Aggravated Assault With Deadly Weapon Arrest Made
Sulphur Springs Police officers responded to a call to investigate a vehicle accident on Como St. Saturday afternoon. Officers were made aware that the crash was due to a disturbance that took place between a man and his fiance. Witnesses stated that the man struck the fiance’s vehicle while she was occupying the vehicle. Heavy damage was observed to the fiance’s vehicle and the man, Jonathan Martinez, was booked into jail...
Laverne Robbins
Laverne Robbins, age 88, of Emory died, Friday afternoon, March I, 2009, in Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab. She was born July 24, 1930, in Teague, to the parentage of Ruby and Lee Ella Johnson French. Laverne had several jobs during her lifetime. She married Coolidge Robbins in May of 1989 in Arlington. She was member of the Nazarene church while living in Arlington, but after moving to Emory, she attended Emory Baptist Church. Her...
SSISD, Water Oak K-5th and Central Christian Academy to be Closed on March 7,8
In support of the Sulphur Springs Wildcats who will begin their bid for State Championship in games that begin on Thursday March 7 in San Antonio, some local school closings have been announced. Sulphur Springs ISD will not hold class on Thursday and Friday, March 7 and 8. All Sulphur Springs campuses will be closed both days. Friday was already scheduled as a Teacher Workday on the 2019 school calendar. Water Oak Elementary K-5th at...
Like Doing Good in the Community? Local “Chicks for Charity” Seeks New Members, Team Leaders
Chicks for Charity presenting check to Shadow ranch Therapeutic Riding Center For almost a decade, Chicks for Charity has served as a local charitable organization benefiting Hopkins County non profits with funds for projects and improvements. As with many organizations, membership and attendance has shown a decline, and this message was sent to KSST in an effort to interest new members. Here is a bit of history on Hopkins County...
Central Christian Academy Announces Thursday and Friday Closure
Way to go Sulphur Springs Wildcats!! Central Christian Academy along with Sulphur Springs ISD will not have school Thursday, March 7th and Friday, March 8th to allow everyone to go support the Wildcat Basketball team as they win state!
Dinner Bell Menu For March 6, 2019
Dinner Bell March 6, 2019 Community Partner: Messengers Sunday School Class Menu: Hopkins County Stew Chili Cheese Cornbread Muffins Cheese and Pickle Sticks Crackers Super Salad Chocolate Cream Cheese Dessert or Four Layered Dessert or Paul Newman Dessert–many names for this luscious dessert Baked Pears (No added sugar dessert) Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of The First United...
Sulphur Springs Cancels Classes Thursday As Wildcat Basketball Starts State Tournament
Athletic Director Greg Owens, in an email to KSST News, lined out the schedule for the upcoming week as the Boy’s Basketball prepares to head to San Antonio to take on the Wagner Thunderbirds in the State Semi-Finals. All classes will be cancelled for SSISD on Thursday to give everyone an opportunity to travel to San Antonio and cheer on the Wildcats. Tickets for that game will be pre-sold for students on Tuesday and Wednesday...
Suspect In Custody Named In Aggravated Kidnapping Case
The suspect, Leslie Nixon, W/F, 43 years of age, of Mount Vernon, Texas, has been formally arraigned on the following charges: Attempted Murder Felony of the First Degree Bond Amt $1,000,000 Aggravated Kidnapping Felony of the First Degree Bond Amt $500,000 Nixon remains in Franklin County Jail and the investigation is on-going at this time. Sheriff Jones again ask the public to please contact the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office with...
Franklin County Requesting Information In Aggravated Kidnapping Case
On February 27, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call of a domestic disturbance involving a weapon. Officers responded to a residence located at 1001 High meadow Drive, in Franklin County, and made contact with a 43 year old white female who was later arrested in connection with this incident. The victim in this case, a 59 year old white male, was located at a neighboring residence. FCSO investigators...
Sulphur Springs City Council Agenda March 5, 2019
CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 5, 2019 7:00 P.M. The regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 in the Council Room at 201 North Davis Street. The following items will be discussed: Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag, Texas Flag, and invocation. Presentations, proclamations, and announcements. Texas History Month 3....
