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 27, for the annual County Cleanup Days. There are a few items considered hazardous waste that will not be accepted, including tires, shingles, chemicals and liquid paint. Dried paint in cans...
County Seal Donated For New Courtroom; Tractor Approved for Precinct 3
A tractor with boom mower and two donations were among the items Hopkins County Commissioners Court approved during their regular meeting Monday. Commissioners ‘participation in a program which will provide additional labor in each precinct and better equip inmates for the work force once they are released from custody was also discussed.Precinct 3 Commissioner Wade Bartley was approved to purchase a tractor with boom mower for...
Arkansas Man Allegedly Found With Lewd Photos of Children On His Phone
Aaron David Brumley, 29, of Ashdown, Arkansas was arrested at 12:42 p.m. Sunday on Interstate 30 west at mile marker 119 by Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Arturo Ugalde for possession of lewd visual material depicting a child — possession of child pornography. Aaron David Brumley He was reportedly stopped for driving a Dodge Avenger in the left lane of I-30 west Sunday and not passing other motorists. On contact, the...
