Local Ranching Event Scheduled August 26 in Kaufman
Fort Worth, Texas – The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) will host a ranch gathering Tuesday, August 26, at the Kaufman County Fairgrounds in Kaufman, Texas. Registration will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by a complimentary beef dinner. The event is free and open to the public. TSCRA Special Ranger Troy McKinney will update ranchers on cattle thefts in the area and let them know how they can better protect...
A&M-Commerce Offers Free Writing Course
The Department of Literature and Languages at Texas A&M University-Commerce is offering a free graduate-level writing course to anyone age 65 or older interested in improving their skills. A similar class taught by Dr. Fred Tarpley in 2009 gave birth to Silver Leos Writers Guild and a number of guild members are already enrolled in the class. Life Writing (English 497/597) will be team-taught by Literature and Languages faculty...
Thank You EMS, Just a Day in the Life of our Team at Memorial Hospital.
Thank You to EMS Staff and Emergency Department Staff and other hospital staff who did their jobs and responded in a professional manner to the demands on Wednesday, August 13th. Wednesday, August 13th EMS staff and Emergency Room staff had already had a very busy day with multiple 911 calls and patient transfers. They activated an additional ambulance crew to handle the increased workload. Around noon there was a roof collapse and...
Luminant Power Mine Incident Update
[sc_embed_player fileurl=”http://www.ksstradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Thermo-Mine-Incident.mp3″] Luminant Power reported Thursday that five Luminant employees burned in an incident at the Thermo Mine in Hopkins County Wednesday afternoon are now listed in stable condition at Dallas Parkland Hospital. A total of six employees of Luminant sustained burns. According to a release from the Luminant Media Relations...
Thermo Mine Explosion
Some workers were injured Wednesday afternoon in an mishap at the Luminant Mine in Thermo. Here is the official release giving to KSST by Brad Watson, Senior Director of Luminant Corporate Communications. By Don Julian, KSST News and Sports Director [sc_embed_player fileurl=”http://www.ksstradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Thermo-Explosion.mp3″]Listen to Don’s Summary [sc_embed_player...
Cameron Crawford has Been Awarded the Texas Armed Services Scholarship
Released by the office of State Rep Dan Flynn AUSTIN – Representative Dan Flynn (R-Van) is pleased to announce the recipient of the Texas Armed Services Scholarship from House District 2. Cameron Crawford, a resident of Sulphur Springs, has been awarded the scholarship that covers up to $10,000 per year of college tuition. The scholarship program encourages academic development and dedication to the various branches of the state...
Groundbreaking For New County Jail
Hopkins County officials broke ground for the $16-million 192-bed County Jail project Monday. County Judge Robert Newsom stressed that the project was under budget. Sulphur Springs Mayor Freddie Taylor said he hoped the new jail would be a deterrent to crime. Former County Judge Chris Brown talked about the importance of 20 meetings all over the county where officials stressed the need for a new facility. Sheriff Butch Adams thanked...
Peter Karstens Gives Detailed Budget Explanation to City Council
The Sulphur Springs City Council will be getting a line-by-line explanation of the proposed city budget for the next fiscal year at a special meeting Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Council Room at new City Hall. Department Heads and Director of Finance Peter Karstens will go over the budget. Each council member received a draft budget at a work session last Tuesday. Karstens also gave them a brief overview. By Don Julian, KSST News and...
County Breaks Ground for New jail
At high noon Monday, Hopkins County officials will break ground for the new $16-million 192-bed County Jail. The groundbreaking will take place north of the current jail. Some 12 to 15 months of construction will follow. County Judge Robert Newsom says the project appears to be below budget. It is expected to increase the county tax rate in the budget about six cents according to Judge Newsom. By Don Julian, KSST News and Sports...
CanHelp Ends its 4th Pack the Bus Drive
CANHelp at 613 Gilmer Street in Sulphur Springs had its’ fourth Pack the Bus school supplies collection Friday. The supplies will be going to all elementary schools in the county. A bright yellow Sulphur Springs ISD bus was being filled Friday on the CANHelp parking lot. Eligible families will be able to pick up backpacks at CANHelp beginning Monday. They’ll need proof of county residency. By Don Julian, KSST News and Sports...
