Bright Star Theater Back Open For Business In Sulphur Springs
After being closed for two months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bright Star theater is back open for business, although with limited capacity. KSST News talked with the owner who is thrilled that she is able to put her employees back to work at the theater. Show times will be on a limited basis as they get back open, and social distancing rules are in effect even as you select your seat online. Ticket pricing has been adjusted to...
Special Use Permit Request For Cosmetic Tattoos Approved By P&Z, Headed To ZBA
A Davis Street business is one step closer to being able to perform cosmetic tattoos. Salon Laveau’s special use permit request received approval from the Sulphur Springs Planning and Zoning Commission on Monday evening, and is on this evening’s Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals’ agenda. Special Use Permit Request Salon Laveau, 312 Davis Street, Sulphur Springs The business owners requested the special use...
Governor Outlines Phase 2 To Reopen Texas
Child Care Centers, Youth Clubs and Sports, Personal Services Businesses Allowed To Reopen Immediately Texas Governor Greg Abbott, in a televised press conference Monday, March 18, outlined plans Phase 2 plans to reopen Texas following closured due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Abbott outlined plans for Phase 2 to reopen Texas during a press conference Monday, May 18. “Let me be clear, COVID-19 still exists in Texas. Our...
Dike Teen Arrested On Church Street On Controlled Substance Charge
A Dike teen, arrested on Church Street early Monday morning, is accused of cocaine possession, according to arrest reports. Officers were dispatched at 1:11 a.m. May 18 to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 500 block of Church Street. Upon arrival in the area, officer located a blue Chrysler 300, which matched the description of the vehicle described by the caller as suspicious, according to arrest reports. Collin Stephen Moore...
Daniela Santizo, Jenna Haney Top Graduates of 22 Students, Yantis Class of 2020
Daniela Jackelyn Santizo Samayoa, Valedictorian Jenna Matte Haney, Salutatorian Twenty-two Yantis students will officially graduate as the Class of 2020 in a filmed ceremony led by Supt. Tracey Heffelrich and High School Principal Buddy Winstead. Valedictorian is Daniella Santizo and Salutatorian is Jenna Haney. Following a welcome address by Heffelrich, the Pledge of Allegiance by Dustin Santizo and the Invocation by Haley Sanchez,...
EMS Week Appreciation Parade Planned May 20
The week of May 17 – 23 has been designated EMS Week. It will be a time to show appreciation to the men and women who serve their community as Emergency Medical Services personnel. Local officials have an event planned for May 20, 2020. It will be an opportunity for those who would like to help recognize Hopkins County EMS. Hopkins County EMS ambulances In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized National EMS Week to celebrate EMS...
Ten Tips For Eating Healthy On A Budget
BY JOHANNA HICKS, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, [email protected] Even when you know what healthy foods to choose, being able to pay for them can be hard, especially if you are on a fixed income. Start by deciding how much you can afford to spend on food. There are websites that can help you plan a food budget. For example, the U.S. Department of Agriculture supports Iowa State University’s...
Como Teen’s Arrest Friday Marked His 2nd Trip To Jail In 3 Months
A Como teen’s arrest Friday marked the second time in three months the 18-year-old has been jailed in Hopkins County for controlled substance possession, according to arrest reports. Bryer Ray Parnell (HCSO jail photo) Sulphur Springs Police Officer Adrian Pruitt initiated a traffic stop on a Chrysler 200 just after 4 p.m. May 15 in the 1500 block of College Street. Pruitt alleged both the driver and passenger appeared extremely...
SSFD Begins New Role In COVID-19 Prevention Efforts
Sulphur Springs Fire Department begins a new role in COVID-19 prevention efforts today. SSFD and Hopkins County EMS officials are partnering to help ensure the health safety of nursing home patients and staff by conducting testing and infection control inspections at facilities in Sulphur Springs. SSFD, like other fire departments across the state, was notified earlier this week through Texas Commission on Fire Protection that they...
Local Officers Arrested Four People Wanted On Felony Charges
May 15, 2020 – During the past two days, local officers arrested four people wanted on felony charges, according to arrest and sheriff’s reports. Falon Leann Honea Sulphur Springs Police Officer Tyler Francis responded Thursday, May 14, to a reported theft at Walmart. A records check revealed an outstanding Wood County warrant for Falon Leann Honea’s arrest, according to police reports. Francis took the 33-year-old...
