No Coal Ash Buried or Deposited in Lakes at Thermo Mine
Although a local newspaper said property being donated to the City of Sulphur Springs could threaten groundwater in the area due to coal ash dumps, City Manager Marc Maxwell has been assured by Luminant Mining that there are no dumps at the Thermo Mine site. He also notes that the dumpsites for the coal ash are downstream from Hopkins County. All coal mined at the Thermo site was transported to Monticello power plant southwest of Mt...
New Telemedicine Specialties Available at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs
Holly Ragan, who is Senior Market Development Director at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital, announces three new specialties now available through Telemedicine visits at the Sulphur Springs hospital. Persons who are under care for Pulmonology, Neurology and Psychiatry can receive a continuum of care and no longer have to travel out of town for follow-up care. Through Telemedicine visits, these patients can be “seen” by...
Texas Rangers Fan Fest 2019 – Updated
And the winners are! Tonya Littlejohn Biggs Diana Wiblin Please contact the station on how to pick up your tickets! 2019 Fan Fest Presented by Dasani will feature autograph sessions with current Texas Rangers players with individuals signing in the Capital One Club, Hyundai Club, Visitors Clubhouse and Jack Daniel’s Club. Other highlights of the 2019 Texas Rangers Fan Fest Presented by Dasani: –Interactive Question &...
Historical Photo Quiz #5 – Updated
Loading… The Holiday King Motel and Kingsway Restaurant occupied the intersection of Broadway and Shannon Rd. Chili’s now occupies the location. Coming soon to the location down the street will be Chick-fil-A. The Penny family owned this property. We cant be sure of the year, but the consensus is, 1970. KSST Station, circa 1977
Local Woman Arrested for Possession and Sale of Meth
Sulphur Springs Special Crimes Unit began an investigation into the possession and sales of methamphetamine by Loreen Leann Deleon, 25, of Sulphur Springs. As a result of the investigation, Deleon was arrested on two warrants for Manufacture Delivery Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 4-grams but less than 200-grams. Deleon is in Hopkins County Jail held on bonds totaling $200,000.
Wildcats Survive Royse City
For the second district game in a row, the #5 ranked Wildcats’ basketball team survived a final missed shot Tuesday (January 22) at home that could have defeated them. Royse City’s Jaylen Davis, who had already made 5 three-pointers, missed right at the buzzer when his three point shot was partially blocked by Wildcats defensive ace Jeremiah Roland. The Wildcats won 53-51. With the Wildcats trailing by one point, sophomore...
Lady Cats Third Quarter Rally Not Enough to Overcome #14 Royse City
The #14 ranked Royse City Lady Bulldogs’ basketball team survived a big Lady Cats’ third quarter and then padded their lead some in the fourth quarter to take a 58-53 win at the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School Tuesday night (January 22). The Lady Bulldogs outscored the Lady Cats 18-10 in the first quarter and 15-10 in the second quarter to take a 33-20 lead into the half. The Lady Cats rallied in the third quarter...
Wildcat Soccer Defeats Pirates 1-0
With temperatures in the mid-thirties and heavy rain falling, the Wildcats’ soccer team overcame the elements and the Pittsburg Pirates winning 1-0 at Pittsburg Tuesday night (January 22). Enrique Arellano scored the winning goal for the Wildcats with an assist going to Ricardo Torres. The Wildcats improved their season record to 3-5-1. The Wildcats JV defeated Pittsburg, 3-1. Osiel Lopez had two goals and an assist. Manuel Vega...
Saltillo Lady Lions, Lions Defeat Union Hill
Saltillo Lady Lions Basketball 64, Union Hill 6 The #23 ranked Saltillo Lady Lions’ basketball team went to 7-0 in district play with a dominating victory over Union Hill, 64-6 at Union Hill Tuesday (January 22). The Lady Lions led 18-2 for the first quarter, 44-2 at the half and 56-3 after three quarters. Maddy Smith had a big game for the Lady Lions with 23 points. Anna Reeder had 14 points. Chandler Bain had 10 points....
