A GoFundMe Account Raises Over $13,000 in First Hour for Homeless Sulphur Springs Man
Wednesday, January 18, 2017 saw over $13,000 has been raised in one hour for Anthony’s Village, a gofundme.com account established by Colleen Hoover for a 19-year old homeless man in Sulphur Springs. The original goal of $5,000 was increased to $20,000 as money began pouring into the account. Some 385 people or more gave in the first hour. Hoover described the campaign on GoFundMe: Anthony’s Village.
Phoney Check Scam Making the Rounds
The images shown were taken of a letter sent to a Hopkins County Senior Citizen. The bogus check had her name and current address on it. Spread the word and help people avoid these scam artists. This type of scam is common. A bogus check is sent to unsuspecting people. They attempt to deposit the check and meanwhile send real money back to the thieves via wire transfer. The bait is the promise of a huge cash winning. That payout...
Dinner Bell Receives $500 From the Celebration Association
Proceeds from the “Taste of Sulphur Springs” event that took place on November 9th, 2016 were presented to Dinner Bell on Wednesday January 18th, 2017. Mary Campbell and Kaydee Hauerwas presented the check to Head Cook Judy Gilreath. The Celebration Association promotes Downtown Businesses in Sulphur Springs, TX.
Moore’s Plea Garners Five Years in Prison
January 18, 2017 – Bradley Dale Moore pled guilty to Assault Family Violence with Previous Conviction Wednesday morning in Eighth Judicial District Court. He will serve five years in prison. He also pled true to a deadly weapon enhancement making him ineligible for parole until he has served at least 2.5 years day for day, according to Assistant District Attorney Clay Harrison. The State charged the Defendant with assaulting...
Lions Club Serves Dinner Bell
The Sulphur Springs Lion’s Club served the community at the weekly Dinner Bell at First United Methodist Church Wednesday January 18th, 2017. President Candace Ashmore said this is the Clubs first time sponsoring the event. The Lion’s meet Tuesdays at Noon at Pizza Inn in Sulphur Springs. Don Sapaugh, the Club’s Tail Twister was not in attendance…. If anyone is interested in being a Community Partner for this...
Vaughn, Cody File for Re-election to SSISD Board
On the first day of filing for the Sulphur Springs School Board election set for May 6th, both incumbents arrived early to fill out applications to return to office. Robert Cody and Robbin Vaughn will seek re-election to the board. Both are completing their first terms on the board. Mrs. Vaughn has served as board secretary and currently serves as vice-president of the board. She was elected to the Board in 2014. She was elected as...
Tickets for the Texas Rangers Fan Fest up for Grabs!
KSST is giving away 6 tickets (3 pairs) to the January 21st, 2017 Texas Rangers Fan Fest event. Like this post of Facebook, and Like KSST’s Facebook page to enter. Winners will be announced during Afternoon Drive (4-6 PM) on Wednesday January 18th. The 2017 Rangers Season starts in late February. KSST will carry the 2017 season games live. Winners can pick up tickets at the KSST Studios 717 Shannon Rd, Sulphur Springs, TX...
Texas sues federal government one more time over coal rule
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday announced he would sue the federal government yet again to block a recently finalized federal rule regulating coal mining near waterways. BY KIAH COLLIER JAN. 17, 2017 5:14 PM Callie Richmond After Donald Trump won the presidential election, Texas Republicans suggested hopefully that their years-long practice of suing the federal government would finally be over. Trump, who is taking office...
Lady Cats Remain Undefeated in District Play With Tuesday Win
The Lady Cats’ basketball team scored more than 20 points in three of four quarters as they defeated Greenville, 75-33 Tuesday night at home. The Lady Cats scored 22 points in the first quarter and after a 12 point second quarter, the Lady Cats scored 21 points in the third quarter and another 20 points in the fourth quarter. The Lady Cats also limited the Lady Lions to less than 10 points in three of four quarters. The Lady...
Wildcats Bounce Back With Big Win at Greenville
The Wildcats’ basketball team bounced back from a Friday loss with a big district win at Greenville, 84-54 Tuesday night. The win improved the Wildcats to 4-1 in district play. They remain in second place all alone just one game behind Mt. Pleasant. The Wildcats are now 19-5 for the season. The Wildcats win was fueled by four players in double figures. Leading scorers were Victor Iwuakor and Keaston Willis with 18 points apiece....
