KSST Video Interns: Wildcat Band and Color Guard Program
KSST is proud to support local students by offering intern opportunities throughout the school year. It’s a tradition that reaches back to the early days of KSST radio in Hopkins County. This semester we have a total of 6 interns working with our stations. Interns are encouraged to work together to create projects that have a positive impact on our community. On the whole they are allowed to pursue topics they choose. We do give...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report Oct. 21-27, 2020
Wood County Sheriff’s Office provided the following activity report for Oct. 21-27, 2020: Abandoned Vehicle: 4Alarm: 9Animal Complaint: 4Arrest/Warrant: 9Assault: 2Burglary: 3Criminal Trespass: 6Disturbances/Disputes: 11Fire-Structure: 1Fire-Vehicle: 1Fraud: 5Harassment: 2Inquest: 1Livestock at Large: 9Missing Person: 2Motorist Assist: 2Noise Complaint: 1Reckless Driver: 5Shots Fired: 1Suspicious Activity: 19Theft: 9Traffic Hazard:...
Tira News: Vaughns Enjoy Visits From Family, Early Halloween Fun
By Jan Vaughn The Weir family celebrated Wesley’s 20th birthday all weekend. Yvonne reports, “He got a special pancake from IHOP, went to the tire shop and car wash. On Sunday, he had a party at the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum. All of his nieces, nephews, siblings, and Sarah and Lucas and his friend, Cindy Newkirk, were there. It was a costume party. Lots of fun and good memories!” Tira city limit sign Robert & Yvonne’s...
Glenna Hargrave
Funeral service for Glenna Hargrave, age 83, of Dike, TX will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Tony Hurley officiating. Interment will follow at Nelta Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 PM on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel. Mrs. Hargrave passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2020 at Sunny Springs Health and Rehab. Arrangements under the...
Elaine Garmon
Pearl Elaine Marable Garmon, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab. She was born in Miller Grove, Texas, on February 10, 1930, to Champ H. and Edith Fisher Marable. Elaine attended Miller Grove School and graduated in 1946 at the age of 16. She was a member of the 1946 MG Girls Basketball team that qualified for thestate tournament; the team only lost 6 games that year and won 4...
Lil 4’s Club Gets Fundraiser at Panda Express October 31, Welcomes Donations Anytime For New Building
The Lil 4’s Club is a local non profit organization which provides a safe haven for at-risk youth in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The club is currently raising money for a new building to be constructed on property already owned, so the club can continue to serve the kids and provide them with a safe and supportive environment. You can help them reach their goal by eating at Panda Express on Halloween 2020 and showing the event...
Deputies Found 2 Baggies Of Methamphetamine While Serving A Felony Warrant
2 Others Arrested On Felony Warrants Deputies allegedly found 2 baggies of methamphetamine while serving a felony warrant. Two others were also arrested on unrelated felony warrants as well, according to arrest reports. Methamphetamine Arrest Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Tanner Steward and Deputies M. Poindexter and Bobby Osornio went to a South Moore Street residence Tuesday night, Oct. 27, 2020 in an attempt to locate...
Sulphur Springs Middle School Football Coach Eddie Flores Reports 1-1 Record Tuesday Night
Sulphur Springs Middle School Football Coach Eddie Flores reported the results of one loss and one win Tuesday night. 8th Grade B Team Flores reports the 8th Grade B Team Wildcats lost to the Hallsville Bobcats, 16-6. The Wildcat B-Team is 1-3 for the season. Offense QB- Wyatt Watson completed 2 passes for 40 yards, and threw for a 35 yard Touchdown pass. WR- Max Williamson had a 35 yard TD reception. Defense “Great Team effort...
Oct. 28 COVID-19 Update: 37 New Cases, 2 Fatalities, 236 Active Cases
Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials in the Oct. 28 COVID-19 update reported that 37 additional Hopkins County residents received positive lab-confirmed COVID-19 results in the last 24 hours and 2 additional COVID-19 fatalities were assigned to Hopkins County by Texas Department of State Health Services on Oct. 28 as well. October has officially surpassed September as the worst month this year in Hopkins...
Wildcats Football Head Coach Discusses Upcoming North Forney
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens said his team felt really good after a week of practicing. The team was able to come in Friday and Saturday of last week and work on techniques and overall team improvement. The last time the Wildcats played a game was on Friday, Oct. 2, in a home loss to Lovejoy. The week before, the Wildcats lost to Frisco Wakeland at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, where FC Dallas plays, in the team’s season...
