Meal a Day Inside the Seniors Center Is Supported by Volunteers, Donations
The Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center is in the spotlight right now, as Early Voting has begun for a Bond Election which would allow for the construction of a new, larger Senior Citizens Center on property already owned by the City. The Meal-a Day operation is also a major part of the daily usage of the Seniors Center. Here is some information about the Meal-a-Day program. According to Karon Weatherman, Director of the Sulphur...
Rainfall in Hopkins County and Other Storm Reports From Sunday Night’s Weather
Listener reports came in to KSST early Monday from across the county about rainfall received from Sunday night’s destructive storms which affected Hopkins County during the wee hours of Monday. A Tira lisener reported 1.9″ Sandfield Community about 2″ Rocky Ridge 1 7/8″. “Rain came in three different waves plus a lot of lightning” 1 7/8″ at Brinker on CR 1174 just south of Sulphur Springs,...
3 Sulphur Springs Teens Stopped In Stolen SUV
Jumierquai Davison, Clarence Ofield III and Kelley Durayl Waterhouse Jr. Three 18-year-old Sulphur Springs men stopped early Sunday morning in a stolen sport utility vehicle allegedly compounded their legal troubles when they ran from police, according to police reports. Sulphur Springs police reportedly conducted a traffic stop on a Dodge Durango at 12:57 a.m. Oct. 20 on Mockingbird Lane. After weaving through parking lots, the...
Meal A Day Menu for Oct. 21-25, 2019
Monday – Shepherds pie, Malibu vegetables and pickled beets Tuesday – Sweet and sour chicken and rice, egg roll and oriental vegetables Wednesday – Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans and a roll Thursday – Ham, macaroni and cheese, cole slaw and a roll Friday – Hopkins County stew, crackers, cheese cubes and tossed salad
Early Voting Begins Monday In Cumby Mayor, NHISD School Board, Cumby ISD Bond And Constitutional Amendment Elections
Early voting by personal appearance begins Monday, Oct. 21, in the Constitutional Amendments, Cumby ISD, North Hopkins ISD and Cumby mayoral elections. Early voting begins Monday in three local elections — the North Hopkins Independent School District Board of Trustees, City of Cumby Mayor and Cumby ISD bond — as well as for 10 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. All Texas voters are asked to cast ballots for 10...
Lady Cats Volleyball Struggles On The Road Friday As Lindale Takes A 3-0 District Win
The Lady Cats Volleyball Team’s district road woes continued Friday, Oct. 18, as the Lady Cats were defeated at Lindale, 3-0. Score was 25-19, 25-19 and 25-15. The Lady Cats have lost three of their four road games so far in district play. They are 2-1 at home so far. The loss dropped the Lady Cats into fourth place in district with their 3-4 record. The Lady Cats season record is now 21-15. Royse City moved past the Lady Cats...
Football Game Gets Away From Wildcats In Second Half As Corsicana Wins At Home, 41-14
Sulphur Springs Wildcats The Wildcats hung with Corsicana during the first half of their district game at Corsicana Friday night, Oct. 18. The Tigers led 21-14. However, the Wildcats were unable to get on the scoreboard during the second half while Corsicana scored 20 unanswered points, for a 41-14 Homecoming win. The way Corsicana opened the game made it appear a one-sided rout was in the offing. After the Wildcats went three and out...
Sulphur Springs Traffic Stop Results In Felony Warrant Arrest, Failure To ID Charge
Randy Lee-Shayne McElroy A 35-year-old Sulphur Springs man ended up in jail not only on two Van Zandt County warrants, but also an additional charge for falsely identifying himself to police, according to arrest reports. Sulphur Springs Police Officer Justin Findley just before 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, stopped a Chevrolet Suburban on Main Street for defective break lamps. On contact with the driver, the man identified himself by name...
Conley Sentenced To 75 Years In Prison On 4 Aggravated Sexual Assault of A Child
A jury Friday sentenced 53-year-old Johnny Ray Conley of Cooper to 75 years in prison on each of the four aggravated sexual assault of a child charges. The same jury found Conley guilty of all four charges Thursday night, after at least 5 hours of deliberations. “Today, a Hopkins County jury sent a message that this community does not tolerate pedophiles. The jury, as well as Judge [Eddie] Northcutt, have ensured that this...
Paris District Road Report for the week of Oct. 21, 2019
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Oct. 21, 2019. 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...
