Retired General McClendon Accused of Sexual Assault of Child Arrested in Sulphur Springs
May 12, 2024 – A routine traffic stop by a Hopkins County Sheriff Deputy produced a person of interest in an ongoing investigation of Sexual Assault of a Minor. Retired Air Force Brigadier General Mike Houston McClendon was found to be named as a person of interest in a sexual assault investigation. McClendon cooperated with authorities during and after the traffic stop by driving to the local sheriff’s office and being...
Sulphur Springs High School Theatre Will Perform Final Show of the Year Friday
May 9, 2024 – Sulphur Springs High School Theatre will perform their final show of the year this Friday, May 10th, at 7pm in the SSHS Auditorium. Directed by senior Talley Brown (who also acts in the production), and featuring many of the graduating seniors: Caroline Prickette, Addison Bradley, Oliver Falter, and Kaela Gardner—supported by Aiden Woodard, Aspen Mayhew, and Emma Boatman, Hallelujah Girls is a hilarious and...
Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report for April 2024
CLAIMS – We had one minor workers’ compensation claim and no liability claims in April. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN – We have applied for a $250,000 grant from the General Land Officeto help pay for the plan. They require an amendment to our Financial Management Policybefore they approve the grant. The amendment is on the agenda. COLLEGE STREET – We are on the home stretch. I still think we will have the street open by June 01.HOLIDAY DRIVE –...
Sulphur Springs City Council Remains Unchanged After Election
May 6, 2024 – Most of the focus for the May 4th elections was on school bonds, but three seats on the Sulphur Springs City Council were on a separate ballot over at City Hall. Two seats were unopposed, with Jay Julian and Harold Nash, Sr. being reelected to their seats without opposition. Place 3 had incumbent Oscar Aguilar fending off challenger Seth McDaniel with Aguilar receiving 65.6% of the 250 votes cast in the low turnout...
CHRISTUS Provides Free Athletic Physical for Sulphur Springs and Surrounding Schools
May 5, 2024 – CHRISTUS Health hosted free student athlete screenings for ten different school districts in Sulphur Springs and surrounding areas on Friday, May 3. More than 1,200 students from (entering) 7th to 11th grade were seen. Fifty staff members volunteered, including physicians, nurses, athletic trainers, and support staff, to make this possible. First Baptist Church generously lent their ROC building for the event. The...
Sulphur Springs City Wide Spring Clean Up Planned for April 22nd Thru 27th
April 19, 2024 – The Annual Sulphur Springs City-Wide Spring Clean-Up is planned for Monday, April 22, 2024, thru Saturday, April 27, 2024. City residents may carry large items to discard from 7:00am to 7:00pm to the Sulphur Springs City Collection site. To verify the individual arriving with trash is a resident, living within the city of Sulphur Springs, those bringing large items to dispose of will be asked to show proof of...
Phone Line Troubles at City of Sulphur Springs
April 18, 2024 – Although AT&T cell towers seem to be having severe trouble currently in Sulphur Springs, there is also wide-spread trouble with Frontier landlines and internet access across the city as well. Frontier is unable to give KSST News any information on what is causing the trouble or when regular service might be restored. Regular 911 service seems to be working okay, but now the City of Sulphur Springs has...
Meet Sulphur Springs High School’s 2024 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
April 17, 2024 – As part of KSST’s Salute to Excellence, we would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Sulphur Springs High School’s 2024 Valedictorian and Salutatorian. At a reception hosted by Sulphur Springs High School, held in the high school’s library on April 16, 2024, the 2024 Valedictorian and Salutatorian were announced and honored. With a GPA of 4.575, Alexis Marie Villarino, age 17,...
Sulphur Springs High School UIL Academic 15-4A Champs Excel in 2024
April 15, 2024 – UIL Academic Team Updates (District UIL Academics Highlights 2024)April 5 & 10 – District 15-4A Academic Meet The SSHS Wildcat UIL Academic Team competed Friday, April 5 and Wednesday, April 10 at the District 15-4A Academic Meet. The team won the District 15-4A championship with 823 points, garnering 63 individual medals, 5 first place teams, and 3 second place teams. SSHS students also earned the titles of...
Sulphur Springs Main Street Sidewalk Sale
April 12, 2024 – The eclipse is over but the Mega Sales continue in downtown Sulphur Springs with the Main Street Sidewalk Sale, April 13th from 10am-7pm. Discounts up to 50%, even savings at local restaurants.