Lightning Strikes Disable Three City Warning Sirens Saturday Evening
According to Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jay Sanders, two emergency warning sirens in the City of Sulphur Springs failed to sound Saturday evening when an imminent warning for a tornado was issued. Both had been struck by lightning before the warning was issued. Also during the siren’s sounding, a third siren was struck by lighting and was disabled. Chief Sanders stated that the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was officially opened...
Courthouse Basement Floods; Generator Failed
Hopkins County Courthouse was one of 216 ONCOR customers in Hopkins County that were without electrical power Saturday evening following severe thunderstorms and a tornado warning. The courthouse flooded for the first time since underground pumps and a generator were employed to keep the basement dry. Heavy rains created the water issue. The generator not starting when electrical power was down was the second issue for the courthouse...
Mt Vernon Man Arrested on Warrant; Meth, Dangerous Drug Found in His Possession
Cody Lee LaGrone, 21 of Mt Vernon was stopped by local law enforcement for a traffic violation. On a warrant check, it was found he was wanted for Injury to Child/Elderly/Disabled Criminal Negligence. An inventory of his vehicle discovered a small blue bag located in the front console of the vehicle. Inside the bag was a clear baggie containing less than one gram of methamphetamine. A second baggie was also found. The second baggie...
Attend the Send-off for Vets on Honor Flight #33!
Lynda Hager dropped by the KSST studios to encourage everyone to give seven of our local military Veterans a “Hopkins County Send-off” on Thursday May 4, 2017 at 11:45 am at the Courthouse steps on Celebration Plaza. Judge Robert Newsome will speak and SSHS Senior Miss Sydnee Hawkins will sing the National Anthem. A large crowd of friends and citizens is invited to be there for the brief send-off ceremony. The group of...
Sulphur Springs City Council Agenda for May 2, 2017
The regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 in the Council Room at 201 North Davis Street. The following items will be discussed: Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag, Texas Flag, and invocation. Presentations, proclamations, and announcements: Lupus Awareness Month Manager’s report will include status report of capital improvements, wastewater treatment plant...
Saturday Evening Storm left 261 ONCOR Customers With Power in Sulphur Springs
Two Hundred and sixty-one (261) ONCOR customers were without electrical power Saturday evening following a tornado warning that activated the city’s siren system and sent residents scurrying for safety. Heavy rain, high winds and tornado activity passed through the county from approximately 7:25 until 8:15 p.m. Little damage was reported to KSST. A listener in the South Liberty area told KSST that sheet metal was seen flying as a...
Wildcats Finish District in Second Place: Face North Forney in Bi-District Friday and Saturday
A hot Hallsville pitcher stifled the Wildcats Saturday as the Bobcats seized the number one seed in the district in the playoffs with a 7-0 victory at Mike Carter Field in Tyler. The two team ended district play with identical 10-2 records. Hallsville’s Mason Higginbotham threw a two-hit shutout. For the Wildcats, Kaden Argenbright singled in the first inning. Gavin Millsap added in single in the third inning. Heston Golightly...
Northwestern Hopkins, Southwestern Delta County Take Cover Now: Tornado Warning
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a * Tornado Warning for… Northeastern Hunt County in north central Texas… Northwestern Hopkins County in north central Texas… Southwestern Delta County in north central Texas… * Until 600 PM CDT. * At 537 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Cumby, or near Commerce, moving north at 40 mph. HAZARD…Tornado and...
Tornado Watch Until 10 PM; Severe Thunderstorm Warning Extended Until 6 PM
A Tornado watch has been issued for Hopkins And surrounding counties until 10 p.m. A watch means that conditions are favorable for the formation of a tornado. No tornado has been spotted at 5 p.m. when the watch was issued. With the tornado watch, an extended severe thunderstorm warning has been issued. Severe Thunderstorm Warning National Weather Service Fort Worth TX 512 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017 The National Weather Service in Fort...
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Until 5:30 PM for Hopkins County Saturday April 29
Severe Thunderstorm Warning National Weather Service Fort Worth TX 426 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017 The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Southeastern Hunt County in north central Texas… Northwestern Van Zandt County in north central Texas… Southwestern Hopkins County in north central Texas… Rains County in north central Texas… * Until 530 PM CDT. * At 425 PM...
