Flushing Out
An open hydrant north of downtown Sulphur Springs helping to maintain the City’s water system. Hydrant flushing is necessary to test the hydrants to make sure adequate flow and pressure is available. Flushing is also done to remove sediment from the pipes in order to maintain water clarity and quality in the distribution pipes.
read moreHopkins County Sheriff Butch Adams Retires
Hopkins County Sheriff Butch Adams will end his more than 39 year law enforcement career when he retires December 31. He started at the Sulphur Springs Police Department before moving over to the Sheriff’s Department. When he was first elected Sheriff, he decided his goal was to serve for 20 years. Sheriff Adams said when he hit that mark, he decided he was done and was ready to go. He said the job had its’ trials and tribulations but he said he had fun and he enjoyed it. The Sheriff kidded Sheriff-Elect Lewis Tatum by saying he...
read moreChief Deputy Ricky Morgan Retiring
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Ricky Morgan is retiring at the same time as Sheriff Butch Adams, a man that he worked alongside for the past 20 years. Chief Deputy Morgan also was a Sheriff’s Patrol Deputy for 10 years. He said his favorite thing about the job was the friends he had made that he now considers family. His plans are to continue flying his airplane and doing flight instruction. Chief Deputy Morgan also wants to do more fishing and to spend more time with his wife.
read moreLocal closing announcements for December 23-27, 2016
POSTAL CARRIERS WILL MAKE DELIVERIES ON SATURDAY CHRISTMAS EVE, BUT THERE WILL BE NO WINDOW SERVICE ON SATURDAY DECEMBER 24 AT THE SULPHUR SPRINGS POST OFFICE. POSTAL SERVICES WILL CONTINUE TO BE CLOSED ON MONDAY DECEMBER 26. ALL POSTAL SERVICES WILL RESUME ON TUESDAY DECEMBER 27. CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY DECEMBER 23 AND MONDAY DECEMBER 26. HOPKINS COUNTY OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY AND TUESDAY DECEMBER 26 AND 27. SSISD TAX OFFICE WILL CLOSED THROUGH MONDAY DECEMBER 26, AND WILL RE-OPEN TUES DECEMBER 27. THEY...
read moreKing Awards
Numerous members of the community will be receiving the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards in 34 different categories at an awards celebration on January 16. The awards celebration will take place at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church at 208 Fuller in Sulphur Springs. Dr. Ray Keck III, President and CEO of Texas A&M University-Commerce will serve as master of ceremonies. Keynote speaker will be Dr. Kenneth “Rock” Clinton. According to the Hopkins County African American Leadership Conference, these awards are given to those...
read moreThe Wannabees!
KSST stopped by the League Street Church Of Christ and met with the Wannabees this morning. The Wannabees are a group of ladies that come twice a month from and work on their individual projects. They are there the first Thursday and the third Tuesday of each month. The ladies of the Wannabees explained to KSST that they work on their own personal projects, they might get a big project from the Quilt Guild and work on it all together but its not often. Today there was only 5 ladies, but there are usually 10-15 ladies there at a time. Due to...
read moreInfinity 4-H at Tractor Supply Raising Funds for a Trip to Houston.
Come by Tractor Supply Saturday December 17th from 11AM to 2PM. They are selling Hot-dogs, Drinks, and wrapping gifts for a Donation. Infinity 4-H is taking part in a Science Fair and Public Speaking Competition in Houston.
read moreHopkins County Beekeepers Meet to Share and Learn
The Hopkins County Beekeepers met in winter temperatures to discus more spring and summer like activity. A pre-meeting Q&A session ranged from mites to chemical to beetles. The main program was provided by Texas Beekeepers Association member Roger Farr. HCB member skills range from first year beginners to seasoned veterans. Question can be directed to Rolanda Hasten at 903-450-7580.
read moreHopkins County Beekeepers Association Meeting, December 15th, 2016
The Hopkins County Beekeepers Association Will meet 6:30 p.m. in the Agrilife building. Texas Beekeepers representative Roger Farr will be the guest speaker. For further information, call HCBA President Rolanda Hasten at 903-450-7580.
read moreChristmas Calendar for December 17, 2016
THERE WILL BE A CHRISTMAS “ONE” EVENT ON SATURDAY DECEMBER 17 AT 5PM IN DOWNTOWN SULPHUR SPRINGS. THIS IS A CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT THAT YOU CAN BE A PART OF, FREE OF CHARGE AND OPEN TO PERSONS OF ALL AGES, SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS. FREE COFFEE AND COCOA WILL BE OFFERED. LEAGUE STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST WILL SPONSOR A FREE GIVEAWAY OF COATS, JACKETS, HOODIES, SOCKS, ETC ON THE PARKING LOT OF COST SAVER GROCERY ON MAIN STREET IN SULPHUR SPRINGS, BETWEEN 10AM AND NOON ON SATURDAY DECEMBER 17, TIL SUPPLIES RUN OUT. THE...
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