James Kelly Patton, Sr.
James Kelly Patton, Sr. (Jim), 76, passed away peacefully in Sulphur Springs, Texas on February 14, 2021. He was surrounded by is wife, four sons and their families. Jim was born in 1944 in Marquette, Michigan and was preceded in death by his parents, Othal Kelly Patton and Gertrude Sylvia Patton. Jim is survived by his wife of 56 years, Martha Jean Patton of Sulphur Springs; four sons, Kelly (Joan) Patton of Tucson,...
Weather Concerns Continue to Impact Wildcat and Lady Cat Sports
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta announced Wednesday, February 17 that the Wildcats would be playing Jacksonville in the Bi-District round playoff game Monday at 7:30 P.M. in Hallsville. The Wildcats were originally slated to take on Jacksonville this Friday. The Wildcats beat the Anna Coyotes 64-56 at Anna on Saturday, Feb. 13 in a warm-up game in preparation for the play-offs. Jacksonville, the #3 seed team...
Sulphur Springs Water Supply Unaffected By Winter Storm
As millions across the state of Texas face challenges with their water supply, Sulphur Springs water supply is not being affected by the winter storm. “With a working generator as a backup power supply, there is no need to worry.” Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell said he’s received information that some customers have been collecting and saving water after hearing reports of other cities with no water...
Friday: Weather-Related Closures, Schedule Changes, Postponements
With several inches of snow already covering the ground, another wintry storm on Wednesday night brought more snow and ice making travel difficult and dangerous until temperatures rise to allow thaw. Schools and organizations have reported weather-related closures and schedule changes as a safety precaution. Those weather-related schedule changes reported to KSST include: Schools Sulphur Springs ISD will remain closed and remote...
‘Gala Unmasked’ Postponed for Now by HC Healthcare Foundation
2021 Gala Unmasked Postponed Sulphur Springs, Texas, February 17, 2021 – In light of the hardships we have all faced thisweek with the unprecedented weather, the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Board andGala Committee have decided to postpone Gala Unmasked. As we always do, let’s circle thewagons and take care of our friends and neighbors that have met challenges this week. We are so proud of the efforts our first responders,...
Wildcats Basketball Bi-District Information Has Been Firmed Up
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta announced Wednesday, February 17 that the Wildcats would be playing Jacksonville in the Bi-District round playoff game Monday at 7:30 P.M. in Hallsville. The Wildcats beat the Anna Coyotes 64-56 at Anna on Saturday, Feb. 13 in a warm-up game in preparation for the play-offs. Jacksonville, the #3 seed team from District 16-5A, will be looking to get the upset against a well-coached...
Mr. Tal “Papa” Stone
Talmage “Papa” Stone Funeral services for Tal ”Papa” Stone, age 84, will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Tapp Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jody Nichols officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Jr. Gregg, Shane Stone, Dakota Stone, Cole Williamson, Keith Stone, Steve Pace and Shae Patterson. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Pace, Jeremy Aldridge, Jim Williams, Tommy Walters, Jason Creppel,...
Gloria Jean Thomas
Funeral service for Gloria Jean Thomas, 73, of Sulphur Springs will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 at West Oaks Funeral Chapel with Rev. Charles Duffey officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Thomas passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. Gloria was born on March 27, 1947 in Sulphur Springs Texas to William and Eunice (Ballard) Ashby. She married Billy...
Jon Moss
Graveside services for Jon Thomas “Johnny” Moss Jr., age 75, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Oaklawn Cemetery in Cooper, TX with Bro. C.J. Duffey officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Bryan Chitwood, Anthony Chitwood, Gordon “Spike” Hall, Dr. Donald “Skipper” Dossett, and Zac Kelty. There will be a come and go visitation held from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, February 21, 2021 at...
TxDOT Urges Drivers to Stay Home, Delay Travel
TxDot Logo NEWS RELEASE — PARIS DISTRICT Tim McAlavy (903) 737-9213 [email protected] PARIS — Texas Department of Transportation officials are urging drivers to stay home and delay travel during this unprecedented statewide winter storm. Additional snow, sleet and ice remain in the forecast for much of the state through Feb. 17. These conditions make travel unsafe and risky, despite the agency’s best efforts to keep roadways open...
