Sandra Phillips, 50 Years at City National Bank!
Sandra Phillips was hired in April 1967 in a ground-floor position at City National Bank’s original downtown building. Since then, she has seen the industry change, the building change and almost all the equipment she works with on a daily basis. One thing that hasn’t changed is that CNB is “good people to work for. They care about their employees”. Sandra was hired right out of college and like most beginner...
Flight For Life, CHRISTUS Introduces Pilatus PC-12
Flight for Life and CHRISTUS Mother Frances Health System introduced the local community to the addition of a Fixed Wing Pilatus PC-12 critical care aircraft that has been placed in service recently. Fifty-six care flights have already been carried out since the plane was introduced. The fixed wing plane will join a fleet of helicopters operated by Flight for Life. Paul Harvey, CEO of CHRISTUS Mother Frances Sulphur Springs,...
Trojans Celebrate World Win at KSST!
To celebrate their World title, seven of the nine members of the Cumby Robotics teams visited during the KSST Morning Show. They brought two robots and their sponsor, Lee Gifford. Controllers Larek Walker and Ken Chapin described the job of “driving” with hand-held controls while the robots perform tasks during contests. Hannah Jarvis and Lacy Jacobs are part of the support team, helping the drivers watch what the...
Busy Docket for Eighth Judicial District Court Wednesday
A busy docket for Hopkins County Eighth Judicial District Court Wednesday resulted in several plea bargain agreements. Among those sentenced to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice: Derek Lane Carrell, 20, of Sulphur Springs received seven years for Manufacture and Delivery of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams. Paris Gallamore received six years for Burglary of a Habitation. Valerie...
VFW Donates to Meal-A-Day Program
Hopkins County VFW Post 8560 made a $500.00 donation to the Meal A Day Program on Wednesday, April 26th. Karon Weatherman, Director of Meal A Day, receives the check from Post Quartermaster, Travis Estes.
Yantis Catfish Classic is May 6,7 at Minnow Bucket
The 13th annual Yantis Catfish Classic Tournament is planned for Saturday May 6 and Sunday May 7, 2017, headquartered on Lake Fork at the Minnow Bucket Marina on State Highway 154 at Yantis, Texas. Tournament fishing will take place from 7 am until 3 pm both days with $25,000 plus in cash and prizes. There will be hourly paybacks for fish caught as well as cash prizes for Top Senior, Top Female, Top Young Angler and Top Youth. Seven...
Traffic Stop Nets 1905-grams of Cocaine
A traffic stop at the I-30 124-mile marker east bound drew the attention of the DPS K-9 unit. The K-9 alerted on a large water jug located in the passenger floorboard of the vehicle. Inside the jug was a small plastic baggie containing suspected crack cocaine. The two rocks found in the liquid tested positive for cocaine. The amount of cocaine was 1905-grams. Danni Mari-Davis Jackson, 49, of Abilene was arrested for Possession of a...
Traffic Stop in Como-Pickton School Zone Leads to Arrest
Hopkins County Deputies initiated a traffic stop in the Como Pickton School Zone around 8:33 p.m. Tuesday. During the stop, Terri Annette Douglas, 32, of Longview showed signs of nervousness. She admitted to having a marijuana joint in a cigarette package. With consent a search of the vehicle revealed additional contraband. At Hopkins County jail in the dress out room, a clear baggie containing a crystal like substance believed to be...
Hopkins County Grand Jury Hands Down 81 Indictments in April, 2017
A total of 81 indictments were handed down by a Hopkins County Grand Jury Monday afternoon, April 24, 2017. Not all are listed below awaiting the arrest of the indicted. Those who have been arrested and indicted include: David Allen Woolverton, Jr., 35 of Como for seven counts of Prohibited Sexual Conduct. The conduct with a family member began in 2011 and has continued until the arrest. Woolverton had been charged with one count for...
