*Updated* News-Telegram Without Electricity
The Echo Publishing Company will not have electricity until in the morning at 5 a.m. according to Oncor. So, that means there will be No paper printed and delivered today. The Newspaper will continue to updated their Facebook page. A link is provided below.
The Tuesday publication of the Sulphur Springs News Telegram is in jeopardy. The News-Telegram building is without electricity. A decision will be made regarding publication between now and 2 p.m. That decision rests on whether or not electrical power is restored. If electrical power is restored before 2 p.m. the newspaper will publish and deliveries will be late according to News-Telegram Business Manager Butch Burney.
Also creating difficulties for the news outlet, their website server is housed in their building. No electrical power means their website is also down until power is restored. Their Facebook page is live: Sulphur-Springs-News-Telegram
As a courtesy to the News-Telegram, KSST will keep you posted on their publication plans.
800 Without Electrical Power
As of 1:30 p.m Tuesday afternoon approximately 800 people were without power in Sulphur Springs according to City Manager Marc Maxwell. Maxwell has monitored the restoration of electrical power following Monday’s severe weather.
At 6:50 p.m. Monday evening, 6,000 Sulphur Springs residents were without electrical power. By 7:30 p.m. Oncor reported there are 7,000 electric meters in Sulphur Springs without power. At that time David Collier with Oncor, reported to Maxwell that all electrical power in the city will not be restored by Tuesday morning. Oncor pledged to work through the night and continually until the problem is solved according to
Maxwell.
Electrical power outages, power poles and power lines down, buildings with substantial roof damage, roadways blocked by downed trees and flood waters, these were just some of the results of a line of severe thunderstorms with winds in excess of 50 miles per hour that moved through Hopkins County and the city of Sulphur Springs Monday afternoon between 4:30 and 5 p.m.
Ardis Center of Performing Arts Seeks New Venue for Sunday’s Recital
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When the roof over the performance stage area at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center was removed by Monday’s storm winds, Ardis Center of Performing Arts kindergarten class was in rehearsal on the stage. Ten kindergarten aged students along with instructors were preparing for their performance in Sunday’s dance recital—the theme of the recital is Weather Wonders. All the class performances are set to songs that center on rain, wind, cold, and other weather related themes.
Sharon Burney, Director of Ardis Center of Performing Arts, said this week was dedicated to a one class at time rehearsal. When the storm began its damage, she said the noise kept building giving an indication that this was no usual storm. She said as the roof began to be removed, instructors along with parents present got the girls off the stage and with the illumination of emergency lights that came on due to the electrical power going out; they took students to a closet at the back of the auditorium where they were safe. The storm passed quickly and all left civic center as soon as possible. Burney said the weather was far more intense than the practice. Everyone was ok and no panicked during the ordeal.
Now the recital is seeking a new venue. At this time, Commerce Middle School auditorium, which seats 650, is the front runner but Burney said she is looking for a space that will seat 1,000. She is basing her need on previous attendance for Ardis Center dance recitals. One hundred thirty-five dancers ranging in age from 2-year through high school will present a two-hour performance beginning at 3 p.m. Sunday. KSST will keep you posted on the location.
*Final Update* Dangerous Situation on Putman St
A transformer fell into a homeowners driveway after snapping off of its pole during Monday’s storm. The fallen power line was removed from the roadway, and power was cut to the fallen transformer, allowing for the flow of traffic to continue. Crews have repaired the the transformer as of May 27, 2015.
KSST news spoke with the worried homeowner as she pointed out that the main power lines that supply power to her block were laying across the top of her metal roof.
*Updated* Wesley House Still on Backup Power
Oncor got full power restored to the Wesley House on Church St in Sulphur Springs around 6 pm Tuesday evening.
Crews get ready to remove trees at Wesley House. Building still on back up power. No damage to building. Crews were working around the building to repair some fencing and minor damage to Wesley House as they wait on Oncor to restore power.
All residents of the facility are well taken care of as the facility operates on emergency back up power.
Crews get ready to remove trees at Wesley House. Building still on back up power. No damage to building.
*Updated* Hospital Still Using Backup Power
Crews are working into the night to clear trees on Jackson St near Hopkins County Memorial Hospital and restore full power to the hospital. Oncor crews are making every effort to restore power as quickly as possible. Although the hospital is utilizing a back up generator, which is working well, hospital staff would feel more comfortable with full power from Oncor. Some glitches in the hospital system, such as the regular phone system, have been reported. The 9-1-1 system has been in full operation since the storm. Oncor projects full power to be restored before morning.
Carriage House on Emergency Power
Pipeline road has been cleared. Although minor roofing damage to the Cottages at Carriage House…. Electrical service had not been restored by 11am. Carriage House running well on emergency generator power
Minor damage to Carriage House Manor.
Pipeline Road Cleared.
New Beginnings Fellowship Building Damaged
New Beginnings Fellowship building damaged by recent storm.
Cow seek refuge at Old Borden Plant
It appears some storm displaced cows have found refuge at the Old Borden plant in Sulphur Springs, Tx.
Cows hanging out at old Borden Plant after storm.
Cows hanging out at old Borden Plant after storm.
Cub Cadet Remains Open During Repairs
The Cub Cadet Store in Sulphur Springs sustained a considerable amount of roof damage during the Memorial Day Storm that blew through on Monday. KSST News spoke with owner, Mickey Pegg, who considered himself lucky considering all of the damage sustained just across the street at the Sulphur Springs Airport. As this is normally his busiest time of year, he will remain open as they repair some of the roof damage. Luckily, none of the inventory was damaged, either inside or outside. We reached him on his main phone line (903)885-5222 which was working Tuesday morning. Mr. Pegg noted that he was experiencing an increased number of phone calls for chainsaws, which he still has in stock.
