*Final Update* Dangerous Situation on Putman St
A transformer fell into a homeowners driveway after snapping off of its pole during Monday’s storm. The fallen power line was removed from the roadway, and power was cut to the fallen transformer, allowing for the flow of traffic to continue. Crews have repaired the the transformer as of May 27, 2015. KSST news spoke with the worried homeowner as she pointed out that the main power lines that supply power to her block were...
*Updated* Wesley House Still on Backup Power
Oncor got full power restored to the Wesley House on Church St in Sulphur Springs around 6 pm Tuesday evening. Crews get ready to remove trees at Wesley House. Building still on back up power. No damage to building. Crews were working around the building to repair some fencing and minor damage to Wesley House as they wait on Oncor to restore power. All residents of the facility are well taken care of as the facility operates on...
Carriage House on Emergency Power
Pipeline road has been cleared. Although minor roofing damage to the Cottages at Carriage House…. Electrical service had not been restored by 11am. Carriage House running well on emergency generator power
Cow seek refuge at Old Borden Plant
It appears some storm displaced cows have found refuge at the Old Borden plant in Sulphur Springs, Tx.
Service Rent-All Alternate Phone Numbers
With folks all over the county trying to clean up from the storm, or save the items in their freezer, Service Rent-All has been a very popular business today. Unfortunately, their phone lines are still not working at their Sulphur Springs location. Below are Alternate phone numbers to reach them at the Sulphur Springs Store or their other locations. The Sulphur Springs store is arranging for additional generators to be brought in...
“Updated” Memorial Day Storm Report
As of 6:50 p.m. Monday evening, 6,000 Sulphur Springs residents were without electrical power. By 7:30 p.m. Oncor reports there are 7,000 electric meters in Sulphur Springs without power. According to David Collier with Oncor, all electrical power in the city will not be restored by Tuesday morning. Oncor has pledged to work through the night and continually until the problem is solved according to City Manager Marc Maxwell....
**Updated** Crop Dusters Damaged at Sulphur Springs Airport
Recent storms damaged some aircraft at the Sulphur Springs Airport.
