Local Man Arrested of Meth As Deputies Find Stolen Vehicle
FEBRUARY 22, 2018 – Two Hopkins County deputies were checking out a lead regarding a possible stolen vehicle and stolen firearms. At the Pampa street location, they found a black Ford truck parked in the driveway and a check of the license plate showed the vehicle to be stolen. Jason Ray Bailey, 46, of Sulphur Springs, was arrested at the scene. In plain sight was another issue. Bailey allowed the deputies into his residence...
Tribute to TSN Agriculture Director Tony Purcell to be Aired Friday
His iconic voice that was often a wake-up call to many KSST listeners is now silenced in death. Texas State Network Agriculture Director Tony Purcell’s death came as “…a sorrowful surprise for his wonderful family and our Texas State Networks team,” according to Raul Jaurequi, TSN Affiliate Relations Director. A tribute to Purcell will be aired on the Lone Star Farm and Ranch Report Friday. Purcell joined Texas State Networks in...
Book Signing and Meet N Greet Discussion on February 24
In a KSST/Channel 18 TV Good Morning Show interview, Dr. Marie Hawkins discussed the writing of her book “Pressing for the Prize Volume I” with host Enola Gay. You are welcome to watch the video interview at ksstradio.com and attend the book signing on February 24 from 12-2 pm at Mitchell Chapel Church of God in Christ, 402 South Jackson Street. Dr. Marie Hawkins, Bible teacher and executive producer of the radio...
Chamber Connection February 22, 2018
If you missed this year’s Chamber of Commerce Banquet, you sure missed a great time! We had so much fun spending the evening set in the 1920’s amongst period typewriters, newspapers, adding machines, radios, and cameras. We honored respected people and businesses in Hopkins County, and had a humorous time doing so. Thank you to everyone who attended and shared that special night with us! We are already planning the next one! Lil...
Rain Causes Cancellation of Thursday Sports Events
All the rainfall lately is causing cancellations of sporting events and more are expected. Lady Cats Softball Coach David Carrillo said the first two days of an Allen softball tournament on Thursday and Friday have been canceled . The Saturday games are still on the schedule for now. Wildcats Track Coach Matt Young said the Denison track meet scheduled for Thursday has been canceled. Both the Wildcats and Lady Cats’ track teams...
Wildcats Tennis Successful at Tyler Tournament; Host Varsity Invitational Friday
The Wildcats’ tennis team dodged the rain Tuesday and were able to play in their third tournament of the season at John Tyler. The key to success was an early start and early finish just before rains came. Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez said each of his players got to play 3 or 4 matches. Among the highlights for the Wildcats was the play of the boys doubles team of Alex Benitez and Jonah Kirkpatrick who made it all the way...
Saltillo Lady Lions’ Basketball Season Ends
One bad quarter can end a team’s season in the playoffs. Tuesday night in a regional quarterfinal game, the Saltillo Lady Lions’ basketball team entered the fourth quarter in a game against Slidell trailing by only 2 points, 32-30. The Lady Lions were outscored 17-10 in the fourth quarter and the Lady Lions saw their season end with a 49-40 loss to Slidell. Saltillo actually led after one quarter, 12-11 and the game was...
Friday Second Half Rally Secures Win for Wildcats; Face Frisco Lone Star Friday at Princeton
The Wildcats’ basketball team led 17-16 at the half of their bi-district game with Lovejoy Tuesday night at Paris and Wildcats Coach Clark Cipoletta did not like what he was seeing. After the game, he admitted he tore into his team during the halftime break. Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats displayed no grit during the first half. He felt Lovejoy wanted it more than the Wildcats during the first two quarters. Coach Cipoletta...
Saltillo FFA Chapter Gets Ready for Mt. Vernon/Saltillo Young Farmers Show, Stew and Auction
The Saltillo ISD FFA Chapter partners annually with Mt. Vernon ISD for the Young Farmer’s Livestock and Ag Mechanics Show. This event is coming up on March 24 in the Young Farmer’s Show Barn in Mt. Vernon. Spectators are encouraged to come out and see the steers and dairy heifers as well as gates, tables and other projects the students have worked on. Then on April 19, the Chapter’s Stew and Auction will feature ag...
