SSISD 2021 Summer Food Service Program a Success
Following last year’s 2020 COVID-era Summer Food Service program in the Sulphur Springs School District, the 2021 program has been a lot easier. Veronica Arnold, SSISD Director of Child Nutrition, stated that the return to sit-down meals in the cafeteria and allowing kids the opportunity to select their own foods has brought back a sense of tradition and normalcy to the program. On the average, about 80 youngsters come in for...
Software Agreement Will Allow County Clerk To Post Certain Records Directly To County Website
Hopkins County Clerk Tracy Smith received approval to enter into a software agreement which will allow her to directly post certain records updates to the county website. A re-plat request, correction to the June 25, 2021, meeting agenda minutes, disposal of two Precinct 3 trucks and a bond for the newly appointed deputy treasurer were also considered Monday by the Hopkins County Commissioners Court. Software Agreement Hopkins County...
Garden Checklist for July, by Mario Villarino
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas Garden Checklist for July Trim off faded flowers on crape myrtles to encourage later re-bloom. The more modern hybrids of the old-fashioned Lagerstroemia indica and L. faureii have larger, more conspicuous panicles of flowers, but these often...
Of Interest to Senior Citizens; New Center, Upcoming Events, Walk to Remember
According to Karon Weatherman, Director of the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center, following the completion and dedication of new H W Grays Building, the City crews turned their attention to the Oak Avenue building site for the new Seniors Center. Bidding was opened for the construction of a metal frame; however only one bid came in and it was higher than was expected. So, meanwhile, some more clearing has been done on the...
2 Traffic Stops, 1 Reckless Driver Complaint Result In 3 Controlled Substance Arrests
Two routine traffic stops and one reckless driver complaint resulted in three controlled substance arrests, according to sheriff’s reports. FM 1567 Traffic Stop Truman Leon Pope Jr. (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Tanner Steward reported initiated a traffic stop at 8:54 p.m. Saturday on a silver Nissan Altima that was not driven in a single lane of traffic on FM 1567. The deputy alleged seeing a gray...
Two Arrested On Violation Warrants Over The Weekend
Two men were arrested on violation warrants over the weekend, according to arrest reports. Trondamion Andrezhel Cleveland (HCSO jail photo) Trondamion Andrezhel Cleveland was taken into custody at 3:25 p.m. Sunday, July 11, 2021, on East Industrial Drive on a parole violation warrant. Aware Cleveland was at the location and that a warrant had been issued for his arrest, Sulphur Springs Police Departmennt Sgt. Brandon Mayes contacted...
Round Two of the Texas WaterX Series in Llano Last Weekend
July 3rd weekend local Sulphur Springs and Jettribe “Race Family” riders Andrew Vo and Brian Snyder traveled to Llano, Texas for Round 2 of the Jettribe Texas IJSBA WaterX Championship. It was an awesome scenic drive from Sulphur Springs. Much thanks and gratitude to the City of Llano for once again hosting the jet ski race at their annual “Rock’N River Fest” event. Riders from the surrounding states attended this family 4th of July...
Celebrating Five Years with CHRISTUS in Sulphur Springs!
As of July 12, CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Hospital will have been serving the local community for five years. A press release about the five-year milestone stated “we have experienced so much growth and expansion in the past five years and, God willing, we are just getting started! At CHRISTUS, we appreciate the support of our community and the hard work of our Associates. We will continue our commitment to extend the...
11 Jailed On Controlled Substance, Related Charges
At least 11 people were jailed on controlled substance and related charges between July 7 and July 10, according to arrest and jail reports. FM 275 Traffic Stop Edith Leanne Raney AK Edith Smith Raney (HCSO jail photos) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Aaron Chaney reported seeing a Honda Civic traveling at a high rate of speed south on FM 275 south, cross the the fog line then travel into the grass toward the ditch. He...
CHRISTUS Pharmacist Melissa Maeker Talks About Vaccines
Melissa Maeker, CHRISTUS Pharmacy Supervisor Because people in the local community have voiced questions about the COVID vaccine, boosters and other COVID-related topics, KSST reached out to CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs for the latest news. Holly Ragan, who is Senior Market Development Coordinator for CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs, set up a Good Morning Show interview with CHRISTUS Pharmacy...
