Firefighters Combat Challenge: A Feature of Hot August Night Aug. 11, 12
North Hopkins Volunteer Fire Department Chief Bobby Harris and Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley were guests on the KSST Good Morning Show to talk about this weekend’s ‘Hot August Night’, an annual fundraiser for Hopkins County Fire Departments. There are two main features: a BBQ Cook-off held as a fundraiser with serving at 5pm Saturday Aug 12, and the Scott Firefighters Combat Challenge, which is an...
Meal A Day Menu For August 7th-11th
Meal A Day Menu August 7th — August 11th Monday Steak Fingers with Gravy French Fries Green Beans Cole Slaw Tuesday Smoked Sausage Sauerkraut Corn Bread Black Eyed Peas Wednesday Sloppy Joe Baked Beans Tater Tots Tossed Salad Thursday Chicken Noodle Casserole Broccoli Roll Friday Sliced Ham With Pineapple Baked Sweet Potatoes English Peas...
City Water to be Shut Off At Midnight as New Moore Street Line Tied Into System
In the rough area outlined by blue, City of Sulphur Springs crews will be interrupting water service at midnight Wednesday night. Service should return before 7AM Thursday morning. The area affected will stretch from Main Street and Garrison to Main and League Street to League and Connally Street and then to Connally and Garrison. Some surrounding areas could be affected, according to city officials. The plan tonight Wednesday, August...
Computer-Aided Manufacturing Course Being Offered
In an effort to help develop a workforce skilled in Mechatronics and CNC Machining training, Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center is offering an introductory continuing education course in Computer-Aided Machining. This two-week course, beginning Monday, will include topics in safety, G-code, milling tools and computer numerical control (CNC) operations. PJC President Dr. Pamela Anglin said that PJC is offering classes to...
Cummings Announces Intent to Seek Re-election as JP Precinct 2
Judge Brad Cummings announces his intent to seek re-election for the Republican nomination for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2. “It has been an honor and a pleasure to serve the citizens of Hopkins County as Justice of the Peace for the last 2 ½ years. I look forward to the opportunity to continue to provide assistance, compassion, and service to this county.” Judge Cummings was elected in 2014 and took office January 1, 2015. Since...
Lady Cats 1-1 Following First Day of Regular Season
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team opened the regular season with a rare win over North Lamar and a five-set loss to Sherman at home Tuesday. The Lady Cats defeated North Lamar, 3-0. It was the Lady Cats first victory over the Pantherettes since October 1, 2005. John McCullough, the current North Lamar superintendent, was then the Lady Cats Head Coach. Tuesday the Lady Cats jumped out to a 5-0 lead against North Lamar in set one....
Health Care Foundation Presents Gala Purchased Items to CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs
Hopkins County Health Care Foundation recently fulfilled their donation to CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs. The Chairs of the 2016-2017 Lights of Life Campaign and Gala were Sher and Sam Sevier. The campaign grossed over $350,000. The funds raised at the 2016-2017 the Gala purchased these items: 2 Giraffe OmniBeds for Nursery Department $76,584.00 The Giraffe OmniBeds are a combination system that brings together...
8th Judicial District Court Jury Finds Man Guilty of DWI 3rd or More
A Hopkins County Jury found James Arthur Baxley guilty for DWI 3rd or more Tuesday afternoon in Eighth Judicial District Court. He will appear in court the afternoon of September 25th for a sentencing hearing before District Judge Eddie Northcutt. According to Assistant District Attorney Matt Harris, Baxley faces 2-20 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Baxley was arrested in December, 2016 for his latest DWI. He has a...
