TxDOT Calls for Safer Driving as Work Zone Traffic Deaths Rise During Pandemic
NEWS RELEASE — PARIS DISTRICT Tim McAlavy (903) 737-9213 [email protected] AUSTIN – Even with less traffic during the pandemic, Texas work zone fatalities increased 9% in 2020 compared to 2019. That’s why TxDOT is calling on drivers to make safety their number one priority at all times and especially when passing through active construction and maintenance work zones on the roadway. TxDOT’s “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign is...
Local Authorities Initiated What Turned Into A Multicounty Vehicle Pursuit
Local authorities reportedly initiated what turned into a multicounty vehicle pursuit that concluded in New Boston early April 28, according to law enforcement reports. The incident reportedly started with a complaint of a disturbance at a West Shannon Road travel center called in to Sulphur Springs Police early Wednesday morning, April 28, 2021. Sulphur Springs Police responded. The vehicle had reportedly left the area headed...
North Hopkins Baseball Team Loses Heart Breaker, 3-2 to Cumby at Home
The North Hopkins Panthers Baseball Team never could over take the Cumby Trojans losing a 3-2 game at home Tuesday (April 27). Cumby scored single runs in the second and third innings to go up, 2-0. The Panthers cut the lead to 2-1 in the 4th. Cumby went up 3-1 in the 5th and North Hopkins then made it a one run game again at 3-2 in the 5th. That’s the way it ended up. Both teams had 5 hits and made 2 errors. Karson Jenkins took...
Sulphur Springs Man Accused Of Stalking His Ex-Girlfriend
A 41-year-old Sulphur Springs man arrested Monday for public intoxication is now also accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend by following her from work to her residence, according to arrest reports. Christopher James “J.C.” Timmons Sulphur Springs Police officers first became involved around 2:10 p.m. April 26, 2021, when a multiple vehicle crash was reported on private property. Upon arrival, they observed damage to a...
‘Plant Swap’ Sat. May 1@ 9AM by Master Gardeners, 744 Gilmer St.
The Hopkins County Master Gardeners would like to invite you to participate at the 2021 Plant Swap this coming Saturday May 1, 2021 starting at 9:00 AM at the parking lot of the Bright Star Veterinary Clinic located at 744 Gilmer Street in Sulphur Springs. All types of plant varieties will be offered for swapping or donation. While there, you can meet other local gardeners, find out about the Extension Service’ Master Gardener...
Have Questions About COVID Vaccine? Listen to KSST Good Morning Show Thursday April 29 as CHRISTUS CEO Harvey Talks on Vaccines and Shot Clinic
During the KSST Good Morning Show with Enola Gay at 8:15am on Thursday April 29, 2021, interesting COVID vaccine information will be covered by CHRISTUS Mother Francis/Sulphur Springs President and CEO Paul Harvey. During the interview, Harvey and Chief Nursing Office Anitha Sanderson will cover frequently asked questions about the COVID vaccines, and will share information about the allotment of vaccines now available through the...
Wildcats Baseball Team Earns First Win at Hallsville in Hammack Tenure But They Miss Playoffs on Tiebreaker
Tuesday (April 27) was a bittersweet kind of day for the Wildcats Baseball Team. On the sweet side, the Wildcats earned the first victory at Hallsville by a Jerrod Hammack-coached Sulphur Springs team defeating the Bobcats, 4-2. On the bitter side, Marshall edged by Mount Pleasant, 9-7 creating a three-way tie for 3rd place between Texas High, the Mavericks and the Wildcats, all with 7-5 district marks. However the head to head...
Chamber Connection – April 28, 2021
By Butch Burney, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Greetings from the Redneck Riviera! We are on our way back from Gulf Shores, Alabama, following the wedding of our youngest daughter and we are excited about getting back to town. We found that, like Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County, people and businesses in the Deep South are thankful to be reopening and getting back to business and fun. Speaking of business and...
Meet Craig Toney, SSISD Bi-Lingual/ESL/Two-Way Dual Language Program Coordinator
Craig Toney During the KSST Good Morning Show on April 27, 2021, Craig Toney dropped in to share information about programs in place for K-3rd graders in the Sulphur Springs school district who need or want dual-language training in English and Spanish. The amazing Dual-Language program may be new to some in the community. According to Toney, learning about the Dual-Language Program is especially important for parents of young...
TWC Warns: Protect Data On Social Media
April 27, 2021 News Release Austin – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is encouraging Texans to use extreme caution on social media amid a dramatic increase in identity theft. Although no TWC system has been compromised, a record number of identity theft cases shows just how important it is to be vigilant in securing private information. Private information is exposed like never before. Social networking sites routinely...