Hopkins County Commissioners Extend Disaster Declaration Until April 3rd
The Hopkins County Commissioners court extended the disaster declaration from last week until April 3rd, which will align with the State of Texas declaration. The County declaration that was announced last week, limited groups of social gatherings to no more than 10, as well as closing all restaurant dining rooms, and restricts visitation to nursing homes and longterm care facilities. The commissioner’s court fulfilled their...
Meal A Day Menu For March 23-27, 2020
Below is the most recent menu provided to KSST Radio for the Meal A Day Menu for March 23-27, 2020 Monday — Chicken Patties, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Green Beans and a Roll Tuesday — Beef Spaghetti, English Peas and Garlic Toast Wednesday — Sliced Ham, Scalloped Potatoes and California Blend Vegetables Thursday — Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Casserole, Pickled Beets and Tomato Wedges Friday — Sloppy...
William “Bill” Bruce Stovall, Sr.
William “Bill” Bruce Stovall, Sr., age 86, of Point, passed away peacefully at his home, on Thursday, March 19, 2020. A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at Lone Star Cemetery in Point with Bro. Jay Sikes and Bro. Zach Honzell officiating. Bill was born in Dallas on August 22, 1933, to the parentage of James Roy and Gladys Wilton Moore Stovall. At age 20, Bill...
2 North Carolina Men Jailed On Wood County Aggravated Assault Charge, 5 Others Jailed On Felony Warrants
Sulphur Springs Teen To Serve Commitment In ISF On Firearm Charge March 21, 2020 – At least seven men people were booked into Hospital County jail March 18-20 on felony charges, including two North Carolina men wanted on Wood County aggravated assault charge. A Sulphur Springs teen was also taken into custody earlier this week to serve a commitment in an intermediate-sanctioned facility. according to arrest and jail reports....
Hopkins County Clarifies COVID-19 Testing
As nationwide testing for Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to increase, so do the complexities of accurate numbers of overall tests and positive results. With both private labs, and state-run labs doing testing, accurate numbers of how many people have been tested in one county is almost impossible. Adding in the possibility that Hopkins County residents may go outside the county for testing, or other residents not living in Hopkins...
Angry Como Woman Accused Of Endangering 3 Kids By Striking Gate With Truck
A 28-year-old Como woman was accused early Friday morning of endangering her three young children by striking a gate so hard it caused significant damage to the pickup she was driving. She allegedly told sheriff’s officers she acted in anger at her boyfriend. Sabrina Nicole Floyd Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Thomas Patterson and Deputy Chris Baumann were dispatched at about 11:35 p.m. March 19 to a Main Street address...
Ohio Man In Hopkins County Jail On Firearm, Controlled Substance Charges
A 26-year-old Cleveland, Ohio man remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday morning on firearm and controlled substance charges resulting from an Interstate 30 traffic stop. Earnest Martin Crawford IV Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Jason Lavender reportedly initiated a traffic stop at 5:40 a.m. March 19 on a westbound Toyota Accent with Ohio license plate that was being driven in the inside lane of Interstate 30 for about 1 1/2...
Elementary Study Packets Ready For Pick Up March 21 At Sulphur Bluff ISD
Online Class Materials For Sulphur Bluff ISD Students Now Available Sulphur Bluff ISD announced information regarding distance learning instructional plans for elementary and secondary levels while school remains closed as required by the state due to COVID-19 concerns. Online classes were made available starting Friday, March 10. Elementary study packets are ready and may be picked up curbside between 10 a.m. and noon Saturday, March...
How To Pay Bills, Tickets While City of Sulphur Springs Offices Are Closed To Public
Sulphur Springs Public Library Offers Curbside Checkout All City of Sulphur Springs facilities were closed to the public as of Friday, March 20, a precautionary measure to protect the community and city staff as more people are being diagnosed across the state, country and world with COVID-19. Sulphur Springs City government will continue to operate, with all operations at the core of city government still functioning. There will...
Meal a Day Cooks for Shut- Ins With Joy and Love
Karon Weatherman wants everyone to know that the Meal a Day volunteer cooks get a lot of joy out of cooking and packaging lunches for the Senior Citizen shuts-ins they serve. She snapped a photo during the Friday morning March 20 cooking duties. Thanks, volunteers!
