Tornado Watch Extended Then Cancelled
The tornado watch issued at noon today set to 8 p.m. had been extended until 11 p.m. Saturday night but at 9:50 p.m., the National Weather Service cancelled the watch.
Severe thunderstorms moved through Van Zandt, Rains, Hopkins, and Red River counties earlier today produced heavy rain, hail, and cloud to ground lightning. These storms also produce rotating formations and tornadoes that did not touch ground.
At 8 p.m. this evening, the cool front had not reached Hopkins County but is producing tornados in Rockwall County that are moving to the north. A new line of storms is expected in the local area as the evening continues. Now heavy rains will be the focus of any thunderstorms in the area… until something changes. Follow the weather updates on ksstradio.com and KSST 1230 AM.
Hopkins County Under Tornado Watch Until 8 p.m.
Dec 26, 2015 – A tornado warning for Hopkins County expired at 4:15 p.m. Saturday when the severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado diminished in intensity. However a second tornado warning for Rains County was issued to end at 5 p.m. This storm is following the same path as the earlier storm and will pass through Hopkins County implicating Sulphur Springs and Como in its path.
KSST will continue to monitor the situation. Hopkins County is under a tornado watch until 8 p.m. this evening.
Tornado Watch Issued Until 8 p.m. Saturday
A tornado watch has been issued by the National Weather Service and is in effect until 8 p.m. this Saturday evening (December 26, 2015). Forty six counties, including Hopkins County, is included in the watch area. The watch was issued at 12:35 p.m. Saturday.
SSHS Soccer Teams Take to the Pitch For Scrimmages
Both of the Wildcats and Lady Cats’ soccer teams open the season with two scrimmages this week. The Wildcats scrimmage at Royse City New Year’s Eve at 2:30 p.m. and then have their annual Alumni Scrimmage on the Prim Stadium pitch Saturday beginning at 5 p.m.
The Lady Cats scrimmage against John Tyler at Rose Stadium Tuesday at 7 p.m. and again at Pleasant Grove Saturday at 1 p.m.
Wildcats, Lady Cats Return to Hardwood Monday
After the Wildcats’ basketball team plays in a Kaufman tournament Monday and Tuesday, they will open district play at Texas High Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
Meanwhile, the Lady Cats’ basketball team’s only action this week will be on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in an Idabel, Oklahoma tournament. Lady Cats Coach Jeff Chapman came to Sulphur Springs from Idabel
Christmas Fires at Two Local Agribusinesses Under Investigation
Sulphur Springs firefighters were called to a couple of fires Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
The first fire destroyed the second floor of the old tin Northeast Texas Farmers Co-Op building near Houston and Jackson.
Later firefighters were called to an 18-wheeler fire in the 600 block of Mulberry at a feed and fertilizer service. The 18-wheeler was destroyed by the fire.
Cause of the fires is under investigation.
Christmas Day Assault on Disabled Mother Lands Man in Hopkins County Jail
Decmebr 26, 2015 – A 34-year old Brownsville man was arrested in the early morning hours of Christmas Day for allegedly assaulting his disabled mother. Police were called to a residence in the 300 block of Woodcrest Drive at 2:45 a.m. Friday. Both the victim and her mother told police that they feared the threat of future violent from the man. Joshua Scott Morris was charged with assaulting a disabled person, according to reports. JP Brad Cummings set bond for Morris at $30,000 and required an ankle monitor should he be released.
Morris spent Dec. 25-27, 2015 in jail, then was released on bond. He appeared in court with his attorney on May 26, 2016. He plead guilty to a Class A misdemeanor charge of assault causing bodily injury/family violence and was sentenced to 2 days confinement in the county jail. He was credited with time served in 2015 on the charge and assessed court costs.
River Flood Warning Issued for South Sulphur River
The National Weather Service has issued a River Flood Warning for the South Sulphur River in Southern Delta and Northern Hopkins Counties from 2 p.m. Friday, December 25, 2015 until further notice or until cancelled. The river should rise above flood stage by Saturday morning and continue to rise to a crest near 23 feet by Tuesday after midnight. The river flood stage is 16 feet.
Do not drive autos through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near the riverbanks.
Filing Dates Set for May City Council Election
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The city of Sulphur Springs has already posted filing dates for next May’s city council election. Filing will begin for a place on the city council ballot on Wednesday, January 20. Filing will continue until Friday, February 19. Filing will take place with City Secretary Gale Roberts on the second floor of City Hall. Seats up for election this year will be in Place 4 where Freddie Taylor is the incumbent and in Place 5 where Emily Glass is the incumbent. Early voting is scheduled between Monday, April 25 and Tuesday, May 3. The regular election day is Saturday, May 7.
Flash Flood Watch Issued for Weekend
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood watch for the eastern two-thirds of North Texas from 6 a.m. Saturday until 6 a.m. Monday. Hopkins, Delta, Rains, Van Zandt and surrounding counties are included in the watch.
Rainfall will begin across the watch area on Christmas night as an upper level storm system approaches from the west. Rainfall intensities will increase on Saturday with embedded thunderstorms a possibility though out the day.
Rainfall will continue through Sunday and into Sunday night before moving northeast of the region on Monday. Rainfall totals of 3-6 inches are possible with localized higher amounts especially across the northeastern-most area.
A flash flood watch means that conditions are favorable for heavy rain, which may lead to flash flooding. KSST will keep you apprised of any severe weather or flooding conditions.
