Suspect Charged with Murder in Another Suspected Fentanyl Death
February 16, 2024 – Tyler Bromley, 26, of Rockwall was booked into the Hopkins County Jail and is being held on $1 million bond for first degree felony murder charge stemming from a recent fentanyl overdose. Bromley is suspected of supplying the drugs laced with fentanyl that caused the death in the overdose. A new Texas law signed September 1, 2023 allows anyone who supplies fentanyl that results in a death to be charged with...
Kerri Burgin
August 20, 1968 — February 14, 2024 Memorial Service for Kerri Burgin, age 55, of Brashear, TX will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Myra Wilson Chapel in Sulphur Springs City Cemetery with Buddy Wiggins officiating. Mrs. Burgin passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 in Plano, TX. With our condolences.
Chamber Banquet Award Recipients
February 16, 2024 – Another sell out crowd attended this year’s 97th Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet. Well deserving recipients received the following awards: Caregiver of the Year – Jerry Pritchett Growth and Renewal Award – Main Street Theater Ambassador of the Year – Kim Beck Vision Award – Billie Ruth Standbridge Community Pride Award – Help a Child Benefit,...
Survey: Bond Proposal Vote in May 2024
February 16, 2024 – A brief survey is available to provide feedback for the upcoming Bond Proposal vote on May 4, 2024. This survey is provided by KSST and is not affiliated in any way with any school district or other institution. A link to the official ‘Bond Facts Flyer’ is provided. Click here for the survey. Logo
Jennings Family Members Get Caught Allegedly Hiding Fugitive
February 16, 2024 – As the investigation continues into the automobile theft case reported by KSST News in early January, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies made thier way to a residence on County Road 2300 to serve a felony warrant on Everett Jennings. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle Deputies knocked on the door and received no answer although two residents could be seen walking through the...
Hopkins County Records – February 2024
Daily Instrument Register For 2/5/24 Thru 2/7/24 LJ Martin Ranch LLC to Carmen Maria Cornejo and David Gerardo Cornejo; Tract in the F Marrs Survey Jared Robinson, Megan Self, and Shalia Self to Lavania Glenette Self; Tract in the Francis Hopkins Survey Eleven One Homes Series LLC to Diosdado Properties LLC; Tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin Survey Donald R Hales to Clifford Dean Autrey, Sheri Jo Autrey, and Diamond D Barn; Tract in...
SSISD Bond Election set for May 4
Dr. Deana Steeber discusses the upcoming $157 million bond election for two new schools and the renovation of three others with KSST’s John Mark Dempsey. Dr. Deana Steeber discusses the upcoming $157 million bond election for two new schools and the renovation of three others with KSST’s John Mark Dempsey. SSISD Logo
Plans Underway for the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s First MAN Bingo
February 15, 2024 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care (HCHC) Foundation is planning the first Man Bingo, to be called Mingo, featuring prizes that guys (and gals) will be excited to win. The big night will happen on Thursday, April 18. Sponsorships are available now with reserved tables for 8 going on sale on March 23, and individual tickets, if seats are available, will be available on...
Dinner Bell Menu For February 21, 2024
Money Law Firm and First American Title became Community Partners in 2023 and have continued that sponsorship with the Dinner Bell Feeding Ministry into 2024 with multi times each year. Thank you Brent and team for making sure “Persons Who Need A Meal” in this area receive that sustenance. GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the...
Eugena Sparks
Eugena “Gena” Faye (Sykes) Sparks, age 55, of Sulphur Springs, TX was born in Brookhaven, MS on August 15, 1968 to Howard Eugene Sykes and Willie Faye Townsend. Gena passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Plano, TX. She is survived by son, Joseph Passmore, Jr.; daughters, Sabrina Sparks and Brianna Sparks; sisters, Tonye Usher, Tonya Hofland and husband Jason, Alice Schmalz and husband Jerry;...
