Flooding and Heavy Rains Expected South of I-20; Hopkins County Not Threatened at This Time
Unless Harvey changes course or advances faster than the 2 mph rate it is traveling, the National Weather Service calls for only a 40-50% chance of showers and thunderstorms for the Hopkins County Area. Much of the heavier rain is currently expected south of I-20. KSST will continue to monitor for severe weather and will update you if a weather issue threatens the area. For today and tonight: Widespread rain and isolated thunderstorms...
Pictures of the Senior Summer Olympics
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A Walk To Remember Quilt Raffle
The Senior Citizens Center is raffling off a beautiful quilt made by Teri Ruff and donated by Bill Ruff. “This photo doesn’t do the quilt any justice.” Karon Weatherman said “I put on the Flyer a group photo the the Terrific Tuesday’s group with the Quilt.” The quilt can be seen at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center. Tickets are $ 1.00 each or 6 for $ 5.00. You can purchase your tickets...
Sunday Forecast
30% of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High: 84; Low: 69: Wind: East northeast 5-10 mph.
Lady Cats Sweep Saturday Bracket at Tyler Tourney
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team ended play in a big way at a Tyler tournament Saturday. The Lady Cats won their bracket with three wins and no losses. The Lady Cats defeated Eustace, 25-17, 25-17. Later they topped Nacogdoches, 25-9, 25-11. Then they bested Tyler Grace Community, 25-18, 25-19. The Lady Cats have now won four straight matches to improve their season record to 14-9. In statistics Saturday, Autumn Tanton led the...
Fall Festival Hosts Emerald City Concert
By Savannah Owens The Fall Fesitval hosted the Emerald City band on Saturday August 25th at the Civic Center. The Emerald city band is one of the top party/event bands in Dallas and is known for their non-stop music experience. They blend each song into the next, so there is no pause in the fun! The Emerald City Band played many cover songs like “Play that Funky Music”, “Call Me Maybe”, and “Blurred...
Bookworm Box Hosts 5 Trendy Authors
Sulphur Springs Bookworm Box hosted a book signing for five trendy and noteworthy authors on August 26, 2017 between 1:00 and 4:00 pm. Nicole Hart, Leddy Harper, Stephanie Walls, RC Boldt and Corina Adans were on hand to greet many fans who lined up to visit with the authors and get their books signed. The authors were excited to meet fans and share their stories. Nicole Hart said she “began writing in the 6th grade” and has been in...
Patricia M. Crowder
Graveside service for Patricia M. Crowder, age 93, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at I.O.O.F Cemetery with B.J. Teer officiating. There will be no visitation. Mrs. Crowder, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. Patricia was born to Burl C.Thomas and Elizabeth Francis Slate Thomas on May 19, 1924 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She...
Update: Hopkins County EMS Busy as Harvey Hits
Brent Smith, Hopkins County EMS Director updates Hospital District Board on the work of Hopkins County AMBUS and the Hopkins County six paramedics in South Texas. KSST’s thanks to Joe Bob Burgin, Board Member for this message from Smith: “A quick update; the Ambus has fortunately got some rest this evening. We returned to staging in San Antonio around 1800 Friday. Sleep and dinner was been the majority of the agenda this...
