Jan. 19 COVID-19 Update: 1 Fatality, 5 New Cases, 139 Active Cases, 117 Fully Vaccinated In Hopkins County
While one additional Hopkins County COVID-19 fatality was reported by the state on Tuesday, local officials report COVID-19 hospitalizations across the region seem to be stabilizing; and Texas Department of State Health Services reports the same number of new cases on Jan. 19 as on Jan. 18, and 117 people have been fully vaccinated in Hopkins County, according to the DSHS and Hopkins County Jan. 19 COVID-19 updates. Up to 700 more...
What Do You Think Of Solar Farms In Hopkins County?
There has been much discussion of the four potential solar farms planned for Hopkins County, but mostly during School Board meetings and at the County level. KSST News would like to know what you think of these projects, by having you vote in our poll below. This poll is no longer accepting votesWhat do you think of having a Solar Farm in Hopkins County?I am all for it as long as it's not near me.Bring it on. They can use my...
Update: Michigan Man Reportedly Struck, Killed By Cumby Police Vehicle On I-30 Service Road
Jan 20, 2021 – A 45 year old Michigan man was struck and killed by a Cumby Police vehicle early this morning near the 114 mile marker on the south Interstate 30 service road. Texas Department of Public Safety troopers were notified of the vehicle-pedestrian crash on the south I-30 service road, about 5 miles east of Cumby, at approximately 12:32 a.m. Jan. 20, 2021, according to DPS Sgt. Gregg Williams, Texas Highway Patrol Media...
Annual Chamber Golf Tournament Planned For April 9
By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce We’ve been busy here at the Chamber to start the 2021 year! I have a Save the Date for you! Please save the date for our annual Chamber Golf Tournament on Friday, April 9. Let’s hope for beautiful weather and so much fun! Ribbon Cuttings Rythmic Productions Music Studio hosted a ribbon cutting Rythmic Productions Music Studio Rythmic Productions Music Studio hosted a...
Wildcats Basketball Team Gets Solid Home District Win Against Marshall, 56-40 Tuesday
The Wildcats Basketball Team outscored the game Marshall Mavericks in every quarter to continue to build a lead in a 56-40 home district win Tuesday night, January 19, in the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School. The Wildcats only led 13-12 after one quarter but were up at the half 26-18 and 38-27 after three quarters. The Wildcats outscored Marshall 18-13 in a fourth quarter that saw Wildcats Coach Clark Cipoletta empty his bench....
Lady Cats Basketball Team Wins Big District Road Game Tuesday At Marshall To Enhance Playoff Chances
When the evening began in District 15-5A on Tuesday, January 19, four different teams were tied with three district losses as they are battling for just three playoff slots. Like musical chairs, one of those teams will have no place to sit when the music stops. The Lady Cats Basketball Team enhanced their playoff chances with a solid 45-27 victory over Marshall on the road Tuesday evening. The Lady Cats jumped out to a 16-7 start...
Saltillo Lions Basketball Team Uses Strong Start To Top Sulphur Bluff, 69-45 Tuesday
The Saltillo Lions Basketball Team, ranked #11 in Class 1A, remained unbeaten in district play as they were strong from the start in a 69-45 win over Sulphur Bluff Tuesday, January 19. The Lions charged out to a 20-14 first quarter advantage, led 42-26 at the half and 57-32 after three quarters. The Bears outscored the Lions 13-12 in the fourth quarter but that was not nearly enough. The Lions are now 6-0 in district play and 11-7 for...
Wildcats Soccer Team Is Edged 1-0 By Highland Park on the Road Tuesday Night
Wildcats Soccer Coach Alexi Upton said his team lost a tough, hard fought match, 1-0 at Highland Park Tuesday night, January 19. Coach Upton said the Wildcats had a lot of chances but could not finish. He said the Scots got a goal in the second half and the Wildcats could not get one back. The Wildcats season record is now 5-3-1. The Wildcats play next in the three day Terrell Tiger Winter Classic. On Thursday the Wildcats play...
Wildcats and Lady Cats Basketball and Wildcats Soccer on This Tuesday Game Day
This Tuesday (January 19) game day features Wildcats and Lady Cats’ district basketball and Wildcats Soccer in a non-district road match. Both the Wildcats and Lady Cats Basketball Teams will be taking on Marshall. The Wildcats Basketball Team plays Marshall at home. The schedule calls for a freshman game at 5 p.m. A JV game follows at around 6:15 p.m. The Wildcats and Mavericks’ varsity teams will start at around 8...
NETBIO January 15 Sale
NETBIO January 15 Sale Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission Cold weather didn’t keep the producers from consigning cattle to the January Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization’s (NETBIO) pre-conditioned calf and yearling sale held Friday at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission auction market. A total of 198 producer members of NETBIO shipped in 4,428 head of calves and yearlings to be...
