Tribute to TSN Agriculture Director Tony Purcell to be Aired Friday
His iconic voice that was often a wake-up call to many KSST listeners is now silenced in death. Texas State Network Agriculture Director Tony Purcell’s death came as “…a sorrowful surprise for his wonderful family and our Texas State Networks team,” according to Raul Jaurequi, TSN Affiliate Relations Director. A tribute to Purcell will be aired on the Lone Star Farm and Ranch Report Friday. Purcell joined Texas State Networks in...
Brisk Start for Primary Election Early Voting
The first day of early voting in the March 6th Primary election was Tuesday, February 20th and the pace was brisk with 216 Republicans and 23 Democrats casting ballots at the Justice of the Peace Courtroom 128 Jackson Street in Sulphur Springs. The site is the only place for early voting in Hopkins County. Early voting continues 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day through Friday, March 2nd, including Saturday, February 24th. Early voting is...
Roads Closed; River Flood Warning Issued; Flood Watch Remains in Effect
According to a county resident, FM 2653 from Brashear to Ridgeway, FM 1567 near Miller Grove, FM 71 in northern Hopkins County, FM 69 east of Sulphur Springs and service road along I-30 east of Sulphur Springs were closed with water over the roadway Wednesday morning but the roadways were expected to be open later in the day according to TxDOT. A Flood Warning for the South Sulphur River near Cooper has been issued through Thursday...
Flood Watch for Hopkins County Area Tuesday Morning Until Wednesday Evening
A flood watch is in effect from Tuesday morning at 6 a.m. through Wednesday evening for parts of North and Central Texas including Hopkins, Hunt, Delta, Rains and surrounding counties. Multiple rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall expected. Rainfall totals of two (2) to four (4) inches with localized amounts of six (6)inches. Flooding will be possible in low lying areas. You should monitor the latest weather forecasts for your...
Kelty Named Citizen of the Year at 92nd Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet
Tim Kelty was named Citizen of the Year and Carolyn McKinney was named Woman of the Year during the 92nd Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet. The 470 who filled the Exhibit Room at the Hopkins County Civic Center celebrated the accomplishments of several county residents and of the local chamber during the two hour event. With the dd1920’s theme, “Extra! Extra! Read All About It!”, a video highlighting...
Friday is Last Day to File for May 5th Ballot for City, School, and Hospital District Elections
Andy Lowen filed Thursday as a candidate for Place 3 on the Sulphur Springs City Council. Lowen joins challenger Norman Sanders and incumbent Oscar Aguilar in the race. Other candidates on the May 5th municipal ballot currently include: Place 1, incumbent Craig Johnson and challenger Justin Davidson. Place 2, Jimmy Lucas and Sara Gibson. Incumbent Clay Walker will not seek re-election. Friday, February 16th is the last day to file for...
Wildcats District Champs
The #13 ranked Wildcats’ basketball team wrapped up the district championship with a convincing 78-45 win over Hallsville in Wildcats Gym Tuesday night. It is believed to be the first Wildcats’ first district championship in about 25 years. The Wildcats end the district race with an 11-1 record and they will be the district’s #1 seed in the playoffs. The Wildcats got off to a slow start against the Bobcats Tuesday...
SSISD Board of Trustees Approve Amended General Fund Budget; Hear Reports; Celebrate Individual School Success
Sulphur Springs Schools Board of Trustees approved an amended general fund budget, heard numerous reports, and celebrated the successes at Travis Elementary School Tuesday night during their February board meeting. The school’s general fund budget will increase $1,706,604 bringing the general fund budget to $38,389,530. The increase in the general fund budget comes from three specific projects: a rebuild of Prim Stadium, $702,721;...
PJC 2017 Fall Graduation Certified Roll Includes Several Area Grads
Paris Junior College is pleased to release the certified roll of graduates from the fifth fall graduation ceremony held Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in the Hunt Center. According to PJC President Dr. Pamela Anglin, there were 122 male and 108 female graduates from the fall semester, a change from a longtime trend of women outnumbering men. Following are the graduates from the region and their hometowns. Alba: Kristen Brickey Campbell:...
Boeing 367-80 Jet Transport
On July 15, 1954, a graceful, swept-winged aircraft, bedecked in brown and yellow paint and powered by four revolutionary new engines first took to the sky above Seattle. Built by the Boeing Aircraft Company, the 367-80, better known as the Dash 80, would come to revolutionize commercial air transportation when its developed version entered service as the famous Boeing 707, America’s first jet airliner. Quickly Boeing turned its...
