Wood County Sheriff’s Report For June 16-21, 2020
Wood County Sheriff’s Office reports for the week of June 16-21, 2020 June 16 Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 3876 near Hawkins; at approximately 4:33 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 2164 near Quitman; at approximately 6:31 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the...
Wildcats AD Greg Owens Ponders Possible Fall Football, UIL & Coronavirus
Speaking Friday, Wildcats Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Greg Owens gave KSST his current take on possible fall football, UIL and Coronavirus. SSHS Wildcats Athletic Director/Head Football Coach Greg Owens He said he is still seeking guidance and direction from the UIL. He noted the current spike in new COVID-19 cases in Texas and added Texas Governor Greg Abbott is pulling some things back as a result. Coach Owens said we...
Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Picks Wildcats To Finish 7th In District
Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine is picking the Sulphur Springs Wildcats to finish 7th in the 8 team District 8-5A Division II, when and if the 2020 season takes place. A UIL official told the Dallas Morning News over the weekend that it’s too early to tell right now. Dave Campbell’s Texas Football thinks quite a lot of the Wildcats’ District 8-5A. In fact, district member Ennis is not only picked to win...
SSISD Issues Statement Regarding Fall School Term
Sulphur Springs Independent School District issued the first communications to community members regarding the fall school term. While there are as yet many unknowns, Superintendent Michael Lamb assures parents the district will have plans in place to educate all students in the 2020-21 school year, including in-person and virtual programs, but capacity on buses as well as on campus will likely be two of the biggest challenges...
Traffic Stop, Disturbance Report Result In Controlled Substance Arrests
A traffic stop, disturbance, warrants and a report of a man with a knife resulted in controlled substance arrests, according to arrest reports. Wildcat Way Traffic Stop Sulphur Springs Police Officers Derrick Williams and Silas Whaley conducted a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Traverse at 11:14 p.m. June 27, 2020 on Wildcat Way at Arbala Road in Sulphur Springs, TX. Brittany Mechelle Noel (HCSO jail photo) Upon contact with the...
Dinner Bell Menu for July 1, 2020
Dinner Bell at the First United Methodist Church continues to distribute meals under the covered driveway (porte cochere) at the Northeast corner of the church campus. Meals will be ready for drive through pick up after 11:00 a.m. every Wednesday. MENU Baked Ham Slices Chesse Grits Mediterranean Carrots Marinated Home Grown Tomatoes Buttered French Bread Slices Assorted Homemade Cookies DINNER BELL cares about the people of Sulphur...
Hopkins County 4th Of July Celebration Cancelled
The Hopkins County 4th of July celebration planned to be held downtown Sulphur Springs this weekend has officially been cancelled. City and county officials meet at 10:30 a.m. Monday to discuss the impact Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA-28 will have locally, particularly the Hopkins County 4th of July celebration. Just before 11 a.m. Monday, June 29, city officials reported that Sulphur Springs Mayor Johns Sellers, after...
Woman Killed In FM 1537 Crash
A 27-year-old woman was killed in a FM 1537 crash late Saturday night, according to officials. Hopkins County firefighters and sheriff’s deputies were dispatched at 11:28 p.m. June 27, 2020 to FM 1537. The vehicle reportedly hit a tree and caught fire with the lone occupant still inside. State troopers also responded to the location. According to Texas Department of Public Safety crash reports the Ford Explorer left the road in...
Meal A Day Menu – June 29-July 3, 2020
The Meal A Day Menu for June 29-July 3, 2020 includes: Monday — Chicken Dressing Casserole, Candied Baby Carrots, Green Beans and a Roll Tuesday — Sweet and Sour Chicken, Rice, Egg Roll and Oriental Vegetables Wednesday — King Ranch Beef Pasta, Corn and Broccoli Thursday — Rope Sausage, Sauerkraut, Black-Eyed Peas and Corn Bread Friday — Cheese Burgers, Lettuce, Tomato, Onions, Pickle Spear, Baked Beans and BBQ Potato...
Should Officials Continue With 4th Of July Celebration?
As Governor Abbott’s latest executive order effectively bans outdoor gatherings of 100 or more, the order also allows for local officials to make decisions on events planned for their communites. KSST News would like to know what you think of the event scheduled for Saturday July 4th, by voting in our poll. [poll id=”141″] No decision has been made yet regarding the 4th of July celebration scheduled to be hosted...
