Cumby Math Teacher Arrested On Child Porn Charges
May 31, 2015 – Saturday, a Cumby ISD math teacher was arrested for impersonation—name and persona to create a page—and for possession of child pornography. Lucas Ray Hill, 38, is accused of stealing an identity and establishing a fake social media account which he used to exploit children including the requesting of and soliciting of child pornography. Hill had maintained a large library of pages and pictures in the...
Top Students and Graduation Dates for Area High Schools
North Hopkins High School has 15 seniors who will graduate on Saturday Jun 6. Commencement will be conducted at 3 p.m. in Panther Gym. Valedictorian is Maruricio Gamez and Salutatorian is Denice Franco. Sulphur Bluff High School will graduate 13 seniors Saturday June 6th at 5 p.m. in the new high school gym. Their top two graduates will be announced May 29th during awards day ceremonies. Yantis ISD will graduate 16 in commencement...
NETSA Receives Grant From TCA
The Northeast Texas Association (NETSA) under the leadership of the Sulphur Springs Symphony League has been approved to receive one the 256 Art Respond Project grants through the Texas Commission of the Arts (TCA). These grants fund arts-based projects that address on the priority areas of economic development, education, health and human services, natural resources and agriculture, or public safety and criminal justice. NETSA...
James Thomas “Tommy” Holcomb
JAMES THOMAS “TOMMY” HOLCOMB, 89, longtime resident of Sulphur Bluff, passed from this life into life eternal on Saturday March 21, 2015. Arvin Starrett and the staff of Starrett Funeral Home of Paris will conduct funeral services at 11:00 AM Wednesday March 25, 2015 in the chapel of West Oaks Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas, with Rev. David Larkin officiating. Burial will follow in the Sulphur Bluff Cemetery, with full...
*Updated* Hannah Kirby May Appear on the Television Program “The Voice” Tonight
Click here for latest info !! Although Hannah’s audition did not appear in tonight’s episode of “The Voice”, there is another chance it may be on tomorrow’s episode. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes to catch Hannah’s audition. Hopkins County’s own Hannah Kirby is scheduled to appear on the television program “The Voice” in an upcoming...
Don Julian’s Top Twelve Stories for 2014
I’m Don Julian, KSST News and Sports Director and here are my top stories for 2014 for our area. #12 is the Sulphur Springs ISD negotiating a lease deal with Hopkins County concerning the Civic Center Auditorium. The school district will begin renovating the facility next summer. #11, Sulphur Springs Police Chief resigned to take a position as Chief of the Sulphur Springs ISD PD. The city council named Patrol Captain Jay Sanders to...
Chamber Connection November 20, 2014 by Meredith Caddell
58th United Finals Rodeo-Nov 21st, 22nd & 23rdRodeo Kick off Bash-TONIGHT 20th @5:00–square It is such an honor for Hopkins County to host the United Finals Rodeo in Sulphur Springs at the Civic Center! Let’s show the Cowboys & Cowgirls just how excited we are that they are coming to town. Please be on the square, Thursday, November 20th at 5:00. We will have a ribbon cutting, the Circle E Stagecoach will be downtown for...
Chamber Connection 11/12/14 by Meredith Caddell
Stew Cooks–Pictures are in and available for pick up at the Chamber at 300 Connally Street Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for Brian Toliver Ford Lincoln. Thank you to everyone who attended the grand opening and ribbon cutting for Brian Toliver Ford Lincoln. Hundreds of guests were treated to a fabulous lunch, hosted by the Toliver’s as they shared their beautiful new showroom with the community. Representatives from Ford...
Chamber Connection 11/6/14 by Meredith Caddell
Stew Cooks Pictures are in and available for pick up at the Chamber at 300 Connally Street Hamilton Bake Sale, Friday, November 7th at First United Methodist Church Looking for some yummy goodies for the weekend? Then stop by the Hamilton Bake sale at FUMC Friday, November 7th at 8am and you will be glad you did. Funds for Phoebe Bake Sale, Friday, November 7th on the Square from 8-1 Central Christian Academy is hosting a bake sale...
United Way Report & 100% Club
Good Afternoon! I just wanted to update you on our meeting earlier today. After final calculations were made, our total for today is $48,344.46, bringing us to $122,020.82. We’re at 76% of $160,000!!! We were privileged to have several special guests in attendance. Four Blue Blaze officers from SSHS were able to join us and help “cheer” us on!! Girls in attendance were Captain Jessica Lappin, Sr. Lieutenant Hailey Harrington,...
