A Candidate Forum For House District 2 Candidates Will be Held October 11, 2023
September 27, 2023 –
The Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel, a local chapter of Texas Retired Teachers Association will hold a Candidate Forum on October 11 for candidates who are running in the special election for Texas House District 2.
Citizens in Hopkins, Hunt, and Van Zandt counties are eligible to vote in this election.
The forum is expressly focused on education issues. This is an opportunity for teachers and school personnel, families and business owners, and the public at large to learn more about the candidates and to ask education-related questions to those seeking this position. Each candidate will have the opportunity to speak for three minutes and then questions will follow.
Because the governor has placed such a high priority on education during the legislative session, we felt that focusing on education issues would be very relevant to the citizens in all three counties.
The forum will be held on Wednesday, October 11, from 5:00-6:00 pm at the Sulphur Springs Middle School Cafeteria, 835 Wildcat Way, Sulphur Springs.
Ramsey Back in Hopkins County Jail
September 27, 2023 – Victoria Nicole Ramsey is back in Hopkins County Jail. She was arrested by Wills Point Police on September 24th. The Van Zandt County Sheriff held her on a $150,000 bond till she could be returned to face her charges in Hopkins County.
Ramsey, age 34, was arrested last year after a motorcycle chase along I-30 in Sulphur Springs. When she was eventually arrested she had several credit cards that were listed as stolen in her possession. See that story here.
She is charged with:
1 32.51(C)(2) FRAUD USE/POSS IDENTIFYING INFO # ITEMS 5<10
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Odell Arrested After Traffic Stop
September 27, 2023 – Sulphur Springs Police observed the driver of a black Lincoln perform a traffic violation around midnight Tuesday. A traffic stop was performed in the parking lot of a south Broadway retailer. The driver was compliant, and when asked, he gave permission to search the vehicle.
During that serch, Police found a black bag. Inside they found baggies of methamphetamine and associated paraphernalia.
The passenger, 35 year-old Ashton Elizabeth ODell, claimed ownership of the bag and contents. She was arrested and transported to the Hopkins County Jail without incident. ODell, who lists herself as unemployed, was on parole out of Lamar County at the time of her arrest.
ODell is charged with:
1 481.115(D) POSS CS PG 1/1-B >=4G<200G
KSSTRadio.com publishes Sulphur Springs Police Department reports and news. The Police Department is located at 125 Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas. Non-emergency calls can be made to (903) 885-7602.
If you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.
The Sulphur Springs Police Department continues to serve its citizens with pride in its overall mission and will strive to provide the best possible police force in the 21st century.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Hopkins County Records –
Report of Marriage Documents for Hopkins County
8/23/23 Thru 9/7/23
- Ted Robert Patton Jr and Linda LaJean Patton
- Christopher Trent Newton and Sarah April Marks
- Monty Carl Kingsley and Deborah Irby Morgan
- William Hunter McPherson and Makayla Lynn Hall
- Jonathan Alex Motes and Kendall Rita Eapp
- Kenneth Christopher White and Bethany Nicole Moser
- Jimmy Dee Buckholt Jr and Sarah Elizabeth Massey
- Brandon Shane Stotts and Kimberly Ann Chisom
- Juan Antonio Tovar and Summer Michel Weatherford
- Gene Kenneth Ingram and Amanda Dawn Teater
- Jordan Howard Griggs and Jaylee Nichole Williams
- Matthew Jay Stang and Brittney Nicole Bell
Land Deed Transactions
- Tina Marie Knotts, Gregory Leach, and Haley Leach to David Aaron Knotts; Tract in the N R Irby Survey
- Glenn Miller to Nancy Walker and Randall Walker; Tract in the Robert Lee Survey
- Glenn Miller and Laura Miller to Brandy C Pence and Sean P Pence; Tract in the Robert Lee Survey
- Daniel and Patsy Klingemann Living Trust, Patsy R Klingemann Co Trustee to Ellen Shipley and James
- Shipley; Tract Green Acres Addn
- Gary Lewis to Clinton Cline and Misty Cline; Tract in the Irwin Addn Survey
- Pamela Chennault to Juan Perez; Tract in the Juan Palvadore Survey
- Carla Frazier Family Trust, Carla Fay Frazier and Rick Frazier Co Trustees, Rick Frazier Family Trust to
- HP Investments LLC; Tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin Survey
October Gardening Tasks to Consider by Mario Villarino
September 26, 2023 – In Texas, October is a great time for gardening as the weather starts to cool down. Here are some gardening tasks to consider:
Plant Fall Vegetables: You can plant cool-season vegetables like lettuce, spinach, broccoli, and carrots. They thrive in the milder temperatures.
Prune and Trim: Trim back overgrown shrubs and perennials to prepare them for winter. Remove dead or diseased branches.
Mulch: Apply mulch to insulate the soil and conserve moisture. This helps protect plants from temperature fluctuations.
Fertilize: Fertilize your lawn and garden with a slow-release, balanced fertilizer to provide nutrients for the upcoming months.
