Lady Cats and Wildcat Evan Patrick Compete at Regional Cross Country Meet Monday
The entire Lady Cats Cross Country Team and Wildcat Evan Patrick are taking part in the UIL Region II-5A Cross Country Championship on this game day Monday, November 9. The tough regional cross country competition is taking place at the Jesse Owens Sports Complex in Dallas. The Lady Cats qualified for the regional event by winning the district championship in District 15-5A at Mount Pleasant on October 26. It is believed to be the...
Timothy Nelson
Graveside service for Timothy Nelson, age 64, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Emblem Cemetery. There will be no formal visitation. Mr. Nelson passed away on November 8, 2020 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Arrangements under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.The online register can be signed at www.murrayorwosky.com With our condolences.
Emergency Management Officials Give Update On COVID-19 Reporting, Impact In Hopkins County
Hopkins County and Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials, along with the Local Health Authority will soon be increasing the amount of COVID-19 data included in the COVID-19 reporting for Hopkins County. The county officials also gave a quick update on the COVID-19 situation in Hopkins County, and how it is impacting the community as a whole as well as emergency responders and law enforcement personnel. Reporting Changes In...
Part-Time Employee Approved To Assist Judge’s Office With Extra Duties Due to COVID, Indigent Defense
A part-time employee was approved to assist the 8th Judicial District Judge’s office with extra duties due to COVID-19 and indigent defense. Hopkins County Commissioners Court approved the request to be allowed to employee additional staff and a budget amendment to cover the cost. Hopkins County Auditor Shannah Aulsbrook presented the request on behalf of 8th Judicial District Eddie Northcutt, who was unable to attend because he...
Endsley Appointed County Fire Marshal, Homeland Security Director
Dec. 1 Is Deadline for Volunteer Fire Departments To Return Agreements To The County Hopkins County Commissioners Court approved a number of items during the regular 9 a.m. session Monday. A deadline for volunteer fire departments to return signed contracts, appointed a county fire marshal and homeland security director, an agreement with the hospital for reimbursement of the Local Health Authority Nurse’s pay and an increase in...
Volleyball District 15 Standings With 2 Games Left
Wildcats Football Head coach and Athletic Director Greg Owens sent KSST radio 5A Region II District 15 volleyball standings as of Monday, Nov. 9, 2020: District 15-5A Volleyball Standings 2020SCHOOL WINSLOSSESSulphur Springs91Texarkana83Hallsville74Longview64Pine Tree37Marshall37Mt. Pleasant010Note: Table does not include Overall Win/Loss Record The Lady Cats volleyball team still has two games left to play in the regular season;...
Edith Nell Knighten
Funeral services for Edith Nell Knighten, 83, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Evening Chapel Church with Rev. Gailyn McCurdy officiating. Interment will follow at St. Luke Cemetery with Gerome Walker, Fredrick Smith, Donta Clayton, Weldon Wright, Geramie Chisom, and Terry Wright serving as pallbearers. There will be a come and go visitation held from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., both Thursday...
TxDOT Urges Drivers to Take Simple Safety Precaution
TxDot Logo NEWS RELEASE — PARIS DISTRICT Tim McAlavy (903) 737-9213 [email protected] AUSTIN – With health and safety a top priority for millions of Texans, TxDOT reminds motorists of one of the simplest and easiest precautions everyone can take to protect themselves and their loved ones: buckling up. Wearing a seat belt reduces the risk of dying by 45% for people in the front seat of passenger cars. For those in pickups, seat...
Sulphur Springs Man Accused Of Assault Of A Pregnant Woman
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Kevin Lester arrested a 20-year-old Sulphur Springs man accused of assault of a pregnant woman Saturday, according to arrest reports. Layton Wes Keller Deputy Lester responded to a reported disturbance in progress at a rural Sulphur Springs address at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. Upon arrival, Lester spoke with a woman, who claimed to have been pushed down by her daughter’s father,...
Bennie Booth
A Funeral service for Bennie Booth age 80, of Irving, TX will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, November 9, 2020 at the Tapp Funeral Home Chapel. A visitation is scheduled for 2:00 to 4:00PM on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at the Tapp Funeral Home. Bennie Booth passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Avante Rehab Center in Irving, TX. ...
