Hopkins County Grand Jury Hands Down April Indictments
Sixty-five indictments, 14 sealed, were handed down Monday afternoon by a Hopkins County Grand Jury. A wide range of indictments were included in the afternoon’s work. Many of the arrest reports can be found at ksstradio.com. Just enter their names in the search feature. Jesus Avila was indicted for sexual abuse of a child continuous. Avila, 39, of Saltillo was arrested for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child under the age of...
AgriLife Entomologists Urge Protection Against Mosquito Born Diseases
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service entomologists are informing Texans on how to protect themselves from the mosquito vectors that spread Zika and other diseases. “The ongoing outbreak of the Zika virus has spread throughout most of South America, Central America and the Caribbean,” said Sonja Swiger, AgriLife Extension entomologist, Stephenville. “The effects this virus will have on the United States are not entirely known, but...
One Last Hurdle; Two Doctors Moving to Metroplex; Appointments to New Board: Memorial Hospital Board Met Monday Night
“Beyond patience,” is the description Memorial Hospital CEO Michael McAndrew uses for not only his feeling but that of others as each day moves Hopkins County’s lone hospital and CHRISTUS closer to partnership. Tuesday morning’s email may have presented the best news yet as only one obstacle stands in the way and an email that McAndrew had yet to study when KSST interviewed him regarding the Monday night hospital board meeting may...
Scrapie Confirmed in a Hartley County Sheep
AUSTIN – Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials have confirmed scrapie in a Hartley County ewe. The ewe was tested by TAHC after the owner reported signs of weight loss and lack of coordination to their local veterinarian. The premises was quarantined and a flock plan for monitoring is being developed by the TAHC and USDA. “The TAHC is working closely with the flock owner, sharing all of the options for disease...
Three Sentenced in Hopkins County 8th Judicial District Court Monday
April 25, 2016 – In Hopkins County 8th Judicial District Court Monday afternoon, Jacob Thompson plead guilty before the court to a first degree felony theft of livestock and a second degree felony theft of property. He received 10 years’ probation for the first degree felony and 10 years deferred probation for the felony 2. In June of 2014, he was arrested by Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raiser’s Association Special Ranger...
Hopkins County Appraisal District to Mail Appraisal Notices on May 2nd
The Hopkins County Appraisal District will be mailing out 2016 appraisal notices on May 2, 2016. As in the past several years, notices will only be mailed to new property owners, property owner’s whose value has increased by $1,000 or more, or those who have requested to receive an appraisal notice. Due to prevailing market conditions, appraised values throughout Hopkins County will be increasing for the 2016 appraisal year. Increases...
SSHS Blue Blaze Spring Show Set for Weekend
This year’s Spring Show will be slightly unconventional but dazzling, nonetheless. Spring Show is a time to showcase the talent the Blue Blazes posses and the hard work the girls have poured into their routines. Blazes, Sparks, Blaze Buddies, and Crew Members all participate in Spring Show. In the past, the show has taken place in the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center Auditorium, but with construction at it’s peak, the...
SSHS Students Qualify for State Academic UIL
Both Sulphur Springs High School Academic UIL teams and individuals that qualified for the Regional Meet competed at Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches, TX this past Friday and Saturday, April 22-23. Those teams and individuals who placed first through third qualified for the State competition. The Spelling Team won first place team with Carson McIllwain placing first individually, Lydia Burleson and Mandy Eckhart tied for...
Blackmon at State Golf Tourney
Wildcats’ golfer Brody Blackmon began play Monday morning in the State Class 5A Golf Tournament. It will continue through Tuesday at the Wolfdancer Golf Club located at the Hyatt Regency in Lost Pines outside of Austin near Bastrop. Blackmon comes into the state tournament as the regional champion and district champion. He won both those tournaments at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club course shooting a two-round 140 each...
