KSST Radio Back On Air After Fix From Power Surge
Jun07

KSST Radio Back On Air After Fix From Power Surge

June 7, 2024 – Through the magic of electrical engineering and replacement of hard-to-find components, KSST is back to transmitting at full power. More work is yet to be done, but future outages should be brief.

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Meal-A-Day Passes Inspection Now a Step Closer to Move
Jun07

Meal-A-Day Passes Inspection Now a Step Closer to Move

June 7, 2024 – Meal-A-Day in Sulphur Springs is now one step closer to moving into the kitchen at the recently opened Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen Activity Center at 301 Oak Ave. The Texas Food Bank re-certified them as a partner this week. A new refrigerator in the kitchen. Because MAD relies partially on food provided by the Texas Food Bank, the TFB must inspect each facility before any TFB food can be shipped and stored....

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Betty Jean Moseley
Jun07

Betty Jean Moseley

February 13, 1948 ~ June 5, 2024 (age 76) Betty Jean Moseley, age 76 of Cumby Passed away on June 5, 2024. Funeral Service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 14, 2024 at West oaks Funeral Home.  Full obituary forthcoming. FUNERAL SERVICE FridayJune 14, 20242:00 PMWest Oaks Funeral Home500 S. Hillcrest DriveSulphur Springs, TX 75482 INTERMENT FOLLOWING FUNERAL SERVICE FridayJune 14, 2024Pleasant Grove Cemetery...

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First Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrant Arrested
Jun07

First Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrant Arrested

AUSTIN – Just over 24 hours since Governor Greg Abbott launched Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is announcing the first arrest from that list. Servando Trejo Duran Jr., 62, was taken into custody in Baytown, Texas by DPS Special Agents and Troopers assigned to the Texas Anti-Gang (TAG) Center in Houston. The Baytown Police Department Special Investigations Division...

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Meal-A-Day Looking For Volunteers
Jun07

Meal-A-Day Looking For Volunteers

June 7, 2024 – Meal-A-Day Sulphur Springs Texas is looking for a few volunteer to help in the kitchen. No cooking skills required! We already have a great staff that will lead the way. Even if you only feel qualified to open cans, or stir a pot, we can use you. You can be a part of a team that creates the wonderful meals for all those who use the service. We will be moving to the new Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen Activity...

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Betty Marilyn Lightfoot
Jun07

Betty Marilyn Lightfoot

Betty Marilyn Lightfoot, age 86, of Mount Vernon, Texas passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born in Hopkins County, Texas to Waymon Carl Newsome, Sr., and Sybil Lee (Davis) Newsome on July 30, 1937. She married Harold Don Lightfoot on April 8, 1955. Betty worked as a secretary. She was an avid reader and loved her family, especially the grandchildren and the great grandchildren...

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James Duckworth
Jun07

James Duckworth

December 17, 1940 — June 5, 2024James Duckworth, age 83, of Cooper, Texas passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. James Clinton Duckworth was born on December 17, 1940 in Charleston, Texas to Lonnie and Rosa (Turner) Duckworth. He was employed by the City of Arlington for several years. James is survived by his sisters, Joyce Bulin of Cooper, Texas and Edith Jackson of Sulphur Springs, Texas; and brothers, Troy Duckworth...

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Spencer Todd Bartko
Jun06

Spencer Todd Bartko

Spencer Todd Bartko, of Mount Vernon, Texas passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Tyler, Texas. He left us way too soon and will forever be in our hearts. Spencer was born in Plano, Texas on October 15, 2002. His parents were Glenn Alan Bolt and Julie Anne West Bartko. He graduated from Mount Vernon ISD in 2021. Spencer worked construction and was dedicated to Illusionz Inc. He was a hard worker and enjoyed building things. He spent...

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God’s Superheroes at St. Luke Baptist Church
Jun06

God’s Superheroes at St. Luke Baptist Church

June 6, 2024 – Vacation Bible School starts June 24, 2024 and continues through June 27, 2024 at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church from 6:00pm until 8:30pm each evening. Rev. Troy L. Young is pastor at the church located at FM 2285 & Co Rd 4762 in Sulphur Springs. The theme of this year’s vacation bible school is “God’s Superheroes” To find out more info call the church at 903-439-3273 or email them...

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Hopkins County Opens Clean Up Sites for County Residents
Jun05

Hopkins County Opens Clean Up Sites for County Residents

June 5, 2024 – In the aftermath of the latest storm that blew through Hopkins County, the Commissioner’s Court has quickly opened up their Clean Up sites for county residents to drop off trees and brush. Each Precinct in Hopkins County will have a location for residents in that precinct to drop off trees and brush only. Other items normally received during the Spring Clean Up Days will not be accepted at this time. The...

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