Lee Street Jamboree: Fun for the Entire Family
Last Saturday September 18th, was the annual Lee Street Jamboree in downtown Greenville. Families were all smiles as they grabbed some snacks to eat, and enjoyed the beautiful weather. Food trucks had everything from kettle corn popcorn and Kona ice to nachos, hamburgers, cheese fries, and even wine popsicles for mom and dad! Many of the unique vendors offered great deals that had people shopping until they dropped. Several vendors...
Woman Claims She Was Going To Pick Her Children Up From School After 5 p.m. When Arrested For DWI
A 31-year-old Dike woman claimed she was going to pick her children up from school – at 5:30 p.m. – when deputies arrested her for DWI. This was her second DUI arrest in less than a year, according to arrest and jail reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies received more than one complaint in regard to a reckless driver on FM 1537. One complainant told...
Constitution Week is September 17-23; View DAR Display in SS Public Library Foyer
Display was done by Marynell Bryant, who is Chapter Regent, Gail Boles who is Constitution Week Chairman and Sandy Noe. The items belong to various members. What is Constitution Week? Constitution Week is the commemoration of America’s most important document. It is celebrated annually during the week of September 17-23. The United States Constitution stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans throughout history to...
Local Food Pantries Need Volunteers on Food Bank Days
Each Monday when the Northeast Texas Food Bank truck arrives in Sulphur Springs, volunteers are needed to assist local food pantries in getting their supplies for the week. Recently, a call went out on local media for more volunteers. KSST went to see how best to help the local situation. Northeast Texas Food Bank semi-truck A Northeast Texas Food Bank semi-truck arrives at approximately 9 a.m. Mondays on the parking lot of...
Evading Arrest Charge Enhanced To Felony Due To Prior Convictions
A man who tried to run from officers during a traffic stop ended up charged with two felonies, including an evading arrest charge enhanced to a felony due to prior convictions, according to sheriff’s reports. Justin Wayne Andrews Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Josh Davis and Sgt. Tanner Steward reported that not only did Justin Wayne Andrews fail to stop the Concord he was driving at a Van Sickle Street stop sign...
Hopkins County Unemployment Rate Dips During August 2021
Delta, Franklin, Hopkins, Lamar Counties Jobless Rates Remain Below State Average The unemployment rate in Hopkins County dipped slightly during August 2021, and Franklin County continued ahead of Hopkins County for the second consecutive month in a row with the lowest unemployment rate in the Northeast Texas/Texarkana Workforce Development Area, according to the Texas Workforce Commission and Texas Labor Market Index data released...
Brian Keith “Rusty” Reed
Brian Keith “Rusty” Reed Funeral services for Brian Keith “Rusty” Reed, age 55, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bobby Joe Keller officiating and Bro. Danny Ballard assisting. Interment will follow at Ridgeway Cemetery with Jackie Reed, Keith Duncan, Brandon Edge, Bradley Edge, Richard Reed, Roger Reed, Mark Reed, and Rodney Keller serving as...
Wildcats Golf Fall Schedule Released
Wildcats football head coach and athletic director Greg Owens earlier this week released the men and women’s golf schedules for the fall 2021 season. The season gets underway in mid-October when the men’s team, lead by head coach Jeremy DeLorge, will take part in their first tournament right here in Sulphur Springs at the Sulphur Springs Country Club on Oct. 18. After that Coach DeLorge’s squad will be in Gladewater...
Harrison Announces Intent To Seek Re-Election As County Court At Law Judge in 2022
Hopkins County Court at Law Judge Clay Harrison Monday announced his intention to seek re-election. Harrison was elected in 2018 upon the retirement of Judge Amy Smith. A conservative Republican, Harrison said he plans to once again seek the nomination of his party in the spring 2022 primary. Hopkins County Court at Law Judge Clay Harrison In 2019, Judge Harrison was appointed by the Texas Supreme Court to a joint taskforce on...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report For Sept. 13-19, 2021
The Winnsboro Police Department’s weekly media report for Sept. 13-19, 2021, included the following: Winnsboro Police Arrests Milton Henderson, age 53, of Dallas, was arrested on September 13, on a Collin County warrant for probation violation-larceny. Hunter Ray, age 23, of Gilmer, was arrested on September 14, for tampering with or fabricating evidence with the intent to impair and possession of less than 2 ounces of...
