Ramirez Sentenced to 15 Years Following Revocation Hearing for Sexual Assault
May 15, 2017 – Oscar David Ramirez was sentenced to 15 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice following a revocation of parole hearing Monday in Eighth Judicial District Court. Ramirez was set for trial for a Felony 2 Sexual Assault. In February of this year, Oscar David Ramirez, 34, of Sulphur Springs, was arrested at his residence for violation of probation Sexual Assault and placed in Hopkins County jail. His bond...
Video Added: Armed Robbery at Econo Lodge
Early Sunday morning two armed men entered the Encono Lodge on East Industrial brandishing automatic pistols. They took $200 in the robbery. The two black males were wearing bandanas and hoodies. They left the area on foot, according to Detective David Gilmore with the Sulphur Springs Police Department. The Desk Clerk was not injured in the robbery. Gilmore said he and other investigators with SSPD are working with Dallas area...
Awards, Pictures, Video: SSHS Band Banquet
The annual Sulphur Springs High School Band Banquet celebrated the accomplishments of the band and band members Saturday evening in the high school cafeteria. Below are a list of winners, pictures of the winners of the top four awards and a video of the banquet filmed and produced by KSST’s Doug Haston. Director’s Award….Emily Johnson Louis Armstrong Award….Sam Robinson Rex Wilemon Award….Christian...
Baier Finishes Fifth at State Track Meet; Sets Personal Best Time
Sophomore Lady Cat hurdler Abbi Baier finished fifth in the 300-meter hurdles at the State Track Meet in Austin Friday night. Baier’s time was 44.75 seconds, her best time ever. The winners time was 43.68. Baier came into the race with the fourth best time in the field. She finished second in the race at the regional track meet. Baier was taken to Austin by Lady Cats Track Coach Triston Abron and hurdles coach Derek...
Over 1200 ONCOR Customers Without Electricity as a Severe Thunderstorm Produced Hail, Lightning, Gusty Winds, and Heavy Rain Across Hopkins County
According to their outage map, over 1200 ONCOR customers were without power Thursday night as a severe thunderstorm moved through southern Hopkins County from the western edge of the county into Franklin County. The storm brought with it gusty winds, hail reported to KSST in size from pea to marble sized, lots of lightning, and heavy rains. As of 9:30 p.m. Thursday over six tenths of an inch of rain had fallen in the Woodbridge area...
Local Hotel Owners File for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Court documents received by KSST News show the local company of Hahn Hotels of Sulphur Springs, LLC has filed for bankruptcy protection (Chapter 11) in the Eastern District of Texas Court located in Sherman. Hahn Hotels of Sulphur Springs is named as the owner and operator of the local La Quinta hotel located at 1344 Eaton Dr in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Five other Longview companies listing the same local (Sulphur Springs) mailing...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until 10 PM Thursday, May 11, 2017
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued Thursday at 2:40 p.m. until 10 p.m. by the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center. Hopkins County is included in the watch area that includes North Central and Northeaster Texas. IN TEXAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 21 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL TEXAS ANDERSON FALLS FREESTONE HENDERSON HILL LEON LIMESTONE MCLENNAN ...
Sheriff Commends Officers for Drug Stop that Nets 553-grams of Ecstasy
Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum commended Interdiction Officer Sgt. Harry Washington and Investigator Wade Sheets for the discovery of 553-grams of Ecstasy and an arrest made Wednesday. Tatum said his investigators and deputies are learning techniques and skills needed in the discovery of illegal drugs from Sgt. Washington. Tatum says Washington’s experience is a great asset to the department. Alejandro Trillo, Jr., 17, was...
No More Lights at 19 and I-30
Although started a day later than announce, work has begun to install median curbs and islands on the north and south side of the State Highway 19/Hillcrest at I-30 intersection to help guide drivers as they travel through this interchange. Removal of the flashing caution lights was a first step. This construction will sometimes require temporary lane closures. Flaggers will be on site to alert drivers to changing road conditions and...
Run-off Election for Sulphur Springs City Council Place 6 is June 3rd; Early Voting Opens May 22
A run-off election has been ordered for Saturday, June 3, 2017 for the purpose of electing a City Council Member to Place 6 according to a resolution passed by the council in special session Tuesday afternoon, May 9th. On the ballot will be Dan Froneberger and Brad Burgin. In the May 6th municipal election, Froneberger received 155 votes and Burgin 153. Charles Oxford received 9 votes forcing the run-off. Early voting by personal...
