Your Constitutional Rights: What You Need to Know.
By Savannah Owens Most people don’t realize the full extent of their constitutional rights and the protection afforded by the Bill of Rights. KSST sat down with defense attorney Martin Braddy, to talk about basic constitutional rights and what you need to know. The first step is to know your basics. You can’t exercise your rights if you don’t know what they are. “There’s law and then the reality of the...
Wildcats, Lady Cats Basketball Coaches Pleased with Team Play
Cipoletta on Wildcats Win Over Hallsville The #7 Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta said the Wildcats played very well at Hallsville Friday night (January 19) in a 48-33 victory. He said Hallsville tried to slow down the game by holding the ball to limit possessions. Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats did a good job of staying focused. He said they ran their offense well moving the ball around and finding open players....
Lady Cats Soccer Finish Third at Falcon Showcase
Lady Cats Soccer Coach Joel Bailey had a lot of additional information to add concerning the Lady Cats’ play in the North Forney Falcon Showcase on Saturday. In the tournament, the Lady Cats won 2, lost 1 and tied 1 and finished in third place. Saturday morning, the Lady Cats tied Garland Lakeview Centennial, 1-1. The Lady Cats scored just seconds before halftime to take a 1-0 lead. Janine Yamaguchi scored the goal on a nice...
SSHS National Technical Honor Society to Induct 18 New Members Monday
The Geral Kennedy Chapter of the National Technical Honor Society at Sulphur Springs High School will be inducting 18 new members at a ceremony at 6 p.m. Monday (January 22) in the high school cafeteria. The new members are Felipe Alba, Alejandro Jose Benitez, Mariana Botello, Mason Burgin, Wendy Harrington, Brianna Hernandez, Diana Herrera, Gracie Kane, Jennifer Lopez, Taylor McElfresh, Maddie Millsap, Antonio Murillo, Skylar...
Hopkins County Has Been Repaid for Seized Cattle Expenses
Hopkins County will be reimbursed for all county expenses for the care and management of hundreds of head of malnourished cattle seized by the SPCA of Texas and the Hopkins County Sheriff’s office. Hopkins County Attorney Dusty Rabe said the check received by the county Monday for the auction cattle was for $257,667.45 which will cover the county expense of $254,721. SPCA will receive the remainder and will be owed an additional...
Saltillo Homecoming Set for Friday. January 26, 2018
Saltillo High School has announced their 2018 Homecoming Court. Coronation of the Homecoming Queen is Friday night during halftime of the Varsity boys basketball game. SHS plans a Pep Rally for 9:30 a.m. Friday morning. A reception honoring the Class of 1998 will be conducted in the school library following all of the games. Homecoming Bash School dance will be after the games until Midnight in the cafeteria for grades 6th –...
SSHS UIL Academic Team Placed Second at North Lamar Invitational
Congratulations the SSHS Wildcat UIL Academic Team who finished 2nd place overall this past Friday and Saturday, January 18 – 19, at the North Lamar Winter UIL Invitational meet. The following students and teams brought home awards in their events. Ready Writing Annemarie Gunn 1st Place (Gail Herman – Coach) Brianna Wooten 3rd Place LD Debate Corban Philo 1st Place (Kayla Weir – Coach) Number Sense Andrew...
Weather Service Investigating Possible Tornado Touchdown Sunday Night Near Winnsboro
The National Weather Service is investigating a possible tornado touchdown near Winnsboro and the Hopkins County line. Hopkins County and the surrounding area were under a tornado watch from 3:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon and 11 p.m. Sunday night. Around 8 p.m., southeastern Hopkins and Wood County were placed under a Tornado Warning. Rain and lightning were the primary factors of thunderstorms that moved across the area during the watch....
Two Places on the Hopkins County Hospital District Board On May 5th Ballot; Filing Underway
In May, local voters will elect two to the Hopkins County Hospital District, two to the Sulphur Springs School Board, and three to the Sulphur Springs City Council. Ron Folwell, Executive Director of the Hopkins County Hospital District, said two seats will be on the May 5th ballot for the Hospital District Board. Seats currently held by David Black, DVM, and Dr. Suzanne Bankston, PHD, will be on the ballot. Filing for a place on the...
