55+ Health Fair and Hot Dog Supper
The 55+ Health Fair is coming up pretty quickly. We changed the time of the Health Fair this year to help those Seniors who are never able to attend the morning Health Fairs. This year it will be on Tuesday, April 2nd from 4:00 – 6:30 at the ROC at 1st Baptist Church. We have 40 booths for you to check out. There will be lots of information for you to look at. Please come get yourself...
KSST is Giving Away “Day Out with Thomas” Tickets
KSST has Two Sets of FOUR Tickets each to go to the “Day Out with Thomas The Steam Tour” in Grapevine at the Grapevine Vintage Railroad. The tickets are for Friday April 5th at 12:15 Only. Please ONLY enter if you are able to use these tickets on the specified date and time. Two winners will be selected for four tickets each. Rules and Information: Winner will be need to provide email address and will be emailed tickets....
After The Storm … Who to Contact For Tree Care Help
By Mario Villarino, DVM, Ph.D., Hopkins County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Defective trees often cause damage when catastrophes occur in urban areas. According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, after a natural disaster there may be many tree care and removal companies offering their services. It is important to know how to choose the right person or company for the job. An arborist is a person trained in...
Grand Saline Man, 41, Accused Of Continuous Sexual Abuse Of A Child
A 41-year-old Grand Saline man was arrested Thursday afternoon on a warrant for continuous sexual abuse of a young child, a female relative who is younger than 14 years of age, according to police reports. The arrest of Anthony Michael Luft is the result of a joint investigation between Sulphur Springs Police Department and Child Protective Services officials, launched after an outcry was made of alleged sexual abuse of the child. The...
HCSO: Disregarding A Barricade Results In Stop, Greenville Man Being Jailed
Motorists are reminded that ignoring traffic control devices such as barricades can mean trouble with the law, including a fine. A Greenville man was taken to jail Thursday morning on multiple misdemeanor charges after disregarding a barricade sign placed on FM 71 near FM 3134 by Texas Department of Transportation officials, sheriff’s reports read. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Sgt. Kelly Wiser stopped a Ford F-250 pickup for...
Sulphur Springs Man Sentenced To 25 Years On Controlled Substance Charge
Jason Earl Rogers Jason Earl Rogers, 54, of Sulphur Springs was sentenced Thursday to 25 years in Texas Department of Criminal Justice, according to jail and court reports. Rogers was facing 25 years to life in prison due to prior felony convictions, according to the district attorney. Rogers had agreed to plead guilty before 8th Judicial District Judge Eddie Northcutt during the 1:30 p.m. court session March 28 on the first-degree...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report March 20-26, 2019
March 20 At 8 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2088 near Quitman.At 9:29 a.m., cows were reported out on County Road 3230 near Quitman.Deputies responded to a suspicious person on Spur 514 near Yantis at approximately 9:43 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2434 near Mineola, at approximately 12:34 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located...
SSHS One Act Play Advances Wednesday From Bi-District To Area Competition
The Sulphur Springs High School One-Act Play, “Jules Verne Eats a Rhinoceros,” advanced to Area competition at bi-district Wednesday, March 27, at Texas High in Texarkana. Area competition takes place next Tuesday in Mabank. Four SSHS drama students received bi-district awards. Rachel Bramlett was named Best Actress for her role as Nelly Bly. Chase Berry was selected to the All Star Cast playing John Rhys Pendragon....
Thursday Game Day Features Wildcats, Lady Cats Track Teams at Sunnyvale Meet
Wildcats and Lady Cats’ track athletes have one final meet to get ready for the District Track Meet next week. The Wildcats and Lady Cats are competing at Sunnyvale on this Thursday (March 28) game day. Events get underway at 4 p.m. Nine Wildcats went to the Jesuit Sheaner Relays in Dallas last Friday and Saturday. Three Lady Cats were at a Van track meet last Thursday. This year’s track season has been hit hard by cold...
