Gary L. Griffin
Gary L. Griffin, 79, of Sulphur Springs, TX passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Monday, November 2, 2020. Gary was born in Minot, ND on March 24, 1941. Following high school in Montana, he moved to Dallas, TX where he met and married his wife of 60 years, Norma Sue (Hooker) Griffin on June 27, Soon afterwards, Gary joined the US Army and served from 1960-1968. Following his discharge from the military he...
Wildcats Football Defensive Coordinator Discusses N. Forney Loss and Upcoming Corsicana
On Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, we here at KSST radio met up with Wildcats football coordinators to discuss the upcoming game on Friday versus Corsicana. Wildcats defensive coordinator Alex Guerra said the mood in the locker room after last Friday was a typical, post-loss mood, in that kids were upset, with some trying to figure it out and not understanding why things are happening. Coach Guerra said there were still some positives to take...
Wildcats Football Offensive Coordinator Discusses N. Forney Loss and Upcoming Corsicana
Matt Young On Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, we here at KSST radio met up with Wildcats football coordinators to discuss the upcoming game on Friday versus Corsicana. Wildcats football offensive coordinator Matt Young said the team’s general mood was frustration, in that kids are struggling a little bit. Coach Young said that the team was a great group that has worked their tail off. Coach Young also said the year 2020 has certainly not...
SSHS Veterans Program Will Honor Those Who Have Served While Taking COVID-19 Precautions
Sulphur Springs High School will be hosting its annual Veterans Day Program. While the veterans celebration will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 11, it will be conducted in a manner that will honor those who served while still taking COVID-19 precautions, SSISD Assistant Superintendent Josh Williams announced Tuesday, Nov. 3. “To keep you safe, we have decided to celebrate you with, what we are calling, a reverse parade. You will...
FM 1567 Home Destroyed By Fire
A FM 1567 home was destroyed by fire Monday night, Nov. 2. The resident, a 73-year-old male, was transported by Hopkins County EMS to the hospital, where he was treated for minor burns, according to fire reports. Miller Grove, Hopkins County, Cumby, Arbala and Lone Oak firefighters, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies and EMS responded at 5:54 p.m. Nov. 2 to a what a passerby reported as a structure fire on FM 1567 west....
SSHS Theatre Fall Show Slated Nov. 19, 21 and 22
Despite the current pandemic, and with numerous safety protocols in place for cast, crew, and audience, Sulphur Springs High School Theatre will present a fall show, “Puffs,” this November. “Puffs or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic” is a hilarious hit comedy based on a certain boy wizard who went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not that...
Winnsboro Police Department Oct. 26-Nov. 1 Media Report
The Winnsboro Police Department Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2020, media report included the following activity: Winnsboro Police Department Arrests No Arrests Calls for Service The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 131 calls forservice during this reporting period. Citations The Winnsboro Police Department issued 32 citations and 44 warningsduring this reporting period.
Jimmie Dee Deas
Jimmie Dee Deas, 93, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday October 30, 2020. Jimmie was born on May 18, 1927 to his parents John Keel Deas and Minnie Juarlia Weeks in the Rock Hill Community in Wood County Texas.Jimmie married the love of his life Helen Naomi (Littlepage) Deas on November 13, 1951. They attended the Rock Hill Baptist Church for many years. He was a World War II U.S. Navy Veteran, a member of the American...
Barbara Asbill Grant
Barbara passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 30th, 2020 after a brief illness. She was born on October 11, 1942, in Greenville, Mississippi, to the late James Elmer and Lucy Bluebell (Milner) Barnett then returned home to Swink, Oklahoma. She was part of the Class of 1960 at Valliant High School in Valliant, Oklahoma where she was active in sports, drama and was known far and wide for her beautiful singing...
Sulphur Springs City Council Nov. 3 Meeting Agenda
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCILNOVEMBER 3, 2020 7:00 P.M. The regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Public link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8CxjG8pt3Cn8DDMgg0xr8g The following items will be discussed: Call to order.Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag, Texas Flag, and invocation.Presentations, proclamations, and announcements.Manager’s report...
