NETLA Show 2021 is February 23-27 in the Civic Center Arena. Support the 4H, FFA Exhibitors!
NETLA is an easy way to refer to the countless year-long activities for youth in agriculture supported by the Northeast Texas Livestock Association. In Hopkins County, when we say NETLA, we mean the Hopkins County Junior Livestock Show as well as the resulting Sale of Champions held annually in February. This year, the major public event will be live in person with the public invited to the Hopkins County Civic Center arena, and will...
2 Hopkins County Providers Scheduled To Receive First-Doses Of COVID-19 Vaccines
After 2 weeks with no first-dose allocations at all designated to Hopkins County, two Sulphur Springs providers are among to 563 providers in 230 counties across Texas the federal government allocated to receive a portion of the 591,920 first-doses of COVID-19 vaccines scheduled to be shipped during the week of Feb. 22. Texas Department of State Health Services has allocated the Centers for Disease Control to ship 100 first-doses of...
Sulphur Springs Woman, Georgia Man Arrested At Local Businesses On Warrants
A Sulphur Springs woman and Georgia man were arrested at local businesses on warrants. Two others were arrested at local businesses on misdemeanor charges, according to arrest reports. Santara Pearl Perez East Shannon Road Arrest Sulphur Springs Police Cpl. Chris Rosamond responded around 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, to a disturbance at convenience store on East Shannon Road. Upon arrival they contacted a 27-year-old Sulphur Springs...
Lady Cats Basketball Coach Announces New Date of Area Playoff Match
On Friday, Feb. 19 Lady Cats Basketball Coach Brittney Tisdell announced that her squad would finally be able to take on Royse City in the Area round playoff game on Monday, Feb. 22. The game is set to tip-off at 6:30 P.M. in Caddo Mills. Lady Cats basketball were originally slated to take on Royse City on Monday, Feb. 15, but inclement weather forced the game to be postponed not once, but twice. Lady Cats Basketball Coach Brittney...
TDI Offers Insurance tips following winter storms
If your home was damaged due to a broken water pipe, downed tree limbs, or other winter damage, contact your insurance company or agent to file a claim as soon as possible. These insurance tips should help make the process go smoother: Make a list of damaged property. Take pictures or video of the damage. Don’t throw anything away until your insurance company tells you to. Take steps to protect your home from further...
At Least 2 County Buildings Sustained Damages As Result Of Winter Weather
At least two county buildings sustained damages as a result of winter weather this week, and one machine at a city operation will need to be replaced. Several buildings around Sulphur Springs have flooding due to burst pipes, according to local officials. Hopkins County Clerk’s Office had a leak issue. The area between the gutter and roof froze. The ice frozen in the gutter system had nowhere to go as things began melting,...
Man Accused Of Displaying A Firearm While Assaulting A Woman
A 48-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested for allegedly displaying a firearm while assaulting a woman, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded at 2:40 p.m. Feb. 16 to what was reported as a disturbance on County Road 1193. Upon arrival, officials attempted to contact the complainant and suspect, but the residence was empty. Officers were told both had left in a black Mitsubishi SUV...
Weather Concerns Continue to Impact Wildcat and Lady Cat Sports
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta announced Wednesday, February 17 that the Wildcats would be playing Jacksonville in the Bi-District round playoff game Monday at 7:30 P.M. in Hallsville. The Wildcats were originally slated to take on Jacksonville this Friday. The Wildcats beat the Anna Coyotes 64-56 at Anna on Saturday, Feb. 13 in a warm-up game in preparation for the play-offs. Jacksonville, the #3 seed team...
Sulphur Springs Water Supply Unaffected By Winter Storm
As millions across the state of Texas face challenges with their water supply, Sulphur Springs water supply is not being affected by the winter storm. “With a working generator as a backup power supply, there is no need to worry.” Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell said he’s received information that some customers have been collecting and saving water after hearing reports of other cities with no water...
Friday: Weather-Related Closures, Schedule Changes, Postponements
With several inches of snow already covering the ground, another wintry storm on Wednesday night brought more snow and ice making travel difficult and dangerous until temperatures rise to allow thaw. Schools and organizations have reported weather-related closures and schedule changes as a safety precaution. Those weather-related schedule changes reported to KSST include: Schools Sulphur Springs ISD will remain closed and remote...
