Como Man Arrested at State Park on Firearm Charge
When the Texas Parks and Wildlife officer noted Billy Calhoun attempting to drive through an area where a State Park event was being held, he was asked to turn around and go a different way. As the officer made the request, he noted two firearms in the vehicle. A records check was conducted. Calhoun was found to have a prior felony conviction. He was placed under arrest for Unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
Congratulations to Cumby Robotics, Third in World!
According to a weekend report by Lee Gifford, Science Department Chair at Cumby High School, the Cumby Robotics Teams at World Competition April 19-22, 2017 placed First in their division and claimed Third Place in World competition. This unprecedented win at VEX World Competition in Louisville, Kentucky for the Cumby team represents their involvement in the fast-growing need for innovators, thinkers and problem-solving leaders in...
Late Night Arrest of Woman; Meth’s Stranglehold
Kayla Renea Roth, 26, of Summer Texas was arrested Friday at 2 a.m. at the corner of Highway 19 and FM 71 by a Hopkins County Deputy. When the deputy made a traffic stop, Roth showed signs of methamphetamine use. Roth said she had been arrested in Gregg County for Possession of meth a month ago but had not used meth since that arrest. Her story is one of many who are in the stranglehold of meth. With consent to search the vehicle, the...
Injury to a Child Charges Added for County Inmate
April 22, 2017 – An additional charge of Injury to a Child (Felony 3) was added to charges against James Michael Morris, Jr, 31, of Sulphur Springs. Morris is in Hopkins County Jail charged with burglary of a building, a case that was under investigation by the Sheriff’s office following Morris’ arrest for arson on Thursday, December 22, 2016. Morris was charged in December with setting a vehicle on fire on December 12th...
UPRA Rodeo Parade
The UPRA Rodeo in Sulphur Springs April 21-22 attracted the attention of many from a video produced by a New Jersey news crew Friday night to the Parade conducted Saturday morning. The New Jersey news crew have been touring Middle America and week six of their tour brought them to the Civic Center Arena where they filmed various scenes from the rodeo and interviewed cowboys. The video was titled “God, Family, Horses” and...
Man Wanted for Murder in Massachusetts Arrested in Hopkins County
April 21, 2017 – Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Haverhill, Massachusetts man, Luis Rodriguez, 24, who is charged with shooting a woman to death in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Rodriguez allegedly shot the victim and companion outside a nightclub in Lawrence. The companion survived the shooting according to a news report out of Massachusetts. The shooting occurred on Easter Sunday according to a story published by...
Tornado Watch Until 1 A.M. Saturday, April 22, 2017; Hopkins and Surrounding Counties Included
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch in effect until 1 a.m. Saturday for North Central and Northeastern Texas. Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County along with surrounding counties are included in this watch. Remember that a watch means weather conditions indicate the possibility of severe weather including a tornado. KSST will continue to monitor the weather throughout the evening and into the early morning hours of...
St Mark Baptist Church Annual Men & Women’s Day Celebration April 23rd
St. Mark Baptist Church in the St. Mark Community, will have their annual Men & Women’s Day Fellowship Program on Sunday, April 23 at 3:00 pm. Special guest church will be Independent Baptist Church and Pastor, Rev. Bobby Thomas. Special musical selections will be rendered by St. Luke Baptist Church, Rev. Troy Young, pastor and East Caney Baptist Church, Rev. LaVelle Hendricks, pastor. All churches are invited to come help...
Charles and Sharon Helm to Chair 2017-2018 Lights of Life Campaign
In a press release, Meredith Caddell announced, on behalf of the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Board of Directors, the 2017-2018 Lights of Life Campaign & Gala Chairs will be Charles & Sharon Helm. As everyone knows, the Helms have a longstanding commitment to this community and they are truly the perfect choice to lead the efforts of the Lights of Life Campaign. In discussion with Charles & Sharon, it was clear...
