Chamber Connection – January 24th
By Butch Burney January 25, 2024 – Meetings to prepare for the April 8 eclipse are continuing at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce. We will have a meeting for all retail shops at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 30; for churches at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31; for restaurants at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 1; and for schools at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6. All are invited to the meetings, as we try to prepare for the influx of tens of...
Drought Loosens Grip on Texas Agriculture
Texas Crop and Weather Report – Jan. 23, 2024 January 25, 2024 – Drought continues to linger in patches of the state, but Texas agricultural producers face much better cropping outlooks going into spring, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Producers have been facing much better cropping outlooks for spring, but drought conditions are still covering one-third of the state. (Texas A&M AgriLife...
Brian Kelly Signs up to run for Sulphur Springs ISD School Board
January 25, 2024 – Angela Grimes, Communications Coordinator with Sulphur Springs ISD reports to KSST News that Brian Kelly is the second person to sign up to run for the upcoming Sulphur Springs ISD School Board race. Stay tuned to KSST for more details. Brian Kelley
Hopkins County Extension Office has Scheduled Pesticide Applicator Trainings
The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is designated as the state’s lead agency in the regulation of pesticide use and application. TDA is responsible for licensing and training pesticide applicators, overseeing worker protection, registering pesticides for sale in the state and working to minimize unnecessary impacts to agriculture while enhancing protection of endangered and threatened species. A private pesticide applicator is...
Netha Joy Hoover
Born July 31, 1940 died January 23, 2024 Netha Joy Hoover of Como, TX went to her eternal home on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at the age of 83. She was born on July 31, 1940 in Sulphur Springs, TX to Jim and Naomi (Davis) Bain. She married the love of her life, Mel Hoover, on November 13, 1965. Netha retired from the Hopkins County District Clerks Office. She loved taking trips and spending time with her family. She was a faithful woman...
Betty Sue Marshall
August 29, 1933 — January 23, 2024 Betty Sue Marshall, age 90, of The Rio Grande Valley, was born on August 29, 1933 in Kerens, TX to Wallace and Katherine (Darby) Patterson. Betty enjoyed working as a bookkeeper for many years and owned a Travel Agency. She was happily married to Dick Marshall until his passing. Betty loved to paint and created many pieces of art that will be cherished for years to come. She loved to travel and was...
Donnie Sprueill
Born September 17, 1955 died January 23, 2024. Funeral Service for Donnie Sprueill, age 68, of Scroggins, TX will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 29, 2024 at Davis Street Baptist Church, Sulphur Springs, TX. Paul Pogue will officiate. Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the church prior to the service. Mr. Sprueill passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Donnie Sprueill was born on September 17, 1955 in California to Roy...
Ronnie Randolph
Graveside Service for Ronnie Randolph, age 80, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 26, 2024 at Shooks Chapel Cemetery. Mr. Randolph passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Ronnie Randolph was born on July 27, 1943 in Sulphur Spring, TX to Harry and Hazel Faye (Scott) Randolph. Ronnie worked as a painter and was a truck driver for many years. Ronnie is survived by numerous cousins and long-time friends...
Cumby Texas without Water Again
It has been reported that the town of Cumby, Texas is having issues with their water services again. The town in question has been experiencing problems with their water off and on since January 17, 2024. Bottled water is available at the maintenance barn for residents who are currently without water. Cumby has been experiencing issues with their systems due to the cold spells with freezing temperatures Texas experienced earlier this...
Big Shot Bingo
January 23, 2024 – Tomorrow, Springs Health and Rehab is starting back our Big Shot Bingo. It will be a free bingo for all senior citizens. Come join in on a game of bingo (and snacks) starting at 2:00 p.m. Tomorrow’s Big Shot caller will be Sheriff Lewis Tatum. For questions contact: Stacey WetzelBusiness Development SpecialistSulphur Springs Health and RehabilitationCell...
