SSES Hosts Summer Programs for Hopkins County
Sulphur Springs Elementary School is hosting a variety of summer programs for all of Hopkins County. There is Happy Campers Summer School, Summer YMCA, STEM, Cooking Camp, open library, and a free meals program. Shelby Gibson, District Elementary Librarian for all of the elementary schools in Sulphur Springs, sat down with KSST to talk about the programs being offered this summer at SSES. The Happy Campers Summer School currently has...
Lil 4’s Plants Garden
Lil 4’s is a nonprofit organization that helps get kids off the streets. They provide food, motivation, and mentorship for kids ages 2 to 18. This Saturday morning, participants learn more about responsibility and nature, the Lil 4’s helped the Thesing family plant a garden. The garden is completely for the Lil 4’s, allowing them to grow their own vegetables that the kids eat as part of their meals. “I...
Inmate Trustee Farm Produce Stand
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office has began selling produce from the Trustee Farm. During a Saturday night interview, Sheriff Lewis Tatum explained that they will be selling any excess squash, zucchini, okra, and tomatoes that they grow for that week. In addition to a stand at Celebration Market, the Sheriff’s Office has constructed a produce stand across from the Hopkins County Jail. A box with prices will be left to...
High School Graduation is Upon Us! By Johanna Hicks
High School Graduation is Upon Us! School is winding down for the year, and for many, this will be the end of familiarity and the beginning of the unknown. High school seniors are the “big men on campus”, and then all of a sudden, they become freshmen again, thrust into new surroundings and the unknown. Temptations and radical thinking will bombard these young people. As a parent, I encourage you to stay true to your belief system...
Early Morning House Fire in Pine Forest Area
An early morning house fire Thursday on County Road 3385 in the Pine Forest area called out the Hopkins County Fire Department to assist the Pickton-Pine Forest and Saltillo Volunteer units. The fire started sometime around 3:30 a.m. while a man prepared to leave for work for the day and his wife was preparing him a meal. The wife stepped away from the kitchen range for a brief time and the fire was out of control when she returned....
Criminal Charges Against Contractor Leads to Eighth Judicial Court Trial
A jury trial underway in 8th Judicial District Court is expected to conclude Tuesday. Chad Alan Cappiello, a remodel/repair contractor who also uses the alias Chad Russell, is being tried on two counts of Theft of Property more than $1,500 but less than $20,000. This is not his first day in court for an offense related to this type of theft. In opening remarks Monday morning, Assistant District Attorney Clay Harrison noted that...
Three Arrested for Burglary of Church; Fourth Individual Fled
May 5, 2017 – Three individuals were arrested and charged with Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity when they were apprehended at Weaver Baptist Church during a break-in Thursday afternoon. A fourth individual fled the scene but Hopkins County Deputies have his identifying information. The group pushed open a set of double doors to gain access to the church according to the findings of Hopkins County Deputies Kelly Wiser and...
Dinner Tonight – Cooking with Chef Cruz By Johanna Hicks
Dinner Tonight – Cooking with Chef Cruz I’ve been giving little teasers in the media about “Dinner Tonight”, and now that the plans have been finalized, I’m excited to announce all the details! Dinner Tonight is a program developed by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension to provide information about family meals, kitchen tips, and nutrition while providing recipes and cooking demonstrations. A multi-county team of Family & Consumer...
Dinner Bell Menu April 26th, 2017
Our Community Partner for Wednesday April 26, 2017 Net Data We are so thankful for all these wonderful folks for helping Dinner Bell serve meals to those in need in our community. Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Rice Pilaf Fried Cabbage Green Salad Assorted Breads A Variety of Cookies Tea or Water Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, TX. Dinner Bell Aug1 Dinner Bell Aug2 Dinner...
SSISD 2017-2018 Head Start Registration
SSISD 2017-2018 Head Start Registration April 24-28, 2017 Early Childhood Learning Center 390 Hillcrest Drive Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482 903.439.6170 The Head Start Program will be accepting applications for the 2017-2018 school year. If your child will be 3 or 4 years of age On or Before September 1, 2017, you may complete the registration process to determine if your child will qualify for the program. How to Register: Head Start...
