Flood Warning Issued Until Further Notice
A flood warning for South Sulphur River near Cooper affecting Delta and Hopkins Counties has been issued until further notice. Monday afternoon the stage was 17.45 feet with a food stage of 16 feet. The forecast calls for the river to remain over one foot. KSST archive photo
Winter Chores for a Summer Bounty
by Gere Camper, from Hopkins County Master Gardeners The weather outside may be frightful, but there is still a lot that can be done now to ensure a successful garden this year. A cold rainy day is a great time go through seed catalogs whether online or catalogs and decide what to grow. It’s always nice to add a new vegetable or flower or maybe a new variety such an heirloom tomato. It is important to select plants that are acclimated...
Three Hopkins County Inmates Have Additional Charges Following Conclusion of SCU Investigation
Three inmates in Hopkins County Jail have had charges added following the completion of an investigation by the Special Crimes Unit into possession and sale of methamphetamine by each individual. All three have an extensive arrest record. During the investigation, SCU had made multiple purchases of methamphetamine from Rodrick Ramone Mosley, 42. A warrant for Manufacture/Delivery Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram...
Video Presentation: Chamber of Commerce Opens T-Shirt Contest for 2019 Stew; Prepares for Move; Plans Banquet
Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce has begun 2019 with a number of activities already consuming their time. 2019 will be the 50th Anniversary of the Hopkins County Stew. October 26th, is the date this year and the T-shirt contest is open now. Lesley Brown, Executive Director of the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, said theme ideas are open and may be submitted through January 31st. Submissions are to be sent to...
Dinner Bell Menu For January 9, 2019
Dinner Bell January 9, 2019 Community Partner: JHH Investments (Johnny Heilman) Menu: New Year’s Day Stew Super, Super Salad Chili Cheese Cornbread Muffins Lemon Cake To Die For Cottage Pudding (the no added sugar dessert) Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Join us and enjoy a hearty stew to warm you from your head to your toes. See you on January...
“Hopkins County Reads” Library Project Brings Local Author Jim Ainsworth Jan 10
Guest author Jim Ainsworth will conduct a fascinating discussion on the book “True Grit” on Thursday January 10, 2019 at 6pm inside the Sulphur Springs Public Library. The free discussion will also cover the two movie versions that have been made about the popular Charles Portis novel. Ainsworth’s discussion will focus on what is truth vs. what is fiction in the making of both movies, as well as historical facts of...
Fire Station # 20 Marks 20 Years Service on Southside
Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley was joined by Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom in welcoming guests to the Open House and and Anniversary Celebration of the Southside Fire Station on Texas Street on Friday January 4, 2019. Also present were several volunteers of county Fire units, Chamber of Commerce representatives, Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum and numerous current and past elected county officials. Interesting bits of...
County Commissioners Meet in Work Sessions Monday, January 7, 2019
Hopkins County Commissioners Plan Work session for Monday, January 7, 2019 at 9 a.m. PLACE: Meeting Room Located On The Third Floor Of The Hopkins County Courthouse Located At 118 Church St., Sulphur Springs, TX. ORDER OF BUSINESS The Court To Meet With Tom Glosup To Discuss Maintenance Of County Buildings And The Construction Of The Courtroom Annex Adjacent To The Law Enforcement Center. The Court To Discuss Civic Center Board...
