Softball heads to North Lamar Tuesday
Coach David Carrillo’s squad heads to third place North Lamar on Tuesday, Apr. 11 for another district duel. Sulphur Springs hopes to pick up another big win in Paris, last hosting Pittsburg on Thursday. Lady Cats softball won big over the Lady Pirates, 10-0. Coach Carrillo’s squad scored early and often in their blowout of Pittsburg. It all started in their first at-bat, as Sulphur Springs put up five runs to go up big...
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Approves A Resolution To Slow Finalization Of Jim Chapman Lake Master Plan
April 10, 2023- Hopkins County Commissioners Court met Monday to discuss a resolution of the Jim Chapman Lake and White Oak Creek Mitigation Area master plan. This resolution would postpone the finalization of the masterplan by two years to allow Stakeholders and Local Citizens to work with the Army Corp of Engineers and Texas Wildlife and Parks to maximize current assets and future possibilities for the lake. Portion of map of Cooper...
Slaton Hires Law Firm, Remains Silent on Absence From Legislative Session
April 10, 2023 – KSST News learned early Monday morning that District 2 State House Representative Bryan Slaton has retained an attorney to respond to a potential ethics investigation by the Texas House Committee on General Investigating. Patrick Short, a Rockwall attorney has over 30 years of legal experience representing clients in East and North Texas in personal injury, wrongful death, criminal defense, and select civil...
Moore Back in Hopkins County Jail
April 10, 2023 – DeAnthony Rayon Moore was arrested last week as he returned to his residence. Moore who reports himself as unemployed, lives in Sulphur Springs. Moore had an outstanding warrant for violation of parole on a manufacture delivery controlled substance charge. Law Enforcement report that when they contacted Moore, he initially refused to follow commands, but eventually relented and was taken into custody without...
Wildcats Track finishes third, at district championship meet Tuesday
Wildcats track & field matched their efforts from last week’s competition, finishing third as a team at their home invitational on Thursday, Apr. 6. It is a quick turnaround though as both track squads head to Texarkana for the 15-4A district championships this week. It begins Tuesday, Apr. 11 at Liberty-Eylau’s Harris Field at 4 P.M. Running Events Malachi Roland, got the scoring underway in Sulphur Springs in the 100...
Marshall Arrested After I-30 Stop Yields Drugs
April 7, 2023 – MARSHALL, TACORRIE JARORRE DAVON was arrested after an I-30 traffic stop and vehicle search. The stop occurred on the western edge of Sulphur Springs at around 10AM. Marshall, who reports himself an Arlington, TX resident, is 30 years-old. A Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy was on patrol when he observed a vehicle traveling eastbound on Interstate 30 near the 116 mile marker. He entered the highway and ran...
Plant Basil With Your Tomatoes
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener OK, now that you’ve picked out what tomatoes you want in your garden, you’re ready to begin concentrating on support actions such as fertilizers, weeds, etc. You might even be looking at some companion plants to help grow more, healthier, and better tasting tomatoes. Marigolds, for example, have a pungent odor that makes many pests move on to more favorable areas. One of the best companion...
Dinner Bell Menu for April 12, 2023
Money Law and First American Title is a repeat PARTNER for Dinner Bell this year. For their wonderful support we are extremely grateful. GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday. MENU Mexican Lasagna Seasoned Pinto Beans Mexican Corn Salad Chips and Salsa Sopapilla Cheesecake ...
Paris District Road Report for April 10, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting April 10, 2023. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such...
Local Texas House Representative Bryan Slaton Absent For Two Days of Session Before Holiday
April 7, 2023 – District 2 House Representative Bryan Slaton was missing from all proceedings in the 88th Texas Legislature both Wednesday and Thursday before the Good Friday holiday in advance of Easter Sunday. All votes for the very busy two days showed Slaton as “Absent – Excused”. His last record of voting came on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 as he voted on several bills presented on that day including one...
