Grand Jury Indicts 79
A Hopkins County Grand Jury handed up 79 indictments May 22, 2018. Indictments ranged from murder, sex abuse of child, assault, drugs, and a number of other charges. Those who have been arrested and are indicted include: Aaron Tyler Crum was indicted for murder. At an all-night get together on Pampa Street, an altercation led to the shooting death of Joshua Paul Cowling, 38. Arrested at the scene of the incident was Crum, 26. Crum is...
Quinlan Man Arrested for UUMV and Methamphetamine
Sulphur Springs Police observed John Michael Decker, 19, of Quinlan driving a 2008 Mustang at the 122 Mile Marker on I-30. The vehicle had been reported stolen. Decker was found to have a white crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine. Decker is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams and...
Sophie Is Available for Adoption at Hearts of Life Animal Rescue
Sophie is still searching for a family to call her own! Sophie is approximately 7 years old. She is great with children but she is a little picky when chosing other 4-legged friends. She is a very active girl and would make an excellent running companion! Her adoption fee is $100.00 which includes all previous vetting, shots, spay and rabies. Please contact Hearts of Life Animal Rescue to meet this sweet girl! Call 903-439-5019,...
KSST is Giving Away More Texas Rangers Tickets!
KSST is giving away tickets to the May 26th and 27th, 2018 Texas Rangers Games. They will be facing the Kansas City Royals. Winners will be announced on Facebook, Friday May 25th, 2018. The Tickets: 2 groups of 4 for the Saturday May 26th game, 3:05 first pitch. 2 groups of 4 for the Sunday May 27th game, 2:05 first pitch. Rules: The tickets must be picked up from the KSST Studios before 5pm Friday May 25th, 2018. If can’t...
Chamber Connection May 24, 2018
We all scream for ICE CREAM!!!!The 2018 Ice Cream Freeze-off is getting really close! We are currently in need of sponsors of the Ice Cream Freeze-off, and people to make homemade ice cream in the contest. There is no charge to enter the ice cream contest, so please consider being a part this year! The Ice Cream Freeze-off will be held on Saturday, June 9th, at 5:30 p.m. on the REAR lawn of Shannon Oaks Church. We are moving the...
Profile: Johanna Hicks…Her Life Makes a “Dairy” Good Story!
Everyone in Hopkins County knows Johanna Hicks, Hopkins County Extension agent with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office which she shares locally with fellow agent Mario Villarino and office manager Barbara Sanders. Over the years, she has become a local food celebrity with her many Dairy Foods contests, cooking and tasting events. As a Dairy Festival board member, she helped create this year’s exciting “Whipped...
PJC Adult Education Holds Recognition Ceremony
Near the end of the spring semester at Paris Junior College, the PJC Adult Education program held a graduation ceremony for all those successfully achieving their Certificates of High School Equivalency during the preceding 12 months. Keynote speaker for the ceremony was Jill Jones. She received her GED certificate this April after being out of school for 17 years. Jones encouraged those attending to pursue their goals, and thanked...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report May 9-15, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for May 9, 2018 to May 15, 2018: Disturbance: 3; Thefts: 4; Burglaries: 1; Terroristic Threats: 2; Criminal Mischiefs: 0; Inquests: 4; Suspicious Circumstances: 4; Suspicious Vehicles: 8; Suspicious Persons: 4; Alarms: 5; Harassments: 4; Criminal Trespasses: 2; Scams: 0; Frauds: 3; Abandoned Vehicles: 2; Cows Out: 23; Horses Out: 0; Welfare Checks: 5; Assaults: 3; Dog Bites: 1; Fires: 0; Noise Complaints:...
Runoff Final: Republicans Elect Davis, Treasurer; Anglin, Commissioner Precinct 2
Danny Davis and Greg Anglin received the Republican nod for November ballot and, with no opponent in November, will be elected to their respective positions. Republican County Treasurer: Danny Davis: 99, Absentee; 444 Early Voting; Total Votes: 926 (51.96%) Andrea Griggs: 109, Absentee; 367 Early Voting; Total Votes: 856 (48.04%) County Commissioner Precinct #2 Greg Anglin: 23, Absentee; 112 Early Voting; Total Vote: 308 (51.42%)...
