Only Three Applications For County Fire Chief; Application Deadline is May 26
With only 10 days left for application to be made, Hopkins Count Judge Robert Newsom has received only three (3) applications for County Fire Chief. Newsom and County Commissioners plan to have a new county fire chief in place by July 1, 2016 according to Judge Newsom. The application has been posted on the county website. Deadline for applicants will be May 26th. Those applying for the top firefighter job in the county will be...
9-1-1 “The Connection” Saturday May 21
Emergency Medical Services and the Sulphur Springs Police Department are joining forces to Celebrate EMS and Law Enforcement Weeks with 9-1-1 “The Connection” Saturday, May 21st, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Celebration Plaza. The event features activities for the entire family.
Apology Letter for Memorial Vandalism Promises Face to Face Apology, Take Notes of Individual’s Stories
KSST News received an email containing a letter from a juvenile who claims to have created the vandalism at Hopkins County Veteran’s Memorial last week. A request to share the letter came via a Facebook message, which stated, “Can I share an apology letter from Romeo to the citizens of Sulphur Springs. For the vandalism that he caused on the Sulphur Springs Veterans Memorial. And also maybe see if you could let some people...
Marine Corps League Detachment Honors Fallen Law Enforcement
At 7 a.m. Sunday morning, May 15, 2016, Marine Corps League Detachment 1537 raised and lowered the Celebration Plaza and Veteran’s Memorial flags in honor of those law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty. A wreath was also placed at the base of the flag pole in honor of fallen law enforcement. At 7 p.m. Sunday evening, the Corps will return to lower the flags to the playing of taps. Hopkins County Sheriff’s...
Early Voting Begins Monday in Primary Run-off; Precinct 1 and State School Board of Interest to Republicans
Texas voters return to the polls May 24th to cast ballots in run-off elections. In Hopkins County, a run-off for Commissioners Precinct 1 will determine not only the Republican nominee for the place but also the ultimate winner. No democrat has filed. Also on the Republican ballot will be District 9 for the Texas Education Board. Early voting begins Monday, May 16th until Friday, May 20th, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day at the Sulphur...
North Hopkins Lone Finalist Chosen From Among 55 Applicants
North Hopkins Schools issued a press release Friday in support of Superintendent lone finalist Dr. Darin Jolly. Sulphur Springs Superintendent Michael Lamb also spoke to KSST News in support of Jolly’s appointment. In a previous story (find here), a question had been raised regarding an issue raised in the Kenedy ISD where Jolly previously served. Allen Joslin told KSST News Thursday that the incident had been checked out by the...
Miller Grove News
by Brandon Darrow The cemetery’s memorial service Saturday, May 7, went well. Lots of people there to visit with that I only get to see once a year. Bro. Ronald Davis did a great job on his sermon and Nick Lamb was an outstanding Master of Ceremonies. I also heard many compliments on Mrs. Irby’s singing and on Mrs. Davis’ piano playing skills. Lisa Oler was song leader, as she has been in the past, and she did as good of a job as...
Alexander Sentenced to TDCJ in Parole Violation
In Eighth Judicial District Court Thursday afternoon, Robert Mitchell Alexander, Jr was sentenced to seven (7) years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for Engaging in Organized Crime and two (2) years in prison for Assault Family Violence Impeding breathing and/or circulation. County Court at Law Judge Amy Smith pronounced the sentence in the place of District Judge Eddie Northcutt. Alexander, who had been charged with...
