Pleasant Hill Water Supply Issues Boil Notice Cancelled
The Pleasant Hill Water Supply Number Two boil water notice enacted on Feb. 19, has been canceled as of 6 p.m. Feb. 22, according to Dwight Clayton, the manager.
At Least 2 County Buildings Sustained Damages As Result Of Winter Weather
At least two county buildings sustained damages as a result of winter weather this week, and one machine at a city operation will need to be replaced. Several buildings around Sulphur Springs have flooding due to burst pipes, according to local officials. Hopkins County Clerk’s Office had a leak issue. The area between the gutter and roof froze. The ice frozen in the gutter system had nowhere to go as things began melting,...
Man Accused Of Displaying A Firearm While Assaulting A Woman
A 48-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested for allegedly displaying a firearm while assaulting a woman, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded at 2:40 p.m. Feb. 16 to what was reported as a disturbance on County Road 1193. Upon arrival, officials attempted to contact the complainant and suspect, but the residence was empty. Officers were told both had left in a black Mitsubishi SUV...
Earl Lee Downs
Earl Lee Downs, age 99, passed from this life on Saturday, February 13, 2021. Earl, and twin brother Arthur, were born on August 25, 1921 in Corley, TX in Bowie County to Hermon and Annie Bassham Downs. In 1931, two years into the Great Depression, the Downs family with their nine children moved from Corley to Maud to Pittsburg and eventually to Earl’s childhood home on County Rd 1582 in Avinger TX. Earl Attended Pruitt Lake School...
Sherry Coffman
Funeral service for Sherry Coffman, age 57, of Dike, TX will be held at 2:00P.M. on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Bro. Mike Eason officiating. Interment will be at Nelta Cemetery with Roy Herman, Jeremy Herman, Tim Edwards, Larry Cox, Bryan Stewart, and Jordan “Luke” Miller serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Coffman passed away on February 17, 2021 at...
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,...
