Jerry Vance Fite
A visitation for Jerry Vance Fite, age 64, of Saltillo will be held on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at West Oaks Funeral Home. Jerry passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at his residence. Jerry was born on August 8, 1954 in Sulphur Springs the son of Nelson Monroe Fite and Mary Evelyn Mitchell Fite. He married Vannoy Gentles on August 31, 1984, in Sulphur Springs, she survives. Jerry worked as a...
A Successful Fundraising Fashion Show Was Styled By the NE Texas Children’s Museum in Commerce
Sharline Garrison Freeeman, a native of Sulphur Springs and Director of the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum, says that following a busy summer with over 7,500 visitors to the Museum, she is planning a series of fundraising events to help raise money for the construction of a new museum facility. The Fall Style Show Luncheon, which featured eleven models from around the NE Texas area, was held on Friday September 14 at First...
City of Sulphur Springs Awarded $750,000 Texas Capital Fund Grant for Infrastructure
City Development Director Tory Niewiadomski City of Sulphur Springs has been awarded a $750,000 Texas Capital Fund Grant for Infrastructure. The grant was made possible thanks to Saputo and the Ark-TX Council of Government. Tory Niewiadomski, City Development Director, told KSST News that Saputo’s investment in developing their facility locally was a key to the grant that will provide a 15-inch sewer pipe to replace aging pipe and...
Nine “Fruit of the Spirit” Recipients Honored by Colorblind Ministries During 3rd Annual Banquet
With former Dallas Cowboys Everson Walls as speaker, inspiring gospel music by Kenya Chaffer and a beautifully served banquet meal, it was truly an event to be enjoyed and remembered. Pastor CJ Duffey of Colorblind Ministries envisioned this recognition a few years ago, to honor indivuduals in the spirit of love, fellowship and service to the community. In 2016, Duffey organized the first Fruit of the Spirit Awards and Banquet for...
Meal A Day Menu: September 17 – 21st
Meal A Day Menu Monday: Steak Fingers Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Malibu Vegetables Roll Tuesday: Chicken Spectacular Carrots Roll Wednesday: Tater Tot Casserole Pinto Beans Cole Slaw Thursday: Chicken Pot Pie Broccoli Pickled Beets Friday: Beef Enchilada Casserole Refried Beans Chips and Salsa Tossed Salad
Army Worms Invade Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County
Army worms have invaded Sulphur Springs according to several residents. KSST/Channel 18 Studios came under attack Monday morning. The small worms become larger as they devour grass and plants in their path. City and rural residents will be concerned. These worms create havoc for lawns, hay fields, grain crops, and other foliage. Concrete and Brick do not serve as a good meal for the...
An Army of Worms
Here they come! Fall Army Worms trying to scale the south side of the KSST studios. This looks like a bumper crop. Be sure to check your plants regularly. Here is some information from Mario...
Local Man Arrested For Assault at Hotel
A disturbance at a local hotel was more than a verbal altercation that Sulphur Springs Police Officers observed when they first arrived at the room. In speaking with all the individuals involved, it was found that an assault involving a dating relationship had occurred. Officers arrested David Bradley McCord, 48, of Sulphur Springs. He is charged with a Felony 3, Assault Family/House Member Impede Breath/Circulation. He is in Hopkins...
Monday Forecast
20% Chance of showers and thunderstorms; High: 93 with heat index as high as 98; Low: 73; Wind: West, southwest around 5 mph
Local Senior Citizens Cheer on the Wildcats to a Homecoming Victory!
Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab hosted the Annual Homecoming Pizza Party at the Senior Citizens Center on Friday, September 14th. Senior Citizens came to cheer on the Sulphur Springs Wildcats as they prepared to face Terrell High School at the Homecoming Game on Friday Night on September 14th. Guess what! The spirit stayed strong and the Wildcats won 42-27. Thanks, Seniors!
