NETBIO Cattle Sale Sets Records; Begins Relief Fund for Wildfire Victims
The Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization continues to set records at its pre-conditioned calf and yearling sale. At the NETBIO March sale held on Wednesday at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Auction, producers offered 7,269 head of calves and yearlings for sale. It was the largest March sale held since NETBIO began its producer program in 1998. While the number of cattle set a record, it can also be noted that the price of...
Thursday Forecast
Patchy drizzle; High: 68; Low: 60; Wind: South, southeast 10-15 mph, gusting to 20 mph
Channel 18 News, Wednesday, March 15, 2017
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A & M Commerce Presents Three Day Tuba/Euphonium Event
COMMERCE, TX—Texas A&M University-Commerce is proud to host three internationally acclaimed tuba and euphonium artists for a three-day event that will take place March 20-22 in Finney Concert Hall. A masterclass and lecture will take place Monday, March 20 at 4 p.m.; a Solo Recital will take place Tuesday, March 21, at 7:30 p.m.; and a Chamber Music Recital will take place on Wednesday, March 22, at 7:30 p.m. All events are free...
Arsonist Sentenced to 15 Years in TDCJ
In a contested hearing in Eighth Judicial District Court Wednesday afternoon, Eric Dale Bailey, guilty of a Felony 2 level Arson, was sentenced to 15 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Bailey was guilty of a Felony 2 Arson. Bailey, 31, of Sulphur Springs was arrested for arson related to an early morning fire in the 900 block of Gilmer Street. At the time of the arson, Fire Investigator Aaron Kager told KSST News,...
Commissioner Evans Catalyst for Work Session Focused on State Highway 19/154 North
Commissioner Precinct 4 Danny Evans is 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. Evans told KSST News Wednesday that the number of accidents resulting in death seem to be increasing. KSST has requested an accident report from January, 2011 to March 10th of this year regarding all types of accidents and results...
Dinner Bell Served by the Marine Corps League
The weekly free community lunch, hosted by the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs was dished up by the Hopkins County Marine Corps League. Commandant R.W. Derb Goodman greeted everyone as they entered the Fellowship Hall. The Corps led the Pledge of Allegiance. A prayer was said, and the serving began. DSCF2173 DSCF2171 DSCF2164 DSCF2162 DSCF2159 DSCF2156 DSCF2153 DSCF2151 DSCF2175 DSCF2176 DSCF2180 DSCF2183 DSCF2188...
Early Morning Assault Results in Arrest
Before the Hopkins County Deputy arrived, Quinston Trail Brooks, 20, of Sulphur Springs had left the Highway 11 West location to which the deputy had been called regarding a disturbance. At the location, the deputy noted the visible injuries to the neck and arms of the female victim. Damage to the victim’s yard was also noted. Brooks was found at his Beckham Street residence at 2:49 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Brooks admitted to...
Clydemae “Clydia” Boyd
Funeral service for Clydemae “Clydia” Boyd, age 76, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Mitchell Chapel Church of God in Christ with Bishop Nelson Gatlin officiating. Interment will follow at Coffee Cemetery, Como with Johnny Wright, Mario Thomas, Bryant Jackson, Jeremy McGill, R.V. Jones and Reginald Thomas serving as pallbearers and Bill Barrett, Lester Henley and Joel Peoples serving as...
