City Struggles to Keep up With Water Meter Shutoffs.
In a message received from Sulphur Springs City Manager, Marc Maxwell, he stated, “many people are requesting water cutoffs because of broken pipes. We are having a difficult time keeping up. We are bringing in additional personnel to help catch up. The city of Sulphur Springs is doing everything they can to get to those customers as quickly as possible.”
Atmos Urges Residents To Curb Use To Help Keep Natural Gas Supply Available
The situation for some residents could become even more uncomfortable if natural gas customers do not heed caution to conserve natural gas usage. Atmos just issued an “urgent alert” asking residents to reduce their energy use to help maintain natural gas supply for more critical human needs customers. ‘High demand of energy consumption due to historic cold weather could cause a loss of natural gas service...
Oncor Cites Poor Grid Conditions As Cause Of Extended Instead of Rolling Outages For Some
Civic Center Continues To Serve As Warming Center For Those Without Heat; Rides To Civic Center Available For Those Who Need To Get Warm Power continues to be an issue for many across the state Tuesday. The numbers in Hopkins County increased from 3,109 Oncor customers and 28 Farmers Electric customers without power at 12:10 p.m.. Feb. 16 to 4,155 Oncor customers and 951 FEC customers without power in Hopkins County at 12:30 p.m. Feb....
Crew Working Water Break on Davis Street At Fleming Street.
A City of Sulphur Springs crew was working a water break on Davis Street at Fleming street at 12:05 p.m. Wednesday; the repair is ongoing, according to the city manager. A motorist reported water was streaming down Davis Street just off the downtown square. While Davis Street is not closed, motorists and pedestrians traveling the area should plan with that in mind.
SSHS FFA Chapter Members in Diverse, Rewarding Projects
Welding is an exciting class for numbers of FFA students who can also earn a Welders Certificate leading to employment. Advanced welding students learn Fabrication. Mrs. Arthur’s Floral Design class during Valentine’s season 2021 From nurturing greenhouse seedlings into mature plants to artful creation of fresh floral arrangements for fundraising, FFA students do it all. From learning welding basics to designing and...
Tuesday: Weather-Related Closures, Schedule Changes
With several inches of snow covering the ground and another wintry storm predicted, schools and organizations have reported weather-related closures and schedule changes as a safety precaution. Those weather-related schedule changes reported to KSST include: Schools Sulphur Springs ISD will remain closed and remote instruction is canceled Tuesday-Friday, February 16- 19, due to power outages and dangerous weatherNorth Hopkins ISD is...
Warming Station Now Open At Civic Center For Those Without Power and Heat
Power Outages Could Continue Overnight and into Tuesday in Sulphur Springs Power continues to be out in some areas in town and around the Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County area, including downtown, leaving many without power. Encore has advised city officials that the power may continue to be out through the night and tomorrow; no estimate is available as to when the power will be restored. Thus, a warming station is now open at the...
NE Texas Farmers Co-op in Sulphur Springs WILL BE OPEN Saturday February 20; Annual Inventory Has Been Postponed
The Farmer’s Co-op in Sulphur Springs always closes one Saturday in the early winter for annual inventory. That Saturday was supposed to be February 20, 2021, a date that was already planned since the new year came in. HOWEVER, due to severe weather conditions for local farmers and ranchers, the CO-OP will be OPEN on Saturday February 20. The Farmers Co-op will hold their inventory later after the weather clears up.
UIL Executive Director Responds to Weather Conditions
Charles Breithaupt, EdD, Executive Director of the University Interscholastic League, sent an email to Superintendents regarding extensions to facilitate girls and boys playoff basketball when travel conditions improve. Berithaupt’s email is as follows: With wintery conditions delaying basketball games, UIL will be extending certification deadlines. Once we know more about when travel conditions will improve, UIL will...
Monday: Weather-Related Closures, Schedule Changes
With a dusting of snow covering icy roads and more snow and another wintry predicted, several organizations have reported weather-related closures and schedule changes as a safety precaution. Those weather-related schedule changes reported to KSST include: Schools North Hopkins ISD is closing on-site class until further notice until at least mid-week. NHISD administrators will provide an update when classes will resume on-site. Remote...
