Enola Gay Honored By Governor, Commissioners Court
KSST’s own Enola Gay Mathews received honors from the governor and was recognized by Hopkins County Commissioners Court for her continued support of the community. Enola Gay was honored with the Governor’s Yellow Rose of Texas Commission and received a proclamation of thanks for her contributions to the community from the Commissioners Court. The Yellow Rose of Texas commission is bestowed to Texas women by the Texas...
June 8 Update: 2 Additional COVID-19 Cases, 1 Recovery In Hopkins County
Hopkins County’s COVID-19 Total Since MidMarch: 32 Cases, 24 Of Which Are Active Cases And 8 Have Recovered Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 8 announced 2 new cases of COVID-19 case in Hopkins County. No additional information about the new cases are known at this time, except that they are home and isolating, according to Hopkins County Emergency Management Coordinator Andy Endsley. “We are...
Fish, Boat, Hike! News from Cooper Lake State Park
Boat ramp repaired after Spring flooding at Doctors Creek unit Now it’s Time for Some Fun in the Sun at Cooper Lake State Park! Cooper, TX— It’s time to get outside and enjoy the beginning of summer! What can be better than visiting Cooper Lake State Park? The park has two swimming areas that are open and ready for you. The lake is full and the cool early summer waters of the lake will feel so refreshing! ...
SSISD Trustees To Recognize Rowena Johnson, Robbin Vaughn At June 8 Meeting
Sulphur Springs Independent School District trustees plan to recognize two women for their service to the school district. Rowena Johnson will be honored for 50 years of service with the district. The long-time educator notified school officials in March of her plans to retire. Also to be recognized for serving two years as president of SSISD Board of Trustees is Robbin Vaughn. Last year, she agreed to another year president of the...
Commissioners Court To Consider 2 Items Related To Roads
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning during their regular meeting are expected to consider at least 2 items related to roads. One agenda items calls for the Commissioners Court to consider bids submitted for granitized road materials, then accept one or more from which to purchase the road materials. The second item calls for HCCC to consider approving an application and petition to close and abandon a portion of the...
Citizens Call For Change, Justice, Equality, Unity During Peaceful March
People marched Saturday from Pacific Park to the downtown square in Sulphur Springs to call for “change from the courthouse to the White House,” speaking out for same justice and equality for all. Sulphur Springs Unity March, June 6, 2020 “I really hope and pray that this kind of event opens up good honest, heartfelt conversations among all of us. I want to have those conversations. I need to have those...
Meal A Day Menu For June 8-12
While the Senior Citizens Center remains temporarily closed due to COVID-19, the dedicated Meal A Day volunteers continue to work five days a week preparing and delivering meals to shut-in elderly in the community. The Meal A Day menu for June 8-12, 2020 includes: Monday —- Poppy Seed Chicken, Rice and California Blend Vegetables Tuesday — Scalloped Potatoes with Ham, Broccoli and a Roll Wednesday — King Ranch...
Arlington Man Arrested In Cumby For DWI After Crashing Into A Guardrail
An Arlington man was arrested in Cumby early Saturday morning on a felony driving intoxicated charge, according to arrest reports. A Cumby Police officer, Hopkins County sheriff’s deputies, and Hopkins County and Cumby firefighters responded at 1:07 a.m. Saturday, June 6, to a single vehicle crash on Interstate 30 west at the 112 exit. A vehicle crashed into the guardrail, and at least one person inside the vehicle appeared to...
I-30 Pursuit Results In Recovery Of Stolen Vehicle, Arrests
An I-30 pursuit that spanned about 10 miles from the Cumby area into Sulphur Springs late Friday morning revealed the vehicle involve to have been stolen. At least two men were arrested, according to arrest and law enforcement reports. Cumby Police Chief Paul Robertson at 10:18 a.m. June 5 notified other officers via police radio that he was in pursuit of a vehicle that along Interstate 30 east headed toward Sulphur Springs. In arrest...
June 6 Update: 1 New COVID-19 Case In Hopkins County
Hopkins County’s COVID-19 Total Since MidMarch: 30 Cases, 23 Of Which Are Active Cases And 7 Have Recovered Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 6, announced 1 new case of COVID-19 case in Hopkins County. No additional information about the new case is known. The Local Health Authority has reached out to all of the patients with active cases this week and they are home isolating, according toHopkins...
