Game Day: Wildcats, Lady Cats at Texas High
On this Tuesday game day (February 5), the Wildcats and Lady Cats’ basketball teams have big games in Texarkana at Texas High. The #4 ranked Wildcats play #23 ranked Texas High. The Wildcats are in first place with a perfect 7-0 district mark. The Tigers are in second place with a 6-1 district record. The Wildcats are 21-8 for the season. Texas High is 25-7 for the season. When the two teams played in Sulphur Springs back on...
New Bassmaster “Texas Fest” Elite Tourney and Expo Coming to Lake Fork in May
Michael Rogge with KiKi Bettis Does Spring make you think fishing? Michael Rogge, a well-known fishing guide and sportsman along with KiKi Bettis, Executive Director of the Wood County Industrial Commission, put the word out about an exciting new Lake Fork event when they visited the KSST studios on Tuesday February 5. In fact, the four-day Bassmaster “Texas Fest” Elite Tournament Festival is going to be for everyone of...
Grand Opening for New Courtroom Set for February 13; A 10 Year Dream Finalized
Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 11 a.m. a Grand Opening for the new courtroom located next to the Law Enforcement Center will celebrate a 10-year dream of County Judge Robert Newsom and the work of Commissioners Court during the last two years. Judge Newsom was District Judge when he first sought Commissioners’ Court approval for the facility. Judge Robert Newson The new courtroom will be the site for Eighth Judicial District...
Winnsboro Man Arrested for Meth Possession in Rural Traffic Stop
A traffic stop for expired registration by a Hopkins County Deputy on State Highway 11 near FM 269 resulted in the arrest of Neal Curtis Brown, 34, of Winnsboro. The deputy found Brown to be wanted on a Titus County warrant for a Probation Violation for Larceny. While speaking with Brown, he gave verbal consent to search the vehicle for illegal contraband. A small clear baggie containing a crystal like substance believed to be...
Tuesday Forecast
Patchy drizzle and fog in the morning; 30% chance of showers; High: 73; Low: 65; Wind: South 5-15 mph, gusts to 20 mph
Sarah Ruth Walker
Graveside service for Sarah Ruth Walker, age 78, of the Sherley Community, will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Sherley Cemetery with Shane Carrington officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. Walker passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 at Sunny Springs Health and Rehab. Sarah was born on August 18, 1941 in Florence, AL to Lambert and Mable Mathney. She married Bing Earl Walker...
Northeast Texas Children’s Museum Finds Home
The Board of the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum is shown as they announce the purchase of the future home of the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum. (February 4, 2019, Commerce, Texas) After two years of an uncertain future, the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum is pleased to announce the purchase of a 26,500 sq. ft. building along Highway 11 East in Commerce, Texas. The building is located on approximately 7.9 acres and...
William Elbert Rogers
Visitation for William Rogers, age 78, of Dike, will be held from 7 to 9 P.M. on Thursday, February 7, 2019. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Private inurnment will be held at Conner Cemetery at a later time. Mr. Rogers passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at his residence. William Elbert Rogers was born on May 25, 1940 in Dallas, Texas to Elbert and Alice Rogers. He married Patricia Bell on January 13,...
Paulette Harris
Paulette Harris, age 66, of Emory, passed away at her home on February 2, 2019. Paulette was born in Sherman, on October 01,1952 to the parentage of Paul and Margaret Usry Quillan. She was married to Rick Harris on December 12, 1980, he preceded her in death in 2012. She married James Seiwell on September 16, 2014. She was a child care provider. Paulette was a member of Believers Baptist Church. She adored her family, and friends, her...
