Portion of Main Street Closed Tuesday
Main Street at Goodman and Fore Street in Sulphur Springs, TX will be closed on Tuesday October 6th, 2020. The intersection of those streets and the railway crossing will be under construction. Main Street at Goodman and Fore Street – Google Maps Image The Highway Department will be reworking the intersection. Traffic is encouraged to plan ahead and take alternate routes to avoid delays and congestion. Parents and staff...
1 Man Arrested 1 Day After Release From Jail, Another Jailed For 2nd Time In Month
Irving Man Jailed On Parole Warrant A 48-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested 1 day after his release from Hopkins County jail on a 10 years deferred adjudication sentence to be served on probation on a assault charge, , according to arrest reports. Arrested 1 Day After Release From Jail Sulphur Springs Police Officer Victor Reyna arrested 48-year-old Troy Tenell Ross at 11:11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, at his residence on an...
25-Year-Old Jailed For Second Time In 4 Days
State Highway 19 Traffic Stop Yielded 2 Arrests, Gun, Marijuana Cigarette, Methamphetamine A State Highway 19 traffic stop yielded 2 arrests, a gun, marijuana cigarette and suspected methamphetamine Saturday. Suspected methamphetamine was also found during a Putman Street traffic stop Sunday evening, which resulted in a 25-year-old being jailed for the second time in 4 days, according to arrest reports. Putman Street Traffic Stop...
KSST Video Interns: The Potato House
KSST is proud to support local students by offering intern opportunities throughout the school year. It’s a tradition that reaches back to the early days of KSST radio in Hopkins County. This semester we have a total of 5 interns working with our stations. Interns are encouraged to work together to create projects that have a positive impact on our community. On the whole they are allowed to pursue topics they choose. We do give...
Oct. 5-9 Meal A Day Menu
Although the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center remains closed due to COVID-19, volunteers continue to work five days a week preparing and delivering meals to shut-in elderly in the community. The Oct. 5-9 Meal A Day Menu includes: Monday — King Ranch Beef Pasta, Green Beans and a Roll Tuesday — Barbecue Rope Sausage, Mashed Potatoes, Baked Beans and Normandy Vegetables Wednesday — Parmesan Chicken On a Bed of Pasta, Stewed Squash...
SSHS Class Of 2000 Time Capsule — A Fun Look Back
At least a dozen people participated Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020 in the unearthing and opening of the Sulphur Springs High School Class of 2000 time capsule. Class Time Capsule opened Oct. 3, 2020 The time capsule was filled by Sulphur Springs High School Class of 2000, when the students were fifth graders at Douglas Intermediate School. It was buried on the grounds of Hopkins County Historical Society’s Heritage Park on May 18,...
2020 John Chester Dutchoven Cookoff Winners Announced
The gathering at Hopkins County Historical Society’s Heritage Park may not have been as large this year, but the Annual John Chester Dutchoven Cookoff and Indian Summer Day and unearthing of a time capsule were successful events. Those attending shared laughs and appreciation for the variety of creative Dutchoven edibles. 2020 John Chester Dutchoven Cookoff A man strolled Heritage Park playing music, a few vendors offered their...
4 Arrested On Controlled Substance, Marijuana Charges
August 3, 2020 – Four people were arrested on controlled substance and marijuana charges during the last 2 days, according to arrest and jail rpeorts. Arrest on SH 11 East in Como A 40-year-old Alexander, Arkansas man was reported around 9:30 p.m. Oct. 2 by other motorists for driving a white SUV on the wrong side of the highway. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Drew Fisher and Justin Wilkerson attempted to locate...
2 New, 13 Total COVID-19 Deaths For Hopkins County
Texas Department of State Health Services reports show 2 more Hopkins County residents have died from COVID-19. Combined with the deaths reported on Oct. 1, that’s 5 Hopkins County coronavirus fatalities reported this week and 13 total COVID-19 deaths for Hopkins County since July when the state began using death certificate data submitted to the office of Vital Statistic to determine COVID-19 fatalities. All 5 Hopkins County...
Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Discusses Wakeland Loss and Upcoming Home Opener
Matt Young “It was kind of an up-and-down night,” Wildcats offensive coordinator Matt Young said of the season-opening 38-10 loss to Frisco Wakeland last Friday night. “We had one three-and-out in 11 drives [Friday night]” OC Matt Young said, but added there was still plenty of room to improve. Coach Young said the Wildcats offensive efficiency rating “was 49 percent,” but added that the group tries...
