Apology Letter for Memorial Vandalism Promises Face to Face Apology, Take Notes of Individual’s Stories
KSST News received an email containing a letter from a juvenile who claims to have created the vandalism at Hopkins County Veteran’s Memorial last week. A request to share the letter came via a Facebook message, which stated, “Can I share an apology letter from Romeo to the citizens of Sulphur Springs. For the vandalism that he caused on the Sulphur Springs Veterans Memorial. And also maybe see if you could let some people...
Marine Corps League Detachment Honors Fallen Law Enforcement
At 7 a.m. Sunday morning, May 15, 2016, Marine Corps League Detachment 1537 raised and lowered the Celebration Plaza and Veteran’s Memorial flags in honor of those law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty. A wreath was also placed at the base of the flag pole in honor of fallen law enforcement. At 7 p.m. Sunday evening, the Corps will return to lower the flags to the playing of taps. Hopkins County Sheriff’s...
Crowson Offensive Player of the Year; Driver co-Newcomer of the Year; Lady Cats Named to All-District Team
The Lady Cats’ softball team earned two superlatives and had a total of eleven players named to the All-District Team, recently selected by the district’s coaches. Second baseman Hannah Crowson was named the district’s Offensive Player of the Year. Freshman Brinklee Driver was chosen as co-Newcomer of the Year. Earning first team honors were first baseman Sarah Womack, third baseman Kristen Allen, left fielder Sadie...
Early Voting Begins Monday in Primary Run-off; Precinct 1 and State School Board of Interest to Republicans
Texas voters return to the polls May 24th to cast ballots in run-off elections. In Hopkins County, a run-off for Commissioners Precinct 1 will determine not only the Republican nominee for the place but also the ultimate winner. No democrat has filed. Also on the Republican ballot will be District 9 for the Texas Education Board. Early voting begins Monday, May 16th until Friday, May 20th, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day at the Sulphur...
Three Arrested For Recent Burglary
May 13, 2016 – Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Investigators worked quickly to solve a burglary case and arrested three individuals on Thursday in connection with the incident that occurred two days prior. According to information given to KSST by Criminal Investigator Dennis Findley, Chase Alan Harrison, 23, had previously lived at a residence located at 6151 State Highway 19 South and was aware that the current property...
North Hopkins Lone Finalist Chosen From Among 55 Applicants
North Hopkins Schools issued a press release Friday in support of Superintendent lone finalist Dr. Darin Jolly. Sulphur Springs Superintendent Michael Lamb also spoke to KSST News in support of Jolly’s appointment. In a previous story (find here), a question had been raised regarding an issue raised in the Kenedy ISD where Jolly previously served. Allen Joslin told KSST News Thursday that the incident had been checked out by the...
Romanian Nationals Arrested in Local ATM Skimmer Attempt
Two Romanian nationals, a 15-year old female juvenile and a male who claims to be 19, are in local police custody for fraudulent use of debit/credit card/personal information. Thursday morning at City National Bank, an employee noted a skimmer had been placed on an ATM machine at that location. Sulphur Springs Police were called and the skimmer, that captures debit and credit card numbers, was removed. Law enforcement viewed video...
Lady Broncos Outscore Lady Cats; Game Two Tonight
This time when the Lady Cats fell behind, they couldn’t catch up. The Mansfield Legacy Lady Broncos defeated the Lady Cats, 12-4 at Royse City Thursday night. Legacy leads the best two out of three series, 1 game to zero. Legacy opened strongly in the top of the first inning scoring three runs on three hits and a walk and hit batter. The Lady Cats got one of the runs back in the bottom of the first. Alyssa Abron led off with a...
SCU Marijuana Bust Leads To More Problems For Sulphur Springs Man
Kelvin Dionn Harrison, 47, of Sulphur Springs was arrested Wednesday morning by Special Crimes Unit Detective Sergeant Tony Crouse on three charges. A caller, who asked to remain anonymous, informed Sgt. Crouse of suspicious activity taking place at an East Beckham Street residence. During an investigation of the property, Sgt. Crouse noticed from the street that marijuana plants were being grown outside the residence in plain...
Local Man Arrested After Shooting Attempt
Christopher Scott Brown, 37, was arrested Tuesday night after an altercation involving a deadly weapon. Sulphur Springs Police Department Officers responded to a report of gun shots at a South Moore Street residence. Upon arrival, a victim was holding Brown down on the ground, restraining him from making an escape. According to the arrest report Brown, who showed indications of intoxication, started an altercation with the victim...
