Panthers Face Union Grove in Area; Schedule Announced
After defeating Detroit, 2 games to 1, in a bi-district playoff series last week, the North Hopkins Panthers now face Union Grove in Area round action. Saturday night Panthers Coach Tim Henderson announced a three-game Area series with Union Grove. All games will be played at Mesquite’s all-turf Tillery Field. Game one will take place Friday (May 11) at 1 p.m. Game two will be played 30 minutes after the conclusion of gamer one....
Wildcat UIL Literary Criticism Team Wins Championship at State
The Wildcats UIL Academic Literary Criticism Team won the state championship at the UIL Academic State Meet this past weekend (May 4-5) in Austin. The team is made up of Carissa Carter, Lainey Whittle, Celeste Leeds-Laliberte and Natalie Cruz. In individual competition in Literary Criticism, Carter placed second, Whittle was fourth and Leeds-Laliberte was fifth. In other team and individual results, the Wildcat Spelling and...
Meal A Day: Going Above and Beyond for this Community
Meal a Day workers have been reportedly helping out meal recipients and community members in need. One lady said the workers fixed her flowerbed on a rainy day. KSST sat down with Karon Weatherman to find out more about these community helpers. Weatherman explained that as the drivers go out on their daily routes they see the needs for the community members. “They wanted to help [this lady] because they love her.” Karen...
Winnsboro Police Department Report April 30-May 6, 2018
There were three arrests, 164 calls for service, 38 citations issued, and 40 warnings written during the Winnsboro Police report period April 30-May 6, 2018. No accidents were investigated. Miguel Martinez, 19, of Garland, was arrested April 30th for Possession of Marijuana. Ricky Dickens, 47, of Yantis, was arrested May 4th for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Jamie Branch, 49, of Winnsboro, was arrested May 6th for Driving...
Seniors Center Director Plans May, June Activities
Senior Citizens always have lots to do in Sulphur Springs, but the months of May and June are special. You can get all the details at the Sr’s Center, 150 MLK Drive, which is also the home base of Meal a Day. Here are two of the exciting events planned in the community! The first event is a “Party in the Park” on Tuesday May 8 from 5pm until 6:30pm under the Pavilion in Buford Park. Dale “The C” Cummings...
County, State Party Primary Runoff Election Early Voting Begins May 14
Voting in the Primary Runoff elections in Hopkins County and the State of Texas is May 22. Early voting beings Monday, May 14th and continues through May 18th at the Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Courtroom, 128 Jefferson Street, 8-5 p.m. each day. May 11th is the last day to receive an application for a ballot to be voted by mail. On Election Day, voting places have been consolidated. Voting on Election Day is Tuesday, May 22nd will...
City Election Results to Be Confirmed Thursday
More voters turned out during early voting than on election day for the City of Sulphur Springs election that put three new individuals in Place 1, 2, and 3 of the Sulphur Springs City Council for the next three years. Elected were Place 1 , Erica Armstrong ; Place 2, Jimmy Lucas; and Place 3, Norman Sanders. Andy Lowen received 29 votes and Justin Davidson 42 votes even though both had withdrawn from the race. The results will be...
Sulphur Springs Man Arrested For Aggravated Assualt Family Violence
Sulphur Springs Police were dispatched to the 800 block of Brinker Street regarding a disturbance. When they arrived, they found James Ray Rose, 57, yelling at two men in the front yard of the residence. According to everyone at the scene, Rose has pulled a knife to assault two family members at the residence. Rose was arrested and charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon, Family Violence. He is in Hopkins...
Dinner Bell Menu For May 9th, 2018
DINNER BELL MENU May 9, 2018 Community Partner Diversified Storage Menu: Mexican Lasagna Roasted Carrots with Parsley and Thyme Garden Salad Buttered French Bread Chocolate Texas Sheath Cake Baked Apples (a sugar free dessert) Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs,...
Choral Society Hits Perfect Note in 20th Anniversary Concert
The Choral Society’s 20th Anniversary performance was a huge success. In honor of their 20th anniversary, they played a song from every year since they began. Carol Ruth Allen was the conductor for this special performance. Crowd favorites included “Phantom of the Opera”, “I am a Man of Constant Sorrow”, “You Don’t Own Me”, “Georgia on my Mind”, and “Amazing...
