John Edward Hines
An intimate family funeral service for “Sonny” John Edward Hines, of Emory, is scheduled for Saturday, March 21, 2020, 2:00 PM at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel in Emory. Visitation is scheduled for 1 hour prior to the service. Rev. Joe Pierce and Bro. Wayne Wolfe will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Clifton Cemetery. Due to the current situation with the coronavirus, the family prefers a small...
George V. Harris
George V. Harris of Winnsboro, passed away on March 17, 2020. Mr. Harris was born on October 24, 1933 in Dallas, Texas to John Dewey Harris and Jewel Lee Hargis Harris. He was the last of their 10 children. George was a hard working man and quit school to come back to the family farm in Wood county to help out his grandfather. He was a truck driver by profession. Mr. Harris was a man of faith and served as an elder at Quitman Church...
Myrtle E. Woolf West
Myrtle E. Woolf West of Princeton, TX passed away on March 17, 2020 in Mineola, TX. She was born March 21, 1931 in Foss, OK to the late Claud Woolf and Morrie Hudson Woolf. Myrtle E. Woolf West She retired from Texas Instruments of Richardson. She was a Member of Faith Baptist of PrinceTon, TX. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers Perry Woolf and Carl Woolf, i sister Louvenia Woolf Vance, son-in-law Lary Goulet and 1...
Dan Flynn Updates Constituents On State Decisions On COVID-19
In a letter received by KSST News, Representative Dan Flynn updates his constituents on the latest information from the governor’s office concerning COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Larry Maeker
Memorial service for Larry Maeker, age 81, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at a later date. Mr. Maeker passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Rock Creek Health and Rehab, Sulphur Springs. Larry Gene was born on October 7, 1938 in Slaton, TX to Hugo and Alma Maeker. He graduated from Wilson High School and Texas Tech University. Larry served in the U.S. Army in the 101 st Airborne Division. He was a history teacher and coach for...
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Chimdi Mfebe, Nurse Practitioner New to the CHRISTUS Sulphur Springs family is Nurse Practitioner Chimdi Mfebe, now on staff in Dr. Mena Milad’s office of Gastroenterology. A delight to talk with, Chimdi’s passion for her work and patients was evident during her KSST Good Morning Show interview on Friday March 6, 2020. She has been a nurse for eleven years, having obtained a Master’s degree at Chamberlain University...
Cancelled: 55 Plus Health Fair, Hot Dog Lunch April 7
Karon Weatherman, Director of the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center, has posted these cancellations of community events.
Chamber Connection – March 19, 2020
By Lezley Brown, CEO/President Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce We have woken up this morning continuing to live in strange, strange times. The truth is we are walking in uncharted waters, and things are going to continue to change by the hour. I want you to know that we understand you are sitting at your business wondering what to do, and quite honestly, might be pushing the pause button on fear because you know there’s just no...
Emory Man Arrested In Hopkins County On Controlled Substance Charge
A 38-year-old Emory man allegedly admitted to using illegal substances and having drug paraphernalia, which were then found during a vehicle search Tuesday afternoon, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Aaron Chaney was stationary on the side of State Highway 19 when he first noticed a Chevrolet Impala backfire as it passed his patrol vehicle. Chaney took action to catch up to the car. As he did, the red...
NHISD Meal Program Rolled Out; Students Can Still Get On List To Receive School Meals
Elementary Principal Engages Students With Daily Book Read, Challenge North Hopkins ISD rolled out the meal program for students today. NHISD teachers and staff began contacting students’ homes March 16 to try to assess their nutritional needs and instructional capabilities. The information was used for meal preparation and will be utilized for instructional plans in the near future. “Our team worked hard to contact...
