Apprehended Fugitive Didn’t Want to Go to Prison
Joseph Thomas Tucker, 46, appeared for sentencing at Hopkins County Courthouse 8th Judicial District Court Wednesday. He was to be sentenced on charges for possession of a controlled substance over 200 grams but less than 400 grams. Tucker decided not to wait. According to District Attorney Will Ramsey, Tucker “decided he didn’t want to go to prison and just left.” Tucker was apprehended in Franklin County. He is now in Hopkins County...
Local Man, Talco Woman Arrested in Meth Find
A 59-year old Sulphur Springs man and a 52-year old Talco woman were placed under arrest after 134 grams of methamphetamine and $3400 in cash were found in the car they were in. They were stopped for a traffic violation at the 112 mile marker near Cumby on eastbound I-30 at around 8 a.m. Wednesday. Lawmen suspected illegal activity but the suspects refused to allow a search of their car. A police K-9 officer was brought to the scene...
Buford Park Pavilion Construction Brought to Halt
The large pavilion project at Buford Park may be delayed for months according to City Manager Marc Maxwell. Maxwell told KSST News that the city was expecting to receive this week the laminated beams which would serve as support for the pavilion roof would not be received any time soon due to the closure of Arkansas Laminating. He called the beams a critical component for the structure being built by the city with local business...
Wildcats Forfeit Sherman Win; Now 0-3 for Season
Sulphur Springs High School Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Greg Owens announced Thursday that due to a transcript discrepancy, the Wildcats’ football team played an ineligible player on September 4 at Sherman. He added the UIL had been notified and said the Wildcats will forfeit the Sherman game that the Wildcats won 20-17. The Wildcats season record will go to 0-3. Coach Owens said he took full responsibility for the...
Rockdale Road Improvements Limit Traffic Flow
Rockdale Road north of the Interstate in Sulphur Springs is expected to be unavailable for through traffic for three weeks during improvement work on the road. City Manager Marc Maxwell said work will take place between Industrial Drive and Camp Streets. Residents along the street will be affected but some access will be available to them. The street improvement will be performed by contract labor.
“Updated” Rabies Rears it’s Ugly Head in Hopkins County
A woman went outside to find a skunk in a pen with 2 of her dogs. The dogs were together to play, but instead were not going near the section of the pen the skunk had made its way into. The Regional Texas Department of State Health Services told KSST News Wednesday morning that the shunk find was in the Dike area. The owner killed the skunk, moved the dogs, bagged the skunk with adequate protection, and called her vet. Of...
“The Miracle Worker”; Shows Start Friday
Penelope Deterding (Helen Keller) and Aldyn Green (Anne Sullivan) front the group of cast members promoting the play ‘The Miracle Worker”. The Tony Award-winning play runs Sept. 17-27 at Main Street Theatre, downtown Sulphur Springs. Admission for each of the eight performances is $10 per person. Purchase tickets online at Main Street Theatre or reserve seats at 903-885-0107 and pay with cash at the door. Other cast...
Inmates Assist in Marijuana Harvest
Some hunters in the Cooper Lake Wildlife Management Area in Delta County discovered a large marijuana farm Saturday. They alerted game wardens. The farm contained an estimated 6,000 marijuana plants with a street value estimated at between $5,000,000 and $6,000,000. It is believed that four suspects may have been tending the farm. They remain at large at last report. Lee Glenn, a Hopkins County Jail employee who oversees inmate labor,...
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One Vehicle Rollover Accident Claims Life of North Hopkins Student
A 16-year old North Hopkins student, Jose Tapia, died Friday as the result of a one vehicle rollover accident on County Road 4782, according to Justice of the Peace B. J. Teer. Teer said two other individuals in the vehicle were treated at the scene and released to their parents. Tapia’s body was sent to Mesquite for autopsy. CR 4782 is a loose graveled road in the North Hopkins area. The vehicle rolled three times and struck a tree....
