Commissioners Court To Consider Adopting Budget And Tax Rate Monday
Aug22

Commissioners Court To Consider Adopting Budget And Tax Rate Monday

Repairs To 2 County Buildings, Pine Forest Solar And Hybrid’s Road Use Requests Are Also On Aug. 23 Agenda The Hopkins County Commissioners Court has a full agenda Monday morning, with adoption of the budget and tax rate at the top of the list. Bids for repairs for two county buildings, Pine Forest Solar LLC and Pine Forest Hybrid I LLC’s road use requests, the Selection Committee’s review of and recommendations...

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Meal A Day Menu For August 23-27, 2021
Aug22

Meal A Day Menu For August 23-27, 2021

Meal-A-Day food preparation Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for Aug. 23-27, 2021, includes: Monday –Beef Spaghetti, Italian Vegetables and Garlic Sticks.Tuesday – Chicken Pot Pie, Broccoli, and Pickled BeetsWednesday – Ham and Potato Casserole, Candied Carrots and...

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Joseph Stephen St. Miklossy
Aug21

Joseph Stephen St. Miklossy

Joseph Stephen St. Miklossy, 86, of Winnsboro, Texas, took hold of his Savior’s hand and entered into eternal life on August 20, 2021. Mr. St. Miklossy was born on February 16, 1935, in New York City, NY to the late Joseph and Alice St. Miklossy. He along with his wife Pat moved to Lake Winnsboro in 2000, coming from Plano. Joseph was an independent insurance salesman who enjoyed being his own boss. Mr. St. Miklossy graduated...

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3 Convicted In District Court
Aug21

3 Convicted In District Court

At least three people were convicted in district court this week on felony offenses, according to the district attorney’s office. Larry Tyron Goodson (HCSO jail photo) Larry Tyrone Goodson entered pleas of guilty to a July 5, 2020 third or more driving while intoxicated offense charge and a June 7, 2021 bail jumping and failure to appear charge Aug. 17 in the 8th Judicial District Court, as prearranged. The 50-year-old’s...

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Paris District Road Report for the Week of August 23, 2021
Aug21

Paris District Road Report for the Week of August 23, 2021

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Aug. 23, 2021. 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 as...

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2 Men Jailed On Violation Warrants
Aug21

2 Men Jailed On Violation Warrants

Two men were jailed on violation warrant Friday in Hopkins County, according to arrest reports. State Highway 11 West Arrest Trondamion Andrezhel Cleveland Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Elijah Fite stopped a Kia passenger vehicle at 2:02 p.m. on State Highway 11 west near County Road 4703 for a traffic violation. Upon contact, the occupants were identified. A records check showed passenger Trondamion Andrezhel Cleveland...

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More Than 2 Pounds Of Cocaine Found During I-30 Traffic Stop
Aug21

More Than 2 Pounds Of Cocaine Found During I-30 Traffic Stop

Sulphur Springs Police Officer Cleve Williams found more than 2 pounds of cocaine during an Interstate 30 traffic stop early Saturday morning. Williams reported stopping a black Mitsubishi G4 at 2:27 a.m. Aug. 21, 2021, that was traveling in the passing lane and not passing other vehicles on I-30 east at mile marker 124. Williams alleged finding the driver to be in possession of 2.2 pounds (almost 1 kilogram) of cocaine. Kim Lafay...

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3 Sulphur Springs Men Jailed On DWI Charges
Aug20

3 Sulphur Springs Men Jailed On DWI Charges

Three Sulphur Srpings men were jailed in as many days on DWI charges. A 36-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested Thursday evening on a third or more DWI charge, 43-year-old Sulphur Springs man on a felony DWI-related charge Wednesday and a 75-year-old by DPS on a misdemeanor DWI charge, according to arrest reports. South Broadway Street DWI Arrest Chaisen Jadran Chamenss(HCSO jail photos) Sulphur Springs Police Sgt. Matt Glenn...

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CPCISD Students Selected To Serve On State Committee
Aug20

CPCISD Students Selected To Serve On State Committee

Como-Pickton CISD Superintendent Greg Bower this week announced that several of students have been chosen to serve on the Texas Transition Regional Student Advisory Committee. Dr. Bower said CP is “proud of their representation and efforts.” CPCISD students will provide feedback on the Student-Centered Transitions Network, which collaborates with Texas Education Agency to support students as they move from high school to...

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Advice From FEMA Deployed Medical Staff
Aug20

Advice From FEMA Deployed Medical Staff

KSST had the opportunity to speak with several members of a FEMA deployed COVID relief team this past week. Team members are from as far as six states away. They are here to provide critical support for a northeast Texas hospital that is being overrun with patients. Among them are nurses and respiratory therapists. As members of a Federal program, they are not allowed to speak on any specifics. We did ask them about any personal...

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