Jerald Mack Brown, Jr
Mr. Jerald Mack Brown, Jr., age 44 of Winnsboro, passed away on Wednesday, June 1st, 2016 in Winnsboro. He was born on December 22nd, 1971 in Winnsboro to Jerald Brown, Sr. and Renalda Hearn Brown. Junior hauled cattle for TC Farms. and was a Baptist. He is survived by his father, Jerald Mack Brown, Sr. of Pickton; mother, Renalda Brown of Winnsboro; daughters, Jordan Sartin and Kallee Sartin of Pickton; sisters, Malissa Simmons and...
TxDOT Plans For Hillcrest I-30 Overpass
Tim McAlaby, the Public Information Officer for the TxDOT Paris District, provided KSST with exciting news for motorists in Sulphur Springs. The past week there has been minor construction on the Hillcrest Dr. I-30 overpass in Sulphur Springs. The construction crew poured new concrete in worn portions of the road in preparation for the new cloverleaf interchange that the Paris District is currently awaiting state office approval. The...
Cumby Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest
June 3, 2016 – A lawful traffic stop by Cumby Police Sgt. Charles Walker led to the arrest of Rachel Nicole Guerrero, 28 of Mesquite. During the stop, Officer Walker asked Guerrero to exit the auto. As she stepped out, he noted two open containers of alcohol and also, in plain view, a clear plastic bag containing several bags that contained white power suspected to be cocaine in the driver’s seat. Both driver and occupant were...
Class of 2016 Prepares for Graduation
Two Hundred twenty-nine members of the Class of 2016 will receive their high school diploma during Commencement Exercises tonight at 8 p.m. in the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center Arena. The event was moved to the arena due to the threat of rain. Friday morning, students and those participating in the ceremonies attended a practice session at the arena (see slide show below). Tonight, Hopkins County Military Coalition will present...
Years of Service Honored at SSISD End of Year Luncheon
A number of individuals were recognized for their years of service to the Sulphur Springs ISD Thursday morning at the end of year luncheon for staff and administration. Superintendent Mike Lamb present Kristin Monk with her 20 year pin and Marci Owens, his Administrative Assistant. Rodney White presented Larry Mahand with his 10 year service pin. Sherry McGraw presented a 15 year pin to Kelley Perry. Kristin Monk awarded Karen...
Mary Ruth Williams
Mrs. Mary Ruth Williams, age 91 of Sulphur Springs, passed away on Thursday, June 2nd, 2016 in Sulphur Springs. Mary was born on September 14th, 1924 in Hopkins County to the late Charles Henry Redding and Beulah Regan Redding. She retired from K-Mart was a homemaker, and a Methodist. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Samuel Williams; and brother, Kenneth Redding. She is survived by her son, Charles Don Williams...
Rise in Crude Oil Prices Good News for Commissioners
Hopkins County Commissioners are taking steps to secure crude oil to be used in repair of county roads this summer. According to County Judge Robert Newsom, crude oil prices are finally higher making available the opportunity to purchase crude. The commissioners had been stymied in their search for crude oil due to low prices creating lack of interest on the part of any supplier to make available the needed commodity. Commissioner...
Kathy York
Memorial Services for Kathy York, age 65 of Sulphur Springs will be held Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at New Beginnings Fellowship Baptist Church with Bro. Paul Pogue officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Kathy passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at her residence. She was born on August 13, 1950 in Sand Springs, OK the daughter of Jim and Sue (Evans) Workman. She was a secretary, homemaker and member of the New...
Saltillo ISD Names David Stickels Lone Finalist for Superintendent
Saltillo Independent School District has named David Stickels the lone finalist for Superintendent there. Stickels was chosen from among more than 30 applicants. Stickels has been named as the lone candidate to fill the vacancy created when Kevin Wooley announced his retirement after six years as Superintendent and 32 years in education. Wooley leaves education to become Music Minister at Mt. Sylvan Baptist Church in Lindale....
Another Trio of Contestants for Title of Ms. Hopkins County Sr.
Let’s meet three more contestants for the Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant to be held on Saturday June 4, 2016 at 6 pm in the Church of the Nazarene gym at 1300 League Street in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The pageant is open to ladies age 60 and older, and is a celebration of the talents and contributions of senior women in our community. The winner advances to Ms. Texas Sr. Classic pageant. Joni Hughes, age 75, is the...
