Nov. 17 COVID-19 Update: 8 New Cases, 144 Active Cases
Hopkins County-Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials in their Nov. 17 COVID-19 update reported 8 additional Hopkins County residents had received lab-confirmed positive molecular COVID-19 results. HC/SSEM Nov. 17 COVID-19 Update That increases the cumulative case count since to 766 Hopkins County residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 since March, according to the Nov. 17 COVID-19 update. Since there have been no...
Bogata Man Arrested On Violation Of Probation Warrant
A 39-year-old Bogata, Texas man was arrested on a violation of probation charge Nov. 16, and remained in Hopkins County jail Tuesday, according to arrest and jail reports. Larry Carlton Johnson (HCSO jail photo) Larry Carlton Johnson was arrested in Red River County at 11 a.m. and transported by Red River County officers to Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Nick Marney escorted Johnson into the jail, where he was booked at...
2020 CASA Cookie Walk Canceled, Donations Still Accepted To Benefit Children
Typically at this time of year, Lake Country CASA is gearing up for a holiday tradition, the CASA Cookie Walk. The annual fundraiser has been canceled this year, due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and in order to keep CASA’s children, and the many generous volunteers and community members who support CASA’s kids through their contributions to the Cookie Walk, as safe as possible. About CASA Many things have...
Wildcats Basketball and Lady Cats Volleyball in Action on Game Day Tuesday
Wildcats Basketball and a Lady Cats Volleyball Playoff Warm Up Game are on the schedule on this game day Tuesday (November 17) . For the Wildcats, it’s game number two of the regular season. The Wildcats take on the North Lamar Panthers in the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School. A freshman game begins at 5 p.m. The varsity game is set to start at 7 p.m. There is no JV team game. The Wildcats JV is quarantined due to...
Wildcats Defensive Coordinator Discusses Greenville Loss and Upcoming Crandall
On Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020, we here at KSST radio met up with Wildcats football coordinators to discuss the upcoming game on Friday versus Crandall. The Wildcats lost to the Greenville Lions on Friday, 47-27. The loss in Greenville last Friday eliminated the Wildcats from playoff contention. Wildcats football Defensive coordinator Alex Guerra said there were times when his team did really well, but the edge for Greenville came...
City Council Run-Off Election For Place 1 Called For Dec. 15
After canvassing the votes as presented, Sulphur Springs City Council approved a resolution calling for a City Council run-off election for Place 1 and setting dates for voting. Screen capture from the special noon meeting of Sulphur Springs City Council, conducted via Zoom and streamed on YouTube for public viewing Two places on the council drew no challengers; those seats easily went to Harold Nash Sr. and Oscar Aguilar. Nash was...
Wildcats Football Offensive Coordinator Discusses Greenville Loss and Upcoming Crandall
On Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020, we here at KSST radio met up with Wildcats football coordinators to discuss the upcoming game on Friday versus Crandall. Matt Young The Wildcats lost to the Greenville Lions on Friday, 47-27. The loss versus the Lions eliminated the Wildcats from playoff contention. Wildcats football offensive coordinator Matt Young said that his team did not do enough to get the victory last Friday, but noted that defense...
Be Part of Something Big – Master Wellness Volunteer Program
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] Johanna Hicks In the United States, 86% of all health spending is related to chronic conditions – things like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and many others. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, these costs can be managed and potentially reduced through...
Save the Date! Sat. Nov. 21 for SS Symphony League Radio/TV/Facebook Auction!
Board members Sharla Campbell and Adam Teer explain to Channel 18 TV viewers how the Auction works Get ready for some fun while staying safe and social distancing! The annual Symphony League Auction is the best way to shop-from-home and help a good local cause. It’s also a traditional way to kick off the holiday season! For 29 years, the Sulphur Springs Symphony League has offered unique, quality items in a fun bid-to-own style...
Nov. 16 COVID-19 Update: 7 New Molecular Cases, 112 Positive Antigen Results
Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials received notification that 7 additional county residents have received positive molecular COVID-19 results since their last report on Friday, according to the Nov. 16 COVID-19 update. Since there have been no new recoveries in a week, the active case count has continued to rise over the last week to 136 on Monday, the highest active case count in the last 11 days....
