No Receipt for Stolen Property
A Waxahachie man attempted to return an item to a business on South Broadway in Sulphur Springs without a receipt. However, the item was found to be stolen from a Tractor Supply Store in Greenville. A records check by Sulphur Springs Police showed Tyler Ray Michka, 23, to have prior charges for theft. Michka is in Hopkins County jail charged with Theft of Property less than $2,500 with Two (2) or More Previous Convictions, a State...
These Days in History: What Happened on the Days Leading up to July 4th?
By Savannah Owens Most people know July 4th marks the United States’ independence, but did you know that on July 1st-3rd in 1863, also marked a turning point for a different war? That’s right, the Battle of Gettysburg in the Civil War. Here’s a closer look at the significance of July 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. July 1st-After a victory at Chancellorsville, Confederate General Robert E. Lee brought his troops further North in...
Saturday Forecast
50% chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day and decreasing to 20% Saturday evening; High: 89 with heat index values as high as 99; Low: 74; Wind: South 5-10 mph
Severe Weather Alert
Significant weather advisory for Hopkins, Hunt, Lamar, Delta, Southeastern Collin and Fannin Counties has been issued at 12:07 a.m. until 1:15 a.m. At 12:07 Doppler Radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Dallas to east of Paris. Movement of the storms was east at 35 mph. Wind gusts up to 50 mph, cloud to ground lightening, and torrential rainfall are possible in this line of storms. Localized flooding is...
TxDOT Responds to Evans Request for Highway 19N Safety Needs
On March 15, 2017, Commissioner Precinct 4 Danny Evans served as the catalyst for conversation between Hopkins County Commissioners and TxDOT regarding the dangers of driving State Highway 19/154 north of the city of Sulphur Springs. On that day, Evans told KSST News that the number of accidents resulting in death seem to be increasing. On March 21st, TxDOT District Engineer met with all the county commissioners to discuss safety...
Food for the Fourth
Hamburgers lead the list for favorite 4th of July foods for Americans according to a recent survey. However, Texans have a different take. BBQ leads the Texans list for favorite food and a cookout or picnic is their favorite activity. The US favorites in the food category include: burgers first at 31%, BBQ at 25%, Hot Dogs 14%, Chicken 11%, with sides at 10%, and desserts at 8%. Activities include cookout/BBQ/Picnic 34.1%, watch...
A & M Forest Service Urges Fireworks Safety, Outdoor Fire Safety
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — As Texans from around the state make plans for the Nation’s Independence Day holiday, Texas A&M Forest Service urges vigilance with outdoor activities such as grilling, campfires and fireworks. According to the National Fire Protection Association, July 4th has the most fires reported than on any other day and fireworks account for two out of five of those fires, more than any other cause of fire. Recent...
A Thumbs Up for Fall Festival’s Activities Downtown
Fall Festival is an annual October event in Hopkins County. But that doesn’t mean that Fall Festival fun can’t be summer fun too! As a fundraiser, Festival board president Tracy Dennis and her committee are planning the “Splish Splash Water Bash” in downtown Sulphur Springs on Saturday July 15th., bringing a huge 28-foot-tall “Purple Crush” water slide and a 70-foot long Hawaiian Dual Slip n Slide....
Aggravated Assault Of Co-Worker Involves Handgun
A dispute between co-workers at a residence on CR 3368 Thursday morning around 9 a.m. brought the attention of Hopkins County deputies. A small handgun and a partially empty box of ammunition was located in a consensual search. The weapon had been displayed during an altercation between the parties the previous night. Following a statement by his co-worker, Jorge Jaramillo, 37, of Saltillo is in Hopkins County jail charged with...
