Local Developers Breathe New Life into Old Building
If you have driven by the old KFC building lately, you probably have seen a LOT of activity. KSST News stopped by and talked with Michael Churchman, one of the new owners of the old Kentucky Fried Chicken building on the North side of I-30 next to Holiday Inn Express. Mr. Churchman and two other partners, Abel Austin and Chris Penny, purchased the building back in February with plans only to remodel and lease or sell the...
Orwosky to Chair United Way Fund Drive
During a Hopkins County United Way Board Meeting Wednesday morning, the new Campaign Chair for 2015-2016 was introduced. 26-year old Price Orwosky is one of the youngest Campaign Chairs ever. This campaign marks the beginning of the 60th anniversary for United Way. Orwosky said he would grasp the challenge and run with it. Orwosky said he was excited to lead the campaign and challenged to lead as he reflected on the past two years...
Independence Celebration! SS Symphony Orchestra & Fireworks Extravaganza!
Saturday June 27th make your way to Celebration Plaza for the Sulphur Springs Independence Day Symphony Orchestra & Fireworks Extravaganza! Concert starts at 8:00 pm and fireworks commence at dark. Make sure to bring your blankets or lawn chairs and make yourself comfortable while downtown. Keep in mind that limited concessions will be available. Bring a bottle of water, and take advantage of this great opportunity to spend time...
George and 25 Other Indictments Handed Down Monday
Thirty-two (32) indictments were handed down against 26 individuals by a Hopkins County Grand Jury Monday afternoon. The Grand Jury no billed/did not indict three (3) Sulphur Springs Police Officers and three (3) Hopkins County Sheriff’s jailors were no billed/not indicted for the death of Chance Ross (see story here). Gary Curtis George was indicted for an April 10th charge of online solicitation of a minor for sex. George was a...
All Law Enforement Officers No Billed by Grand Jury
Monday afternoon, June 22, a Hopkins County Grand Jury refused to indict six (6) law enforcement officers—three Sulphur Springs Police officers and three Hopkins County Sheriff’s jailers. A special prosecutor, Collin County Assistant District Attorney Bill Wirske presented the case to the Grand Jury. Monday after the decision of the Grand Jury, Wirske told KSST News that he had given the Chance Ross family every opportunity to present...
New High School Principal Named; Other SSISD Staff Changes
In a special meeting at noon Monday, the Sulphur Springs School Board once again deferred any action on contract bids from their Construction Manager on the Civic Center Auditorium renovation project. The board also postponed action during their regular board meeting two weeks ago. The board is now somewhat under the gun if they wish to begin the renovation work on schedule. Plans called for work to begin next Monday. Asbestos...
Juneteenth in Sulphur Springs, 2015
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“Updated” Chase Announces Candidacy for Commissioner Precinct 1
Pat Chase of Hopkins County announced today his candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct 1 in the Republican primary. In announcing his candidacy, Mr. Chase has expressed his desire to continue to serve his community by being elected Commissioner on the County Court, representing the 1st Precinct. “I have been involved with many local entities within the county and the city and I have always worked to provide a positive impact. My...
Employee Arrested for Taking Money From Cash Register
A 19-year old Sulphur Springs man, Joseph Robert Garcia, was arrested Friday afternoon at around 1 p.m. at his home for taking money from his employer’s cash register. The teen, who worked at a convenience store on Hillcrest in Sulphur Springs, faces a charge of theft over $1,500. According to an arrest report, the man confessed to a Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputy that he was stealing money from a cash register. Garcia...
Sidney Dietze is our New Dairy Festival Queen
Sidney Dietze is the 2015 Queen of the Dairy Festival. Queen Sidney is the daughter of proud parents Jason and Jill Dietze. For the talent portion she sang ‘Oceans’, made popular by Hillsong United. Taliana Bell was selected first runner up and Meichell Arnold was chosen second runner up. Dietze was crowned by outgoing queen is Madi Rater. This was the 56th annual Dairy Festival Pageant. Check back with...
