Four Transferred to Prison
Perry Jeff Yates, 31, Stanton Wayne Yates, 30, Patrick Wayne McMahan, 31, and Cody Scott Shaw, 27, were transferred to the Texas Department of Corrections Thursday morning according to Sheriff Butch Adams. Adams stated that the four were first transferred to Hunt County where they were placed on a bus for the trip to Huntsville. The Yates brothers worked together in burglarizing several in Hopkins County and the Collin County area....
Race/Ethnicity of Traffic Stops in Sulphur Springs Reflect City Population Diversity Ratios
Caucasians make up 75% percent of all traffic stops in Sulphur Springs, 11% are African-American, and 12% are Hispanic. In a report to the Sulphur Springs City Council Tuesday night, Police Chief Jay Sanders presented an annual racial profiling traffic stop and arrest report. In the report, Sanders pointed out the number of traffic stops for the year total 5113. In those stops officers have only known the race or ethnicity of the...
EDC Presents State of the Economy Report to City Council
With only 3.8 percent unemployment in December, Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County face a good news/bad news situation. Economic Development Director Roger Feagley presented his State of the Economy Report to the Sulphur Springs City Council Tuesday Night. He pointed to the employment rate as an indicator of the stability of jobs in the area. Although the numbers are not exact, Feagley said people whose benefits have expired, who are...
Flynn Notes His Conservatism Creates Good Fit With District 2
State Representative House District 2 Dan Flynn was in Sulphur Springs Tuesday morning for a meet and greet hosted by Donnie and Beth Wisenbaker. Flynn not only spoke of issues being faced in the state and district but is also seeking reelection to his post. He also stopped by KSST Tuesday morning as well. KSST News talked to Flynn about his activity in the legislature and his campaign. In the interview, Representative Flynn said...
Grand Jury Returns February Indictment
The Hopkins County Grand Jury handed down 18 indictments Monday, February 1. Four were sealed indictments and names are not released until arrests are made. Among those indicted whose names are released: Raul Carrera Pichardo indicted for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child. Pichardo, 35, turned himself in to the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office without incident January 12th of this year on a warrant for aggravated sexual assault of a...
Local Law Enforcement Seeks Three Additional Suspects In Organized Crime Ring
Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jay Sanders and Detective Sergeant Lenwood “Bo” Fox held a press conference Monday morning to address the ongoing investigation and search for suspects involved in a large organized crime ring responsible for the theft of eleven (11) utility, all-terrain vehicles from Nor-Tex Tractor in Sulphur Springs. The units were stolen during two thefts occurring on April 23rd and November 23rd of 2015. Leads in...
District Remains the Same; Only the Number Changes and Longview Goes 6-A
With the exception of Longview, the Wildcat football and basketball district opponents will remain the same for the next two years. Only the district number will change. District 16 will include Greenville, Hallsville, Longview, Pine Tree, Marshall, Mount Pleasant, Sulphur Springs, and Texarkana Texas. 2016-18 OFFICIAL FOOTBALL AND BASKETBALL: District 1 El Paso El Paso Andress El Paso Austin El Paso Bowie El Paso Burges El Paso...
Going to Disney World ?
In response to the travel offer to “tag along” with the SSHS Football teams that are going to Orlando, several families and fans made the call to sign up and confirm their trip. Today’s deadline to make a deposit of $200 per traveler proved to be very desirable for Wildcat fans. KSST News spoke with Jamie Lunt, the coordinator for the trip and she said dozens signed up in the last two days bringing the total to...
“Updated” Arrests Now Total Seven in ATV Thefts; Two Arrested Friday
Two more arrests for organized crime were made Friday as the number climbs to seven (7) individuals involved in the theft of utility, all-terrain vehicles in three states. Booked into Hopkins County Jail and placed on $50,000 bond was Brian Wheeler, 41. Also arrested was a David Rockwell, 34. Rockwell was placed on $200,000 bond Saturday morning by Justice of the Peace B. J. Teer. Hopkins County Criminal investigators, Sulphur Springs...
Monday, February 1 is Deadline for Voter Registration for March 1 Primary Election
Deadline for voter registration for the March 1st Primary Election is February 1. Also if you have moved to a new address in the county, February 1st is the deadline for changing your address. Voter registration and address changes within Hopkins County are to be submitted to the County Tax office on Jefferson Street in Sulphur Springs. Debbie Shirley, County Clerk, said your address determines the precinct in which you are...
