On 9/11, a Patriots Day Observance
A 9/11 observance will be conducted at Hopkins County Fire Station on Texas Street starting at 9 a.m. Friday, September 11, 2020. The event is a collaborative effort of Hopkins County Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office, the Fire Academy, Sulphur Springs Police and Fire Departments, Hopkins County EMS and possibly other available volunteer firefighters. Fire Academy Cadets will lower the flag to half staff. Community members...
Tira News: Quarterly City Council Meeting Set Sept. 14
By Jan Vaughn We want to express our sympathy to the family of Beryl Chapman of Corinth. His parents were the late Claude and Rosa (Smiddy) Chapman, of Tira. His funeral was held on Thursday, Sept. 10, at West Oaks Funeral Home, with burial in the Tira Cemetery. Please be in prayer for his daughters, Leann and Tyra, and the rest of the family. Tira sign The quarterly meeting of the Tira City Council will be held on Monday, Sept. 14,...
Hopkins County Records –Sept. 10, 2020
Land Deed Transactions Jose Gonzales and Miriam Gonzales to Jose Luis Camacho Pineda and Ma. Guadalupe Jaimes Vega; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin surveyBetty Edwards to Deanna McDearmont and Scott McDearmont; tract in the Jose Ybarbo survey Deborah Taylor and June Mynell Washington; tract in the Benjamin Anderson surveyCylinda J. Smith and Michael J. Smith to Leigh Anne Maxwell and Mackey Don Maxwell; tract in the A. France surveyFay...
Bounty of Blessings
By Ross LaBenske Jerry Dodd, Miller Grove resident, with his greenhouse tomato crops. When it comes to growing season, results may vary. Not only that, but as the growing season draws to a close, some may see a decrease in the output of crops. This cannot be said for a resident of Miller Grove, Texas, whose greenhouse crops continuously produce tomatoes. Jerry Dodd from Miller Grove and his incredible greenhouse tomato crops are...
Give Blood: American Legion and Carter Blood Care
Sulphur Springs American Legion Post 66 is hosting a blood drive to help save lives. Everyone in Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County and all of North East Texas mark your calendar on September 12th from 0900 till 1500… that’s 9am till 3:00pm for the civilians. The Carter Blood Care bus will be at Bookshires in Sulphur Springs. Stop by say hi and save a life. Thank you in advance!
Republican Club Will Meet Sept. 10 At The Venue
Hopkins County Republican Club will meet at 6 p.m. Sept. 10 at “The Venue,” located 219 Main St., in Sulphur Springs. Programs will be presented by Gina Watson Prickette on “Latino Leadership Initiative” and Detrese Harkey, Texas Regional Director for Trumps Campaign, on “Get out the Vote,” according to Donnie Wisenbaker, Chairman, Hopkins County GOP.
AG Paxton Warns Texans About Text Message Scam
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton today warned Texans about scammers sending text messages that include a false package delivery notice and a fraudulent link. The text messages in question usually claim that a package is pending delivery and requests the recipient to “claim ownership” by providing their credit card and personal information. Any Texan who receives a suspicious text message should take the following steps: Do not...
A Call To Action: Local Farms Need COVID-19 Relief, Need Your Support
In a phone call received from Stacy Finley, Director of Winnsboro Parks and Recreation, KSST was informed of a Call to Action in support of a bill going from the House of Representatives to the US Senate within the near future. The bill, currently HR 8096, was introduced in an effort to help small and mid-scale farms, black, indigenous and persons of color producers, farmers markets and local food businesses to cope with the economic...
Hopkins County Christmas Ornaments Still Available
Chamber Connection — September 10, 2020 By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Great news! The Chamber of Commerce is currently selling our 2020 Hopkins County Christmas ornament. This ornament is the third of our series and features our beautiful Dairy Museum. It is dated with the year, made with 24 karat gold, shatterproof, and VERY limited in number. They are quite beautiful and the perfect addition to a...
Trading Post for September 8, 2020
For Sale: a “very nice” lighted china cabinet by Keller. It has glass doors, glass sides, and glass shelves in the upper part. The unit has double door storage at the bottom. Made of solid oak wood. Measures 38″ Wide, 14″ Deep, and 74″ High. “It has no blemishes and is in excellent condition.” Asking $300.00 for the unit. If interested, or for more details, please call 903-598-2235. Wanted:...
