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Cumby ISD Having Unanticipated Early Release Today Due To Power Outage
Dec09

Cumby ISD Having Unanticipated Early Release Today Due To Power Outage

Cumby ISD is having an unanticipated early release today. The school began notifying parents at 11:47 a.m. on social media and other means that classes will end at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 9, 2021, due to a power outage. An Oncor electrical transformer was reported by the City of Cumby to be down on Main Street at 11:24 a.m. Cumby Volunteer firefighters were on scene and ONCOR has been notified. Cumby ISD staff reported that caused the power...

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New City Attorney, Secretary Administered Oath Of Office
Dec09

New City Attorney, Secretary Administered Oath Of Office

Mayor, City Manager Express Appreciation to Roberts, McLeroy For Service, Guidance To City And Leaders Sulphur Springs City Secretary Gale Roberts administered the oath of office to Nate Smith, the new city attorney, and Natalie Darrow, the new city secretary, Tuesday evening during her last City Council meeting. Both Roberts and City Attorney Jim McLeroy are retiring this year from the City of Sulphur Springs. Gale Roberts...

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Wildcats Basketball in Day One of Forney Tournament For Thursday Game Day
Dec09

Wildcats Basketball in Day One of Forney Tournament For Thursday Game Day

Coach Brandon Shaver’s squad are locked in for day one of the Forney tournament. Day one on Thursday, Dec. 9 has them taking on the Wylie Pirates and the host Forney. Sulphur Springs’ first game on the day is at 1:30 P.M. against the Pirates. The Wildcats’ second tourney contest against the Jackrabbits will tip-off at 4:30 P.M. The men’s basketball team comes in to this Thursday game day set for their second...

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Leona “Sue” Caddell
Dec09

Leona “Sue” Caddell

Leona “Sue” Caddell Leona “Sue” Caddell, 76, left this world to meet Jesus and be reunited with her daughter Jaime on December 3, 2021. A celebration of life will be held at West Oaks Funeral Home, Monday, December 13, at 2 p.m. with Pastor Ed Lantz of First United Methodist Church Sulphur Springs officiating. Sue was born on April 24, 1945, in Harlingen, Texas. She attended Richfield High School where she was an...

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It’s Christmas Card Time! We’d Love to Receive Seasons Greetings From Your Family to Ours…Postal Mail or E-mail!
Dec09

It’s Christmas Card Time! We’d Love to Receive Seasons Greetings From Your Family to Ours…Postal Mail or E-mail!

During this Christmas season, we’d like to honor a long-standing tradition between KSST and our listeners by asking for your Christmas card! Whether you send yours by postal mail or email, please add us to your Christmas Card list! Here are the addresses: KSST Radio/Channel 18TV, P.O. Box 284, Sulphur Springs, Texas 75483 or [email protected]. Feel free to include a little note, a picture or a favorite memory, or even one of...

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Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report – December 7, 2021
Dec08

Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report – December 7, 2021

Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell presented the following report to the Sulphur Sprigs City Council during their Dec. 7, 2021 meeting: COVID-19 RESPONSE The Delta variant wave of Covid-19 declined for several months, but now the trend seems to have turned around. The number of active cases in Hopkins County fell from 122 to 44 in November, but quickly rebounded to 65. The number of COVID cases at the hospital also dropped to 2...

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Chamber Connection – Dec. 8: Time To Get Recognition Nominations In
Dec08

Chamber Connection – Dec. 8: Time To Get Recognition Nominations In

By Butch Burney As 2021 comes to an end, it is time to get nominations in for those individuals and businesses that have been outstanding this year. Nominations are being accepted for Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Small and Large Businesses of the Year and other superlative recognitions. The awards will be announced at the Chamber’s membership banquet on Thursday, Feb. 10, at the Hopkins County Civic Center. Nominations can...

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News Release: Rep. Bryan Slaton Joins TRG In Amicus Brief Against Vaccine Mandate
Dec08
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Lorene Morse
Dec08

Lorene Morse

Lorene Morse Funeral service for Lorene Morse, age 88 of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Rev. George Dickens officiating and Rev. Larry Dickens assisting. Interment will follow at Sharon Cemetery in Winnsboro, Texas with, Larry Dickens Jr, Michael Dickens, Cecil BJ Dickens, James Henry Jr., Joseph Roberts, Clayton Henry and Casey Gary serving as...

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Kim Pool
Dec08

Kim Pool

Kim Pool Funeral service for Kim Pool, age 59 of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, December 10, 2021, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Denver Hines officiating. Interment will follow at Greenpond Cemetery with Jon Stowater, David Kull, Greg Hoelcher, Stoney Watkins, Justin Watkins, Terry Pearce, Dakota Williams and Joe Neeman serving as pallbearers and Steven Hoelcher, Cameron Terry and Dr. Sandy Vaculik...

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