Hopkins County Fall Festival Ribbon Cutting Kicks Off 2018 Events
(photo by Chamber of Commerce)Fall Festival held its ribbon cutting celebrationThe Fall Festival held their ribbon cutting celebration on Friday, October 19th at noon on the Square in Sulphur Springs. Visit www.hopkinscountyfallfestival.com for a complete listing of Fall Festival Events
Wood County Sheriff’s Report October 10-16, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report October 10, 2018 to October 16, 2018 includes: Disturbance: 5; Thefts: 7; Burglaries: 1; Terroristic Threats: 1; Criminal Mischief’s: 2; Inquests: 1; Suspicious Circumstances: 1; Suspicious Vehicles: 4; Suspicious Persons: 4; Alarms: 8; Harassments: 2; Criminal Trespasses: 7; Scams: 0; Frauds: 0; Abandoned Vehicles: 0; Cows Out: 14; Horses Out: 3; Welfare Checks: 3; Assaults: 1; Dog Bites: 0; Fires: 0;...
Wildcats Place 2nd in Tournament; Two Lady Cats Compete
Wildcats Golf Team Plays at SSCC Thursday Tournament Playing in a rare fall golf tournament Thursday (October 18), the Wildcats’ golf team shot a total score of 313, good for second place behind former district foe Hallsville. The tournament was played at Sulphur Springs Country Club. It was moved to Thursday from Monday due to rain. Carter Lewis led the Wildcats with a 73, one over par. Andrew Escobar shot 77, Colten Bench had...
Game Day: Wildcat Football; Lady Cat Volleyball Senior Night
Varsity Wildcats 2018 Football Game Day versus Corsicana Friday night (October 19) at Gerald Prim Stadium there will be a battle for first place in District 8-5A as the Corsicana Tigers take on the Wildcats. Corsicana is 5-0 in district play and the Wildcats are 4-0. The Tigers are 6-1 this season and the Wildcats are 5-0 overall. The Tigers only loss was to Burleson Centennial 28-26 in their season opener at home. They have won six...
PJC-Sulphur Springs Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Program
Students in the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) class at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center watch as Instructor Joyce Vargas teaches them the procedure for drawing blood from a patient. Assisting with the demonstration is student Perla Munoz of Sulphur Springs.
TxDOT Trained Specialists Available for Senior Citizens’ Auto Check
PARIS – Senior drivers in Northeast Texas can have a trained TxDOT specialist check their automobiles for comfort, safety and mobility to help improve their daily driving experiences. Seniors in Lamar and surrounding counties can get their cars checked from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 24 at 1128 Clarksville Street, Suite 300, in Paris, said Monica Yates, TxDOT traffic safety specialist and certified CarFit technician. These checks are part of...
Buyer Beware: Land Liquidators Are Back
Buyers looking for a good deal on land flocked to northern Hopkins County back in late August, but some left disappointed. Although, it is apparent that many tracts of land were purchased, some buyers were unaware that access to a local water supply was not available. Also, some buyers now believe that they will not be able to get conventional financing due to the land purchased at a much higher per acre cost than...
Video Presentation: Crosswalk Active On Main Street at Coleman Park
Crosstown Trail crosswalk on Main Street in Sulphur Springs at Coleman Park near Reservoir Street is now active. People using the trail are advised to be cautious until drivers become accustomed to the crosswalk. Drivers are reminded to stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk. Sulphur Springs Police will be monitoring the area. KSST News spoke with Police Chief Jay Sanders Friday...
Fall Blessings By Johanna Hicks
While visiting downtown Sulphur Springs recently, I noticed all the beautiful fall decorations in store windows. With the cooler temperatures upon us, fall in definitely in the air! Stepping inside one of my favorite shops, I admired the beautifully embroidered aprons, bags, and hand towels, donning gold, orange, green, tan and brown...
