2 Zoning Ordinance Amendments Proposed
Sulphur Springs Planning & Zoning Commission heard two proposals July 20 from city staff to amend zoning ordinances, and is recommending both to the City Council. One proposed amendment defines cosmetic tattooing and permanent makeup and establishes zones in which salons would be allowed to provide those services without a special use permit while the other defines accessory dwelling unit, as well as eligibility, criteria and...
6 New Hopkins County COVID-19 Cases Reported July 21
Six new positive COVID-19 cases were reported for Hopkins County Tuesday afternoon, July 21, according to Hopkins County Emergency Management officials. That brings the overall cumulative total from March-July 21 for Hopkins County to 130 cases. Of those, 72 Hopkins County residents have recovered from COVID-19, leaving 58 active cases overall. Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom also reported that there were 3 patients in the COVID-19...
Wildcats Football, Lady Cats Volleyball Starts Delayed Until Sept. 7
By Don Julian Things were buzzing at the SSHS Multipurpose Building Tuesday morning as word filtered in that the UIL had made a decision concerning the beginning of football in the fall. Wildcats Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Greg Owens announced that the UIL was delaying the start of football and volleyball practice until Labor Day, Sept. 7. The Wildcats Marching Band can also get started on Sept. 7. SSISD Wildcats The...
Brashear Man Jailed For Second Time In 3 Months
A 42-year-old Brashear, TX man was jailed July 21, 2020. This was the second time in 3 months he has been booked into Hopkins County jail. Todd Phillip Jefferson (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Sgt. Shea Shaw took Todd Phillip Jefferson into custody at 10 a.m. July 20, 2020 at the adult probation office on a warrant for violation of probation. The alleged violation occurred on July 16. Jefferson was on probation for a...
Teens Shot On Fuller Street June 14 Expected To Make Full Recovery
Suspect In Custody On Aggravated Assault Warrants The two teens shot on Fuller Street June 14, 2020 are expected to make a full recovery. A 25-year-old Pittsburg man is in custody on charges stemming from the shootings, according to Sulphur Springs Police Detective Sgt. Jason Reneau. No HCSO jail photo available for Lamont Lankeen Mitchell About 1 hour after the end of the Dairy Festival Carnival, a 15-year-old male and an 18-year-old...
Quilts Are An Expression of Love for Former Teacher
Laura Teer grew up in the country and of course like most moms, her mother sewed. But it was once Laura got into Homemaking classes in school that she really learned to love the creative value of sewing. In fact, what she learned in Homemaking, or ‘Home Ec’ influenced her life permanently in more than one way. Today, this retired teacher knows that it’s the daily stitches of love we show that create a strong...
Independence Symphony Concert Cancelled for 2020
A press release sent to KSST by Linda Galligher, President of the Northeast Texas Symphony League, explains the cancellation of the annual Independence Concert, which due to COVID-19 limitations was re-set for September 5, 2020 from it’s original date of June 27, 2020. The Sulphur Springs Symphony League’s Board is sad to announce that the Independence Day Concert that had been postponed to Labor Day weekend, September 5th has...
Administrator Reports Additional Health, Safety Measures Continue At Hopkins County Jail
Hopkins County Jail Administrator Kenneth Dean Monday reported health and safety measures continue to be employed at the Hopkins County jail due to COVID-19. According to Dean, upon staff and inmates’ arrival at the county jail, steps are taken to guard against potential infection. Employees, he reported, have their temperatures taken upon arrival on duty. Jail staff are also required to wear masks and keep masks on anytime they...
COVID-19 Update: 6 New Cases, 6 Recoveries For Hopkins County July 20
At 5 p.m. Monday, July 20, Hopkins County Emergency Management officials reported 6 new positive COVID-19 cases and 6 recoveries for Hopkins County. That brings the overall total to 124 positive COVID-19 cases since March for Hopkins County. Of those, 72 Hopkins County residents have recovered. That leaves 52 active cases, including 2 patients who were reported to be in the COVID-19 unit at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital- Sulphur...
54-year-old Woman Accused Of Felony DWI
Police arrested a 54-year-old woman accused of felony DWI early Monday morning and two 22-year-old Tennessee women for marijuana possession, according to arrest reports. No photo available for Melissa Jeanette Stephens Sulphur Springs Police at 1:21 a.m. July 20, 2020 responded to a complaint of a suspected intoxicated driver. Officers conducted a traffic stop on a Honda Accord on College Street at Oak Avenue. The driver was...
