Wildcats Basketball Team Loses Heartbreaker Against Garland Naaman Forest On 3-Pointer at Buzzer
The Wildcats Basketball Team had a lead for most of its’ game with Naaman Forest in Garland Tuesday night, December 8, only to see the Rangers hit a three-point basket right at the final buzzer in a heartbreaking, 62-61 loss. The defeat spoiled a fine effort by junior Caleb Alexander who scored 15 points. Sophomore Kordrick Turner had 13 points. Junior Justin Haire scored 10 points. Seniors Boo Wilkerson and Lamodrick Johnson...
Weekly COVID-19 County Profile: Adults Age 40-60 Account For 40 Percent of New Cases
In this week’s COVID-19 demographics, Texas Department of State Health Services reported Hopkins County residents between the ages of 40 and 60 accounted for 40 percent of new COVID-19 cases reported between Nov. 23 and Dec. 6. DSHS chart included in the Dec.8 Hopkins County Weekly COVID-19 County Profile There were 32 fewer new COVID-91 cases reported during the current 2-week reporting period compared to the previous one, and...
Lady Cats Basketball Team Uses Big Run In Third Quarter To Defeat New Boston On The Road
After struggling to score in the first half and trailing 17-12 at halftime, the Lady Cats Basketball Team utilized a huge third quarter to take the lead on the way to a 47-24 win at New Boston Tuesday evening, December 8. Lady Cats Coach Brittney Tisdell said her team went on a 22-0 run during the third quarter. She said her team executed and battled their way through a tough, physical game. Coach Tisdell said the Lady Cats picked up...
Dec. 8 COVID-19 Update: 5 New Cases, 84 Active Cases
Five additional Hopkins County residents had received positive molecular COVID-19 test results on Tuesday, according to Texas Department of State Health Services COVID-19 Case Counts dashboard, and Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials also provided daily free molecular testing and hospital case counts in the Dec. 8 COVID-19 update. Dec. 8 COVID-19 Case Counts Although the week is young yet, there have only...
3 Jailed On Unrelated Controlled Substance Charges
December 8, 2020 – Three people were jailed on unrelated controlled substance charges over the past 2 days, according to arrest reports. Main Street Traffic Stop Earnest Miller Johnson (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Tanner Steward reported stopping 48-year-old Earnest Miller Johnson of Sulphur Springs at 10:16 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, on Main Street at Davis Street for failure to stop. The Dodge 1500 he...
Some Success For Lady Cats and Wildcats Golfers at Rockwall Tournament Monday
Lady Cat Mariam Tran won a golf tournament Monday and the Wildcats Golf Team just missed out for third place as a team. The tournament was at Rockwall Golf and Athletic club, site for the regional tournament this spring. Tran shot a 79, one stroke better than the second place finisher. The rest of the Lady Cats had a tough day. Mykaylie Meador shot a 109. Lady Cats Coach Whitney Spigener said Meador’s score was considerably...
Wildcats Play at Garland Naaman Forest and Lady Cats at New Boston on Basketball Game Day Tuesday
On the game day Tuesday (December 8), both the Wildcats and Lady Cats Basketball Teams are on the road. The Wildcats play in Garland at Naaman Forest High School. The schedule calls for a freshman game at 4:30 p.m., then a JV contest at 5:45 p.m. with the Wildcats’ varsity taking on Naaman Forest at 7 p.m. The Wildcats’ varsity has won four games in a row and their season record is 5-3. The Wildcats’ varsity is 3-1...
Cattle Supplement Feeding: Tips for Hopkins County Ranchers by Mario Villarino
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas Cattle supplement feeding: tips for Hopkins County ranchers Supplements must be chosen to meet particular nutrient deficiencies. Body condition is a key factor in the choice of supplements. According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, thin...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report – Nov. 30-Dec. 6, 2020
The Winnsboro Police Department media report for the week of Nov. 30-Dec. 6, 2020, included the following activity: Arrests Bryan Couch, 29 years of age, of Grand Prairie, was arrested on 12/5/2020 for possession of a control substance, Penalty Group 1 less than 1 gram, and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence with intent to impair. Calls for Service The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 110 calls for...
KSST Video Interns: CHRISTUS Mother Frances Donor Wall
A KSST Intern produced video featuring Meredith Caddell, former Executive Director of the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation, talking about the CHRISTUS Mother Frances Donor Wall. For more information about how you can make a difference and support our mission to “Leave a Legacy” through your philanthropic donation, please call the Health Care Foundation at 903-438-4799. KSST is proud to support local students by...
