Dr. Pam Anglin, President of PJC, Seeks Expansion of College District
Dr. Pam Anglin has been President of Paris Junior College for 13 years. Her own higher education was begun at a community college in Grayson County, and she testifies to the value of close-to-home options for loan-free education prior to a student’s move to a university. At the university level, and through part-time classes, Pam earned her Masters and then her Doctorate degrees. She has a passion for providing a path to success...
Over 100 Entries in Dairy Festival Parade Saturday
Grand Marshall Mark Sustaire and family will lead the annual Hopkins County Dairy Festival Parade Saturday, June 11th. The parade will leave the Buford Park staging area at 10 a.m. and follow the traditional parade route down Connally Steet to Celebration Plaza then out Gilmer Street to South Broadway and conclude at the corner of South Broadway and Lee Street. Sustaire will follow the color guard and be followed by the reigning Dairy...
Animals of the Week: Haley & Hillary
Haley and Hillary are two Lab puppy sisters of six to seven weeks old. Haley is the black lab and Hillary is the chocolate lab. Both were found together at Bob Evan’s Food Plant last week. “It’s possible that they were dumped in the area and that’s where they ran to,” Animal Shelter Officer Barbi Blanch said. “It was during the rain last week and they were found hiding under wood pallets.”...
Woman Arrested for Injury to a Child
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to a disturbance involving a juvenile in the 100 block of Sandy Hill Road Wednesday night around 9:30 p.m. There the investigating deputy found a juvenile with visible marks on the back of his neck. The deputy was directed across the road to the neighbor’s house where contact was made with the alleged suspect. During the interview with the suspect, the deputy noted a strong odor of...
Traffic Poll, Cast your Vote
Our intern did a great story updating folks on the traffic concerns on Broadway and around town. A lot of comments have come out of the story and a lot of opinions on why there is so much traffic and/or what to do about it. In a very informal poll on KSSTradio.com you can cast your vote on what the troubles you think are causing the traffic woes. Vote Here: [poll id=”43″] ...
Three Day Camps for Children at Cooper Lake State Park
Texas Parks and Wildlife has promoted the theme of “LIFE IS BETTER OUTSIDE!”. And how true that theme is! Studies show that children who spend time outside are usually healthier, do better in school, and affects them cognitively and behaviorally. Cooper Lake State Park is offering two three day camps this year. Dates are June 21,22,23 and July 26,27,28. This outdoor experience is for children ages 8 through 14. The activities will...
Sulphur Springs Work Camp Completes House Projects
The Sulphur Springs Work Camp finished its tenth year tonight, June 8, with a total of 185 houses completed. The camp began Sunday with volunteers from school districts and church youth groups around Hopkins County. “Our goal is to paint houses in the community for people who have need,” Work Camp Leader Julie Burgin said. “Youth groups gather together each summer for a few days to go out into the community and show...
‘Mark Twain’ at Reilly Springs Community Center
Larry Davis with KSST’s Enola Gay on Wednesday’s Good Morning Show Mr. L.V. Davis who now lives in Hopkins County, Texas between Miller Grove and Cumby, has traveled the country since the 1970’s with his portrayal of Mark Twain. He now even looks like the America writer and humorist, although as a younger man, he employed wigs and makeup to achieve the look earlier in his career. Davis plans to retire the act soon,...
Violation of Probation Returns Arsonist to Local Jail
Walter Lee Robertson, 66, is back in Hopkins County Jail after several years away. Robertson is held for violation of probation for felony arson. Robertson was arrested in the Dallas County Jail and transported back to Hopkins County. In 2006, Robertson received a differed probation for second degree felony arson. According to Hopkins County Sheriff’s records Robertson had written his half-sister a letter telling her she had been...
