Tree Webs Not Just for Halloween From Hopkins County Master Gardeners October 26, 2020
That fake webbing that we like to adorn our trees and porches with for Halloween has a certain scary element to it but is not near as scary as the real thing! Fall webworm (Hyphantria cunea) ‘nests’ often start becoming noticeable in our landscapes during the late summer to late fall. The caterpillars will spin their communal webs on the ends of branches on which they are feeding. They have been found on over 400 different species of...
Suspicious Activity Investigation Results In Controlled Substance Arrest
A suspicious activity investigation conducted by Sulphur Springs Police Department Special Crimes Unit on South Hillcrest Drive resulted in a controlled substance arrest Monday afternoon. Deputies also made a felony warrant arrest and drug paraphernalia arrest Monday. Suspicious Activity Investigation Dylan Cole Anderson (HCSO jail photo) Sulphur Springs Police SCU responded around 4:30 p.m. Oct. 26 conducted investigation suspicious...
United Way Has Collected 33 Percent Of $150,000 Goal
Hopkins County United Way has collected 33.3 percent of the $150,000 goal so far, with only 2 weeks left in the campaign. Campaign workers on Oct. 27 at the fourth campaign report meeting turned in another $7,318.50 in donations and pledges over the last week for this year’s campaign, increasing the overall total collected so far to $50,012.92. Campaign Chair Mike Horne encourages campaign workers to follow up on packets...
Wildcats Football Defensive Coordinator Discusses Upcoming North Forney
On Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, we here at KSST radio met up with Wildcats football coordinators to discuss the upcoming game on Friday versus North Forney. Wildcats defensive coordinator Alex Guerra said North Forney is very good, saying the team is talented at every aspect of the game. The defensive coordinator said each position for the Falcons’ offense is full of talented, well-rounded players. The coach said the key to victory...
CARES Funding For Qualifying Small Businesses Being Distributed By City
CARES funding to help qualifying small businesses has finally come through. The checks for $2,500 were being distributed Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020 by the City of Sulphur Springs to 28 qualifying small businesses impacted by COVID-19 pandemic. This City of Sulphur Springs COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Program is made possible by the CARES Act-Coronavirus Relief Fund. The funding is passed through to the city from the state of...
Wildcats Football Offensive Coordinator Discusses Upcoming North Forney
Matt Young On Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, we here at KSST radio met up with Wildcats football coordinators to discuss the upcoming game on Friday versus North Forney. Wildcats offensive coordinator Matt Young said the North Forney defense might be the best the Sulphur Springs squad plays all year, adding that the defensive unit is extremely talented. Coach Young said that not only do the Falcons have an incredibly talented disruptor...
Dr. Jim Barksdale
Funeral services for Dr. Jim Barksdale, age 91, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at First Baptist Church with Dr. Kent Pate and Dr. Roy Edgemon officiating. Visitation will be held beginning at 9:30, prior to service. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Seagoville, TX with Bro. Fred Lewis officiating. Pallbearers will be Talley Dillard, Micky Eddins,...
LaVerne Watson
A Memorial services for LaVerne Watson, age 75, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at the Tapp Funeral Home Chapel with Joseph Williams officiating. LaVerne passed away October 23, 2020 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler. She was born October 31, 1944 in Inglewood, California, the daughter of Cy Henry Newton Holland and Virginia Rheel Holland. LaVerne received her MBA Masters in...
Tax Abatements, Nursing Homes Acquisition On Oct. 27 Hopkins County Hospital District Agenda
A tax abatements and nursing homes acquisition are among the items on the Oct. 27 Hopkins County Hospital District agenda. The HCHD Board of Directors will be asked during the 6 p.m. meeting to consider approving tax abatements for Hopkins Energy LLC, a solar farm planned in the Dike area, and My Perfect Pet, a new business in Sulphur Springs. Hopkins Energy, which recently changed ownership, is asking for tax incentives from Sulphur...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report — Oct. 19-25, 2020
The Winnsboro Police Department media report for the week of Oct. 19-25, 2020, included the following activity: Arrests Jerry Crawford, 46 years of age, of Quitman, was arrested on 10/21/2020 on a Wood County warrant for Violation of Bond.Tristan Hyatt, 21 years of age, of Mineola, was arrested on 10/22/2020 for DWLI with previous convictions.Brandon Hicks, 38 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 10/25/2020 for DWI, 3rd or...
