Man Listed As Missing Person Arrested At Walmart On FBI Warrant
Feb22

Man Listed As Missing Person Arrested At Walmart On FBI Warrant

Three people were arrested at Walmart over the weekend, including a man listed as a missing person who also had an outstanding FBI warrant, according to police reports. Sulphur Springs Police responded at Walmart 3:26 p.m. Feb. 20 in reference to a theft report. A 48-year-old man and 45-year-old woman were reported to have taken more than $100 worth of merchandise. The pair were issued criminal trespass warnings for the store and...

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North Hopkins Water Supply Needs Your Help
Feb22

North Hopkins Water Supply Needs Your Help

Valves Opened at 10 a.m., But It Could Be Several Hours Before Residents Have Water As the System Has To Re-pressurize First If you live in the North Hopkins Water Supply Corporation (NHWSC) service area you are feeling the frustration of the water supply issues that are occurring. As NHWSC is the largest customer of the Sulphur Springs Water Department, and water usage overall has gone way up for everyone mainly due to water leaks....

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No School Monday At North Hopkins, Sulphur Bluff ISDs Due to NHWSC Water Issues
Feb21

No School Monday At North Hopkins, Sulphur Bluff ISDs Due to NHWSC Water Issues

North Hopkins ISD North Hopkins Water Supply Corporation issues are impacting not just residents but also school and business in North Hopkins as well. North Hopkins ISD at approximately 8:30 p.m. Sunday announced the district will not be able to have school Monday, or until further. Sulphur Bluff ISD also has canceled school on Monday because they won’t have water. The notice from NHISD Superintendent Darin Jolly states:...

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North Hopkins WSC Water To Be Shut Off Again Sunday Night
Feb21

North Hopkins WSC Water To Be Shut Off Again Sunday Night

The North Hopkins Water Supply Corporation’s water is to be shut off again by the City of Sulphur Springs at 9 p.m. Feb. 21, the second night in a row the city has done so at that time. The City of Sulphur Springs plans to turn th ewater back on for two hours a day only moving forward until issues are addressed, according to Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell. Sulphur Springs water tower The City of Sulphur Springs also...

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CTE Month Feature 3: SSHS Exercise Science And Wellness, And Health Science Programs
Feb21

CTE Month Feature 3: SSHS Exercise Science And Wellness, And Health Science Programs

February is Career and Technical Education Month, a public awareness campaign that takes place each February to celebrate the value of CTE and the achievements and accomplishments of CTE programs across the country. To help Sulphur Springs High School celebrate CTE Month, KSST’s high school interns have compiled short videos featuring a few of the CTE programs offered at SSHS. One will be featured each week...

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City Extends Water Reward Period 24-Hours
Feb21

City Extends Water Reward Period 24-Hours

Locating Major Breaks, Temporarily Shutting Off WSC Water Proving Effective In Refilling Sulphur Springs’ Water Towers The City of Sulphur Springs is extending the reward period to 7:08 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, for the 1 million gallons of free water for the first person who calls in any major water break. The award period offered for 24-hours starting Saturday night was to expire at 7:08 p.m. Sunday. While the city water towers...

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New Date Set for ‘Benefit for Jerry Knight’, Local Musician Battling Cancer, Now March 4 in Mineola
Feb21

New Date Set for ‘Benefit for Jerry Knight’, Local Musician Battling Cancer, Now March 4 in Mineola

Jerry Knight, longtime guitarist for the Reilly Springs Jamboree and country dances across NE Texas NEW DATE IS THURSDAY MARCH 4, 2021 FOR BENEFIT DANCE FOR JERRY KNIGHT, LOCAL MUSICIAN BATTLING CANCERCountry guitarist Jerry Knight has long been a part of the country music scene in NETexas, accompanying many country artists during his career. Locally, Jerry played for theRoger Reed Band at the Reilly Springs Jamboree for over 10...

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FEMA Help Is On The Way For Texas, But Not For Individuals In Hopkins County
Feb21

FEMA Help Is On The Way For Texas, But Not For Individuals In Hopkins County

Newly elected president Joe Biden made headlines by approving Texas as a Federal Disaster Area due to the effects of the winter storm, but Hopkins County was excluded from individual assistance. Only 77 counties out of the 254 Texas counties were approved for individual assistance, where individuals (mostly without insurance) can apply for damage reimbursement directly from the federal government. Texas Governor Greg Abbott thanked...

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Como Is Not Under Boil Water Order
Feb21

Como Is Not Under Boil Water Order

City of Como officials reported this weekend that the City of Como is not under a boil water order. The city’s well is fine and the city water is being tested regularly as scheduled. Trash pick up will also resume next week on Wednesday as scheduled. They ask city residents to be patient Wednesday as the sanitation crews pick up from two cities on Wednesdays. They ask resident not overload their trash cans with anything over 70...

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Maxwell: 3 Water Rewards Claimed So Far, NHWSC Water Back On, Towers Are Filling
Feb21

Maxwell: 3 Water Rewards Claimed So Far, NHWSC Water Back On, Towers Are Filling

City Manager Encourages Water Customers To Keep Reporting Major Water Leaks To Help Fix Issues, Fill Towers, Claim Reward The City of Sulphur Springs announced Saturday night water rewards of 1 million gallons of free water is offered for the first person who calls in any major water break by 7:08 p.m. Sunday. As of 8:20 a.m. Sunday, 3 city leaks had been found and 3 water rewards claimed. The reward is offered in an effort to head...

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