KSST Welcomes Special Visitors
Holly Long of Yantis and grandsons Micah and Levi Davis, with KSST Production Manager Matt Janson Holly and Gary Long of Yantis, their grandsons Micah and Levi Davis, with KSST Production Manager Matt Janson KSST welcomed two special visitors — Micah and Levi Davis, grandsons of Gary and Holly Long of Yantis —Thursday afternoon, July 14, 2022. Micah and Levi stopped by the station with their grandparents for a tour of the KSST/KRVA...
Pickens: Residents Moving Forward With Plans For Election To Make Dike Incorporated Area
Residents are moving forward with plans to call for an election to make Dike an incorporated area, according to Save Dike From Solar spokesperson Michael Pickens. Pickens and a couple of others who have been vocal over the last year in their opposition to the solar project being constructed in Dike community by Engie contacted Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom Friday, July 8, 2022, about concerns they had after receiving a letter...
Smart Snacking At Bedtime
Johanna Hicks By Johanna Hicks, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent for Family and Community Health, Hopkins County, [email protected] “I’m hungry!” How many of us have said that at bedtime, as the stomach grumbles? Late-night snacking has pros and cons, especially for people with diabetes. So, how can you tell if it’s okay to snack at all and, if so, how many carbs should that snack have? One of the clues for people...
Wanted Man Caught Discarding A Bag Of Methamphetamines During Traffic Stop
A wanted man was arrested after deputies caught him discarding a bag of methamphetamines during a traffic stop, resulting in two additional charges, according to arrest reports. Rocky Monell Lockaby Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Scott Davis conducted a traffic stop on a maroon Chevrolet Silverado on FM 1537 at FM 3236 at 10:36 p.m. Monday, July 11, 2022. Upon initial contact, Davis noted the driver had rapid speech and...
Chamber Connection – July 13: Register For Leadership Sulphur Springs, Stew Contest
By Butch Burney Leadership Sulphur Springs is back for another year, and registration begins next week. Leadership Sulphur Springs is a community leadership development program sponsored by the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce. The course was created in 1989 with the concept of offering leadership training and community involvement for emerging business and community leaders. It is a nine-month session, with meetings held once a...
Special Court, Plat, Fire Department Donations, Easement, Bridge Improvements Discussed
A special court, final plat, fire department donations, road easement and bridge improvements were discussed and approved by Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning. Easement Jason Lacomfora asked the county to grant an easement for property located on Airline Drive, located just west of Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport. He noted that he’d first contacted city staff about obtaining the easement. He said he was advised...
PCP Found During Traffic Stop
Woman Jailed On Controlled Substance Warrant An out-of-state pair was jailed after PCP was founding in their possession during a routine traffic stop early Monday morning. A Sulphur Springs woman was arrested Saturday on a controlled substance warrant, according to arrest reports. PCP Arrests John Davis Fowler Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Drew Fisher reported stopping John Davis Fowler at 1:43 a.m. July 11, 2022, on...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report —July 3-10, 2022
Winnsboro Police Department each week provides a media report with information about department activity. WPD activity for the week of July 3-10, 2022, included: Arrests Ed Lugo, 38 years of age, of Tulsa, OK., was arrested on July 3, 2022, on Possession of less than 2 ounces of Marijuana, Possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1/1-B Controlled Substance, and Possession of less than 28 grams of a Penalty...
Reinvestment Zones Established For D6 Inc. Extension, 1 Potential New Business
The establishment of reinvestment zones by Sulphur Springs City Council advanced two businesses one step closer to construction in Sulphur Springs. Ashoka Steel Mill is considering two locations on which to locate a new branch of the business, and Sulphur Springs is one of the two. D6 Inc. LLC plans to expand its current location, then in stages relocate its corporate headquarters from Portland to Sulphur Springs. Establishing...
When Life Gives Lemonade …
Colton and Mason, sons of Russel and Crystal Stillwagoner (Submitted photo) Mason and Colton Stillwagoner, sons of Russel and Crystal Stillwagoner, opened a lemonade stand on College Street Saturday to offer those passing by a refreshing treat while earning funds to help pay for things they are interested in. Mason indicated he’s saving any money to apply toward equipment or related costs of baseball, which he plans to start...
