Manhunt Proves Successful For Sheriff’s Office
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office releases details from manhunt that proved successful in capturing a fleeing suspect north of Cumby. Press Release – for immediate release October 7, 2020 October 6, 2020 Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office and Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association had been conducting a joint investigation regarding theft of various farm related equipment. Hopkins County Sheriff’s received information...
Strides For Blue 122 On Their Walk To Dallas
The Strides For Blue 122 organization is making it’s way through Hopkins County on their journey from Mt. Pleasant to Dallas. The walking trip, a distance of 122 miles, is to educate, train and advocate for the prevention of PTSD and suicide for all First Responders, Veterans and their families. Their journey started on September 28th in Mount Pleasant and should take five days to reach Dallas. Supporters from all of the country...
The American Pickers Are Coming To Texas
The hit History Channel TV show is coming back to Texas in November and plans to be filming several episodes while in the state. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on History. The hit show follows Mike and Frank, two of the most skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’smost valuable antiques. They are always excited to find sizeable, unique collections...
Local AMBUS Deployed For Hurricane Laura
Before Hurricane Laura hit the coast early Thursday morning, the AMBUS stationed in Hopkins County had already gotten the call on Monday and headed to a staging area near Beaumont to be ready to assist. They first transported eleven patients from a rehabilitation hospital to San Antonio and spent the night in San Antonio. The next day they were involved in a “heavy strike” team that involved 4 busses, 5 ambulances and...
Free COVID-19 Testing Available In Sulphur Springs
Free COVID-19 testing will be available in Sulphur Springs starting at 1 p.m. today (Aug. 20) at Hopkins County Regional Civic Center, according to local emergency management officials. The oral swab testing will then be offered from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except Sunday. COVID-19 symptoms are not required for testing. Online registration at GoGetTested.com is required for the free COVID-19 testing in Sulphur Springs, but should...
Scholarships Awarded To Future Educators
Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel recently presented two Hopkins County high school graduates with $500 scholarships. Nancy Barton Moore presents a $500 scholarship to Sulphur Springs High School graduate, Grayson McClure and a $500 scholarship to Como-Pickton High School graduate, Diana Gallegos. The scholarships were awarded by the Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel to a graduating senior who will be seeking a degree in...
It’s Time For The 5th Annual Chamber Of Commerce Photography Contest
BY LEZLEY BROWN, CEO/President, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce I know that you are all wondering about the 2020 Stew Contest, and whether or not it will be cancelled. The answer is … we don’t know yet, but the Chamber is doing everything in our power to plan this year’s stew in a way that will keep everyone safe. Cooks’ letters have been mailed out this week. Once we know how many cooks will be cooking in the...
*Updated* Local Health Authority Still In Dark On State-Reported COVID-19 Death
KSST News has received information from our local Emergency Management Team that this latest state reported death has been determined to be a mistake. For the fourth time, the Texas Health and Human Services/Texas Department of State Health Services COVID-19 website has registered a death from COVID-19 to Hopkins County, and for the fourth time the Local Health Authority reports to KSST News that they have still not been notified in...
July 4th Baseball Tourney At Coleman Park
Triple Play Sports from Athens hosted a tournament in Sulphur Springs at Coleman Park over the July 4th weekend. More than 20 teams came to town and brought their family and friends as spectators to help stimulate the local economy. One of the local teams that participated in the tournament was East Texas Heat (11 and under). Benjamin Brewer Singles Bubba Edwards Snags An Out At First
Breanna Bowen Selected As Intern For COBA/Select Sires Communications/Marketing
COBA/Select Sires in a press release June 25 announced Breanna Bowen has been selected as the 2020 Communications/ Marketing Intern. Breanna Bowen Bowen is the first out of state intern for the co-op. She will be working with the COBA/Select Sires team in creating of advertisements, promotions and customer letters. Bowen will also assist in customer relations and daily office duties, according to the press release. “We are excited to...
