Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Assaulted
September 25, 2017 – Warrant service by Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies led to two arrests at a home on County Road 1441 Saturday morning. A woman at the residence is accused of biting, kicking and hitting Sheriff’s Sgt. Amanda Weatherford. Later a search of the house led to discovery of over four grams of methamphetamine. 34-year old Brandy Dawn Loven of Winnsboro was charged with assaulting a public servant and...
Dinner Bell Menu For September 27, 2017
Dinner Bell Menu for September 27, 2017 Braum’s this week’s Community Partner. Grilled Chicken on a Bun Cheese Slices, Lettuce, and Tomatoes Condiments for the Sandwiches Pickled Okra Potato Chips AND for Dessett–Vanilla, Strawberry and Chocolate Ice Cream! Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, TX.
Ms. Texas Senior Patsy Crist: A Talented Lady Representing Hopkins County Well
Patsy Roan Crist of the Cumby area of Hopkins County is the newly crowned Ms. Texas Senior Classic. She won the title and crown at the state-wide pageant held in Tyler on Saturday September 23, 2017. In the competition, she modeled evening wear, gave her Philosophy of Life for the judges, and presented a hilarious “Vitameatavegamin” skit from the I Love Lucy Show as her talent. Patsy will be making appearances...
Erratic Driver Sentenced to Two Years in TDJC
Sep 23, 2017 – Friday in Eighth Judicial District Court, Nelson Mitchell Privette, 20 of Winnsboro was sentenced to two years in Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Privette was driving erratically, weaving in and out of traffic, on State Highway 11E in January of this year. He stopped his antics near the Highway 11E/FM 3019 intersection when his vehicle hit another head-on. The accident resulted in a man and wife being flown...
Hopkins County Fall Festival Creative Arts Contest: Registration Opening Soon
By Savannah Owens The Hopkins County Fall Festival Creative Arts Contest is not to be confused with the Arts and Craft Show. Occurring on Oct. 27th and 28th, this event will be held from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Friday, and 9:00 am to 1:30 pm on Saturday. There are many different categories to enter in from photography to baked goods, sewing and more! (See the full list below.) KSST talked to Johanna Hicks, chairwoman for this event, to...
Hopkins County Fall Festival Arts & Craft Show: Coming Soon
By Savannah Owens Get ready for October 27th and 28th, the Hopkins County Fall Festival and Extension Agency are hosting the Arts and Craft Show! The show will be held from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Oct. 27th and from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Oct. 28th in the Sulphur Springs High School Cafeteria and North Entry. The Arts and Craft Show is completely free to get in and open for anyone! Vendors can bring their homemade, non-commercial, items...
Senior Citizen’s Center Fundraiser includes…Calendars?
The Senior Citizens Center is selling movie calendars as a fundraiser towards purchasing a new senior Citizens Center. “These are all photos of Senior Residents of Hopkins County dressed as Movie Characters and imposed into a Movie Set. The Calendar is a 2 Year Calendar so you will get your money’s worth. All of the Proceeds are going towards a new Senior Citizens Center. Our Seniors deserve a nice place to go and visit,...
“Sip N See” at Historic Home is Next Stop on Lights of Life Campaign Trail
A little bit like a “show and tell”, the “Sip N See” fundraising event on September 28 will allow you to take a guided tour of a historic home and enjoy a special evening with friends. Meredith Caddell and her Lights of Life committee have arranged this peek into one of the most beautifully restored homes in Sulphur Springs as a fundraiser for hospital needs. Reservations are recommended by September 27...
Tira News September 22, 2017
By Jan Vaughn Jason Beck, son of Lee & Kim Beck, just got his transfer to Washington, D.C. from Norfolk, VA. He will be serving his country in Naval Intelligence. Kim says, “Go Navy!” She also reports, “Maddie Beck is enjoying her senior year at TCU. Go Hornfrogs! Jackson Dailey is getting ready to test for his Real Estate license, working full time and taking classes for his Masters in History at UT San Antonio. Go Roadrunners!...
