Cumby’s Bailey Braddock Places First as State Champion Powerlifter in Her Weight Class
Bailey Braddock, Cumby Senior Powerlifter, placed first in state in her weight class. Braddock and her team mates placed seventh as a team. Braddock lifted a total of 900 lbs to take the title in the 165 Weight Class. She has competed in powerlifting since the 8th grade. Braddock is an all-around student-athlete at Cumby. She is a cheerleader, catcher for the softball team, volleyball, She did not play basketball this past season to...
Smith Sentenced For Theft of Property of Elderly
Tuesday morning in 8th Judicial District Court, Desiree Ann Smith was sentenced to 10 years in prison and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $99,999.99 for theft of property of the elderly under $200,000, which is a first degree felony. According to the District Attorney’s office, Ms. Smith will serve 6 months in TDCJ at which time a bench warrant will return her to Hopkins County where she will begin 10-year probation. Ms....
Grand Jury Returns 55 Indictments in March
March 22, 2016 – A Hopkins County Grand Jury returned 55 indictments Monday, March 21st. Six were sealed indictments and will not be published until arrests are made. However, a number of charges for aggravated assault, sexual abuse of a child and possession of child pornography, along with a vast number of possession of a controlled substance were published. Wes Gerald and Curtis Anthony August-Adams were indicted for...
2013 Robbery Suspect Found, Arrested
James Curtis Sims, Jr., 55, of Sulphur Springs was arrested Monday afternoon on warrants for robbery. Sims was placed in custody at the Hopkins County Courthouse and then transferred to the Hopkins County Jail where he was booked without incident and placed on $75,000 bond. According to information given to KSST from Hopkins County Sheriff’s officers, the offense occurred on or around March 1, 2013. Sims committed theft of...
After 37 Years at SSISD, Assistant Superintendent Reed Retires
March 21, 2016 – Assistant Superintendent of SSISD schools Randy Reed will retire at the end of this school year. Reed has been with the local school district 37 years. He began as a coach-teacher working with then Head Football Coach Don Poe following an 8-year stint with schools in Mesquite. After three years, he became Middle School Assistant Principal before becoming Principal. Following his time as principal, Reed joined...
Lights of Life Funds to Be Presented Wednesday at Celebration Reception
Wednesday, March 23, 2016, 6:00p.m. – 7:00p.m., at the Sulphur Springs Country Club, the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation board members will host a “Celebration” reception and check presentation of the funds raised from the 2015-2016 Lights of Life Campaign & Gala. Donna Rudzik, Gloria Mitchell and Polly Swatsell, 2015-2016 Campaign Chairs, will recognize and thank the generous sponsors and guests who contributed to...
Soccer Playoff Doubleheader at Tyler’s Rose Stadium
Wildcats face Lufkin and Lady Cats take on Whitehouse in a soccer bi-district doubleheader Friday at Rose Stadium in Tyler. The Wildcats take the pitch at 6 p.m. and the Lady Cats at 8 p.m. The Wildcats’ soccer team grabbed a playoff spot with a winner take all victory over Hallsville, 2-1 in overtime last Friday night. Tanner Rameriz scored for the Wildcats during regulation and in the first overtime period, the Wildcats got a second...
Frost Warning for Hopkins County
With temperatures falling at or below 32-degree between 1 AM and 10 AM Sunday morning, a frost warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Hopkins County and parts of North and Central Texas. Residents in the warning area are encourged to protect vegetation that may be killed or harmed by frost.
Wildcats Earn Playoff Spot with Overtime Win
The Wildcats’ soccer team grabbed a playoff spot with a winner take all victory over Hallsville, 2-1 in overtime Friday night. After falling behind 1-0 in the first half, the Wildcats answered to tie the game. Tanner Ramirez scored his second goal in two games to even the score. The score remained tied after regulation. During the first overtime period, the Wildcats got a second goal as Gerardo Arellano scored for the Wildcats....
Senior Night Prepares Lady Cats Soccer For Playoffs
In what amounted to a warm up game for the soccer playoffs next week, the Hallsville Lady Bobcats defeated the Lady Cats, 3-1 at a chilly Gerald Prim Stadium Friday night. Faith Singleton scored the lone Lady Cats goal after an assist from Mileena Zirretta with just 3:01 left in the contest. The Lady Cats ended up in third place in the district race. They will face Whitehouse in a bi-district playoff match at the end of next week....
