Paris District Road Report for the Week of June 8, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of June 8, 2020. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as...
Hopkins County Records — June 5, 2020
Applications for Marriage Licenses James Christian White and Melissa Oneal PettyCesar M. Perez Fernandez and Yenifer G. Simental ParraJameison C. Hawkins and Melissa Ann AaronMarkos Alexander Lozano and Mariel Fatima Puch TapiaColt Steven Hatfield and Taylor Janeene WilliamsMakenze Chaise Turner and Ashleigh Nicole McFaulJustin Mikal Frazier and Ginger Marie ThompsonJames Ryan Stasny and Tyler Renea Brooke BurdRyan James Chianease and...
Inmate Who Escaped From A Nebraska Correctional Facility Caught In Franklin County, Texas
Another Nebraska Escapee Has Yet To Be Located A search for two men who escaped from Nebraska Community Corrections Center-Lincoln on May 21 lead officials to Franklin County, Texas, and apprehension of one inmate who escaped from the Nebraska correctional facility just after daybreak Friday, June 5. According to Franklin County Sheriff Ricky Jones, his office received information June 2 that the two Nebraska escaped convicts were...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report – May 27-June 2, 2020
Wood County Sheriff’s patrol vehicle May 27 Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on Loop 564 near Mineola; at approximately 12:24 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Winnsboro, at approximately 6:28 a.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a motorcycle from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to...
‘Higher Love Movement’ Set for Peaceful and Inclusive Protest on Celebration Plaza
The protest slated for Saturday June 6th, 2020 has a title, a heart felt mission, and two passionate organizers. The ‘Higher Love Movement’ plans to stage a peaceful and inclusive protest on Celebration Plaza from 10AM until 6PM Saturday. We are hoping for a ‘peaceful hippie vibe’ says co-organizer Karla Pizano. “This protest is about getting people together, and talking about these issues.” said...
Two Wildcats Sign With College to Continue Athletic Endeavors
During signing ceremonies Thursday afternoon (June 4), Wildcat Colton Bench signed a letter of intent to play golf at San Diego Christian and Wildcat Cameron Kaufert inked a letter to play football at East Texas Baptist University in Marshall. Colton Bench is the son of Brian and Terri Bench. Bench said a couple of months ago, he was contacted by a coach he knows. The coach said he had just been hired to be the first ever golf coach...
Coach Owens Announces Major Athletic Awards Winners at Brief Ceremony Thursday Evening
In lieu of a senior awards program or an all sports athletic banquet, Wildcats Athletic Director Greg Owens announced this part school year’s winners of the James Cameron Fighting Heart Award and the Forrest Gregg MVP Award at a brief event Thursday evening (June 4) in the Multipurpose Building. The winners were nominated and voted on by Wildcats and Lady Cats coaches. Coach Owens said few votes separated the nominees. Winners...
Sulphur Springs Opens The Edge Conditioning Program Monday
Wildcats Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Greg Owens told KSST Thursday that with the approval of the UIL, The Edge conditioning program would get underway Monday (June 8). As you can imagine in the age of coronavirus, Coach Owens said The Edge would look quite different this year. He said there would be an emphasis on distancing, how many people could be in the weight room and how many people could be in groups and inside....
June 5 Update: 2 New COVID-19 Cases In Hopkins County, 1 Additional Recovery
Hopkins County’s COVID-19 Case Total Since MidMarch: 29 Cases, With 7 Recovered And 22 Active Cases Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom at 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 5, announced 2 new COVID-19 cases in Hopkins County; one additional person also has been confirmed as recovered from COVID-19. “This is not necessarily good news today. We are in a mini-surge compared to some of our neighbors,” Newsom said. “Most of our...
Group to Protest on Celebration Plaza
Here is a story with updated information. KSST was contacted Friday morning, June 5th, 2020 regarding a proposed protest in Downtown Sulphur Springs, TX. On the phone, the organizer was unable to provide details about the event, and stated this was due to the event being in a planning stage. Additional details of the protest became clearer after KSST contacted Sulphur Springs Police. A spokesman for the Police Department stated,...