Bulb Planting: October is ideal for planting spring-flowering bulbs like tulips and daffodils. They’ll bloom in the spring.
Watering: Adjust your watering schedule as temperatures decrease. Plants generally need less water in the cooler months.
Pest Control: Keep an eye out for pests and diseases. Cooler weather can reduce some pest problems, but vigilance is still important.
Fall Flowers: Consider planting fall-blooming flowers like mums, asters, and marigolds for a burst of color.
Lawn Care: Warm-season grasses may go dormant as temperatures get cooler. This is a great time to control fall weeds with herbicides that might become a problem next spring.
Prepare for Frost: Be ready to protect tender plants if frost is expected. Cover them with blankets or use frost cloth. First frost kill is usually in early November for Hopkins County.
Learn a Variety of Important Techniques in Welding at Paris Junior College
September 26, 2023 – BEVELING
Welding student Elijah Symonds, left, is an advanced student in the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding program. Welding Instructor John Plemons is teaching him the process of beveling medal with the auto beveler.
Paris Junior College — located in Paris, Texas, about 100 miles northeast of Dallas — has been a part of the Lamar County community since 1924.
Paris Junior College offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees, as well as Certificates of Proficiency in technical/workforce fields. The college has expanded its academic curriculum through the years to encourage associate degree and university transfer candidates. Since establishing its first vocational program — jewelry and watchmaking in 1942 — the college has been aggressive in adding technical/workforce programs that will benefit students entering the workforce.
The campus of 54 tree-shaded acres includes 20 major buildings and residence halls and provides students a unique and pleasant environment for learning.
Paris Junior College also operates centers in Sulphur Springs, Texas, and in Greenville, Texas.
Vision
To be the educational provider of choice for the region.
Mission
Paris Junior College is a comprehensive community college serving the region’s educational and training needs while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of our diverse community.
3rd Annual Jr Commercial Heifer Show and Sale is Saturday
September 26, 2023 – Three participants in the upcoming Hopkins County Jr Commercial Heifer Show and Sale stopped by KSST for an interview on Tuesday. You can hear the complete interview during the KSST Morning Show later this week.
The show and sale is dedicated to FFA and 4-H members in Hopkins County. It provides a showcase for their efforts, and also provides financial benefits that can be used for higher education or to fund additional projects for next year. It aims to help keep kids in the Texas Cattle Industry.
A heifer is a female cow that has never given birth.
The cattle in saturday’s sale will be heifers. Some will be pregnant; others will just be ready. All the details, awards, genetics, etc, of each pen of 3 heifers will be given before bidding begins.
Quality heifers often fetch a premium price. Buyers get to chance decide what genetic influence to use (if they are open), and can expect a long life of production from heifers.
The term ‘Commercial Cattle’ means cross bred cattle most often sold as beef. They make up the bulk of cattle across the world. They are often marketed at local actions barns and are the engine that keeps the cattle industry going.
Of the three interviewees, two are headed to college next year. They plan to study Ag related programs. The third still has a few years of highschool to complete, but plans on pursuing Ag Business or Ag Broadcasting.
The event, at the Hopkins County Civic Center, is open to the public. Judging start in the morning and the show begins at 9AM. There is a buyer’s dinner, sponsored by CNB Sulphur Springs at 5pm. Sale starts at 6 PM.
For people that need an ag exemption or want to increase their herd, this is a great opportunity. People can buy a pen of three bred heifers, and in a few months have six cattle.
Come out and support youth involved in the Texas Cattle Industry. “Bring your checkbook; bid early, bid often.”
Come See the New CT Scanner at CHRISTUS
Sulphur Springs, TX – With a partnering donation from the Hopkins County Health Care
Foundation, a new computerized tomography (CT) scanner has been purchased and installed at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs. The public is invited to attend the unveiling which will be held on Thursday, October 12 at 2 p.m. at CMF-SS, 115 Airport Rd.
“We are so pleased to have been part of making this new equipment available for our community. Through our annual fundraising Gala, Snowflake Campaign, Handbag Bingo, and major gifts solicitations, we raise funds to make the very best medical technology and equipment available for Hopkins County residents. This is a wonderful example of how the combined efforts of the Foundation and hospital result in better healthcare for our citizens,” shared Maleta Reynolds, chair of the Foundation’s board of directors.
The Foundation donated $400,000 in 2021 toward the purchase of the new equipment which cost in excess of $700,000. The installation required renovation of a room in order to house the CT scanner, so the project was only recently completed. This is the second CT scanner available at CMF-SS.
To find out more about the Foundation or donating to support local healthcare, contact the Hopkins
County Health Care Foundation, an IRS 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization, at 903-438-4799.
Chamber Connection for September 27
Chamber Connection – Sept. 27
By Butch Burney
After three great meetings last week with restaurants, churches and schools regarding the Total Solar Eclipse of 2024, the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce will host a meeting with retail business owners and managers at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, in the Chamber’s Conference Room.
