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Hopkins County Chamber Connection 07.03
Every year, our family looks forward to the Saturday before Thanksgiving, when we gather for dinner, turn on KSST and get our phones ready for the annual Sulphur Springs Symphony League auction. It is a hoot and a can’t-miss event! They always have a great range of items, from tens...
32nd Annual Independence Day Celebration
32nd Annual Independence Day Celebration Image Master of Ceremonies Adam Teer kept the program moving during the 32nd Annual Independence Day Celebration on the downtown square. Staff photo by Tammy Vinson Master of Ceremonies Adam Teer kept the program moving during the...
Dave Campbell's Texas Football releases preseason predictions for local schools
Dave Campbell's Texas Football releases preseason predictions for local schools Image Sulphur Springs' Wyatt Watson (9) races down the field after catching a pass during a game against Mount Pleasant last season. Watson was named a player to watch on the Wildcats by Dave Campbell's Texas Football. ...
Hopkins County United Way Gives Back To Community
“Thanks to our generous community, Hopkins County United Way received contributions exceeding original allocations for the 2022-2023 Campaign, Chaired by Emily Glass. Hopkins County United Way board members are pleased to distribute an additional $42,638.77 to the following non-profit organizations supported by the 2022-2023 Campaign. Each organization is receiving a portion of the excess.”
Hopkins County Records – May/June 2024
LJ Martin Ranch LLC to Launie Lewandowski and Mariusz Lewandowski; Tract in the AC David Smith Survey. Aaron A Woodruff and Magan L Woodruff to Awbree Summers and Rich Summers; Tract in the AC J Lee Survey. Misty Lynn Blair, Ann McFarlin Block, Danny Lafay Cline, James Albert Cline, Jessie...
Great Turnout At Youth Football Camp
Former Sulphur Springs Wildcat and Current Central Oklhamoma Broncho CJ Williams held a youth football camp Sunday. The camp provided young athletes in the Hopkins County area to get some additional work in, while also learning from some great former Sulphur Springs Wildcats players. The camp had a great turnout,...
It’s gonna be hot today, tomorrow
The forecast track of Hurricane Beryl has the storm making landfall across northern Mexico on Sunday. Based on this track, the only impacts across southeast Texas or Southwest Louisiana would be minor coastal flooding, said Donald Jones, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Lake Charles office. “However, additional impacts could occur should Beryl track […]
Texas Game Wardens stress boating safety, 'staying dry' during July 4 holiday
Jul. 3—AUSTIN — As temperatures continue to rise, many Texans and out-of-state visitors are making plans to cool off on one of the many pristine waterbodies across the state. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds those on the water to follow basic boating safety precautions over the holiday weekend. Texas Game Wardens, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and thousands of law ...
Testing the Limits of FFS
, Mississippi is a long way from Texas, but big news recently surfaced in a local newspaper there that is sure to pique interest among crappie buffs across the Lone Star state and beyond. The story centers on the use of forward facing sonar. On June 21, Clarion Ledger outdoors writer Brian Broom reported that Mississippi’s Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks voted to cut daily limits at four of the state’s more popular crappie lakes — Grenada, Enid, Sardis and Arkabutla Lake. All are well known for producing big crappie. According to the story, the main reasons for the reduction hinge...
ALERT: New Law In Texas Allows You To Ask Companies To Do This
The growth of technology in Texas is astounding. It's difficult to believe, but how handle things ten years ago is different from the current due to its expansion. In fact, people can get online anywhere these days, as long as their phone allows it. What some people don't realize is...
Texas DPS ramps up Fourth of July enforcement with Operation CARE
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is intensifying its enforcement efforts for the Fourth of July holiday, including the Operation Crash Awareness Reduction Effort (CARE), which runs from July 3-7. Operation CARE is a specialized campaign where Texas Highway Patrol Troopers will patrol for drivers who are speeding, intoxicated, not complying with Texas’ Move Over, Slow Down law, or violating other laws, according to a press release from DPS. ...
BEWARE: Federal Agency Issues Warning After Dog and Cat Food Recall In Texas
Texas pet owners are told to be very careful when purchasing food for their dogs or cats. News Week released a statement on how there has been a recall by online food, and pet food subscription site Viva Raw for several products due to a risk of bacteria contamination. PLEASE...
New York Bans Gas Powered Lawn Equipment. Is Texas Next?
There's been a lot of movement lately in the United States about going electric for many different things powered by gas. We've seen a huge push for electric cars lately, and now some states are banning gas-powered lawn equipment. So, is Texas going to fall into that spot?. Here's what...
Fireworks And 11 More Events Happening In East Texas This Weekend
Fireworks, cookouts, family, friends, and good times are on the agenda for this weekend as we continue to celebrate the 4th of July. With the 4th falling on a Thursday hopefully, it gives you an extended four-day weekend. If not, then hopefully an extra day off during the week!. We'll...
Texas Pastor Makes Emotional Plea For Return Of Son Who's Been Missing For Four Years
A Texas pastor is still looking for answers after his son went missing in 2020. He's made an emotional plea hoping the case might finally be solved. In 2020, Jason Landry, a Texas State University freshman, went missing. Authorities located his wrecked car, but they didn't find Jason anywhere. What makes things even more mysterious is the car was in the opposite direction of where he was supposed to be heading.
Did We Make The List? FBI’s 2024 Most Dangerous Cities In Texas
When it comes to where we live, we never want it to be considered one of the most dangerous places to live. Here is the FBI's 2024 list of most dangerous cities and one of them is not that far from us. The information is based on crime statistics from January 2023 through September 2023. Violent crimes are any crimes that include murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
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