Wildcats Face Forney Running Game Friday at Prim
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens said it was good to have the bye week when they did. Players got healthier and work was done. He said the team was playing so well he was almost persuaded that a bye might be been better later on. With the bye, the Wildcats, coaches and players, have had enough of it and now want to play a game. Coach Owens said it’s almost like wanting to play that first game of the season. Forney is another...
Wildcat Team Tennis Await Bi-District Opponent
Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez expected to know Wednesday morning who his team would face in bi-district playoffs. As it turned out, he will have another week to wait. Coach Martinez said Hallsville edged past Whitehouse, 10-9 Tuesday. He had anticipated that Whitehouse would win the match. As a result, Whitehouse is now tied for second place with Jacksonville. The two teams play next Tuesday and Coach Martinez said the Wildcats...
Nationwide Test of Wireless Emergency Alert System Set for Today at 1:18 p.m. Local Time
At 1:18 p.m. (local time) October 3rd, you will receive a Wireless Emergency Alert on your mobile phone if it is connected to wireless providers that participate in the WEA system. The alerts are free and the customer is not charged to receive WEA. One does not have to sign up to receive a WEA. On October 3, 2018, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct a nationwide...
The Pumpkin Patch at Shannon Oaks Church Open Each Saturday in October!
Shannon Oaks Pastor Eric Godwin and Evan Godwin Eric Godwin, Pastor of Shannon Oaks Church and his son Evan stopped by the KSST Studios during the Good Morning Show to share some great news…the long-awaited Pumpkin Patch is about to open! In fact, it will be open to the public every Saturday in October from 10am until sunset. “We want the citizens and families of our area to come out and have a full share of wholesome...
Council Takes Steps for Improvements to Pacific Park, Ordinance for Mobile Food Units, and Rezoning Along Wildcat Way
Tuesday night during the regular session of the Sulphur Springs City Council, the council approved two items that will lead to improvements at Pacific Park, two items that will facilitate the relocation of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home, and discussed the development of an ordinance regarding mobile food units. The council approved a motion to solicit bids on 50 acres of property on County Road 4738 and to set a minimum bid of $150,000....
Two Arrested for Fraudulent Use/Possession of Identifying Information
Sulphur Springs Police stopped a 2001Chevrolet pickup in the 800 block of Fisher Street Tuesday. Jose Alejandro Gomez Murillo The driver of the vehicle, Jose Alejandro Gomez Murillo, 19, of Sulphur Springs, and a passenger in the vehicle, Christian Alan Cortez, 18, of Sulphur Springs, were found to have fraudulent possession of identifying information for another individual and were in possession of a small amount of marijuana. Gomez...
Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report October 2, 2018
CANTEX FORCE MAIN – This project is completed. The Capital Construction division connected the final segment of sewer main to the Cantex Lift Station and began pumping through the new force main Monday night. This was the final capital improvement project in the 2013-2017 C.I.P. It replaces 2,400 linear feet of aging sewer force main and 2,900 feet of gravity main. The sewer main did pass through the middle of the hospital...
Lady Cats Defeat Mt Pleasant to Enter District Win Column
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team broke into the district win column in a big way with a commanding 3-0 win at Mount Pleasant Tuesday evening (October 2). The score was 25-12, 25-15 and 25-12. Lexi Whisenhunt The Lady Cats got off to a strong start right away. The Lady Cats jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the first set. Six of the points came after Lexi Whisenhunt serves. The Lady Cats built an eleven point lead at 14-3 and 22-11. The...
Hopkins County United Way Campaign First Report: $22,644 toward $165,000 Goal
Hopkins County United Way report meeting Tuesday, October 2nd delighted UW leadership with pledges totaling $22,644.20 toward the 2018 Campaign Goal of $165,000. Those businesses meeting or exceeding their posted goal thus far include: Plain and Fancy City of Sulphur Springs Employees The Plan Shop Gregg Price Lee’s Hallmark Janitorial Supply Janet Martin Realty Farmers Insurance; John Berning Agency Ponder’s Mower and Saw Financial...