We will talk about the Eclipse, which will happen on Monday, April 8, 2024, and their role in preparing for the thousands of visitors that will be in Hopkins County. So, if you own or manage a retail store, please make plans to attend the meeting.
Cocktails and Conversation
We will kick off our Cocktails and Conversation, the new name for our revamped Business After Hours, with The Tipsy Oak Lounge, a great new spot inside The Oaks Bed and Breakfast on Oak Avenue. Cocktails and Conversation will last from 5-6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5, so drop by for a casual networking event. You don’t have to be a Chamber member to attend.
Stew News
Stew cooks, you have just a few days to nail down your site!
Past stew cooks have until noon on Friday, Sept. 29, to reclaim the site they cooked on last year. The 54 th Annual Hopkins County Stew Festival, presented by Alliance Bank, will get underway on Saturday, Oct. 28.
Tickets and shirts are now on sale, so get yours now!
Tickets are $8 each for those 13 and over. Children 12 years and younger will eat free this year, thanks to Signature Solar’s sponsorship, but they still need a ticket.
Tickets can be purchased online at HopkinsChamber.org or at the Chamber office, 110 Main St. Tickets can also be purchased at our financial institutions which include Alliance Bank, City National Bank, First National Bank of East Texas, Guaranty Bank and Trust, Pilgrim Bank, Red River Credit Union, and Texas Heritage National Bank
T-shirts are now available at the Chamber office for just $25 in adult sizes S-XXL. We will also be getting in other merchandise as the Oct. 28 stew date draws closer.
The 54 th Annual Hopkins County Stew Festival, presented by Alliance Bank, has been able to keep its costs down because of our generous businesses in the community, and the cost just got even cheaper for some families.
Signature Solar and the Chamber announced that children 12 and under will eat free at the festival on Saturday, Oct. 28, due to Signature Solar’s generous sponsorship. Children will still need tickets, which can be obtained either online or via paper tickets.
One Church announced last week that they will sponsor the Fun Zone, which includes Gellyball, bounce houses and kids’ games. That means free fun for children, thanks to One Church’s generous sponsorship!
City National Bank will be sponsoring the Friday night festivities, Oct. 27, which will include our appetizer contest and concert by Dubb and the Luv Machines!
Thanks to all of our sponsors who make the stew festival affordable for families in Hopkins County. Follow the Chamber’s Instagram and Facebook accounts for spotlights on our sponsors and updates on the stew festival.
Main Street Uncorked
Main Street Uncorked Wine and Music Festival comes to downtown on Oct. 14, from 1-7 p.m. Enjoy wine from some of the best Texas wineries, shop local vendors and enjoy talented musical artists. Jeb Brooks Band will perform from 1-3 p.m., and Nevermind will be on stage from 4-7 p.m.
Tickets are available at MainStreetUncorkedSS.com from $10. Tickets at the door are $15.
Fall Festival
The Fall Festival is coming in October.
The Homecoming Carnival is Oct. 11-15, while the parade (from Buford Park to Brookshire’s) will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21. Trade and vendor booths, a kids’ zone, creative art contest and craft show will all be conducted Friday, Oct. 27 to Saturday, Oct. 28.
Ribeye Roundup
Bet your appetites ready for the NetBio Cattleman’s Classic Ribeye Roundup, back on Celebration Plaza on Saturday, Oct. 7. The steak dinner starts at 6:30 p.m., with a concert at 8 p.m.
Tickets are $35 each and can be purchased at Texas Heritage National Bank. VIP tickets are $100 each.
Homecoming Parade
The Dial Study Club Homecoming Parade, presented by Triple Crown Roofing, will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12. All SSISD student organizations and sports teams are encouraged to join. If your business would like to sponsor, contact any Dial member or call 903-243-4138.
Mobile Mammography
Hunt Regional Healthcare’s Mobile Mammography Coach will be at Sulphur Springs Shopping Village, 1185 South Broadway St., on Thursday, Sept. 28. Most insurances are accepted, including Medicare and Medicaid. Please call 903-408-5010 to schedule a time.
Ribbon Cutting
Studio 9 Hair Designs will host a ribbon cutting at their new location, 416 Hillcrest Drive South, at noon Wednesday, Oct. 4. Please join us for their event.
Campbell Man Arrested at Airport; Returned to Hopkins County Jail
September 26, 2023 – A Campbell, Tx man was arrested at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport this week. He had an outstanding warrant for his arrest out of Hopkins County.
ALEXANDER GRANT STEVENS, who lists himself as unemployed, has a bond set at $100,000.
He was arrested in May of 2023 and charged with:
1 22.05(B) DEADLY CONDUCT DISCHARGE FIREARM
On the morning of May 21, 2023, Hunt County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to calls of a person shooting a gun out the window of a grey Dodge Charger or Challenger in Campbell, Texas. Multiple houses and vehicles had gunshot damage. Stevens’ motive for shooting at houses and vehicles was undetermined.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
